Australian Tug of War Association

About Tug of War

Tug of war is a team sport comprising of several weight divisions, commonly 560kg, 640kg, 680kg, 720kg, (eight members for a team and their combined weight must not exceed the nominated weight division) and catch weight. A team may only have one "rope coach" who will coach the team during the competition, also known as a pull. A competition is usually th best of three but may on occasion, (with the agreement of all parties), be the best of five ends. A judge will officiate at all competitions and a timekeeper records the times and results.

To win a tug of war, a team must pull their opponents four metres. The rope is marked with a centre line and a set of marks four metres either side of the centre mark. There is also a line of tape on the ground to mark the start and finish. Footware must not have any sprigs or prot attached, but may have a flush fitting heal plate, no thicker than 1/4 inch.

Tug of war is competed in 32 countries including Europe, USA and Asia as well as Australia. NSW, Victoria Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia all have clubs that compete regularly and have a National Titles every May on a state rotation basis.

For a full list of Tug of War rules click on the link below.

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