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A high-powered event filled with testosterone and sawdust from some of the nation's finest woodchoppers will play out at Wollongong Harbour on September 16.
It's the first time since 2018 the free family-friendly Stihl Timbersports championship has been in NSW, with the day also hosting food trucks, a bar and live music to accompany the athletes.
Spectators can expect a mixture of rookies and professional athletes (vying for the chance to represent Australia at the World's in Germany in November), including three-time World Trophy winner and 2022 PRO Champion Brad De Losa.
"There is nothing better than getting the chance to represent your country on the world stage," he said.
Last year the Australian team, Chopperoos, took home a historic seventh world title in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Following the rookie's epic battle on the day, the top 12 professional athletes will come face-to-face in three rounds, first-round disciplines (underhand chop, stock saw and standing block chop) before knocking out four contestants and moving on to round two, with two more disciplines (single buck and the crowd-favourite, springboard).
The final round will be the "pinnacle of the day", according to organisers, the "HotSaw" where athletes compete with their custom-made chainsaws.
Stihl Timbersports, Breakwater Lighthouse in Wollongong, Saturday September 16. Entry is FREE.
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Event Schedule
- 11:30 - Gates Open
- 12:00 -13:30 - Rookie Championship
- 14:30 - 16:00 - Pro Championship
- 16:00 - 16:30 - Grand Final
- 16:30 - Ceremony
- 12:00 - 20:00 Food Truck Carnival Open
Aussie Pro Athletes
- Laurence O'Toole (Doncaster, VIC)
- Brad De Losa (Lithgow, NSW)
- Brayden Meyer (Broadford, VIC)
- Glen Gillam (Toongabbie, VIC)
- Jamie Head (Burpengary East, QLD)
- Kody Steers (Sheffield, TAS)
- Mitchell Argent (Blackbutt, QLD)
- Daniel Gurr (Deloraine, TAS)
- Matt Gurr (Deloraine, TAS)
- Jake Dingle (Toowoomba, QLD)
- David Reumer (Colo Vale, NSW)
- Blake Meyer (Romsey, VIC)
Aussie Rookie Athletes
- Curtis Bennett (Majors Creek, NSW)
- Matt Coffey (Mitchell Park, VIC)
- Zac Glouzelis (Riddells Creek, VIC)
- Lane Chant (Diggers Rest, VIC)
- Tyson Rowe (Deddington, TAS)
- Will Lovel (Franklin, TAS)