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1. Top machine with the longest distance win this class. Pumpkins
must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. No explosives are allowed! "Compressed air only
6. Pumpkin must be loaded before Pressurizing tanks, and Official
must see you load it
7. Pressure Air Lines must have a Check Valve near the machine
end of line
8. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line
it is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will
not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter)
5. Machines shall spin at least 1 revolution before chunkin.
6. These Machines require Back Stops.
7. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line
it is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will
not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
8. Note: Centrifugal machines are any machines that spin the pumpkin
more than 1 full revolution.
1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds
2. . Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of springs, cords, rubber, dead weights,
or other mechanical means of creating a stored energy.
6. Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock
the machine.
7. These Machines require Back Stops
8. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line
it is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will
not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of swinging, or fixed counterweights.
They can be made of wood, metal, or plastic.
6. Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock
the machine
7. These Machines require Back Stops
8. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line
it is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will
not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machines can use any kind of stored energy that can be stored by
a single person in two minutes. (Energy must be stored by the power
of this one person, not by other means.)
6. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the
start of cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety.
(This does not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to
fire).
7. Some may require Backstops due to the type of machine.
8. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line it
is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
Note: Human power machines will be allowed time to cock plus time to
secure and fire. The cocking time will be limited to 2 minutes. Secure
and fire time is (3) minutes like all machines.
1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter)
5. . Machines can use any kind of stored energy that can be stored
by a single person in two minutes. (Energy must be stored by the power
of this one person, not by other means.)
6. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the
start of cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety.
(This does not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to
fire)
7. These machines require Backstops
8. . Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line it
is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
9. Note: Centrifugal machines are any machines that spin the pumpkin
more than 1 full revolution. Note: Human power machines will be allowed
time to cock plus time to secure and fire. The cocking time will be
limited to 2 minutes. Secure and fire time is (3) minutes like all
machines
1. Pumpkins must weigh between 8 & 10 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any
other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of torsion springs, or cords that once wrapped around
its axle (pivot point) will create a stored energy.
6. Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the machine.
7. These Machines require Back Stops
8. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed 3 hours
to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined as not being
in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line it is considered in the
field. If in the field of play you will not need the 3 hours location time.
(SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins can weigh anything you want them to weigh.
1. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact. (To stay with the theme)
2. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
Wadding sounds like fun for this class must look great... (You are
responsible for cleanup)
3. No age limit.
4. Machines limited to chunkin 100' or less. (Distance is not the
goal; ability to ham it up is the goal).
5. Teams will be judged on the show, each team can hold as many shows per
day that they wish to perform.
6. The selected PCA judges will set judging times.
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 4lbs.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line
4. . No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. No explosives are allowed! "Compressed air only"
6. . Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building
7. Machines must be assembled, loaded, and chunked by children of the
proper age group under full adult supervision.
Pumpkin must be loaded before pressurizing tanks, and Official must
see you load it
8. Pressure Airline needs a check valve near the machine end.
9. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line it
is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 4 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter)
5. Machine shall consist of springs, cords, rubber, dead weights, or
other mechanical means of creating a stored energy
6. . Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the
machine.
7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building
8. . Machines must be assembled, loaded, and chunked by children of
the proper age group under full adult supervision.
9. These machines need a back stop
10. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line it
is considered in the field. If in the field of play you will not need
the 3 hours location time. (SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 4 pounds
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any
other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of swinging, or fixed counterweights. They can be
made of wood, metal, or plastic.
6. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building.
7. Machines must be assembled, loaded, and fired by children of the proper
age group under full adult supervision
8. . Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the machine.
9. These Machines require Back Stops
10. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed 3 hours
to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined as not being
in the woods. If it is spotted up to the wood line it is considered in the
field. If in the field of play you will not need the 3 hours location time.
(SEE GENERAL RULES NUMBER 6)
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 4 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any
other object, or foreign matter)
5. Machines can use any kind of stored energy that can be stored by a single
person in two minutes. (Energy must be stored by the power of this one person,
not by other means.)
6. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the start of
cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety. (This does
not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to fire)
7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building.
8. Machines must be assembled, loaded, and fired by children of the proper
age group under full adult supervision.
9. Some may require Backstops due to the type of machine.
Note: Human power machines will be allowed the time to cock plus time to secure
and fire. The cocking time will be limited to 2 minutes. Secure and fire time
is three (3) minutes like all machines.
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of springs, cords, rubber, dead weights, or
other mechanical means of creating a stored energy.
6. Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the
machine.
7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building.
8. Machines are expected to be set up and fired under full adult
supervision.
9. These Machines need a Back Stop
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machine shall consist of swinging, or fixed counterweights. They
can be made of wood, metal, or plastic.
6. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building.
7. Machines are expected to be set up and fired under full adult
supervision
8. . Motorized winches and/ or other cranking devices may cock the
machine.
9. These Machines require Back Stops
1. Pumpkins must weigh no less than 2 pounds.
2. Pumpkin must leave the machine intact.
3. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
4. No "wadding" (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal,
or any other object, or foreign matter).
5. Machines can use any kind of stored energy that can be stored by
a single person in two minutes. (Energy must be stored by the power
of this one person, not by other means.)
6. Contestants shall be given a maximum of (2) two minutes from the
start of cocking their machine until fully cocked and locked for safety.
(This does not include the three (3) minute rule for being ready to
fire).
7. Machines may have adult assistance on the design and building
8. Machines are expected to be set up and fired under full adult
supervision.
9. Some may require Backstops due to the type of machine.
Note: Human power machines will be allowed the time to cock plus time
to secure and fired. The cocking time will be limited to 2 minutes.
Secure and fire time is three (3) minutes like all machines.
1. The World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association reserves the right
to combine any classes if there is a lack of participation. Any class
that is subject to cutting will be contacted to see where they want
to be moved. This will mean they must meet the full qualifications
of the class they move to. All classes must have Three (3) entries
in that class to open it to competition. If any Class is cut for the
year it will need 3 entries to open it again in the future.
2. Machines can only enter one (1) class per machine. Teams entering
two machines on the same trailer in the same class may do so, provided
they do not share components and they pay for both entries.
3. All Machines must be able to fire within three (3) minutes. Human
power will get an additional two (2) minutes to cock the machine. (Keep
in mind that every attempt is made to give you (20) minutes by informing
you 4 machines or more down the firing line.) Any machine not able
to fire when the pit boss decides your three (3) minutes are up will
forfeit that round. NO EXCEPTIONS! Team captains are responsible for
making sure they get their pumpkin weighed well enough in advance to
ensure they have the time they need to set up. Any special needs or
concessions about time needed for your machine should be brought up
at the team captains meeting. The PCA and Pit Boss will try to work
with you to ensure you the notice you need. Again, Team Captains are
responsible for making sure your ready when it's your turn to chunk.
4. Pumpkins are not to be altered in any way, excluding P.C.A. marker
paints. All pumpkins must be in their natural state.
5. All machines must be set up in the assigned areas. You will be given
notice of this area well in advance. No excuses will be entertained
for not being in your spot (on game day). You will be required to move.
6. Any machine that shoots out of the field of play will be allowed
3 hours to have spotters locate Pumpkin. The field of play is defined
as not being in the woods. If your pumpkin is not found after the three
(3) hours it is considered "pie." The searching decision
must be made with in 15 minuets after you fire. If it is spotted up
to the wood line it is considered in the field. If in the field of
play you will not need the 3 hours location time.
7. When using an 8-10 lb. Punkin the longest distance of the event
is the WORLD CHAMPION PUNKIN CHUNKER and wins the overall chunk regardless
of class. All others first place winners are Champion’s of class
entered.
8. Any machine using compressed air must have the punkin loaded before
pressure is developed.
9. The pit boss starts the three (3) hour clock (logged) for the team
taking option to have spotters locate punkin. If any captain should
request a log report for a competitive team this will be made available
to him / her (Please see pit boss)
10. It is the responsibility of the prior year champion to return the
traveling trophy to the current years World Championships in DE. The
trophy must be kept in good condition.
11. If you are disqualified for any round in competition for breaking,
SAFETY OR REGULAR rules you will forfeit your longest distance not
the distance of the shot you are being disqualified on.
1. Hoses must be in good operating condition. Chafed or cut hoses must
not be used. If using Chicago type quick connects safety pins must
be installed in each of the two holes. Any manufacture recommended
safety equipment designed for any type of coupler must be used.
2. Make sure all sections of your cannon barrel are properly secured
so that they will not separate and will stay stationary. Make sure
you do not pinch or collapse your barrel when using aluminum barrel.
All cannons not using an actuated valve powered by air or some other
mechanical device must have a spring loaded normally open valve. The
use of Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) will not be allowed for the
use of air cannon barrels in the fire line up, due to the safety hazard
of this type of pipe. This pipe is for the use of liquids not compressed
air the manufacture of the pipe states it is unsafe to transport air
in PVC pipe no matter what schedule you use.
3. Aluminum barrels suspended by cables must have the cables anchored
to a substantial base to prevent whipping around. Plastic coated cable
will not be allowed
4. All machine captains and teammates are to follow World Championship
Punkin Chunkin Association Rules or you will be penalized or disqualified,
depending on the nature of which rule is broken. If you are penalized,
you will forfeit your chance to chunk in that round of competition
if disqualified you will be referred to rule #11 of the General Rules.
Major infractions that are deemed as challenging the safety of the
chunk and/or others around your machine will be discussed during a
quorum of PCA trustees and Safety Committee to decide on the actions
to take. The results of the Quorum will be relayed to the team captain.
There will be ZERO TOLERANCE for those who break safety rules.
5. The WCPCA associations reserve the right to request a team captain
to dismantle his or her machine to inspect for foul play. For example,
use of any other propellant other than compressed air. If you are caught
using any chemicals (NITROGEN, HELIUM, HYDROGEN, or any illegal substances
other than compressed air) you will be banned from The World Championship
Punkin Chunk
6. . All portable air storage vessels used to fill their cannon must
be stood up right and secured to a stationary device. No tanks or vessels
may be stored lying down on the ground or transported lying down in
any vehicle. Every vessel must have a safety cap on it when not in
use. All nipples, fittings, manifolds, or airlines must be capable
of handling the pressure of air on them. This is your responsibility.
7. All catapult and trebuchet machines must have a safety strap or
mechanism to hold the throwing arm or boom in case of early fire when
loading. You are responsible for making sure everyone stays clear behind
your machine, in case of a misfire. Personnel handling ropes or cable
should wear gloves such as a sailing or repelling type to prevent burns
8. . Inspect all hydraulic lines each time you cock or lift your machine.
Make sure winches can handle the load and cables are in good condition.
Make sure your release mechanisms are heavy enough to handle the load.
Make sure you have an automatic brake or a dog lock on winch or cocking
device. Tie-downs on cannons should not be directly to the barrel.
All cannons must be secured to prevent upward recoil.
9. NO CHILDREN under 16 will be allowed to drive golf carts, four wheelers,
dirt bikes, or ATVs alone. They may ride with an adult that has a valid
driver's license. All golf carts, four wheelers, dirt bikes or ATVs
must display their pit number on that vehicle in clear view. The DELAWARE
STATE POLICE on chunkin field may control the use of this type of vehicles.
No golf carts, four wheelers, dirt bikes, or ATVs, are permitted on
the field beyond firing line unless you are an association official
or spotter actively engaged in spotting pumpkins.
10. Only 1 Team spotter will be allowed on field per team and must
remain out there until released also he must sign in & out at security
tent. All spotters on motorized vehicles will operate their vehicles
AT THEIR OWN RISK!
11. Backstops will be required for any machine that can fire backwards
(even if it never has done so). The WCPCA will provide backstops for
teams to share (take turns firing). Teams may make their own stops
for the chunk but they must be constructed to a WCPCA approved design
standard. (Standard attached) Any machine inspected on the field or
approved in advance, as "not able to fire backwards" will
be exempt from this requirement. Machines marked for backstops that
fire without one will be disqualified from the chunk. This includes
anytime they fire while on the field
12. . Any machine found to have structural defects (weld fractures
affecting the pressure vessel, load beams, firing pins, any load bearing
members, supports or support subsystems) will be banned from chunking
until repaired and re-inspected by a member of the safety committee.
13. Any grievance or protest needs to be sent to the security tent
to be addressed by the PCA.
14. All team captains must sign the field roster stating that they
have received, read, and understand the 2004 rules of the World Championship
Punkin Chunkin Association. This sheet will be on the field and given
to the pit boss, if it is not signed, you do not chunk
15. Compressed air machines must have a bleed off device (valve) to
allow for safely removing the air if the machine cannot be fired. This
device should be installed such that it does not blow directly to the
dirt or face level to prevent Eye injury. If it is exposed to the body
level it should have a shield installed to deflect the air. Air Lines
must have a Check Valve near the machine end of line.
16. Machines may not chunk until the safety committee inspects and
approves them to be safe by the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PUNKIN CHUNKIN SAFETY
RULES. Any alterations after being inspected will require another inspection
to be able to fire
17. Hard Hats and Eye Protection to be worn by all fire line personnel
in pit when firing
18. Each Machine must have Fire Extinguisher mounted to machine and
First Aid Kit in plain view and clearly marked for all people to see,
but not on machine
19. The following rules are State of Delaware requirements enforced
by Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).
They are non negotiable.
1. All pressure vessels shall be built to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.) construction codes. The vessels will have a manufactures nameplate with proper (A.S.M.E.) stamping and will be marked with the vessel’s allowable working pressure.
2. All pressure vessels shall be equipped with A.S.M.E. approved and scaled relief valve set at or below the allowable working pressure of the vessel. A smaller A.S.M.E. relief valve can be placed on the vessel when the operation required the tank to be filled from a cylinder tank. This valve will be set at or below the allowable working pressure of the vessel. All relief valves must be maintained in proper working order during operation of the vessel. The relief valve will need approval by the boiler safety so it is recommended you contact them before purchasing the valve.
3. Each vessel shall be inspected by the Delaware Division of Boilers safety and issued an operating certificate. These certificates are valid for four years from the date of inspection/issuance. This certificate must be in hand before machine can enter the field.
4. Each vessel shall have a hydrostatic test conducted in accordance with the test procedures in the national board inspection code. Each vessel must be hydrostatically tested every two years and witnessed by a National Board Commissioned inspector and the results recorded and presented at time of inspection by the department. If a third party National Board Commissioned inspector is not used, a department inspector can witness the test on any vessel upon request. If out of state vessels are to be inspected by a department inspector the vessel must be in Delaware no later then Wednesday before the event.
5. A.S.M.E. vessels now in operation are considered (GRANDFATHERED) under these conditions. Any future alterations and repairs made to the pressure vessel must meet the National Board of Boilers and pressure vessel Inspectors Code (NBIC). Any air cannons constructed after the 2004 event must meet existing Department regulations and the vessel must be mounted in a cradle type mount with no welding of the vessel to the frame.
6. All vessels regardless of origination, operated at the event must meet these requirements.
7. The World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association is not in a position to deviate from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental requirements and must ensure enforcement of those requirements.
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