Getting axed means the shows goes on at Coramba Hotel’s Wood Chop competition Coffs Coast Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 29, 2021 The tree felling contest. CORAMBA Hotel welcomed The North Coast Axemen Association back for their annual Wood Chop competition, attracting an audience of over 300 throughout the day. Peter Shipman, judge and wood supplier, told News Of The Area, “This event has four handicap competitions; the Bob Ferris Memorial 300mm Underhand, the Tree Felling event, Sawing and a Veterans Chop for axemen aged over 60. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “We had 25 competitors from locals to guys coming up from the South Coast and Central Coast. “The most outstanding axeman on the day was Wayne Woollard with four wins which was very pleasing to see. “This axeman is well into his sixties. “Other standout competitors were David Rumer, 32, who’s a good up-and-coming young axeman, and Curtis Bennet, who started young and is now an under-21 representative for Australia. “Tommy Gill, aged nine, a Glen Innes lad, gave a promising performance in the 11-inch Underhand competition.” Peter supplies the wood for most of the carnivals in the area and has been in the game for many years. “Too many years,” he laughs. “We’re always happy to welcome new members to the Association. “We can get them set up,” said Peter. Phone Peter Shipman on (0) 409 826 499, or email Peter.Shipman@fcnsw.com.au. Dan Whiffen, Events Manager at North Coast Hotel Group, Owners of The Coramba Hotel, told News Of The Area, “Wood chopping is very much a tradition of this area. “The hotel has a permanent fixture of wood chop blocks in the back garden. “The Wood Chop is another one of our family-friendly events which is what it’s all about at Coramba Hotel…welcoming and entertaining families.” Winners: Bob Ferris Memorial 300mm Underhand – Mitch Kirk 275mm Underhand Handicap – Wayne Woollard 275mm Standing Block Handicap – Wayne Woollard 250mm Standing Block Handicap – Curtis Bennet Tree Felling Handicap – Wayne Woollard Veterans Handicap – Wayne Woollard Double Handed sawing – Glen Wilson and David Rumer. By Andrea FERRARI Peter Shipman – judge, wood supplier and competitor. The 275mm Underhand Handicap with Wayne Woollard second from right going on to win. Nine-year-old Tommy Gill gave his all and finished the 11-inch Underhand contest.
