Photos courtesy of Redcliffe Herald & Head First Photography
Photos courtesy of Redcliffe Herald & Head First Photography
Kerry’s woodchopping career commenced in 1983 at the age of 21 when following the death of his uncle Greg Head, his grandfather, Len Head encouraged him to continue the families’ involvement in the sport. His commitment was evident as he progressed from a novice to a backmarker axeman in just over 12 months.
Kerry is a 3rd generation woodchopper whose love for the sport has been passed onto his future generations and takes pride in watching his son Jamie and grandsons Archie and Darcy compete.
Kerry represented Queensland and Australia winning multiple titles, notably, winning the QLD Champion of Champions 11 times and the Australian Champion of Champions twice. Kerry’s career highlights include winning 3 world titles in the single-handed sawing at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and in 1990, being selected with his father Kel Head in the Australian team as the double handed sawing partnership, Australia won this three-race series against the Kiwi’s 2 races to 1. Kerry continued to represented Australia from 1990 to 2010.
Kerry continues to give back to the sport of woodchopping through his commitment to various local shows, including being the Chief ring steward at the Ekka and over 40 years dedicated to the Redcliffe show in the running of the woodchopping section with his father Kel, son Jamie and nephew Thomas. Kerry is the current manager of the Australian Axemen’s Men’s Team and is proud to have the opportunity to mentor and support the team.
Kerry’s commitment to the sport of woodchopping includes:
- Member of the QAA management committee – 30 years
- Represented Queensland – Men’s Team
- Represented Australia – Men’s Team
- Manager of Australian Men’s Team since 2013
- Had an extensive Timbersports career in the USA in the early 2000s