NSW Axemen's Association

Happy International Women’s Day to the incredible women of NSW Woodchopping! 🪓💪

Today we celebrate every woman who plays a role in our sport, the competitors on the stand, the officials, the volunteers, and the many working behind the scenes to keep everything running.

How lucky are we in NSW to have such a powerhouse lineup of women driving our sport forward with strength, skill and passion.

Here’s to the women who swing the axes, support the events, and continue to grow woodchopping for the next generation. 💙🪓

History was made in Canberra as the NSW Women’s Team had the incredible honour of competing in the first ever Women’s Tri-Series against Queensland and the South Island of New Zealand.

To line up against some of the world’s best female competitors was something truly special. This race wasn’t just about results, it was a powerful showcase of how far women’s woodchopping has come, and the remarkable level of competition now driving the sport forward.

Each race was a display of grit, determination and pride in the jersey. Congratulations to Queensland for taking out the win, a well-earned victory in a fiercely contested series.

But beyond the blocks and the battle, what stood out most was the camaraderie. The friendships formed, the encouragement between teams, and the sportsmanship shown across the entire event were just as inspiring as the racing itself. For our younger athletes to stand shoulder to shoulder with women who have paved the way in this sport was something pretty special, a reminder that we are building more than competitors; we are building a legacy.

A huge thank you to Shaun O’Connor and NSW Axemen’s Association for spearheading this groundbreaking event, and to the Canberra Show for hosting and supporting women’s competition on this stage.

If this weekend proved anything, it’s that this is only the beginning. We are certain this is the first of many Women’s Tri-Series to come and we can’t wait to see what the future holds

More than just the jersey.
Cattle showing one day, chopping the next.
Meet Lucy - next generation swinging for NSW 💪🪵

Race 2 and another nail biter

More than just the jersey.
Pug cuddles, iced coffee and a lot of snacks

Meet Scout - strongwoman strength put to work for NSW 💪🪵

Race 1 and what a race!!!!

History hits different this weekend. 🪓🔥

For the first time ever, women’s teams from NSW, Queensland and New Zealand’s South Island are going head-to-head in the Tri-Series at the Royal Canberra Show.

24 elite athletes.
3 days.
Axes, saws, chainsaws.
Zero holding back.

This isn’t just competition - it’s power, precision and serious team pride in one of Australia’s most iconic arena sports.

📍 Chopping kicks off today at 3:30pm
🔥 First Tri-Series race ~6:00pm
🪵 Saturday & Sunday ~12:30pm

Seats will fill fast get in early and be part of it.

Let’s make some noise. 💚

More than just the jersey.
Good vibes, Taylor Swift and a lot of sawdust.

Meet Mads - running a school during the week and running races for NSW on the weekends💪🪵

More than just the jersey.
Sunset chaser, memory maker and plenty of woodchips.
Meet Ash - reads thrillers, creates them on the block 💪🪵

More than just the jersey.
Strong body, clear head, and plenty of sawdust.

Meet Kaliyah - she studies how the body works, then puts it to work for NSW 💪🪵

Steady hands, sharp edge.

Zali spends her days shaping glass and clay — and her weekends shaping timber for NSW 🪵💙