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CAWF National Championship – Summarized Policies
CAWF National Championship – Summarized Policies
This summary outlines key policies for the Canadian Arm Wrestling Federation (CAWF) National Championships. Please review carefully to ensure all participants and provincial representatives are informed and well-prepared.
Competition Format
- All CAWF Championships will follow a double elimination system of scorekeeping.
- Events will include left arm and right arm competition in the following divisions:
- Senior
- Masters
- Grand Masters
- Para-Athletic
- Youth (also double elimination)
Opening Ceremony
- Flag Bearers: Each province will designate two individuals to carry their provincial flag.
- Placards: A host volunteer, if available, may lead each group with a provincial name placard.
Youth Age Requirement
- To compete in the youth division, athletes must be 18 years of age or younger as of December 31 in the competition year.
Clothing Allowance
- Youth Competitors: 1 kg clothing allowance
- Adult Competitors: No clothing allowance
Athlete Dress Code
- Top: Provincial team shirt
- Bottoms: Black sport pants or black shorts
- Not Permitted: Jeans
- Footwear: No specific footwear requirements
Bye-In Policy for Nationals
The $200 bye-in fee policy remains consistent with previous years and is administered by CAWF when a competitor bypasses their provincial championship.
Responsibility of the Competitor
- Competitors who do not attend their provincial qualifier and fail to notify their provincial organization in advance must pay a $200 bye-in fee, distributed as follows:
- $100 to CAWF
- $100 to the competitor’s province
Legitimate Exceptions
- The bye-in fee may be waived for valid reasons, such as medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, if communicated in advance to the provincial body prior to the provincial event.
Provincial Discretion
- Each province may apply its own policies and procedures regarding bye-ins.
- Example: The Saskatchewan Arm Wrestling Association (SAWA) requires:
- Written notification from the athlete before the provincial event
- Payment of the provincial entry fee ($50), even if the athlete is unable to attend
- Example: The Saskatchewan Arm Wrestling Association (SAWA) requires:
This policy is intended to uphold the authority of each provincial organization, while maintaining consistency and fairness at the national level.
For further details, please refer to the CAWF Hosting Guidelines and Constitution found online at www.cawf.ca.