Dale is a 2nd generation woodchopper starting out in the sport at the age of 14 and still competing some 44 years later. Dale was guided through his career by his father Tony Beams, Uncle Bob Beams and legend Bill Youd. Dale is an all-round competitor having chopped and sawed in every discipline of the sport, with the Standing Block his favoured discipline. Dale is regarded as one of the fiercest competitors when it comes to National representation. He has great rivalry with many of the greatest axemen in the world present and past. Dale believes Timbersports is a great addition to the elite axeman’s calendar and Australia will continue to dominate due to mentoring of our axemen from such a young age. Competing and winning the Stihl Timbersports Team Championship in 2014 is rated as one of the best moments in his career; alongside winning the World 375mm Standing Block in Sydney. Dale introduced his wife Amanda into the sport in 1988 and have sawed, very successfully together in Jack & Jill events ever since. They have 2 sons, Zack and Daniel who are continuing the Beams tradition in the sport of woodchopping.
Dale’s contribution to the sport stems off the field as well, serving in Executive and Committee roles:
• Committee member of the NTAA his entire career
• President of the NTAA
• Vice-President of the AAA
• President of the AAA
• President of the Royal Launceston Show Society
• Manager – Australian U/21 team
• Manager – Australian Women’s team
• An integral part of the Australian Axeman’s Hall of Fame project
Dale loves the sport of woochopping not only for the competition but the opportunities it has given him to travel globally and making special friendships along the way.
It has certainly been a wonderful journey and one that will continue for as long as possible.
CONGRATULATIONS DALE