David Horne Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Here are the qualifiers for the Champion of Champions grip contest to be held in Stafford, England. It will be in November (date to be confirmed). All the competitors below are allowed to compete, and also one bye for an athlete of note who isn't on the list. Of course I don't expect everyone to come, but it should be a good contest, with big weights lifted. Some good competitors have already expressed an interest in competing. From the UK. David Horne Steve Sherwood Frank Allen Gerry Davidson John Moore David Elmer Chris Moore Nick McKinless Duncan Moore Elizabeth Talbot Michael Daly Steve Gardener Jim Wylie Andrew Christie Martin Whittred Richard Scott From Sweden Kalle Lane Hakan Petschler Mikael Siversson Joakim Palmqvist Kent Gardenkrans Mattias Mattisson Benny Wennberg Johan Albrektsson Jonas Svaren Mario Sjogren Mikael Linden Victor Sander Jorgen Holm Dickey Oscarsson From U.S.A. Steve McGranahan Rob W. Vigeant Tommy Heslop Clay Edgin Jedd Johnson Matt Graham Kevin Fulton Matt Kucera Chris Jaeschke John Jaeschke Rob F. Vigeant Shane Larson Ross Baker Zach Gipson David Ostlund Jeff Peterson Jeff Bissonnette David Thornton Bob Lipinski Brian Amundsen Mark Riddle Jeff Flynn Ryan Klein Jesse Reimann Marc Bruno From Australia Vince Basile Justin Byrnes David Stiff From Switzerland David Hurzeler Felix Cruchard Thomas Dangeon Yoann Brigante From Germany Erik Franz Patrick Kohlmann Udo Krause Thomas Becker Uwe Helmbold Frank Henritzi Alexander Geitner Martin Kotte Burkhard Macht From France Amaury Macaire Enguerrand Girard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 (edited) I'd like to compete!! Edited August 9, 2005 by DuTCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 If its in the first two weeks of november I can compete since on nov. 15th the plate will be removed from my humerus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sounds good. Usual events and any prizes? Looking for sponsorship?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 Theo, You don't get an automatic place as you have not come top 3, but I will for the time being place you in the bye position. Your 4th position in the Swiss champs was good, and no doubt you would win the Dutch champs if there was one. Franky, The 2 dates we are looking at are Oct 29th and Nov 12th so you should be fine. Will be good to see you. Steve, I'll be puting together an email to send to various people for sponsorship. We've never asked for sponsorship before but feel that this time it would add something to the event if we could offer prizes. Any donations or offers would be welcome. The events will be Vbar, 1 hand lift, Two Hands Pinch lift, Grippers for hold (to be finalised) and the hammer lever event that's in the GGC comp but for weight. I'll keep posting info here as soon as I have it. Anyone on that list who wants to compete please notify me. For flight information the best airport to travel into is Birmingham International (BHX), there is a train service direct from here to Stafford (taking 1 hour). I can pick up from Stafford train station. Even though you may find flights to elsewhere in the UK cheaper, this is really your best and easiest option. Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gripmaniac Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I'm only a significant lottery win away from competing Sounds like it'll be a great comp. Can't you wait for next years comps to come around David??? "Retirement" must have been sheer torture. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamidon Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I really don't like the grippers for time. Seems like an endurance event instead of a max crush event. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Maybe best to have grippers last if it is a hold for time. The winner in particular of the hold will suffer (from lactic acid) in the following events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Gripmaniac, I have the 'bug' back, but at least I was busy with the armwrestling. Now I just have to get the strength back! Greg, I didn't want the contest exactly the same as the Brits or Euros, but also not that different. I thought of an endurance event for the One Hand Lift or grippers and chose grippers. It will probably be a hold for 10 secs with the toughest gripper. But I also thought of maybe using a Baraban dynamometer, but then people would not be able to train for it. Mikael, Yes, I was thinking of putting the gripper either 4th or 5th. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I would think Dave Morton would qualify? Unless I missed something in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Bill, Dave Morton hasn't attained a top 3 position in any of the comps mentioned yet, although I think this will change at this years GGC. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSW Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 (edited) That would be an incredible field. Great work David. Edited August 10, 2005 by RSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Yes it would be, but the field will be far smaller. But filled with quality. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Date will be 12th November, 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Well we have 10 confirmed so far, and a very exciting pm today from a possible competitor. Let's hope. This will be one intense contest! Better get out and train Anyway, I will try and get some good sponsorship for this event. All for now, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 Mock up of T shirt for Champion of Champions 2005. By the way Matt is not competing. Sponsors names will be put on the shirt. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...cmd=si&img=2917 We have 12 competitors now. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 A lot of emails have gone out to possible sponsors today. I also have an appointment tomorrow to ask for prize money from a company, so lets hope. I'm trying to make this a good pro contest. But time will tell. I also hope to get the contest in a public place. I'll keep you all posted. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 A lot of emails have gone out to possible sponsors today. I also have an appointment tomorrow to ask for prize money from a company, so lets hope. I'm trying to make this a good pro contest. But time will tell. I also hope to get the contest in a public place. I'll keep you all posted. David ← [/quote Cool T-Shirts and nice lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Stan Pike of http://www.intensefitness.net/index.html is the first to offer a donation of a prize for the contest. Thank you Stan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 The second sponsor is http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com. Many thanks John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Contestants who will fly to Birmingham, the following site has some of the lowest prices available: http://www.bmibaby.com/bmibaby/en/index.aspx Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digdogz Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 David, Are eager spectators allowed along? I had a good time at the BGC this year and would like to be along if I can? Digz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I also hope to get the contest in a public place. I'll keep you all posted.David ← So yes, good chance it will be public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Of course spectators are welcomed. Gripboard guys please introduce yourselves so we know who you are. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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