Jeeps At The Rock - Tug-O-War Championship V @ 22nd Jeep Beach 2025

Free Entry Limited to 24 teams of 4 people (one of the opposite sex)

Twenty-four teams compete in a winner take all Tug-O-War with $500 cash prize for the CHAMPIONS!

This event has grown to be a highlight of Jeep Beach Week. Teams of 4 must include one member of the opposite sex. Pre-Registration is required. Starting on Wednesday 12 teams will compete for 2 semi-finalists spots. Thursday - 12 teams will compete for the remaining 2 semi-finalist spots to complete the Final Four.

Then, the FINAL FOUR dig in to compete for $500 in CASH - @2:00pm, Thursday.

Both days will include recreational competitors too. Everyone will have a chance to take a pull.

Rules:

This is a team contest consisting of four members per team plus a coach. The coach will encourage the team to pull as and when required depending on the opposing team’s actions. The coach must remain alert to keep the team fully aware of the moves intended or to just hold while waiting the correct time to make a move.

The competition begins with the judge’s command, “Pick up the rope.” The two teams move back until the rope is taut. The judge then inserts the marker flag opposite the central marker on the rope and gives the command, “Take the strain.” At this time, the teams lean back on the rope and heel in, until the judge gives the command, “Pull.” Then, both teams pull with all their strength. The object is to pull with nearly straight arms and legs from as low a position as possible and with all members of the team pulling in unison.

The official length of the pull is 8 feet, measured by two marks on the rope each four feet from the center. When either mark passes the marker flag at the original center of the rope, the other team has won the pull. The teams change ends. Best of three pulls is the winner.

Tug-O-War Rules

1. Team to consist of four members pulling and a coach. Up to two reserves are allowed for each team. One of the members on the rope must be of opposite sex.

2. The overall pull is 8 feet and the winner of each tie to be decided by best of three pulls.

4. The anchorman may loop rope round one shoulder to secure rope. No knots are permitted on the rope.

5. All team members must remain on their feet, with no hands allowed persistently on the ground, except the anchorman who is permitted one hand on the ground.

7. Teams, through their coaches, will be reminded of the rules before the start of the competition. Only coaches may consult with the judge(s). Judges’ decisions are final

8. A person may pull for only one team during a competition.

9. Judge will determine direction of the first pull.

10. Prior to the start of the pull, the judge will ask coaches whether they are ready, then give the command, “Take the strain.” At this point, team members may heel in. When teams are balanced the command to "Pull" is given.

11. Teams will leave area of competition during pulls in which they are not involved.

12. Two warnings for infringements, including use of foul language, will be given. A further infringement will result in disqualification.

Host or Publisher May Day Miami