Demolition Derby Competition Toolbox

Where the Show Society is conducting a Demolition Derby, these documents are designed to assist in planning and running your Demolition Derby and include strengthened safety rules, clearer operational guidelines, and expanded checklists to support Member Societies in planning and delivering a safe and compliant event.

For the conduct of competitions at New South Wales Agricultural Shows & Affiliated Agricultural Shows. The rules and regulations as set out below are the minimum required rules to be included in organiser rules to conduct a Demolition Derby at an Agricultural Show in NSW under the AgShows NSW Insurance program. Any additional rules must follow relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. WHS or Safework NSW). This is necessary to improve the safety of participants and other stakeholders and encourage education, competition and skill development.

The revised AgShows NSW Demolition Derby Rules effective 1 January 2026.

The updated documents 

1. Official Version Demolition Derby Competitor Rules - Effective 1 January 2026
2. Official Version Demolition Derby Operating Guidelines - Effective 1 January 2026
3. AgShows NSW Demolition Derby Toolbox Talk - Effective 1 January 2026
4. Demolition Derby Risk Management Plan Template - Effective 1 January 2026
5. Demolition Derby Arena Layout - Effective 1 January 2026
6. Demolition Derby Entry Form & Checklist - Effective 1 January 2026
7. Demolition Derby FAQs - This Document is a live document and will be updated as new questions arise. - Updated 16 January 2026

Woodchop and Chainsaw Racing Competition Toolbox

For the conduct of competitions at New South Wales Agricultural Shows & Affiliated Agricultural Shows. The rules and regulations as set out below are the minimum required rules to be included in organiser rules to conduct a Chainsaw Race at an Agricultural Show in NSW under the AgShows NSW Insurance program. Any additional rules must follow relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. WHS or Safework NSW). This is necessary to improve the safety of participants and other stakeholders and encourage education, competition and skill development.

These documents are designed to assist in planning and running your Woodchop and Chainsaw Racing Competitions

1. Woodchop Rules (Australian Axeman's Association) - updated July 2023
2. Chainsaw Racing Rules and Regulations  - 1 July 2024
3. Chainsaw Racing FAQs and Additional Information - October 2024
4. Chainsaw Racing Risk Management Plan - October 2024
5. Woodchop and Chainsaw Arena Layout - October 2024

Chainsaw Racing Entry Form

1. Chainsaw Racing Entry Form Sample Template Word Document- October 2024
2. Chainsaw Racing Entry Form pdf FILLABLE 

 Competition Guidelines (Insurer Approved Rules & Regulations):

• Campdraft – please follow the rules and regulations of a peak body association for this activity and advise your insurer.
• Rodeo – please follow the rules and regulations of either ABCRA, APRA, NRA or an officially recognised rodeo peak body association.  For insurance information, please see Rodeo Competitions under the Members section of this website.
• Auto Soccer Rules & Regulations - updated April 2024
• Buddy Pick Up (Barrel Pick Up) - July 2024
• Motorbike Barrel Racing Rules and Regulations - updated April 2024
• Motorbike Flag and Bending Rules & Regulations - updated April 2024
• Hay Stacking Guidelines
• Harness Racing Exhibition Guidelines
• Lawn Mower Racing Rules
• Ute Barrel Racing Rules and Regulations
• Sheaf Toss Rules and Regulations
• Vintage Tractor Pull Guidelines - Updated August 2025
• Wife Carrying Risk Assessment Manual & entry form (for all shows except Singleton)
• Esky Racing Rules and Conditions of Entry
• Young Farmer Challenge
• Tug-O-War Guidelines
• Grain Shovelling Competition Rules
• Wheelbarrow Racing Rules
• Whipcracking Workshop Safety Rules and Regulations - 30 August 2024 (Australian Whipcrackers and Plaiters Association)
• Sheepdog Trial Rules
• Cattledog Trial Rules

 Other Competition Entry Forms

RAS/AgShows NSW Champion Show Fleece - This RAS/AgShows NSW competition is open to any champion show fleece from a NSW Agricultural Show within the year (year is calculated post Sydney Royal until the closing date as per the RAS Entry Form.

1. RAS/AgShows NSW - Country Show Champion Entry Form - 2026 
2. Further information to Ag Societies regarding the class

 RAS/AgShows NSW Rich Fruit Cake Competition

1. Rich Fruit Cake Recipe & Instructions - Updated May 2024
2. Rich Fruit Cake Handbook - Updated May 2024

RAS/AgShows NSW Wool Article/Garment Competition

1. Wool Article/Garment Regulations - Updated April 2025

AgShows NSW Quilted Patchwork Competition

1. AgShows NSW Quilted Patchwork competition regulations - updated October 2025