2010 "This Rounds On You" Back 40 One Hit Split Contest

Held on New Year's Eve day at 3pm, the action did not start until approximately 4pm when everyone had chosen their 24"+ round.  The 2010 contest had ten participants; eight more than 2009. 

The 2009 Defending Champion Chooses His Round

Hank Tallman won the one hit split with 4 hits in 4.2 seconds and took home $200.00 in prize money which he promptly used to buy cheese spread and moderately priced champagne.  Last year's defending champion, Trevor Crosta, coming in a close second at 6 hits in 5.7 seconds. 

Brian McMullin finished first in 94 seconds in the second part of the One Hit Split 'Round Chopping Contest' taking home $100 cash.  Bob Cerelli placed a close second with a total of 115 seconds due in most part to 90 seconds in penalties despite starting with the "2" knot 30 second bonus." "Cerelli left some money on the table," contest organizer Wendy Crosta was heard to say.  Cerelli walked with $50.00 slightly unhappy with the judging.  Tallman snuck in another win to take 3rd and take home an additional $30 bones.

There were three mauls available for use; one #8 with composite handle, a #10 with composite handle and a #6 wtih wooden handle brought by Team Onion Peak Dairy featuring Timmy Johnson.  After all had taken their obligatory UA, the competition heated up immediately when Bob Cerelli accused newcomer and 'organic' farmer, Hank Tallman, of tampering with his round before the first round, but nothing was proven.

Follow these links to catch a piece of the action:

1.  Hank Tallman IMG 0640 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ug8pBP9qM
2. Brian McMullin IMG 0638 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIFwaAWfals

Brian McMullin Round Chopping Champ enjoying a frosty Coors Light

 2009 Defending Champion Trevor 'The Lever' Crosta

In the heat of the action John "Whick-ed-man" Whickman waiting for the Anderson Road Troll, Mark McCorkle to start the clock.  Rules had changed since last year.  Any pieces left over 8" in thickness meant a 10 second penalty.  Chopped pieces over 12" result in a 30 second penalty and any rounds with greater than a 2" knot received a 30 second bonus.

65 total rounds to choose from....first come first serve.  We want to thank Nehalem Food Mart for hooking us up with some Coors Light and Wanda's Cafe and Bakery for showing up with some chicks.
See you next year when we have a 'chicks' division.