Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assn. Inc.

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Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull

Safety  requirements:

  1. The contestant must be able to pedal the tractor with his or her feet without assistance.
  2. Contestant must wear shoes. Closed toe,  with rubber soles is recommended.
  3. Contestant must not touch wheels & must keep feet on pedals while pulling.
  4. Contestant must remain seated on tractor during the pull.
  5. SAFETY of the child is a concern we need to address.  It is not likely that a child is going to hit a spectator while pedaling the tractor, but we should rope off the area anyway.  Many clubs have this as a fun thing for the kids and don't get involved in the competitive part and give every child a prize.  There will be more hurt feelings among the parents than the actual children doing the pedaling.  So we have to be discrete in our actions too.  Make it fun and make it safe for everyone. The above are safety requirements to make it safe.  Below are suggested guidelines if you are going to have a competitive Kiddie pull.

Suggested guidelines for a competitive Kiddie Pull

1 All contestants will be given two chances to get the sled moving from the starting line.

2. The pulling tractor must stay between the lines while pulling. If the tractor crosses one of the side lines, the pull is over & the pull will be measured to where it crossed the side line.

  1. Contestant will be disqualified for backing up, jerking the tractor, or stomping the pedals.
  2. Boys & girls will pull together.
  3. Weigh-in of contestant will be at registration.

                Class A                   0-40 pounds                        

                Class B                  40-55 pounds                             

                Class C                  55-70 pounds

  1. Contestant must be present when it is their time to pull or be disqualified.
  2. PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN RELEASE AND MUST BE PRESENT DURING PULL.
  3. In case of a tie, a pull-off will be held.
  4. Club will provide tractor & sled.
  5. The pull area should be roped off to keep spectators, parents, etc. out of the way
  6. Prizes:  Prizes will be given in each class. Each contestant should receive a ribbon.
  7. Winners will be determined by the tractor club judges and will be final.

       Notes: You can change these classes.  You can add age limits.  Most people try to make a progressive weight sled and make it look like the big tractor pull sled.  You can also take a log chain and do the same thing. You fold the chain back and forth and when it pulls out full length you will find it will be hard to pull. You might have to experiment with the length and size of chain for the different classes

 

August 2, 2007                                          


 

PLEASE PRINT

Child’s name:_____________________________________________________________

 

Address______________________________________City________________State____

 

As parent or guardian, I grant permission for the above named child to participate in the Youth Pedal Tractor Pull with the understanding that the Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Inc.  and its members are not responsible for any accidents.

 

Signature ___________________________________________Date___________________

 

Class:___________