VERTICAL SPEED CHOP: The object of the contest is to chop a log into two (2) pieces from two (2) sides in the shortest time possible. The rules for this event are the same as for the horizontal speed chop except the log is mounted vertically on a post or stand and the contestant stands on the ground. Time ends when the top half of the block hits the ground. The time limit is three (3) minutes for men and five (5) minutes for women.

VERTICAL HARD HIT: The object of the contest is to chop a log into two (2) pieces from two (2) sides in the least number of hits possible. The rules for this event are the same as for the horizontal hard hit except the log is mounted vertically on a post or stand and the contestant stands on the ground. Time ends when the top half of the block hits the ground. Only one (1) man and one (1) woman per team may enter. The time limit is three (3) minutes for men and five (5) minutes for women.