Wednesday, September 13th, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Trade Show Grounds

Divisions For Dignitaries, Novice & Pros

11:00 am - Dignitary Challenge

12:00 pm - Novice Mixed

01:00 pm - Pro Series Challenge

 Award Ceremonies to follow competition.

Win Prizes & Trophies!

Online registration is now open (FREE) All are welcome to participate! 

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. by the rocks or you may register in advance online for the Jackleg Drill competitions.

On arrival, all competitors must sign-in with the host of the competition Manroc Developments. Be sure to register before the event begins. All equipment and gear are provided - bring warm socks. The participants in the Mayors and Celebrities Challenge and the Novice Mixed events will be assisted by a team from Manroc in handling the jackleg drill. The goal of these competitions is to drill 1 pre-collared hole and be drilled to a specified depth of 150mm.

• Mayor or Celebrity winner will receive a trophy “Pushing the Ore Cart” by Northern Ontario sculptor Ernie Fauvelle.
• Novice division winner of the event will receive the "Mini Gold Panner" also designed by Ernie Fauvelle and $100.00.

The objectives for the Professional Jackleg competition is to safely pickup the drill, install the steel, collar and complete two drill holes to a minimum depth of 24 inches with a centre to centre distance of 6 inches. Timer stops only when you stand up your rig. Speed comprises only one element of the scoring. Safe work habits, maintaining a safe work environment, precision hole alignment and professional conduct will be the major marking criteria. In case of a tie, the judges decision is final.

The first place winner will receive $300.00 and the covetted “Original” Driller collectors edition by Ernie Fauvelle ($400.00 value).

The second place finisher will win $200.00, and the " Pushing the Ore Cart" by Ernie Fauvelle.

The third place finisher wins $100.00, and the "Mini Gold Panner " on plaque by Ernie Fauvelle.

Awards will be presented at the awards ceremony following the competitions.