Despite the rains the Texas State Knife and Hawk Championships were held as scheduled, April 24th and 25th, with a record number of throwers participating. Throwers from across Texas and four other states did not let the rains dampen their spirits or skills as 43 of some of the top throwers in the country competed for the Texas State Championship. The Cedar Creek Knife and Hawk Club hosted the event for the 4th year in Malakoff. Chuck Weems, President of the Club and Coordinator of the event, said, "Everything went very well despite the weather. All of the competitors hung in there even though the mud was getting deep walking back and forth to the throwing blocks, but we got some hay donated to put down over it." "Sunday we moved the competition to some drier ground and everyone had a great time. The worst thing was that the public did not get to see some great throwing by some world class throwers. However, by noon on Sunday, the sun came out and we had a good turn out of folks watching the event and were there for the awards ceremony." This years Men's State Champion was Pat Minter from Shelby, Alabama. Pat is now a two time state winner, winning in 2001 and again in 2004. Women's State Champion was Erica Weems from Malakoff, TX. She is now a three time state champion winning in 2001, 2003 and 2004. We had 27 Professional, 11 Amateur and 4 Junior throwers. A big thank you to the Malakoff City Park Service for having the park in such great shape! Everyone thinks this is a great place to hold the event. Also thanks to the Rotary Club of Malakoff for their sponsorship of the insurance coverage during the event. Weems also would like to thank the members of the club who worked so hard all weekend to keep things running smoothly. The event just keeps getting bigger every year and we look forward to hosting it again in 2005. The Texas State Knife and Tomahawk Championships will be held the 24th and 25th of April, 2004 in Malakoff, TX. PRIZES Cash prizes awarded in PRO division for Men and Women. Prizes for AMATEUR and JUNIOR divisions also awarded. And BONUS awards for overall aggregate both Men and Women. ENTRY FEE Men and Women's PRO Division: Knife = $25, Hawk = $25 Men and Women's AMATEUR Division: Knife = $15, Hawk = $15 JUNIOR Division: Knife = $10, Hawk = $10 Pre 1840 Dress Required of All Contestants Competition open for public viewing. Matches start at 9am Sat. and Sun. Located in Malakoff City Park on Hwy 198 North behind the Community Center. Late Registration 8am, Saturday 26th, you must be registered by 8:30am! Large On Site Primitive Camping Area Available - NO FEE! Traders Welcome - Set Up Anytime on Friday the 23rd - NO FEE! For more info contact: Chuck Weems (903)489-1776 walking3eagle@aol.com RULES 1) Safety is the number 1 rule! All contestants will throw in a safe manner. Anyone throwing in an unsafe manner will be asked to leave. 2) All contestants must be in primitive Pre 1840 dress to compete. 3) Absolutely no one is allowed on the range at any time unless an authorized range officer is present. 4) No practice is allowed on the range which will be used for competition only. (Practice blocks are available.) 5) All youths 12 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 6) Only competitors inside the competition area. 7) Coaching is permitted, but no physical contact may be made with the competitor or equipment. 8) Tomahawk must have no more than a single 4" cutting edge, measured along the curve, and must have a minimum cutting edge of 2". Tomahawks will have a separate head and handle. Handles must be made of wood, no taped handles, only natural material. No spike or double bit tomahawks. 9) Knife must be of traditional, useable type with at least one edge sharpened to the hilt. 10) Knife must have handle other than blade stock, handle must be thicker than the blade and be of natural material (leather, horn, antler, bone or rawhide). 11) Knives will not have a blade more than 2 1/2" at its widest point. 12) Point of knife must be stuck in the face of the block or it will be a zero score. 13) All knives should be of sufficient weight and size to throw safely with a minimum of rebound. This is left to the discretion of the range officer. Knives will be thrown by the handle only. 14) Must use same knife and hawk for each throw per event. 15) Knives and hawks must remain in the blocks until the judge has scored the throw. 16) It is the responsibility of the competitors to see that his or her knife, tomahawk, and primitive dress meet approval prior to the contest. 17) Scoring judge will have the final ruling. Contestants may ask for a second judges ruling. 18) Scoring will be aggregate per event. All contestants must be registered prior to competition. 19) Ties are broken at throw-offs at the close of the competition. The loser moves into the next lesser position. Anyone not present for throw-offs loses. If both parties are not present, the tie will be broken with a coin toss by the range officer. 20) Rules are subject to change by the booshway or range officer as they may deem necessary. HAVE A GOOD TIME AND BE SAFE!!! PRE 1840 DRESS No blue jeans No pointed toe boots/shoes or tennis shoes No shorts/cutoffs No cowboy or baseball hats No bib overalls No halter tops or t-shirts No plaids No sunglasses Booshways, Cedar Creek Knife and Hawk Club, or city of Malakoff, not responsible for accidents or theft. It's free, and there's no obligation. |
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