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Fixtures 2026

Most events are "open" competitions, which ALL teams are eligible to attend and take part in. There normally be a small entry fee per team per weight class to take part. Otherwise, the vast majority of events are free of charge for spectators, so if there is an event near to you and you have never seen tug of war, click on the details and go along and support the teams taking part!

From time to time, additional fixtures are added, or some venue details may change. Please keep checking back for updates.

All teams intending to attend any event MUST contact the event organisers in advance to confirm attendance or otherwise in order to ensure that an appropriate number of officials, etc. are in attendance.

If you wish to organise your own tug of war competition at any time throughout the year, please contact External link opens in new tab or windowMick Copper to apply for a TOWA permit on 01933 622639. The cost of a permit is £20. The fixture list for each calendar year is finalised during the November of the previous year. If you wish for your event to be published in the TOWA fixture list, then please contact the TOWA secretary at the earliest opportunity who will look into accommodating your request. Ideally, if you are looking to hold a future event, it is best to provide a range of dates as to when your venue is available in order to allow us as far as possible to avoid any clashes with any other nearby fixtures..


 



January

There are no fixtures scheduled in January

February



British and Irish Indoor Championships


Sat 7 and Sun 8 February 2026


Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9SB.


Saturday 7 - Closed Competition


Official opening and parade of teams - 09.30.hrs pulling will commence 10.00hrs.
Weights:-

Men: 600 & 680 Kilos
Women: 6 a side
Mixed 4x4: 580 Kilos

 

Sunday 8 - Open Club Competition


Men’s 560, 600, 640 & 680 kilos
Mixed 580.
Ladies 6 a side



Sunday 22 February - FWA Training League (outdoor) - Offwell Village Hall, Offwell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9SB - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 - Women - 580 and 600 - Mixed - 620 - contact External link opens in new tab or windowNick Major for further details on 01364 652984 or 07931 756321. (please note that this is a different venue to that published in the TOWA handbook due to a waterlogged field at the original venue)


March

 

Indoor


12 - 15 March

2026 World Indoor Tug of War Championships

Xinzhunag Gymnasium, New Taipei, Taiwan


Thursday 12th - TWIF Open Club Competition

Morning - Men 600kg, Junior Women 480kg, Junior Men 560kg -

Afternoon - Men 680kg, Women 500kg, U23 Mixed 560kg


Friday 13th - TWIF Open Club Competition

Morning -  Men 560kg, Senior Mixed 580kg, Junior Mixed 520kg -

Afternoon - Men 640kg, Women 540kg, U23 Men 600kg, U23 Women 500kg

Saturday 14th - World Championships

Morning - Men 600kg, Junior Women 480kg, Junior Men 560kg -

Afternoon - Men 680kg, Women 500kg, U23 Mixed 560kg

Sunday 15th - World Championships

Morning -  Men 560kg, Senior Mixed 580kg, Junior Mixed 520kg -

Afternoon - Men 640kg, Women 540kg, U23 Men 600kg, U23 Women 500kg


Outdoor


FWA Training League


For details on the FWA training league, contact External link opens in new tab or windowNick Major for further details on 01364 652984 or 07931 756321. The weigh in for each competition commences at 10.00am, and the first pull will commence at 11.00am


Sunday 1st March - Offwell Village Hall, Offwell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9SB - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 - Women - 580 and 600 - Mixed - 620 (please note that this is a different venue to that published in the TOWA handbook due to a waterlogged field at the original venue)


Sunday 22nd March - Offwell Village Hall, Offwell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9SB - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 - Women - 580 and 600 - Mixed - 620


Sunday 29th March - Anstey YFC, Anchor Inn, Exebridge, Dulverton, Devon, TA22 9AZ - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 - Women - 580 and 600 - Mixed - 620


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Sunday 29th March - East Anglia TOWC Open Competition - Thetford Rugby Club, Mundford Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LZ - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 620, 640, 680, Catchweight - Ladies - 520, 540, 560 - Mixed - 600. For further details and to register your interest, email Sophie Runnacles - eastangliatow@gmail.com



April

Sunday 5th - Bosley TOWC Open Competition - Cauldon Lowe Village Hall, Ashbourne Road, Cauldon Lowe, Staffordshire, ST10 3EX - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, Catchweight, Mixed 580 4+4 - Ladies and Youth - 520kg, 540kg, and 560kg - Junior - GENSB Rules Competition - YFC Competition - men 8 a side catchweight and ladies 6 a side catchweight - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowAlan Knott for further details on 07976 591222 - NATIONAL LEAGUE 1


Sat 11th - Upper Eden TOWC Open Competition - Rookin House Activity Centre, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS - Weights - Men - 680 and Catchweight - Women/Junior - 560kg - Junior - GENSB - Mixed - 600kg - Contact Stacey Mitchell for further details on 07772 360438 - email jodie.stacey@rocketmail.com


Sunday 12th - East of England Championships - Hammerhead House, North Crawley Road, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9HG - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, Catchweight, Ladies and Youth  - 520kg, 540kg and 560kg - Mixed - 580 - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowDave Kitchener for further information on 01234 378825


Sunday 19th - Lincoln TOWC - Harby Village Hall, School Lane, Harby, Nr. Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4BZ  - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, Catchweight, Ladies and Youth - 520, 540 and 560 - Mixed - 580kg - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowTim Lee for further details on 07774 734674 - NATIONAL LEAGUE 2



May
Sunday 3rd - Melton Mowbray Ladies TOWC - Rotherby Lodge, Gaddesby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2LL - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, Catchweight - Ladies and Youth - 520, 540, 560 - mixed - 600 - Contact Olivia Parry for further information - email meltonmowbrayladiestow@gmail.com (please note that no dogs are allowed at this venue)

Mon 4th - North Somerset Show, North Somerset Showground, Bathing Pond Farm, Wraxall, Nr Bristol, BS48 1NE - Weigh In - TBC - First Pull - TBC - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 - Ladies and Youth - 560 - Mixed - 580 - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowPete Dyer for further details on 01934 823462.

Free entry tickets to the show must be obtained from Pete Dyer at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the show.


Friday 8th - Devon County Championships - Herne Field, Combe in Teignhead, Devon, TQ12 4RR - Weigh in - 6.30pm - First Pull - 7.30pm - Weights - Men - Closed - 640, 680, Women - Closed - 580 - Men - Open - 620 and catchweight - Women - Open - catchweight - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowNick Major for further details on 01364 652984 or 07931 756321.

Sunday 10th - Midland Area Open Championships - Grove Feeds, Ternhill, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2JQ - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 and Catchweight - Ladies and Youth - 520, 540, 560 - Mixed - 580 - Contact Karl Bonahan for further information on 07809436685. NATIONAL LEAGUE 3

Saturday 23rd - Devon County Show, West Point Exeter - Register from 12.00 - First Pull 13.00 - Weights - men - catchweight -  ladies - catchweight - Junior - GENSB - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowNick Major for further details and entry tickets on 01364 652984 or 07931 756321. Please make contact for entry tickets as early as possible.

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Sunday 24th - AAA Championships and Shropshire County Open Championships

Cressage Playing Field, Sheinton Road, Cressage, Shropshire, SY5 6DH

Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights

Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am

Championship Weights

Men - 640kg and Catchweight
Ladies and Junior - 520

Open Weights

Men - 600, 640, 680
Ladies and Youth - 520, 540 and 560
Mixed - 580

Please note that male and female clubs may now borrow a maximum of two registered pullers to enter the AAA Championships. In addition, mens teams may use a maximum of two female pullers registered to their own clubs to compete in the AAA Championships if required, however borrowing female pullers from other clubs is not permitted to compete in the mens weigh classes.

Contact Roger Beardsmore for further information on 01952 510735.

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Sunday 31st - Felton Eccles Open Competition - Wrington Sports & Social Club, The Recreation Ground, Silver Street, Wrington, BS40 5QN - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Men - 580, 600, 640, 680 - Ladies and Youth - 520, 540, 560 - Mixed - 580 - Contact Mollie Read for further details on 07436 670870 - NATIONAL LEAGUE 4

Sunday 31st - York TOWC - Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick, York, YO10 3NP - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, catchweight - Ladies and Youth - 520 and 540 - Mixed - 640 - Contact Steve Plumstead on 07876 183465 for further details - Please note that the date of this competition has moved from it's original proposed date on 7 June.

June
Sunday 7th - Sandhurst TOWC - Memorial Ground, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 9BJ - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - men - 580, 600, 640, 680, Catchweight - Ladies and Youth - 500, 520, 540 and 560kg - Mixed 580kg - Contact Aidan Coulter for further details on 07471, 892033

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Sat 20th - NATIONAL OUTDOOR TUG OF WAR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Kendal Rugby Club, Mint Bridge, Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NY


Registration Cards Required

Weigh In - Friday 19th June - 3.30pm - 7.30pm


Stamping - Saturday 20th June - from 7.30am

First Pull - 09.30am

Weights (in pulling order) - please note that the pulling order for the mens competition and the mixed was changed at the 2026 AGM. All weights to be pulled under TWIF rules, with the option for the 720kg and catchweight to be run on a knock-out basis if time is running short to towards the end of the day.


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Senior Men
640kg*560kg*680kg*600kg* 720kgCatchweight
Senior Ladies500kg*540kg*520kg*560kg*   
Senior Mixed    580kg*  
Junior Men560kg* 560kg*    
Junior Ladies 480kg*     
Junior Mixed  520kg*    


ALL Registered Clubs are eligible to compete at the National Championships, as long as all pullers are registered with your club by 20 May 2026. There are no pre-qualification events. It is only teams who wish to be eligible  to represent England that are required to attend a specified number of events prior to the championships.


* denotes weight categories that are representative weights at the World Outdoor Championships and World Junior Championships and British and Irish Outdoor Championships. To be eligible to be invited to represent England, teams must have competed in a least 6 outdoor permitted tug of war competitions from the fixtures listed above. Junior teams must have also competed in junior weight classes at 4 competitions to be eligible to be invited to represent England.


If in doubt check with your Area Rep or other member of the General Committee.


Please note that for your attendance at a permitted competition to count towards the England qualifying/selection criteria, competing at an event means weighing in, having your team stamped by a judge, fully completing the entry sheet, and paying the entry fee prior to the start of the competition in at least one weight class borrowing a maximum of 2 pullers from other clubs. The other participating members of your team must be registered pullers for your club. For clarification, you may enter a weight class with 7 pullers in a TOWA open competition (as allowed by the rules) and borrow two pullers, so the minimum number of registered pullers from your club that attend in order to qualify is 5. If competing in a weight class with 8 members, then the minimum number of registered pullers required to qualify is 6.    

Please note otherwise, that competing at the TOWA national championships is open to any club registered to the Tug of War Association, and there is no set number of events that teams have to attend to qualify to compete. The qualifying criteria referred to above only applies to those teams wishing to qualify to represent England.

Otherwise, please refer to rule 2.3 of the TOWA rules contained within the TOWA Handbook regarding eligibility to compete at the TOWA National Championships and eligibility to represent England.

Contact the Championships Secretary External link opens in new tab or windowMick Grimston for further details on 01205 369753.


For further details about how to enter the championships, please visit the National Championships 2026 page of this web site.

July

Saturday 4th - Bradwall Horse Trials - Bradwall Manor, Pillarbox Lane, Bradwall, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4G - Weigh In - 3pm - First Pull - 4pm - Weights - Men - Catchweight - Women - Catchweight - Mixed - Catchweight


Sunday 5th -  Bedford Ladies Open Competition - Kempston Hammer Sports Club, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BN - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, catchweight - Ladies and Youth - 500, 520, 540 and 560 - Mixed - 580kg - Contact Emma Stone for further details on 07904 899622 - NATIONAL LEAGUE 5 - MANDATED EVENT FOR TEAMS REPRESENTING ENGLAND.


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Sunday 12th - Inter County Championships and Area 7 Championships


Memorial Ground, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 9BJ


Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am


Weights

INTER COUNTY COMPETITION:

Men 640kg and Men 680kg
Ladies 520kg and 540kg

(registration cards required)

OPEN COMPETITION

(no registration cards required - open weights open to ALL teams):

Mens - 600, 640, 680
Ladies / Youth - 520, 540, 560
Mixed 4x4 - 580kg

Inter County Rules
Please note that for the Inter County Championships borrowing is permitted in the following circumstances (including rule changes that were introduced at the 2020 TOWA AGM, which will be subject to ratification at the next TOWA AGM)
  • Every member of the team has been a member of the Club from the start of the current season on the day of the Competition, or has a birth or residential qualification for the county concerned.
  • A team may borrow a maximum of two pullers (including any substitute) which must be declared at the scales. the borrowed pullers must be registered with their own club.
  • No member of the team has competed in the County Championships, or represented another County, in the nine months immediately prior to the day of the competition.
  • Each county may enter up to 2 teams in each weight class
  • Teams entering the Men’s weight classes be able to weigh in and participate with up to two female pullers (as long as those pullers are registered with the relevant club in the usual way or eligible to participate for the relevant county by birth or residential qualification


Contact Emma Stone for further details on 07904 899622 - MANDATED EVENT FOR TEAMS REPRESENTING ENGLAND.


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Sun 19th - South West Area Open Competition - Wrington Sports & Social Club, The Recreation Ground, Silver Street, Wrington, BS40 5QN - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680, Catchweight - Women/Youth - 520, 540, 560 - Mixed - 580 - Contact Cath Gibbs for further details on 07789 202771 - NATIONAL LEAGUE 6


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SUNDAY 26 JULY - TUG OF WAR ASSOCIATION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT DAY


The Tug of War Association will be holding a tug of war training and development day on Sunday 3 August at Kempston Hammer Sports Club, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BN

The event is open to ALL teams, pullers and coaches from all levels and abilities in England, members and non-members, military/services/regimental teams, cadet teams, and young farmers teams, etc. (men, ladies, under 23s and juniors/GENSB) as well as new teams and anyone looking to get into coaching. The event is also an ideal opportunity for those YFC teams preparing for the national finals at Tenbury Show in August, any teams just starting out ready for 2024 and for military teams preparing for the Braemar Games in September, etc.

Attendance at the training and development day is free of charge.

 

You don’t have to have a full team available to attend so all teams are encouraged to send available personnel along. Everyone will get plenty of training, so come along, even if you are just a small group or an individual.

Those taking part in the training day will be required to come along with tug of war kit, however please note that for those teams that wish to use the training rig, rubber sole leather boots will be required as the hard sole plastic boots will not be permitted for use on the training slats.

The objectives for the day are as follows –
1. To enable all coaches and pullers to understand a little more about Anti-Doping and how it does, and can affect them. More information on the Forthcoming World Championships

2. To enable representing teams to strengthen and/or try different combinations for the British and Irish and World Championships.
3. To enable all teams to gain knowledge and advice from experienced coaches and pullers

Teams preferred the more structured approach we had last year, having it based around a competition format, so we will repeat that this year. We will have 3 men’s weight classes of 600, 640 and 680, three ladies weight classes of 520, 540 and 560, Mixed 580, and Junior men 560, Junior Ladies 480 and Junior mixed 520.

Teams will weigh in, however, to enable the representing teams to try different line-ups there will be no limit on the number of substitutions as long as the nominal team weight is maintained to be fair to all teams and enable them to understand ‘where they are’ in terms of performance.

The day will be what you make it and we therefore ask that all pullers and coaches treat this event as an opportunity to improve our sport and cooperate and help wherever possible.

For representing teams it is an opportunity to try different pullers and different line ups and we hope that all pullers and coaches will cooperate with this initiative to make it a worthwhile event and get what you need from it

We will plan to finish between 4.30 and 5pm

Changing rooms and showers will be available.

AGENDA

The agenda below is the agenda followed in 2024 and is provided below as a guide and may be subject to change/adaptation.

9:30 Teams/pullers arrive
9.30 – 10.30 – Weigh-in
10.40 - Introductions and briefing by the Chairman in the clubhouse.
10.45 – Anti-Doping briefing for all in the clubhouse.
11.10 – World Championship update
11.20 – Teams make their way to the training ground, locations as given in the briefing.

Men’s and Ladies competitions will run independently.

Draws will be done to give structure and will be manged locally, no results will be recorded.

Pulling order will be;
Start 11.30

Men’s
600
640
680

Ladies
520
540
560.
Mx 580 on completion of the above Men’s & Ladies weights.

Juniors
JM 560 & JL480 training and competition
JMx 520

Finish estimated 16.30

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In order to give us an idea of numbers attending so that we can finalise the arrangements and equipment needed for the day, please contact Martin Collins on 07974 918675 or email martinleecollins@hotmail.co.uk with an indication of numbers that are likely to be attending.

 

Junior pullers – please contact Martin Collins on 07974 918675, or email: martinleecollins@hotmail.co.uk 

Under 23 ladies pullers – please contact Dave Kitchener on 07778429533 or email: External link opens in new tab or windowKitchenerdavid56@gmail.com

Under 23 male pullers – please contact Dave Knott on 07779852610 or email: External link opens in new tab or windowbigknotty720@gmail.com

We hope to see lots of people attending this event!


Mandated Event for teams Representing England


August

Sat 1st - NFYFC National Tug of War Finals - Tenbury Agricultural Show, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8AR - Weigh In - 9am - First Pull - 11.30  - Weights - Junior GENSB, Men 680, Ladies 560 - Closed competition for YFC qualifying teams only who have won their previous county and area finals as per NFYFC Competition Rules.


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8-9 August - BRITISH AND IRISH OUTDOOR TUG OF WAR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Republic of Ireland


Munster Agricultural Showground, Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland

Friday 7 August - Evening weigh in - Talbot Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 XA02 - Timings to be confirmed

Saturday 8 August - International Competition - Men - 600 and 680 - Ladies - 520 and 560 - Mixed 4+4 580 – Junior Men - 560 kilos – Junior Ladies 520kg - Junior Mixed 540

Sunday 8 August - Open Club Competition - open to any club - Men - 560, 600, 640 and 680 - Ladies - 500, 540, 520 and 560 - Mixed 4+4 580 – Junior Men - 560 kilos – Junior Ladies 520kg - Junior Mixed 540


Download the document below for further info and accommodation options

2026 Outdoor British and Irish Championships.pdf


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Sun 16th - FWA Championships - NATIONAL LEAGUE 7 - Offwell Village Hall, Offwell, Honiton, Devon, EX149SB - Weigh in 10am - First Pull 11am - Weights - Mens - 600, 640, 680, 720 - Ladies/Youth - 520, 540, 560 - Mixed - 580 - Contact Damien Richards for further details on 07595534985 or External link opens in new tab or windowNick Major on 01364 652984 or 07931 756321.


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Sun 23rd - NATIONAL LEAGUE FINALS - Charnwood Forest Farm, Charley Road, Nanpantan, Leicestershire, LE12 9XJ. - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680 - Ladies/Youth - 560 and 600 - Mixed 600 - Mixed - 580 - Contact the Championships Secretary External link opens in new tab or windowMick Grimston for further details on 01205 369753 - MADATED EVENT FOR TEAMS REPRESENTING ENGLAND

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Saturday 29th August - GENSB Youth International Tournament


Sins, Switzerland


560 kilos GENSB Rules Competition for junior tug of war teams - open to junior boys and girls aged between 12 and 18 inclusive. All teams eligible to take part and there are no pre-qualification events.

Visit External link opens in new tab or windowwww.gensb.eu for details on competition rules and to book accommodation and complete your entry forms.


Registrations to take part in this event should be completed by the date stipulated on the GENSB web site


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Sunday 30th - Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show - The Showfield, Stoke Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SJ - Weigh in - 10am - First Pull - 11am - Weights - Men 600, 640, 680, catchweight - Women/Youth - 500, 520, 540, 560 - Mixed - 580 - Visit www.grasmeresports.com for more info about this event

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September


Tuesday 8th September - Widecombe Fair, Widecombe-on-the-Moor, Devon - Weigh In - 6.30pm - First Pull - 7pm - Weights - Men - Catchweight - Ladies - Catchweight - Mixed - Catchweight - Contact External link opens in new tab or windowNick Major for further details on 01364 652984 or 07931 756321


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Wednesday 16th September - Saturday 19th September 2026


2026
WORLD OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS


Mossel Bay, South Africa


Weigh In -
Tuesday 15th September (individual weigh in). Timings to be confirmed

Wednesday 16th - TWIF Open Club Competition

Morning - Men 600kg, Junior Women 480kg, Junior Men 560kg -

Afternoon - Men 680kg, Women 500kg, U23 Mixed 560kg


Thursday 17th - TWIF Open Club Competition

Morning -  Men 560kg, Senior Mixed 580kg, Junior Mixed 520kg -

Afternoon - Men 640kg, Women 540kg, U23 Men 600kg, U23 Women 500kg

Friday 18th - World Championships

Morning - Men 600kg, Junior Women 480kg, Junior Men 560kg -

Afternoon - Men 680kg, Women 500kg, U23 Mixed 560kg

Saturday 19th - World Championships

Morning -  Men 560kg, Senior Mixed 580kg, Junior Mixed 520kg -

Afternoon - Men 640kg, Women 540kg, U23 Men 600kg, U23 Women 500kg


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Saturday 26 September - Dorset County - The Old Parlour, Clapcotts Farm, Spetisbury, Dorset, DT11 9DF - Weigh In - 10.30 - First Pull - 11.00 - Weights - Men - 600, 640, 680



October
Sat 3rd and Sun 4th October - Kessingland Autumn tug of war Festival Weekend

Event open to all teams and any individual pullers who want to go along and pull with other clubs for the weekend. Kessingland Beach, Nr Lowestoft, Suffolk

Weigh In on each day 10.00, First Pull on each day 11.00

weights

Saturday - 600, 640, 680, 600 4+4
Sunday - 620, 660, 720, 580 4+4

Accommodation

Park Resorts - External link opens in new tab or windowhttp://www.park-resorts.com/holiday-parks/east-anglia/kessingland-beach

Contact Dave Kitchener for further information on 01234 378825


INDOOR TUG OF WAR


PLEASE NOTE - All teams are required to notify the Hon General Secretary External link opens in new tab or windowMick Copper of their intention to attend each competition in advance so that the sports hall can be booked for the appropriate length of time.  

October/November

Sun 25th October - Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ - Weights - Men 600, 620, 640, 680, catchweight, Ladies and youth 520 and 560 - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am


Sun 1st November - Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ  - Weights - Men 600, 620, 640, 680, catchweight, 6 a side weight class, Ladies and youth 520 and 560 - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am


Sun 8th November - AAA's Indoor Championships

Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ

Weights

Closed - Men - 640 and Catchweight  - Ladies and Youth - 520

Open - Men 600, 620, 680, Ladies and youth 520 and 560

Registration cards required for closed weights. No registration cards required for open weights

Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am


Sun 15th November - Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ  - Weights - Men 580, 600, 640, 680, Catchweight, 6 a side weight class, Ladies and youth - 520 and 560 - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am


Sun 22nd November - Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ  - Weights - Men 580, 600, 640, 680, Catchweight, Ladies and youth - 520 and 560 - Weigh In - 10am - First Pull - 11am

December

Sat 5th - National Indoor Championships


Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ

Weigh In – Friday 4th December – further details to be confirmed

Registration cards required

Saturday morning – stamping of teams – further details to be confirmed

First Pull 11am

Weights (in pulling order) 

Men – Catchweight, 640*, 560*, 720, 600* and 680* (please note that the pulling order for the indoor championships reverted back to the original pulling order by rule change at the January 2016 AGM)

Ladies 500* and 540*

Mixed 580 4+4*

Junior Men - 560*

Junior Women - 480*

Junior Mixed - 520*

* denotes weight categories that are representative weights at the British and Irish indoor Championships. Winners of those weights may be invited to represent England. To be eligible to be invited to represent England, senior teams must have competed in at least 5 indoor tug of war competitions (excluding the national championships) from the fixtures listed above.   Please note that for your attendance at a permitted competition to count towards the England qualifying/selection criteria, competing at an event means weighing in, having your team stamped by a judge, fully completing the entry sheet, and paying the entry fee prior to the start of the competition in at least one weight class borrowing a maximum of 2 pullers from other clubs. The other participating members of your team must be registered pullers for your club. For clarification, you may enter a weight class with 7 pullers in a TOWA open competition (as allowed by the rules) and borrow two pullers, so the minimum number of registered pullers from your club that attend in order to qualify is 5. If competing in a weight class with 8 members, then the minimum number of registered pullers required to qualify is 6.      

As per the ruling voted in at the 2018 AGM, there will be a 6 a side weight class held at each indoor event (open competitions only). The nominated weight classes will be 510kg and 480kg. Teams may weigh into these weight classes with 6 pullers or 5 pullers. This weight class will not count towards the criteria for qualifying to represent England. If teams attend an indoor event with 5 pullers to compete in the 6 a side weight class, and wish for the event to count towards the qualification criteria for representing England, then they may borrow two pullers to compete in an 8 a side weight class with 7 pullers as a maximum of two pullers may be borrowed to be eligible to meet the criteria, as set out in the paragraph above.

Please note otherwise, that competing at the TOWA national championships is open to any club registered to the Tug of War Association, and there is no set number of events that teams have to attend to qualify to compete. The qualifying criteria referred to above only applies to those teams wishing to qualify to represent England.

Otherwise, please refer to rule 2.3 of the TOWA rules contained within the TOWA Handbook regarding eligibility to compete at the TOWA National Championships and eligibility to represent England.

Contact the Championships Secretary External link opens in new tab or windowMick Grimston for entry forms and further details on 01205 369753.

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Mick Copper

TOWA Secretary

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NN9 6PB

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