The Chimney Sweep Challenge participants must assemble at the Richmond Street competitor’s marquee at 11.00am for a briefing with the races commencing at 11.30am.
Participants will be sorted into their age groups.
There will only be four participants in each race. The fastest time recorded from all the races will be announced as the overall Chimney Sweep Challenge winner.
The rules will be explained again to the participants prior to the race commencing.
The races will commence at 11.30am A participant walks up to their bucket and chimney sweep heading towards the chimney. The participant places the balloon in the chimney at the bottom, where they then use the sweep to push the balloon up to the top of the chimney. Once completed the competitor makes their way back to the start line while completing a chimney man jump halfway back. The participant must not run, push, cross In front of other competitors and no sledging. The participant must not start before the start bell/ call and does not end until the participant crosses the finish line.