Forever Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 On 5/3/2016 at 9:38 AM, Jedd Johnson said: The NAGS committee has updated the qualification criteria for participation at the North American Grip Sport Championship. Since the criteria was first developed in 2012, the results of dozens of grip sport contests have been entered into the Top 100 database, and weaknesses were identified. (The old qualifications list can be found here: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?/topic/38954-old-qualification-list-for-north-american-championship/) The following is a list of the main changes that have been made to the criteria and the reason why they were changed: · The qualification standards for some of the lower weight classes have been lowered. Contest results from the past few years were analyzed and it was concluded that they were too challenging. · Some of the less common qualification lifts have been removed. As they are rarely contested, there isn’t a need to keep them. · A minimum of three competitors must be in a class in order for the winner to qualify. This is to ensure that the qualification is truly earned. Athletes who do not qualify due to low attendance will still be able to qualify via one of the other Qualification Chances. · Additional wording has been added to provide clarification, as some of the text could be interpreted in different ways. The new qualifications take effect immediately. However, any competitor that had already qualified for the 2016 NAGS Championship via the previous criteria remains qualified. Qualification Chance 1: During the current NAGS season, athletes who: • Finish in the top third of their weight class in a NAGS-sanctioned contest. • Finish in the top third of overall standings in a NAGS-sanctioned contest. There must be a minimum of three competitors in a weight class in order for someone to qualify. The number of qualified competitors will be rounded down where required. Example: If there is 1 competitor in a class, no one qualifies; If there are 2 competitors in a class, no one qualifies; If there are 3 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 4 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 5 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 6 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 7 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 8 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 9 competitors in a class, the top 3 qualify; If there are 10 competitors in a class, the top 3 qualify; … In the case of multi-venue contests, qualifications are calculated based on the entire field of competitors (not just the competitors at a given venue). “Season” is defined as the time between NAGS Championships. The 2015-16 season began on June 7th, 2015 and concludes with the 2016 NAGS Championship on June 4th, 2016. Qualification Chance 2: Athletes can also qualify for Nationals by completing any three of the following feats during the current NAGS season, either in NAGS-sanctioned contests or through video submission (with proof of filming date). Gripper Close (parallel or 20-mm Block Set):59k: 115lbs, 66k: 120lbs, 74k: 130lbs, 83k: 140lbs, 93k: 150lbs, 105k: 150lbs, 120k: 155lbs, 120+k: 155lbs Gripper Close (parallel or 20-mm Block Set) Euro Two Hands Pinch:59k: 140lbs, 66k: 155lbs, 74k: 165lbs:, 83k: 180lbs, 93k: 195lbs, 105k: 205lbs, 120k: 215lbs, 120+: 220lbs IronMind Axle Deadlift: 59k: 230lbs, 66k: 250lbs, 74k: 270lbs:, 83k: 300lbs, 93k: 330lbs, 105k: 350lbs, 120k: 370lbs, 120+: 380lbs 2″ FBBC Vertical Bar: 59k: 170lbs, 66k: 190lbs, 74k: 200lbs:, 83k: 210lbs, 93k: 220lbs, 105k: 230lbs, 120k: 240lbs, 120+: 250lbs Euro One Hand Pinch: 59k: 60lbs, 66k: 65lbs, 74k: 70lbs:, 83k: 75lbs, 93k: 80lbs, 105k: 85lbs, 120k: 90lbs, 120+: 95lbs One Handed IronMind Axle Deadlift: 59k: 115lbs, 66k: 125lbs, 74k: 135lbs:, 83k: 150lbs, 93k: 165lbs, 105k: 175lbs, 120k: 185lbs, 120+: 190lbs Plate Pinching (One Hand): 59k: 2-25's, 66k: 2-25's, 74k: 2-35's, 83k: 2-35's, 93k: 2-35's, 105k: 2-35's, 120k: 2-45's, 120+: 2-45's Hub lift (plate): 59k: 35lbs, 66k: 35lbs, 74k: 35lbs, 83k: 35lbs, 93k: 45lbs, 105k: 45lbs, 120k: 45lbs, 120k+: 45lbs Rolling Thunder: 59k: 125lbs, 66k: 140lbs, 74k: 150lbs, 83k: 160lbs, 93k: 170lbs, 105k: 180lbs, 120k: 190lbs, 120+: 200lbs Front lift with a coin to 18” platform. Handle must be at least 31”. 59k: 6lb, 66k: 6lb, 74k: 6lb, 83k: 8lb, 93k: 8lb, 105k: 8lb, 120k: 8lb, 120+: 10lb Face lever. Handle must be at least 31” and the lift must be reasonably strict. 59k: 8lbs, 66k: 10lbs, 74k: 10lbs:, 83k: 12lbs, 93k: 12lbs, 105k: 16lbs, 120k: 16lbs, 120+: 16lbs Block Weights: 59k: 35-lb Hex/Blob, 66k: 37.5lb Hex/Blob, 74k: 40-lb Hex/Blob, 83k: 42.5-lb Hex/Blob, 93k: 45-lb Hex/Blob, 105k: 47.5-lb Hex/Blob, 120k: 50-lb Hex/Blob, 120+: 55-lb Hex/Blob + 5 lbsQualification Chance 3: Complete any of the following Certifications during the current NAGS season: • Certify for IronMind Captain of Crush (#3 or #3.5) • Certify for IronMind Red Nail Roster • Certify as Gripboard Mash Monster 1 or higher Qualification Chance 4: Athletes who, during the current NAGS season, in NAGS-sanctioned contests: Total Two-Handed Elite in their weight class (three-lift total for max gripper, axle, 2HP): 120k - 840 120k - 800 105k - 770 93k - 730 83k - 690 74k - 640 66k - 585 59k - 530 Total One-Handed Elite in their weight class (three-lift total for max gripper, 1-Handed axle, 1HP): 120k+ - 507 120k - 487 105k - 472 93k - 452 83k - 432 74k - 407 66k - 380 59k – 352 The numbers for the three lifts do not need to be done at the same contest. They can be taken from different contests, but must all be done within the current season. As the NAGS Committee will not necessarily be actively this, it is the competitor’s responsibility to alert member of the Committee when elite status is achieved. Notes: Once you have qualified for and competed in the NAGS Championship you will automatically be qualified for the following year. Female competitors do not need to qualify for the NAGS Championship. Qualification criteria may eventually be established if the pool of female competitors significantly increases. Thanks Jedd for posting this...I now know the standards and qualifications I need to compete. This was one of the most helpful posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Goguen Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I believe this will qualify me as an 83k for next year. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 You're qualified, brotherrrrrrr. Congrats. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Goguen Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Jedd Johnson said: You're qualified, brotherrrrrrr. Congrats. Yay! Ill see you next Nationals! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccardomagni Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Nice job, Jared. I like how you get fired up!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Goguen Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 15 minutes ago, riccardomagni said: Nice job, Jared. I like how you get fired up!! Thanks dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 On 6/18/2016 at 9:44 AM, riccardomagni said: Nice job, Jared. I like how you get fired up!! Yes, good to see the emotion. That tells me that you've been working your butt off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeezus Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Might I suggest that the FBBC 2.5" Crusher be included as a qualification chance or take the place of the Rolling Thunder since it is contested considerably more. Also, as it has been contested more than the Euro in North America so far this year, perhaps the "Euro 1HP and 2HP" requirements could be change to "Euro/Flask 1HP and 2HP". I do not think that the weights would necessarily need to be changed, but that is certainly up for debate. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Good suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I like these suggestions also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cenidoza Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Is this the qualifying requirements for 2017? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Martin Braun has qualified for the NAGS championship with his first place finish in the 120kg+ weight class at the Cactus Grip 2017. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Is this still the qualifying requirements for 2019 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 1:19 PM, lone Wolf said: Is this still the qualifying requirements for 2019 ? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 On 5/3/2016 at 9:38 AM, Jedd Johnson said: Block Weights: 59k: 35-lb Hex/Blob, 66k: 37.5lb Hex/Blob, 74k: 40-lb Hex/Blob, 83k: 42.5-lb Hex/Blob, 93k: 45-lb Hex/Blob, 105k: 47.5-lb Hex/Blob, 120k: 50-lb Hex/Blob, 120+: 55-lb Hex/Blob + 5 lbs How are Legacy blobs viewed for this? Are they allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, DAVE101 said: How are Legacy blobs viewed for this? Are they allowed? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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