Fencing Competition

The NSA Scotsheep Fencing Competition is a rare opportunity to see Scotland’s professional fencing contractors pit their skills against their fellow competitors and demonstrate the advantage of good quality fence erection. The two-man teams will have three hours to erect the high tensile stock fence.

The competition challenges competitors to erect a section of high tensile stock netting approximately 60-70 metres in length, with two end straining posts and one turning post to create a slight turn towards one end. 

This year there will be a change to the usual format as the competition introduces a metal strainer and section of metal posts to one section of the fence.

Numbers are limited due to space restrictions - competing teams will be selected on a draw should the entries exceed the number of available lanes.

Enter using the downloadable form to the side of this page.

Competition rules

All fencing materials will be provided, including netting, line wire, barbed wire, timber strainer, turners, posts, metal strainers, as well as staples, fasteners, nails and other requisites within the finished fence.

No wire joining accessories will be allowed.

All wires must be tied and joined using knots.

A full specification will be provided before the event.

Competitors are responsible for providing all their own tools.

Please note only handheld tools will be permitted. This includes petrol augers and chainsaws but excludes all vehicle mounted equipment. Petrol post drivers and staple guns will be allowed for the metal section only. No competitors will be allowed to use a chainsaw unless wearing suitable safety clothing.

The competition will allow 3 hours for the erection of the fence. It will commence at 10AM and will finish at 1PM

The presentation and prize giving will take place on the Main Stage at a time to be confirmed.

Health and safety

As a competitor you have a duty under the Health and Safety At Work Act (1974) to ensure that all personnel contracted by you are aware that they have a responsibility, so far as it is reasonably practicable, for health, safety and welfare of all employees, and that any plant or systems of work which may be used are, so far as it is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health. This includes that all employees are provided with information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure not only their own health and safety but also that of other persons working or attending the vicinity.

Prizes

There will be three prizes awarded at the competition along with a trophy to the winners.

Prizes are as follows:

• 1st - £300
• 2nd - £100
• 3rd - £50

The prizes will be presented at a time to be confirmed.