David Horne Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 The 24th British Grip Championships Saturday 9 April, 2016 Events: 1. Two Hands Pinch Lift 2. Axle Deadlift Double Overhand Thumbless grip (Axle 48-50mm bar) 3. Half a Penny Lift 4. Reverse Bending Classes: Open, Division 2 and Women’s classes. Venue: "Grip Factory", Stafford Weigh in: Stafford 9-11am Start: Contest at 11am.Promoter: David HorneEntrance fees: £15 paid in advance prior to 9 Mar. £20 after this date. To compete please send the payment through paypal to world_of_grip@ntlworld.comTrophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Grip Tour of Britain - Journey #5 - Leeds Sunday 24 April, 2016Events: 1. Adjustable Thick Bar 2. One Hand Pinch Lift 3. Axle Deadlift & Hold - Double Overhand Thumbless grip (Axle 48-50mm bar) 4. Pickaxe Lever to Rear – HoldClasses: OpenVenue: Rall’s Gym Macaulay Street Leeds LS9 7SW Weigh in: 10-11am Start: Contest at 11amPromoter: David Horne & Andy BoltonEntrance fees: £15 paid in advance prior to 24 Feb. £20 after this date. To compete please send the payment through paypal to world_of_grip@ntlworld.com or pay £20 on the day.Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. ------------------------------------------------------- The 6th World’s Strongest Hands 2016 Saturday 14 May, 2016Events: 1. One Hand Pinch Lift 2. Two Hands Shallow Hub Key Pinch Lift 3. Axle Deadlift & Hold - Double Overhand Thumbless grip (Axle 48-50mm bar) 4. Pickaxe Lever to Rear – HoldClasses: Men’s: 66k, 83k, 105k, 105k+ Women’s: 72k, 72k+ Open class (includes all competitors)Venue: All around the world.Start: In the UK, 11amOverall promoter: David Horne and World of GripContest promoters: David Horne – Stafford, England Ivan Beritashvili - Moscow, Russia Andrew Pantke & Dave Thornton – Three Rivers, Michigan, USA Rob Blair - Deptford, London, England Jouni Mahonen - Iisalmi, FinlandEntrance fee: £20 GBP ($30 dollars, 25 euro)Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class -------------------------------------------------------------------- Criccieth Challenge Day Saturday 9 July, 2016Events: TBC 2 attempts on each eventClasses: TBCVenue: Criccieth Memorial Hall, High Street, Criccieth, LL52 0HB, Wales. Weigh in: 10am till the event starts. Start: About 11am.Promoter: David Horne and the Criccieth Memorial Hall.Entrance fees: Free to enter.Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class This is part of the Criccieth Stone of Strength day. So why not do both and combine grip with stone lifting. ------------------------------------------------------- Strongest Hands at World Alternative Games 2016 Sunday 14 August, 2016 Info to be confirmed later. This was a great contest for all concerned two years ago. There are many other sports, etc run over the three weeks period that the games is on.Venue: World Alternative Games, Victoria Hall, Victoria Square, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4SS Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 New contest for calendar: Grip Tour of Britain - Journey #6 - Camberley Saturday 2 July, 2016Events: 1. Adjustable Thick Bar 2. 50mm Pinch Block – Hold 3. Pickaxe Lever to Rear – HoldClasses: OpenVenue: Bridge Road Barbell Unit 2, Bridge Trading Estate Bridge Road Camberley Surrey GU152QR Weigh in: 12-1pm Start: Contest at 1pmPromoter: David Horne & Phil HorwoodEntrance fees: £15 to gym members and £20 to non gym members, paid on the day.Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 New contest for the calendar Grip Tour of Britain - Journey #7 - Cheshunt Sunday 25 September, 2016Events: 1. HorneTop Lift 2. Half a Penny - Hold 3. 50mm Pinch Block - Hold 4. Pickaxe Lever to Rear – HoldClasses: OpenVenue: Flamstead End Hall Albemarle Ave Cheshunt EN8 0EY Weigh in: 9.30-10.30am Start: Contest at 10.30amPromoter: David Horne & Jerome BloomEntrance fees: £15 paid in advance prior to 25 July. £20 after this date. To compete please send the payment through paypal to world_of_grip@ntlworld.com or pay £20 on the day.Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 We have cancelled the grip contest at this year's World Alternative Games on 14th August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 New contest Grip Tour of Britain – Staines Saturday 3 September, 2016Events: 1. Stub Lift 2. Adjustable Thick Bar - Hold 3. 50mm Pinch Block – Hold 4. Pickaxe Lever to Rear – Hold Reverse Bending event after the main comp.Classes: OpenVenue: White Noise Gym Unit 9 Tims Boatyard Tims Way Staines Surrey TW18 3JY Weigh in: 10-11am Start: Contest at 11amPromoter: David Horne & Paul Elliott-SmithEntrance fees: £20 To compete please send the payment through paypal to world_of_grip@ntlworld.com or pay £20 on the day.Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Grip Tour of Britain – Stoke on Trent Saturday 15 October, 2016Events: 1. Adjustable Thick Bar Lift 2. MoonTop Lift 3. Gold Bar Pinch Lift 4. Stub – Hold 5. 76mm Rolling Handle (Thumbless) – HoldClasses: OpenVenue: Strength Asylum Gym 59 Bottleslow Street Stoke on Trent ST1 3LY Weigh in: 9.30-10.30am Start: Contest at 10.30amPromoter: David Horne & Andrew ParkerEntrance fees: £20Trophies: There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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