(1.1) Pre-Match Rules

Rock, Paper, Scissors - Lane choice
1. Players use Rock Paper Scissors to choose lane:
  1. Winner = best 2 of 3;
  2. Players may 'opt out' of Rock, Paper, Scissors effectively giving the lane choice to the other player.
2. Players get 3 practice throws before first match of the night;
3. Players get 1 practice throw before second match of the night.
Signalling Match Start
1. After warm up throws are complete but before a match officially begins, players perform a courtesy clinking of axe heads:
  1. If this does not happen, there is no penalty, it is strictly a courtesy and sign of sportsmanship.
Changing Target Wood
1. Any requests for a change of target wood must be made before competition begins:
  1. This should happen before rock, paper, scissors decides lane choice;
    1. Wood may be changed after warm up, but not once the match has officially begun.
  2. If a large piece of wood falls from the target during match play, creating a void or large gap on the target, it is acceptable to add screws to re-attach this piece and repair the target;
  3. Similarly, if the corner of a board pulls away from the backboard during match play, screws may be added during the match to re-attach that board to the backboard ;
  4. Only a complete change for a new board is illegal.