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TWIF Rules Manual Edition 2002 - Competition Rules Page 3 clothing worn by the anchor shall not exceed a maximum thickness of 5 centimetres, it must always be worn under the sport clothing and placed between the rope and the body. No hooks, grooves or other constructions intended to lock the rope are allowed on any of the protective clothing. 8.2 Resin Resin is allowed to facilitate the grip on the rope and the use is restricted to the hands only. In in-door competition resin may only be used when authorisation is obtained to utilise resin in the sports hall; if permitted to use resin in the sports hall it shall be applied under the directions of the judges only. 8.3 Dress at weigh-in Men-teams may weigh-in in proper sized non-transparent shorts only. Women-teams may weigh-in in proper sized non-transparent shorts and shirts only. Boots need not be carried or worn on the scale during weigh-in. 8.4 Shoes 8.4.7 Out-door shoes Competitors boots shall not be built up in any way. The sole, heel and side of the heel must be perfectly flush. No metal toecaps or toe plates are permitted. A metal heel-plate of a maximum thickness of 6,5 mm that is flush on the side and bottom of the heel of the boot is permitted. Spikes and protruding nails from the soles or heels of the boots are not permitted. (See page 13) 8.4.2 In-door shoes The shoes to be used for indoor tug of war should be as originally produced by an acknowledged*) sport shoe manufacturer and the sole shall not be modified in any way. The sole must be made of rubber or such material as to give optimum grip but not cause damage to the pulling surface or floor. *) Note: Championships controlling Officials shall arbitrate matters of dispute. 9 ROPE SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 Rope dimensions The rope must not be less than 10 centimetres (100 mm), or more than 12.5 centimetres (125 mm) in circumference, and must be free from knots or other holdings for the hands. The ends of the rope shall have a whipping finish. The minimum length of the rope must not be less than 33.5 meters. 9.2 Rope marking The tapes or markings shall be affixed so that they are easily adjustable by the judge in the event of the rope stretching or shrinking. 9.2.1 Rope marking out-door Five tapes or rope markings shall be affixed as follows: (a) one (1) tape or marking at the centre of the rope (b) two (2) tapes or markings each four (4) meters on either side of the centre marking. (c) two (2) tapes or markings each five (5) meters on either side of the centre marking. (d) markings listed in (a),(b) and (c) shall be in three different colours. TWIF Rules Manual Edition 2002 - Competition Rules Page 3 TWIF Rules Manual Edition 2002 - Competition Rules Page 4 9.2.2 Rope marking in-door Five tapes or rope markings shall be affixed as follows: (a) one (1) tape or marking at the centre of the rope (b) two (2) tapes or markings each two (2) meters on either side of the centre marking (c) two (2) tapes or markings each two and a half (2,5) meters on either side of the centre marking. (d) markings listed in (a),(b) and (c) shall be in three different colours. 10 PULLING AREA AND MARKINGS 10.1 Out-door pulling area and marking The pulling area shall be flat, level grass covered surface. One centre line shall be marked on the ground. 10.2 In-door pulling area and marking The pulling surface shall be made of a material that will give sufficient friction to normal indoor sports shoes and is approved by TWIF. The recommended length of the pulling surface will be 36 meter. One centre line and two side lines two(2) meters on either side of the centre line shall be marked on the pulling surface. PULLING TECHNIQUES RULES 11 ROPE GRIP No competitor shall grip the rope within the length bounded by the outer tapes or markings. At the commencement of each pull the first pulling member shall grip the rope as close as possible to the outer tape or marking. No knots or loops shall be made in the rope, nor shall it be locked across any part of the body of any member of the team. Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop. At the start of a pull, the rope shall be taut with the centre rope marking over the centre line marking on the ground. 12 PULLING POSITION Every pulling member shall hold the rope with both bare hands by the ordinary grip, i.e. the palms of both hands facing up, and the rope shall pass between the body and the upper part of the arm. Any other hold which prevents the free movement of the rope is a Lock and is an infringement of the Rules. The feet must be extended forward of the knees and team members should be in a pulling position at all times. 13 ANCHOR MAN'S POSITION The end puller shall be called the Anchor. The rope shall pass alongside the body, diagonally across the back and over the opposite shoulder from rear to front. The remaining rope shall pass under the armpit in a backward and outward direction and the slack shall run free. The Anchor shall then grip the standing part of the rope by the ordinary grip, i.e. the palms of both hands facing up, with both arms extended forward INFRINGEMENTS OF THE RULES TWIF Rules Manual Edition 2002 - Competition Rules Page 4

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