Below are the Tug-of-War Rules and Regulations.
- Each team may have one coach on the field. No others are permitted.
- The rope shall be 50 feet long and at least 1 inch in diameter.
- The winning team must pull the opposing team across the designated boundary, which is 6 feet 6inches.
- Each pull will begin with the “ready, set, pull”(a starters horn, or other suitable device may be used).
- Changing positions is prohibited once the pull has commenced.
- The lead person must keep his/her hands behind the 6 foot 6 inch mark on the rope. Advancing beyond this mark will result in automatic disqualification.
- Lying on the ground is prohibited. If a participant falls, he/she has 5 seconds to stand up or the team will be disqualified.
- The rope will not be “wrapped around “ a participant in any manner whatsoever.
- Teams must pull straight back. Absolutely no whipping or weaving the rope.
- Tennis shoes, running shoes or boots must be worn during all pulls. Bare feet, thongs or cleats are prohibited.
- Gloves are allowed and are recommended. Chalk/Powder is allowed, but no sticky substances are permitted.