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Tug O' War

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Tug O' War Competitions are held at many Highland Games throughout Scotland from May to September each year.

Here are the Rules as laid down by the Scottish Games Association:
1. Team to consist of five or eight members and one coach
2. Raised heels up to a maximum of ΒΌ inch (7mm) allowed on footwear, and footwear to be inspected prior to start of competition
3. Overall pull to be 12 feet and winner of each tie to be decided by best of three pulls
4. No hand over hand pulling allowed. Team members must go back with rope when pulling.
5. Anchorman to loop rope round one shoulder to secure rope as per style used at present. No knot is permitted on the rope end.
6. All team members to remain on their feet at all times, no hands are persistently allowed on the ground apart from the anchorman who is permitted to use one hand on the ground.
7. Draw for ties to take place prior to start of competition. Succeeding rounds to be redrawn at judges discretion.
8. Teams through coaches will be reminded of the rules prior to commencement of competition. Only coaches can consult with the judge and judges decision is final.

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