Show Favourites
From whipcracking fun to the toughest sport on dirt, all of your old Show favourites are back to please everyone, regardless of age. For sheer spectacle, display and entertainment, there’s nothing like the Show’s iconic Grande Parades. See the sparks fly as Australia’s best whipcrackers battle it out, watch the Saddle Bronc and Bareback Bronc Riding each night in the Sydney Royal Rodeo Series or catch the ‘Wimbledon of Woodchopping’ competitions throughout the Show.
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Woodchop
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Watch the chips fly as the best axemen and axewomen from around the world go head-to-head in the largest woodchopping competition in the world.
This year’s competitions promises power and precision with the best of the best from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States vying for the title of World Champion in the Underhand, Standing Block, Single Handed Sawing and crowd favourite, the Tree Felling.
Other events this year include the trans-Tasman men’s relay with rival New Zealand, Under 21s State of Origin Team Relay, Men’s and Ladies International Relay, and Jack and Jill events where one female and male competitor team up.
Watch the spectacle as champions from the past go up against some of the young up-and-coming stars of the sport.
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| World Championship Underhand |
Saturday 30th March |
| World Championship Standing Block |
Monday 1st April |
| World Championship Treefelling |
Friday 29th March |
| World Championship Double Handed Sawing |
Sunday 24th March |
| World Championship Single Handed Sawing |
Saturday 23rd March |
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Woodchopping originated from a £25 bet between two men in a bar in Ulverstone, Tasmania in 1870 to see who could fell a tree the fastest.
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| Underhand Competition - The log is placed horizontally and the competitor stands on it and cuts between their feet. |
| Standing Block Competition - The log is placed vertically and the competitor chops from both sides until the log is severed. |
| Tree Felling Competition - The competitor uses three boards to climb one side of the pole and cut half the log. They then descend to the ground and use the three boards to climb the other side to finishing severing the log. |
| Single Handed Sawing Competition - One competitor uses a cross-out saw with both hands to slice a ring off a log. |
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Double Handed Sawing Competition - two competitors, one on each end of the saw, slice a ring off a log.
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| Jack and Jill Competition - One male and one female compete as a team in the event. |
  
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Rodeo
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The action is fast and furious when the lords and ladies of the rodeo ring explode into action.
The Sydney Royal Rodeo will be bigger and better with more wild bulls and bucking broncs than ever before - double the action of previous Rodeos.
The Sydney Royal Rodeo Series will give crowds the chance to cheer on their home team’s top rodeo riders with a fresh competition format. An international contest kicks off the first four nights, with Australia’s finest rodeo riders pitting their skills against the best from New Zealand.
The next four nights it’s the Young Guns, when graduates of the National Student Rodeo Association take to the ring.
For the final six nights, NSW takes on Queensland’s finest in an event that promises all the fire and passion that the State of Origin series brings to the football stadium.
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Street Parade
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The Street Parade is a true Show favourite. One of the highlights of the Show, this colourful carnival features an array of performers and costume characters.
Beginning from outside the Commonwealth Bank Arena, along Grand Parade and Showground Road.
Details and maps of path of the Sydney Royal Easter Show street parades will be available shortly. Plan your day, find a comfy spot and enjoy the show.
Street parades are on 11:00am and 3:00pm daily, except for Good Friday (29 March 2013) when there will be no parades. |
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Grand Parade
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The Grand Parade that takes place in the Main Arena is one of the traditional highlights of the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Combining entertainment, education and a spectacular display of skills, the parade features the winners of the animal competitions and competitive events held throughout the Show in a stunningly synchronised performance. Up to 900 animals will be present in the Arena at any one time. The iconic Grand Parade is celebration of excellence, and all that the Show stands for.
Grand Parade Dates / Times:
Tuesday 26 March 4:20 pm
Friday 29 March 4:10 pm
Monday 1 April 4:10 pm
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Australian Whipcracking Championships
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The R.M.Williams / AWPA Australian Whipcracking Championships will be held at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The championships are set to attract the best whipcrackers from across Australia with a number of current Australian Champions in attendance.
Divisions include Pee Wee (8 years and under), Juvenile (12 years and under), Junior (16 years and under), Ladies, Mens and the Over 45's. A special feature at this years Show will be the World Bullock Whip Championships.
Competitors will be required to cut 10 targets, perform 10 routines and a 1 minute freestyle routine. Routines such as the “Train”, “Feelandy Hoofbeats”, and “Ben’s Helicopter” will be performed and these are always crowd favourites. Some routines will also match song beats such as “Mary had a Little Lamb” and “Jingle Bells”.
"Whipcracking is really growing among the younger generation as it is seen as a real unique Australian sport," said Steve Wicks, President of the Australian Whipcrackers & Plaiters Association. "While traditionally a sport that is mostly comprised of country kids it is also gaining interest among city kids. You will see some of the best whipcrackers from around the country showing their professionalism and skills out in the arena."
Date: Sunday 31 March 2013
Venue: Amphitheatre
Times: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: The Amphitheatre Lawns
Times: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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