Voyageur Games
180 Pound Sack Carry
The 180 Pound Sack Carry - two categories
This event consists of two, 90 pound sacks and a tumpline.
There are two categories in this event based on:
1. distance
2. speed.
1) Distance
This event is separated into a male and female carry, with
the difference being the distance the competitor must carry
the load. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals are awarded and
winners sign an official Voyageur Registry.
Male Carry
* To carry a weight of 180 pounds using a tumpline for 200,
400, or 600 yards.
* The competitor must reach one of the three marked distances
completely to qualify for a medal.
* The distances are measured from the loading platform and
are officially marked.
Female Carry
* To carry a weight of 180 pounds using a tumpline for 100,
200, or 300 yards.
* The competitor must reach one of the three marked distances
completely to qualify for a medal.
* The distances are measured from the loading platform and
are officially marked.
* There are no run-off events in this category, as each competitor
will receive a medal for completing the following categories:
* 100 yards - Silver Medal;
* 200 yards - Bronze Medal;
* 300 yards - Gold Medal.
* Two point men will walk along each side of the competitor
to protect from injury and insure safety.
2) Speed
In this event the competitor carries two 90 pound sacks with
a tumpline for a distance of 100 yards and is timed. This
event is open to any challenger.
* The competitor is timed from the loading platform to the
100 -yard marker.
* During this competition, the competitor may stop to shift
the weight without assistance.
* Two point men will run along each side of the competitor
to protect from injury and insure safety.
* This event can be classified with a 1st , 2nd , and 3rd
place category.
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