1935-36

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H oats.
All heats shall be
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by two pulls out of three.
Boots and Shoes.
Competitors' boots or shoes must not be faked in any way—i.e.,
the sole, heel and side of heels shall be perfectly flush.
(NOTE.—In competitions confined to H.M. Services, boots or
shoes as actually issued may be worn.)
Rope.
The rope shall not be less than 4 inches in circumference,
without knots or other holdings for the hands, and the minimum
length not less than 35 yards for eight competitors each side.
Rope Markings.
Three tapes or markings shall be affixed to the rope, one at its
centre and one on either side, 6 feet from the centre marking.
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others shall be 6 feet. disc
At the start the rope shall be taut, the centre rope marking over onh
the centre ground line. All competitors shall be outside the side Opp
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No holes shall be made in the ground in any way before the start.
Knots, Loops and Lock.
No knots or loops may be made in the rope, nor may it be
locked across any part of the body. of any member of a team.
(N.B.—Crossing the rope over itself constitutes a loop. Any act
other than the ordinary grip which prevents the free movement
of the rope is a lock.)
Anchor-man's Grip.
The end or anchor-man may grip the rope under the arm and
pass it over one shoulder; the remaining slack therefrom shall
be free.
The Start.
The start shall be by word of mouth.
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