STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®: The original extreme sport
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® is a series of extreme sport contests in competitive lumberjacking. It is easy to see why it is considered the pinnacle of competitive lumberjacking. Athletes compete against each other in national and international competitions – in up to three axe and three sawing disciplines.
STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® EVENTS
Each year STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Canada celebrates national championships for our three athletic divisions: Pro, Women and Rookie. These elite athletes are selected from regional qualifying competitions where the top ranked athletes are invited to participate in the National Championships
2026 Event Schedule
Join us for the STIHL Timbersports North American Championships in Virginia Beach, VA on May 29-31! Watch our athletes battle it out in a thrilling display of strength and skill at the Jackalope Fedtival. The Festival is free and open to the public, celebrating action sports and culture while bringing elite athletes and adrenaline-fueled competition to the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
The action kicks off at 6:30 (EDT) on Friday, May 29th - Don’t miss this exciting event!
Come see the rising stars of timbersports at the Rookie Championship in London, Ontario! This exciting event kicks of Sunday, September 13th. Watch talented rookies showcase their strength and skill in a thrilling competition—don’t miss the action!
Experience the Canadian Championship at Western Fair—a free event with fair admission in London, Ontario! Witness top athletes compete in the Pro Women’s Championship on September 11th, followed by the Pro Men’s Canadian Championship on September 12th. Then, don’t miss the high-powered Hot Saw Showdown on Sunday, September 13th! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of timbersports action!
NA CHAMPIONSHIP LIVESTREAMS
NORTH AMERICAN TROPHY 2026
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
1:00pm (EDT)
Nation: USA
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, Outdoor
Venue: King Neptune's Park
Type: National Trophy > Pro > Men
| # | NAME | NATION | |
| 1. | Matthew COGAR (Matt) | USA | |
| 2. | Nathaniel HODGES | USA | |
| 3. | Jason LENTZ | USA | |
| 4. | Matthew SLINGERLAND (Matt) | USA | |
| 5. | Ben KNICELEY | USA | |
| 6. | Trevor BEAUDRY | USA | |
| 7. | Aaron HOVIS | USA | |
| 8. | Alexander STORM | USA | |
| 9. | Dakota ROBARGE | USA | |
| 10. | Joshua WILSON (Josh) | USA | |
| 11. | Stirling HART (Garth) | CAN | |
| 12. | Geoff LARKIN | CAN | |
| 13. | Nathan CUMBERLAND | CAN | |
| 14. | Ben CUMBERLAND (The Captain) | CAN | |
| 15. | Marcel DUPUIS (Beast from the East) | CAN | |
| 16. | Bill BISCHOFF | CAN |
The history of STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®
Competitive lumberjacking has a long tradition of more than 150 years, which is why it is often called "the original extreme sport”. The sport originated in Australia and New Zealand. From there, the sport spread to Canada, the USA, Europe and most recently to Asia.
The STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® disciplines
At STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®, athletes compete in a total of up to six traditional competitive lumberjacking disciplines – depending on the competition format. Three disciplines are performed using an axe, three with a saw. Axe disciplines include the Underhand Chop, the Standing Block Chop and the Springboard. The three saw disciplines are Stock Saw, Single Buck, and Hot Saw.
