Separate championships are held for men and women; in both cases, a preliminary examination applies- all contestants have to have their feet checked for cleanliness and health (no fungal infections or smelly feet allowed!) before beginning. When both wrestlers are ready, they lock toes on a 'toesrack' and begin wrestling ('toes away!') making sure they keep their bottoms on the ground at all times. The winner is the one who manages to edge his or her opponent’s foot off the toesrack first- a `toe down’ is what everybody aims for!