Eric Roussin Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 In listening to the latest episode on This Week in Grip I heard Jedd say he wants to try to make this year’s NAGS Championship the biggest one yet. To help him out, I figured I’d put together a current list of competitors who have qualified to compete at the 2018 NAGS Championship on June 2nd in New York state (exact location to be confirmed). The list of qualification criteria has not changed from last year and can be found here: https://www.gripboard.com/index.php?/topic/45851-2016-updated-qualifications-list-for-nags-championship/ Based on my examination of results from NAGS-sanctioned contests from the current season (June 2017 to date), the following men have already qualified. I’ve broken down the list based on how they first qualified to attend (via contest results). Qualified through participation in 2017 NAGS Championship: Adam Juncker Tanner Merkle Mike Rogowski Phil Khoshaba Jason Gonzalez Gil Goodman Eric Roussin John McCarter Pat Maizels Aaron Corcorran Jedd Johnson Delmar Carter Andrew Pantke Tim Fox Qualified through placement at Oregon’s Strongest Hands: Michael Thomas Qualified through placement at SJ4: Bob Sundin Dan Fleming Lucas Raymond John Wojciechowski James Retarides Tim Butler Rob McMurren Steve Nichols Duevorn Harris Cesare Ricchezza Shawn Kapusta Jason Otto Josh Henze Matt Kraebring Qualified through placement at Cross-Canada Grip Sport Challenge: Tyler Bolzan Andrew Dube Mike Murray Justin Major Rick Heidebrecht Ben Collins Qualified through placement at King Kong: Sylvain Desjarlais Steve Millard David Thornton Dave Gainer Joel Dircks Bryan Hunsaker Tim Barrett Mike Rinderle Joe Sullivan Leif Welz Qualified through placement at Gripmas: Andrew Durniat Chris Rice Nick Rosendaul Qualified through placement at the Northern Freeze: Adam Thatcher Qualified through placement at the Hands-on Grip Games: Dusty Cook Storm Chellino John Stepien Qualified through placement at the Canadian National Grip Sport Championships: Nick Carignan Qualified through placement at SJ’s Four-for-February: Anthony Clarino Nathaniel Brous Qualified through placement at the Spring Clench: Tom Bryson Jay Smith Jason Steeves Jeremy Reay Derrek Cox Qualified through placement at Oregon’s Strongest Hands (2018): David Garcia Qualified through video submission: Vincent Rivellese Matt Lane Nigel Blackburn This list may not be complete, as others may have already qualified through the completion of feats during the current season (qualification chance 2), by obtaining an IronMind (CoC #3 or higher) or Mash Monster (level 1 or higher) certification during the current season (qualification chance 3), or by obtaining a one- or two-handed elite total in a given weight class in sanctioned contests during the current season (qualification chance 4). If this is the case, and you do not see your name on this list, please let me know. You also have time to qualify through feats or certification. There are no qualification requirements for the women’s division. All women are welcome to compete. Good luck, and I hope to see you at the NAGS Championship! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I’m in there like swimwear! Only a 4 hr drive for me this year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Less than two hours for me so I'll definitely come watch, I'll for sure be in shape to qualify next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Good reminder. I do enjoy qualifying for Nationals every year through Chance 2. Juuuuuuuuuuust in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenze646 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 11 hours ago, Chez said: I’m in there like swimwear! Only a 4 hr drive for me this year! With as much as you sweat, you should seriously consider wearing swimwear.😆 How did I qualify from SJ4?!? 2 hours ago, Climber028 said: Less than two hours for me so I'll definitely come watch, I'll for sure be in shape to qualify next year. You should compete. One of my best NAGSC memories was watching two 74kg competitors go lift for lift all day. It was awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, JHenze646 said: You should compete. One of my best NAGSC memories was watching two 74kg competitors go lift for lift all day. It was awesome. I thought only qualified lifters could compete, isn't that the point of qualifiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenze646 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Climber028 said: I thought only qualified lifters could compete, isn't that the point of qualifiers? Then qualify. You have till June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, JHenze646 said: Then qualify. You have till June. Possible. Unfortunately I can't make it to the two Feb comps and all the others are extremely far away from me. I also don't have much official equipment, so I can't film feats even tho the V-bar or rolling thunder are well within my strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Climber028 said: Possible. Unfortunately I can't make it to the two Feb comps and all the others are extremely far away from me. I also don't have much official equipment, so I can't film feats even tho the V-bar or rolling thunder are well within my strength. I think you said you were going to be by me for a climbing event in March. I have some of the equipment. We could always meet up either before or after your event and film some lifts. Let me know. Edited January 23, 2018 by Chez 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasraymond Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, Climber028 said: Possible. Unfortunately I can't make it to the two Feb comps and all the others are extremely far away from me. I also don't have much official equipment, so I can't film feats even tho the V-bar or rolling thunder are well within my strength. We can meet up for training sometime and use some equipment if you want. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lucasraymond said: We can meet up for training sometime and use some equipment if you want. 9 minutes ago, Chez said: I think you said you were going to be by me for a climbing event in March. I have some of the equipment. We could always meet up either before or after your event and film some lifts. Let me know. 26 minutes ago, Climber028 said: Possible. Unfortunately I can't make it to the two Feb comps and all the others are extremely far away from me. I also don't have much official equipment, so I can't film feats even tho the V-bar or rolling thunder are well within my strength. Looks like you got no excuse since both me and Luke can meet up with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 51 minutes ago, JHenze646 said: With as much as you sweat, you should seriously consider wearing swimwear.😆 How did I qualify from SJ4?!? You should compete. One of my best NAGSC memories was watching two 74kg competitors go lift for lift all day. It was awesome. You placed among the top third in the overall standings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Does a red nail cert count? Not sure I can do this even if it does, but anything NYS is on my radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, KRC said: Does a red nail cert count? Not sure I can do this even if it does, but anything NYS is on my radar. A red nail cert during the current season (June 2017 to June 2018) counts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climber028 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 11:28 AM, Lucasraymond said: We can meet up for training sometime and use some equipment if you want. Awesome. I'm gonna pour over the qualifications list and see what works best then hit you up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Holy crap..i qualified. You know it figures id get to go when I have zero ways to train for it🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 @Eric Roussin Thanks so much for taking time and effort to compile this list. You do a ton of work for Gripsport and should be recognized for it. Kudos! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 The initial post has been updated to reflect those who have qualified through the Hands-on Grip Games, the Canadian National Grip Sport Championships, or SJ’s Four-for-February. Lots of strong individuals listed -- I hope many can make it to New York on June 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Newly qualified lifter, Vincent Rivellese, with the following feats: Gripper qualifier: close a gripper with a CPW rating over 140. -closed RB300N, CPW rated 147 -https://youtu.be/m3Cm4X_84WY Plate pinch qualifier: lift two 35 pound plates, smooth side out, in one hand. -did so, right hand -https://youtu.be/bPDRVtLHy_g Euro Pinch qualifier: lift over 180 pounds - did 183 -https://youtu.be/L5TKsrWhee4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Two other lifters who are qualified are Matt Lane and Nigel Blackburn. I just need to round up the videos they've sent me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 11:32 AM, Chez said: Looks like you got no excuse since both me and Luke can meet up with you. He can also come to my house and do the same as he is within 1.5 hours of me!!!! NO EXCUSES MICHAEL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just saw that I qualify for this. Definitely on the list for the year and looking forward to seeing everyone! WHHHOOOOOOOO! And yes Eric does deserve some special thanks for how he diligently takes care of these stats and figures. It is quite amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McMurren Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Is there any special consideration given to masters competitors? @Jedd Johnson @Eric Roussin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Yes, there will be an open masters division (50+ years). Further details will soon be posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 10:22 PM, Eric Roussin said: In listening to the latest episode on This Week in Grip I heard Jedd say he wants to try to make this year’s NAGS Championship the biggest one yet. To help him out, I figured I’d put together a current list of competitors who have qualified to compete at the 2018 NAGS Championship on June 2nd in New York state (exact location to be confirmed). The list of qualification criteria has not changed from last year and can be found here: https://www.gripboard.com/index.php?/topic/45851-2016-updated-qualifications-list-for-nags-championship/ Based on my examination of results from NAGS-sanctioned contests from the current season (June 2017 to date), the following men have already qualified. I’ve broken down the list based on how they first qualified to attend (via contest results). Qualified through participation in 2017 NAGS Championship: Adam Juncker Tanner Merkle Mike Rogowski Phil Khoshaba Jason Gonzalez Gil Goodman Eric Roussin John McCarter Pat Maizels Aaron Corcorran Jedd Johnson Delmar Carter Andrew Pantke Tim Fox Qualified through placement at Oregon’s Strongest Hands: Michael Thomas Qualified through placement at SJ4: Bob Sundin Dan Fleming Lucas Raymond John Wojciechowski James Retarides Tim Butler Rob McMurren Steve Nichols Duevorn Harris Cesare Ricchezza Shawn Kapusta Jason Otto Josh Henze Matt Kraebring Qualified through placement at Cross-Canada Grip Sport Challenge: Tyler Bolzan Andrew Dube Mike Murray Justin Major Rick Heidebrecht Ben Collins Qualified through placement at King Kong: Sylvain Desjarlais Steve Millard David Thornton Dave Gainer Joel Dircks Bryan Hunsaker Tim Barrett Mike Rinderle Joe Sullivan Leif Welz Qualified through placement at Gripmas: Andrew Durniat Chris Rice Nick Rosendaul Qualified through placement at the Northern Freeze: Adam Thatcher Qualified through placement at the Hands-on Grip Games: Dusty Cook Storm Chellino John Stepien Qualified through placement at the Canadian National Grip Sport Championships: Nick Carignan Qualified through placement at SJ’s Four-for-February: Anthony Clarino Nathaniel Brous This list may not be complete, as others may have already qualified through the completion of feats during the current season (qualification chance 2), by obtaining an IronMind (CoC #3 or higher) or Mash Monster (level 1 or higher) certification during the current season (qualification chance 3), or by obtaining a one- or two-handed elite total in a given weight class in sanctioned contests during the current season (qualification chance 4). If this is the case, and you do not see your name on this list, please let me know. Currently, you’ll have at least three more opportunities to qualify through NAGS-sanctioned contests between now and June 2nd: The Spring Clench (Mar 31) AZ Cactus Grip Shootout (Apr 28) Oregon’s Strongest Hands (May 26) You also have time to qualify through feats or certification. There are no qualification requirements for the women’s division. All women are welcome to compete. Good luck, and I hope to see you at the NAGS Championship! Hi - I qualified for the 83kg weight class by sending Jedd vids of me doing feats, and he announced me on here somewhere as having qualified. I can send you the link if you need it. Thanks, -- Vinnie Rivellese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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