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Log Rolling
"Settle disputes...the lumberjack way!"
 Log Rolling is an individual sport where two participants attempt to stay on a floating log, while at the same time, try to cause the competitor to lose their balance and fall into the water. This is done by spinning the log back and forth using only the feet. Overview Log rolling is another sport in the universe of lumberjack athletics. Originating as a competition between the best lumberjacks of each camp, log rolling is a game of balance and agility. Competitors are challenged to roll their opponent off a log while attempting to keep their own balance. The first person to fall off the log loses the match. Goal of Log Rolling Stay balanced on a log, while at the same time forcing a rival to lose his/her own balance. Rules of Log Rolling Two competitors stand on either end of a floating log. One competitor starts rolling the log, forcing the other to keep up. No physical contact between competitors is allowed. The first competitor to fall off the log loses the match. History of Log Rolling The popular image of the lumberjack began in the 18th and 19th centuries in heavily forested areas of the United States and Canada. Lumberjacks would live in lumber camps, and follow timber harvesting jobs as they became available. Competitions were often held in lumber camps that would test lumberjacks on common skills used in the job. These competitions eventually evolved into organized annual championships. The largest event, the Lumberjack World Championship, was first held in 1960. Log rolling draws its origins from the practice of driving logs down rivers, to sawmills. Sometimes logs would get jammed, requiring someone to ride out and break things up. These "drivers" were the best and highest paid lumberjacks in the camps, and were known for their balance and skill in riding logs. This practice evolved into competition between lumberjacks to see who was the best. Today, log rolling is an integral part of all competitions. Log Rolling Equipment Log Log Rolling Safety Log rolling can be a dangerous sport due to awkward falls from the log that can occur. Log Rolling Training Log rolling requires competitors to have great balance and agility. These can be attained through various forms of gymnastics and aerobics. Log Rolling Terminology Birling - common slang for log rolling Driver - highly skilled and highly paid lumberjack who would unclog log jams from rivers States with Active Log Rolling Listings Darker states have more active listings. The Most Recently Added Log Rolling Listing Log rolling, Birling, cross-cut saw, greased pole competition Listed by Bark Peelers' Convention November 28, 2011 at 2:02pm Citations http://www.logrolling.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logrolling_(sport) | Learn Another Sport Quick Info In Category: Lumbering Pronounced: lawg roh-ling Active Listings: 1 Most Active State Most Active City |
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