Lumberjack Challenge Takes Over Damaschke Field This Weekend

The STIHL Timbersports NorthEast Qualifier and Oneonta’s Lumberjack Legacy competition is taking place Saturday, June 6th (11:30am to 3pm) and Sunday, June 7th (11am to 6pm) at Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park, Oneonta.

Established in 1985, the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series assembles the world's top lumberjack athletes to compete in the Original Extreme Sport. Athletes compete in a variety of disciplines based on traditional logging skills to determine the best all-around lumberjack. Disciplines include Hot Saw, Single Buck, Springboard Chop, Standing Block Chop, Stock Saw and Underhand Chop.

The athletes competing in this professional competition are:

Nathan Waterfield
Chris Henning
David Jewett
Derek Knutson
Richard Jordan
Matt Marks
Wally Robarge
Will Roberts
Kyle Spry
Tyler White
Calvin Willard

Below, check out all the inside details on the event and what it's like to be a professional lumberjack as WZOZ's Leslie Ann interviews Nathan Waterfield of Cherry Valley, a Pro taking part in this weekend's competition.

Tickets are $5 per day, or $8 for both days. For more information please call the Outlaws front office  (607) 432-6326.