The Mirfield Show

Details of the Show Tug-of-War Competition for 2012 will be posted here once confirmed.

Do you have a team to pull the reigning Mirfield Show Tug of War champions out of the ring ? The Mirfield Show Tug-of-War Competition is one of the most popular spectator competitions on showday and attracts participants from all across Yorkshire. The main ring event usually starts around 1.30pm with the heats and finishes about 4pm after the final. The childrens event starts around 12.30pm in the second ring (in the school grounds) and finishes about 1.30pm. There are usually four or eight teams competing with rosettes and a trophy for all winners.

All tug-of-war entries registrations must be made by Registration Form and the closing date for all entry registrations is Sunday 12th August 2012 – and may be sooner if fully booked. There may be space available on show day for your team, but there is no guarantee if eight teams have already subscribed in advance. It is free to enter for all adults and children. Entries must be returned to Ramsdens Butchers in Mirfield or via classes-and-competitions@mirfieldshow.com.

Mirfield Family Agricultural Show is unique in the Yorkshire county show calendar of events because as well as having a strong agricultural heritage, it encourages children to get involved to make it a fantastic family day out.

Provisional Tug-of-War Heats for 2012

• Adult Heat 1 – Team A v Team B
• Adult Heat 2 – Team C v Team D
• Final – Winner Heat 1 v Winner Heat 2

• Childs Heat 1 – Team A v Team B
• Childs Heat 2 – Team C v Team D
• Final – Winner Heat 1 v Winner Heat 2

Tug-of-War Competition Rules

1. Teams must register their interest by Sunday 12th August 2012 by e-mail to competitions@mirfieldshow.co.uk  2. There will be a maximum of 8 teams – and each team will have 8 members, plus one coach if desired. 3. Gloves can be worn, but spiked shoes are forbidden. 4. Teams will be in place and ready to pull by 1.30pm on the day. 5. Lots will be drawn to establish which teams will pull against each other in the first round. 6. Prior to beginning the pull, the judge will order teams to “pick up the rope” – then the judge will ask if they are ready and give the command to “take the strain” – at this point the team members may heel in and the rope will become tight. When teams are balanced, and centered over the starting mark, the judge’s order to “pull” is given. 7. The team that wins 2 of 3 pulls will win the match, in a single elimination competition. 8. Adult Team members must be 18 and Child Team members must be between 10 and 17. 9. All participants must sign the Liability Waiver Medical Treatment Consent after they have read and agreed to the terms.

Tug-of-War Downloads

Tug-of-War Registration Form – tbc

Tug-of-War Information

For further details about the Mirfield Tug-of-War Competition, please contact the Competitions Secretary at classes-and-competitions@mirfieldshow.com or complete the Contact Us page.

Tug-of-War Results 2011

Winners – Saville Arms Church House
Runners up – Navigation
Children’s Winners – Leona Steward, George Purdy, Mayeul Bolland, Felix Wright, Zach Wright, Jacob Wiggans, John Slack, Mcauley Steward, Aiden Allen, Tyler Allen

Tug-of-War Results 2010

Winners – Bradfield Brewery of Sheffield
Runners Up – Misfits of Mirfield

Tug-of-War Results 2009

Winners: Misfits of Mirfield
Runners Up: Bradfield Brewery of Sheffield