How to Participate

  1. Recruit Your Team Gather up to 12 participants, all 18 years of age or older.

  2. Choose a Team Captain and Team Name

  3. Select Your Cause Each team will choose a charitable cause, community initiative, or organization they are pulling for - must support Greater Napanee and be approved by Greater Napanee Connect board.

  4. Review the Rules Ensure all team members understand how the event will run, including safety expectations and competition structure.

  5. Register Your Team Application below

  6. Complete Waivers All participants must read waiver and agree to it upon registration fee payment. Find waiver here.

  7. Fundraise Each participant will contribute a registration fee of $25. Additional fundraising is encouraged to support your team’s chosen cause and increase your chances in the Most Money Raised category, and therefore win Best Team. Payment made here.

  8. Bring Your Supporters Invite friends, family, and colleagues to attend, cheer you on, and support your team. Bring a bucket with you to collect additional donations from the crowd.

Questions? Reach out to info@greaternapaneeconnect.ca

Rules

The fire truck pull will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Best & Bash Arena at 16 MacPherson Dr.. Registration begins at 9:00 AM, with the first pull starting at 10:00 AM.

Team & Participant Rules

  • Participants must be at least 18 years of age to compete.

  • Teams may include up to 12 participants.

  • Team captains are responsible for ensuring their team is ready at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled pull time.

  • All participants must have a completed waiver prior to participation.

Pulling Rules

  • Nothing may be attached to the rope. Teams may remove slack but must not begin pulling until signaled.

  • No jerking or sudden pulling motions are permitted.

  • The official start signal will be “Ready, Set…” followed by a horn.

  • Timing begins at the sound of the horn.

Timing & Judging

  • A referee will signal when the truck crosses the finish line, and timing will stop at that point.

  • A whistle will signal the end of the pull, at which time all participants must immediately release the rope so the truck can be secured safely.

  • Official timekeepers will record times using stopwatches, and the referee’s decision is final.

Pull Format & Tie Breakers

  • Each team will complete two pulls in the same order.

  • The fastest time achieved by each team will be recorded.

  • In the event of a tie, the second-best time will be used as a tiebreaker.

Equipment & Safety

  • A two-inch diameter rope will be used.

  • Participants are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothing, running shoes, and gloves.

  • Closed-toe shoes are required—sandals are not permitted.

Post-Pull & Photos

  • Team photos with the fire truck may be taken immediately after the first pull and before the truck is returned to the starting line.

  • Once photos are taken, teams must clear the area for safety.

Awards and Scoring

Teams will be recognized across three categories: Fastest Pull, Most Money Raised, and Best Team Spirit. An overall Best Team will be determined based on a combined scoring system.

Each category contributes points toward a team’s overall score.

Pull Time


Teams will be ranked based on their fastest recorded pull time. Points will be awarded based on ranking. For example, if there are 20 teams, the fastest team will receive 20 points, the second fastest will receive 19 points, and so on.

Most Money Raised


Teams will be ranked based on total funds raised. Points will be awarded based on ranking. For example, if there are 20 teams, the team that raises the most funds will receive 20 points, the second highest will receive 19 points, and so on.

Best Team Spirit


Team spirit will be evaluated by a judging panel. Teams may receive up to 30 points based on criteria such as creativity, enthusiasm, team theme, costumes, and overall engagement.

Overall Best Team


The overall Best Team will be determined by combining points from all three categories. The team with the highest total score will be named Best Team and will receive 75% of the event proceeds towards the cause of their choice.

Tie Breaker

In the event of a tie for Best Team, the team that raised the most funds will be declared the winner. If a tie still remains, the team with the higher Team Spirit score will be used. If a tie still remains, the fastest pull time will be used as the final tie breaker.

Reminder: All participants must be 18 years or older and must sign a waiver (to be sent to you). Team captains are responsible for ensuring all waivers are competed before competition day. The entry fee is $25 per puller. There are no T-shirts this year. Reminder: the most money raised above and beyond your entry fee, the better chance you will have of winning.