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INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH and
RURAL EXPO
September 21-25, 2010
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Please note changes fin bold for 2010:
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Competition is open to contestants
from the world, but a contestant from the Province of Ontario must
have earned a minimum number of points (as indicated herein)
competing at a Branch Association Match in 2009 or 2010 or the
Plowmen can use the 2008 IPM daily score.
The Entry Card must be signed by the contestant verifying the
foregoing. A Branch Secretary verifying the qualifying points must
also sign the Entry Card. IPM Judges and OPA Directors are not
eligible for competition.
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Contestants entering Classes 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 must forward entry cards to the Ontario Plowmen’s
Association, 188 Nicklin Rd., Guelph, Ontario N1H 7L5, postmarked
not later than August 15th, 2010. False information contained on
entry card may result in automatic disqualification from
competition. Contestants entering into Class 7 must have their entries post
marked not later than August 31, 2010.
*ABSOLUTELY NO EXTENSIONS
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Plowing Entry Fee of $60.00 (Cheque
or money order) must accompany entry form. This fee will entitle
each contestant to plow in the contestant’s respective class and
group each day of the plowing competition.
Junior Plowing - Class 7 – the entry fee is $10.00.
NO REFUNDS ON ENTRY FEES.
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Proof of Insurance verifying that the
CONTESTANT, as well as
the owner of the equipment, will have in force a minimum of $2 million liability insurance coverage, during the week of the
IPM, this must accompany the entry card.
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A current coggins test is required for all horses. An
ORIGINAL COPY of the Coggins certificate MUST be
presented before the horses are unloaded at the stabling area
of the IPM.
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TAILPIECES
Tailpieces may be used in CLASSES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
provided the size of the tailpiece does not exceed 26cm (10 ¼”)
in length, 22cm (8 11/16”) in width and the total distance from
the end of the mouldboard to the end of the tailpiece, including
brackets, not to exceed 32cm (12 5/8”) (The concave or convex
of the tailpiece must not be greater than a ratio of 1mm to 15mm
in width).(1/32” – 5/8”)
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Each Group in any Class must have a minimum number of
contestants. Where any Group or any Class has few entrants, the
contestants may be transferred to the most suitable Group or
Class. This will be decided by the Management, Chief Steward
and Assistant Chief Steward after all entries have been received.
All affected contestants will be notified prior to the match.
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All contestants will be responsible for arranging for their own
tractors, teams and plow.
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Contestants in all tractor classes should have the tractor filled
with fuel before delivering the tractor to the Tractor Park. At the
time of printing, there is no fuel sponsor.
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Contestants driving tractors on roads in the Plowing Match area
must comply with the Highway Traffic Act.
**Every tractor has to have a slow moving sign.
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LAND CARDS
a. Contestants in tractor classes will receive their land
cards, bearing land number, at the Tractor Park each
day of the competition.
b. Contestants in the horse/mule class will receive their
land cards bearing land number, in the field each day
of the competition.
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Contestants must be ready to commence plowing at the
designated start time for each day of competition. No additional
time will be allowed for starting late.
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A maximum of three sighting stakes will be allowed in all
tractor classes.
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Contestants must place their stakes for striking out on lot
stakes
and all contestants must strike from same end of the field as
directed by the STEWARD IN CHARGE. Lot number stake as
placed by the committee shall be replaced in centre of crown and
must be in place to be judged. Sighting stakes to be used only
on strike out and cast-off to vacant land. CAST OFF TO
HIGHER LOT NUMBER UNLESS OTHERWISE
INSTRUCTED BY STEWARD IN CHARGE. When a
contestant must cast off to a vacant land he SHOULD make that
opening strike while his opening split is being judged.
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OPENING SPLIT - Opening Split required in all Tractor
Classes (Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7). Explanation of
Opening Split - there must be an opening split in both stubble
and grassland. The strip to be well cut through so that no land is
left uncut. One round will be permitted in making an opening
split before judging. Contestant must commence to make their
opening split immediately upon direction from the STEWARD
IN CHARGE.
a. Rolling and packing of the opening split is not
permitted.
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CROWN
a. In the Horse Classes for one-furrow plows, the crown
shall consist of six (6) heavy furrows, after which the
contestant shall cast off. Horse plowing will be
judged out of 180 points.
b. In Tractor Classes, the Crown shall consist of four
heavy rounds for two furrow plows and three heavy rounds for three
or more furrow plows after which the contestant shall commence to
cast off. When lands are too narrow to permit the application of
this definition, same may be modified by the Steward in charge of
the class. (Contestants in Class 4 will
plow a larger lot if land is available)
c. A double scratch will be allowed but rule 15 (a) will
apply. *PENALTY FOR INFRACTION OF RULE.
15(a) will be 5 points.
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FINISH – The Finish comprises the last 12 furrows. (i.e. 6
furrows on the throw out side of the finish and 5 furrows and the
sole furrow on the crown side). In Class 1 and Class 6 there
must be a 4” step on last furrow of finish.
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The sole furrow must be turned toward the competitor’s own
crown.
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ALL FURROWS MUST START AND FINISH AT SCRATCH.
(See scorecard re: Ins and Outs).
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Land Committee reserves the right to provide contestants either
sod or stubble lands, as circumstances permit.
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Average depth of furrows shall not be
less than 6 inches unless otherwise specified by the Chief Steward
or Management.
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Shaping of furrows by hand, foot, plow
stake or otherwise is not allowed in any classes (which includes
inside and outside the scratch). However, Class 1 is permitted to
handle the opening scratch.
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Idle runs – Idle runs to the opposite
end are allowed but must be made on the headland and not across the
plot. Note: Idle runs are not permitted in Class 5 – Group 2.
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Clipping or burning of the straw or
stubble is not permitted.
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During the competition contestants must
mount and dismount from the tractor onto the unplowed landside of
the tractor, to avoid penalty for treading on plowed lands.
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Chains, wires, or ropes are not to be
used by contestants in any class.
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Any towing while plowing must first be
approved by the Steward.
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Stones or roots should be reported to
the Steward.
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COMPETITION TIME
Maximum time for tractor plowing will be 20 minutes for the
opening split and 2 hours and 40 minutes for the balance.
Where a contestant has to make an extra scratch, this should be
completed while opening splits are being judged. No additional
time will be allowed. In cases of mechanical breakdown, a
reasonable amount of time for repair will be allowed by the
STEWARD IN CHARGE.
a. Maximum time for horse/mule plowing is 5 hours
and 30 minutes. Penalty of 5 points for each minute
or part minute over.
b. TIME PENALTIES FOR OVER TIME TRACTOR
PLOWING
1) Opening split- 1 point for each minute or part
minute
2) Plot-5 points for each minute or
part minute
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COACHING
- After setting and removing stakes, coaching will
only be allowed for competitors who have not
reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of the
IPM as well as all competitors plowing in Class
7 except those who have plowed at the IPM for
two or more years. The coach to assist from
headlands only and is not permitted to make
adjustments to the plow except when the tractor
and plow are completely on the headland. No
type of remote electronic communications of
any kind may be used during the plowing. The
coach may go to the other end of lands, on the
Contestant’s land, only when Contestant’s
tractor and plow are on the headland.
- Contestants in Class 1 will be allowed a helper
to set and remove stakes and assist with the
horses/mules on the strike out and finish;
otherwise assistance must be on the headland
only.
- In Class 1, coaching is not allowed for Group 1. In
Groups 2 and 3, coach may assist from
headland only.
- Anyone but the contestants on the land is an
infraction subject to Rule 32 a.
- Stewards and IPM Judges are not permitted to
do any coaching at the IPM.
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All Stewards will be identified by wearing white
coats. All Stewards and IPM Judges must
not leave their designated group while the
group is competing unless for an emergency.
Stewards for all Classes will be selected by the Chief Steward and
the Assistant Chief Steward. A list of Stewards for all Classes will
be posted at IPM Headquarters in Tented City.
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INFRINGEMENTS a) Any contestant, assistant, coach or spectator
breaking any rules shall result in the relevant
contestant receiving one warning from the
Steward. A second warning will result in a
penalty of 10 points against the relevant
contestant, and the third warning will result in
disqualification from that day’s competition. b) Any inappropriate behaviour (ie: use of course
language, threats, and insubordination) during the
competition against any Steward, Judge, fellow
competitor, by a competitor or on behalf of a
competitor, will be cause for immediate
disqualification from the competition and removal
from the field.
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All boards must be down and in plowing position
other than opening split and 1st OR 2nd draw on
the cast-off only. Any infractions of this rule will
carry a 20 point penalty WITHOUT WARNING
BY THE STEWARD IN CHARGE.
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A contestant shall be penalized for any of the
following infractions by the steward's decision: a) Finishing the wrong way - penalty 10 points b) Damaging neighbouring contestant’s plowing -
maximum penalty 10 points c) Not completing the land allotted for plowing -
maximum penalty 10 points d) Two wheel marks on the land – penalty 2 to 5
points
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SCORING OF LANDS A scorecard, approved by the Judge-in-Chief and the Assistant
Judge-in-Chief, will be used for all Classes at the International
Plowing Match. The decision of the Judge-in-Chief and
Assistant Judge-in-Chief shall be final.
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The complete land will be judged and the only consideration
given to a contestant will be where their neighbour’s plowing is
crooked or below standard.
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Where the total points allotted by the judges are used to
determine the winner and a tie score exists, the contestant with
the highest total points in General Appearance will be the winner
but if a tie still exists the highest total points for the finish
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be used in determining the winner.
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Winners in each plowing class and group will be declared at the
end of each day’s plowing. The official score of the Judges will
be used in determining the standing of the contestants in each
class and group.
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Any person involved in the plowing competition at the
International Plowing Match, who feels that they have a just
complaint, may file that complaint in writing to the Ontario
Plowmen’s Association within 24 hours of the incident and such
complaint will be dealt with by the appropriate parties.
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All matters requiring clarification will be dealt with by the
appropriate parties.
QUEEN OF THE FURROW PLOWING RULES
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Queen of the Furrow contestants will
plow on Wednesday September 23, 2009, at 2:00 pm
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Contestants must have competed at
their local Branch Association Queen of the Furrow Competition in
2008. Exception being: If the County/Counties hosting the IPM did
not host a Branch Match in 2008.
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Contestants are required with
assistance from their O.P.A. Director, to make arrangements for a
coach with a tractor and plow for the plowing competition. These
arrangements are to be in place before the IPM. Contestants unable
to acquire a coach may contact the O.P.A. Queen Co-ordinator to
obtain a list of potential plowing coaches. The list will be
available after August 15, 2009.
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Two or three furrow plow, any type,
may be used.
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Each contestant will be required to
strike out and complete two additional rounds.
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Lands will be identified in
alphabetical order according to County or Region.
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Each Queen of the Furrow Contestant
has $2 million liability insurance coverage while competing at the
IPM but to compete at your local Branch Match you must obtain $2M
liability coverage insurance.
“SCHOLARSHIP” - $5,000.00
Sponsored by Petro Partners
Each Branch Association affiliated with the Ontario Plowmen’s
Association may name one or two contestants, from the area represented
by their association, who have entered as a contestant for the 2010
International Plowing Match.
The Contestants so named may be entered in any class or group in the
Plowing Competition and will be the first and second highest placing
individuals who have been nominated by their Branch Secretary and have
applied for the award. Contestants must complete the application form
and also indicate on their entry form if they wish to compete for this
scholarship and confirm that they meet all criteria.
The Scholarship is open to contestants who have reached their 16th
birthday as of the 1st day of the IPM but have not reached their 20th
birthday as of the 1st day of the IPM. Scholarship money to be used
towards education at a university, college, apprenticeship or an
institution approved by the Executive of the Ontario Plowmen’s
Association. The presentation will be made at the Celebration of
Excellence.
Money will be dispersed upon proof of
enrolment. Previous winners are not eligible. The Scholarship Committee
will review all entries for eligibility. The winners may be required to
appear at an event for Petro Canada.
Two Scholarships, $2,500.00 each, will be awarded and presented by Petro
Partners at the Celebration of Excellence.
PLOWING CLASSES
For the
Competition, plowing classes will be established as follows:
a) CLASS 1 - Horse & Mule Plowing
- Any make of plow may be used.
- Width of furrow to measure not less than 9”.
- Jointer Plows - A jointer plow is one with a share measuring not less
than 8” and with a breast measuring not less than 6”-12”. Measurements
from 6”-12” from the landside of the plow to the outside of the
mouldboard, from directly under the point where the top corner of the
mouldboard touches the beam.
- Depth gauges or wheels are not permitted on Jointer Plows
- ALL Horses must have an attendant at all times.
Group 1 - Jointer Plows - minimum 115 points to qualify
Group 2 - Jointer Plows - minimum 100 points to qualify
- Open to contestants not entered in Group 1 and who have not had the
highest total score in Group 2 in any previous year
Group 3 - Sulky Plows - Minimum 110 points to qualify
“Three or four contestants who have advanced to Group 1 but scored
low in last year’s competition may be put back into Group 2 in order to
equalize the numbers.”
b) CLASS 2
Tractor - 2 or more Furrows
Mounted Plows
- Width of furrow to measure not less than 12 “.
Group 1
- Minimum 100 points to qualify
Contestant must have reached their 10th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M. and not have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M.
Group 2
- Minimum 120 points to qualify
- Canadian Championship Rules will apply in
Class 2 Group 2
Contestant must have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M. and not have reached their 20th birthday as of the December 31st day of
the current year.
Group 3, 4
Contestants to be divided into two equal groups
by ages.
- Minimum 125 points to qualify
Contestant must have reached their 20th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M.
c) CLASS 3
Tractor - 3 or more Furrows, Mounted or Semi-Mounted.
- Width of furrow to measure not less than 12”.
Group 1
Minimum 100 points to qualify
Contestant must have reached their 10th
birthday as of the 1st day of the I.P.M. and not
have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day
of the I.P.M.
Group 2
Minimum 120 points to qualify
Contestant must have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M.
d) CLASS 4
Tractor - 4 or more Furrows, Mounted, Semi- Mounted or Trailer-Tractor
Plows.
-Width of furrow to measure not less than 14”.
Group 1
- Minimum of 100 points to qualify
Contestant must have reached their 10th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M. and not have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M.
Group 2
- Minimum of 110 points to qualify
Contestant must have reached their 16th birthday as of the 1st day of
the I.P.M.
e) CLASS 5
Ontario Championship Tractor Class
Open to contestants from the Province of Ontario who wish to compete to
be eligible to advance to the Canadian Championship Plowing Contest.
- Trailer plows are not permitted; however, any type of mounted or
semi-mounted plow may be used
- Width of furrow to measure not less than 12”.
Group 1 - Conventional Plows
- Minimum 130 points to qualify
- CANADIAN PLOWING RULES WILL APPLY
Group 2 - Reversible Plows
- Minimum 125 points to qualify
- CANADIAN PLOWING RULES WILL APPLY
f) CLASS 6
Antique Tractor
- Contestants born 1996 or earlier
- Drag plows and tractors must be pre 1958. Plows should be of the same
vintage with mechanical lift and the original manufacturer’s moldboards.
Weights may be used, but riding on plows is not allowed.
- Mounted plows and tractors must be pre 1958. Plows may be a different
make than the tractor, but should be of the same vintage. Plows must
have the original manufacturer’s moldboards, Length of mouldboard not
more than 40’. Plows may have one straightening lever and one
mechanically adjusted depth wheel. Slip links are not allowed.
- Onus is on the contestant to provide evidence of year of manufacture
and that all equipment complies with these rules.
Finishes, see rule 17.
First year contestants at the IPM must go into Group 2
- Width of furrow to measure not more than 12“.
Group 1 Drag plows
Minimum of 125 points to qualify
Group 2 Drag plows
Minimum of 115 points to qualify
Group 3 Mounted plows
Minimum of 115 points to qualify
g) CLASS 7
Junior Plowing – Saturday only
Horse/Tractor Plowmen
Entry Deadline – August 31, 2010
- In the event of a large entry, the contestants will be split into
groups based on age and experience
- All contestants must have plowed at a Branch Match in 2008, 2009 or
2010 including Junior Matches, Sodbusters, and/or 4-H Plowing Clubs
- Competitors must be 10 - 21 years of age by January 1st of the current
year.
- Entry fee for the day will be $10.00 (includes lunch and two passes to
Tented City)
- Maximum of two competitors per tractor / plow – IF TWO CONTESTANTS
are sharing a tractor & plow – one of the two will plow in the afternoon
- Any type of plow may be used
- All IPM rules and regulations will apply to Class VII unless otherwise
stated
**In order to determine the overall winners in this class, percentages
will be used.
CLASS AND GROUP WINNERS
a) Class/Group Winner and Runner-Up
The contestant earning the highest total number of points in each Group
within a Class will be declared the winner of that Group. The contestant
earning the second highest total number of points in each Group within a
Class will be declared the Runner-Up for that Group. Winner and
Runner-up must plow each day of competition to qualify.
b) Ontario Champion Horse Plow Person– Class 1
The contestant from Class I earning the highest total number of points
will be declared the Ontario Champion Horse Plower. The contestant from
Class I earning the second highest total number of points will be
declared the Ontario Reserve Champion Horse Plower.
c) Junior Champion Tractor Plow Person - Class 2 Group 2
The contestant with the highest total number of points competing in
Class 2 Group 2 will be declared Junior Champion Tractor Plower. The
contestant earning the second highest total number of points will be
declared Junior Reserve Champion Tractor Plower. Both will be eligible
to compete in the Canadian Jr. Championship Competition in the following
year.
d) Ontario Championship Tractor Plow Person - Class 5
The contestant in Class 5 earning the highest total number of points
will be declared Ontario Champion Tractor Plower. The contestant from
Class 5 earning the second highest total number of points will be
declared the Reserve Ontario Champion Tractor Plower.
e) IPM Antique Champion Tractor Plow Person - Class 6
The contestant in Class 6 earning the highest total number of points
will be declared IPM Antique Champion Plower. The contestant from Class
6I earning the second highest total number of points will be declared
IPM Reserve Antique Champion Plower.
f) IPM Champion Tractor Plow Person - Class 2, 3, 4, 5
The contestant from Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Class 5 earning the
highest total number of points from all days plowing will be declared
the IPM Champion Tractor Plower of the 2010 International Plowing Match.
The contestant from Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 or Class 5 earning the
second highest total number of points from all days of plowing will be
declared the IPM Reserve Champion Tractor Plower of the 2010 International Plowing Match.
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