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Dear Log Rolling Friends and Family,
Wow does summer ever fly by fast! We are within days of the Lumberjack World Championships. I personally am more excited to see all of my log rolling family and smiling faces as we all share in the sports we love. Over the past few weeks there have been some questions about various USLRA rules. We are a board of volunteers and from time to time, things get overlooked. Such was the case in 2010. As a board we made a decision to be fair to competitors affected due to lack of availability of the rules. From this we have learned that as an organization we need to continue to be as transparent as possible and bring our communication skills to the next level. Please keep your eyes out for a survey from USLRA this September. And PLEASE take the time to fill this out with your input. We will discuss this input at our annual membership meeting after November Nationals on November 13th 2010. After this meeting we will do our best to finalize rules and rankings BEFORE the 2011 log rolling season begins. But in order to do this we will need everybody's help. We are going to need volunteers to sit on the board for next year, and we really need each and every member to fill out the survey that will be coming your way in September. Thank you so much for supporting our amazing sports of log rolling and boom running. Because of people like you our sports ARE growing, and I look forward to seeing more and more people across North America learn to love lumberjack sports as much as we do.
Sincerely,
Shana Martin
USLRA President Your 2010 USLRA Board |
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LWC Hosting ILRA Log Rolling and Boom Running World Championships
The Lumber jack World Championships is just around the corner and we are excited that you will be here to compete.
On Thursday July 22nd, there will be a competitor dinner from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The meal will be a barbecue dinner complete with all of the fixings. It will be a great time to visit with fellow competitors. You will also be able to pick up your competitor bag. This will all take place under the big tent on Thursday evening. Please do not come to the office earlier to pick up these things.
Friday morning there will be a MANDATORY COMPETITOR MEETING at 11am. All competition questions, heats, and matches will be discussed.
Opening ceremonies will be at 6:00pm on Friday and then the competition will begin. The weekend show format will follow last year's schedule.
We are excited to have you back to compete in this year's event and we wish you the best of luck. See you on July 22nd.
Sincerely,
Lumberjack World Championships Board of Directors
Important Times:
Boom Practice: Friday July 23rd 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Boom Qualifying: 1:15 - 2:30pm
Preliminary Pro and Semi Pro Log Rolling: Friday July 23rd 3pm
Important Info:
- All log rollers and boom runners must be a member of USLRA or CanLog.
- All log rolling matches will be 3 out of 5 falls.
- All log rollers (with an exception of U7 Coed) must be able to pole start.
For more information on the Lumberjack World Championships, please visit their website at: http://www.lumberjackworldchampionships.com |
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Minnesota State Championships
5th Annual Minnesota State Championships
Log Rolling, Speed Birl, & Boom Run Tournament
August 7th & 8th, 2010
Grand Marais & Gunflint Trail, MN
Sponsored by:
Central Boiler, Wood-Mizer, Husqvarna, Steve's Sports & Auto, The Lions Club, Nace Hagemann Construction, & Wildfire Protection Systems
Saturday, Aug 7th: Log Rolling (Grand Marais) Info: All youth competition starts at 11:00am followed by elite competition. Warm-Upswill be 10 minutes before your division starts (I will email the order after entries are received). Awards will be given to the top 3 places in each division. $3200 in prize money, awards, & chainsaws for elite log rolling.
Sunday, Aug. 8th: Boom Run - Atkinson's Cabin on Clearwater Lake Info: 8:30-9:30am complimentary pancakes & orange juice for everyone! Ymm!
9:30-10:30am warm-ups for all. 10:30am competition starts (youth followed by elite). We have spike shoes for kids to use if needed. Awards will be given to the top 3 places in each division.
Directions: Take the Gunflint Trail out of Grand Marais (28 miles), take RT on County 66, which is the Clearwater Rd. (4 miles), take RT at Clearwater Lodge (drive straight thru the parking lot) follow road until you see Atkinson signs. (40 min. drive from Grand Marais)
USLRA membership required
Deadline: Postmark Aug. 1st $30 Late fee for same day registration.
***Remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket to watch the exciting boom action!!!***
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Three Rivers Roleo
Saturday, August 14
Great River Landing
Onalaska, WI
Onalaska Park and Rec
415 Main St
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 781-9560
Who?
Amateurs, Adult Novice & Elite
What?
A day of fun which consists of a double-elimination tournament (Round Robin if 4 or less people in the Bracket) on carpeted logs
Where?
Great River Landing Onalaska, WI
Corner of First and Irvin St
Onalaska, WI 54650
When?
Saturday August 14
9:45 a.m. warm ups
Tentatively start at 10:30 Amateurs
Adult Pros Tentative start at 2:00 p.m.
Entry Fee- Each Participant* $15.00
*Free to 2010 registered participants of the Onalaska Park and Recreation Logrolling Programs
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Clean Lakes Festival
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AT THE CLEAN LAKES FESTIVAL!
Cleaning Dane County's lakes will be a challenge-participate in a challenge at the Clean Lakes Festival and help raise money for this important cause!
This years festival will include a Log Rolling Challenge! This will be a double elimination bracket tournament in the following divisions (based on age 1/1/10):
U7 Coed
U10 Boys U10 Girls
U13 Boys U13 Girls
U17 Boys U17 Girls
Adult Sport
TO REGISTER:
Pre-registered: $20 Day of: $25
Entries must be received by August 26. Registration includes a t-shirt.
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2010 Competition Schedule
Below is a list of known 2010 Log Rolling Contests. Contests are clickable if registration forms are available. Please look for more updates on http://www.uslogrolling.com
August 27th - 29th: STIHL Timbersports Series Prelims and Finals
(Invitational)- Salem, Oregon
October TBA: Round Robin River Rat Roll - La Crosse, WI
November 13th: November Nationals- Hudson, WI |
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2010 Competition Schedule
Below is a list of known 2010 Log Rolling Contests. Contests are clickable if registration forms are available. Please look for more updates on http://www.uslogrolling.com
August 27th - 29th: STIHL Timbersports Series Prelims and Finals
(Invitational)- Salem, Oregon
October TBA: Round Robin River Rat Roll - La Crosse, WI
November 13th: November Nationals- Hudson, WI |
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Need Spikes?
Nate Greenberg is making log rolling spikes (caulks) for $75/pair (plus actual spikes and shipping). Please contact him at flip189@yahoo.com to get your shoes made for summer 2010!
The USLRA also has a collection of Spikes and T-nuts to sell at cost. To purchase more spikes for your current shoes, please contact Larry Waite at: lwwaite@wisc.edu |
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Log Roller Congrats!
Brody Salzman |
The Happy Couple |
A HUGE congrats go out to the following log rollers:
- JR and Josie Salzman on the birth of their son Brody. He was 7 pounds 10 onces, 21 in. long.
- Lizzie Hoeschler on her engagement to Greg!
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