David Horne Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 I have a list of competitors who have shown interest in competing this year, and I want to remind those that frequent this site that entrance fees are due in by 13th July. I'm away on holiday in July just in case you phone or email me then. Here is the list so far, with a few suprises. By the way, some have already paid, so please discount this reminder if you already have. OPEN David Horne (CoC) Elizabeth Talbot Jim Wylie (CoC) Michael Daly (CoC) Brian Carlton (U.S.A.) Steve Gardener (CoC) Martin Whittred (CoC) Paul Preece (CoC) Marc Wylie (Just closed the #3) Nick McKinless (CoC) Going to try and make it Kalle Lane (Winner of 3 Loddekopinge Grip Champs) INTERMEDIATE Richard Scott Gary Hunt Jason Horne Dave Warrilow Dave Johnson Ed Hommers NOVICE Faheem Chauhan Oliver Horne Scott Essery Ian Marsland Paul Marsland Paul Patterson Louis Wilson Nick Tangi David Vass Ian Farish Matt Makousky (U.S.A.) Andrew Christie Brian Carlton and Matt Makousky can send me $15 cash each. Kalle get in touch with me, or via Arne Persson. It's a strong contest. See you all soon, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 That open class will be an epic battle! :0 I can't wait to see the results & hopefully the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 I'm shocked that some are still, after all the comps they have entered, in the novice and intermediate classes. C'mon boys step up to the plate!! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 115-1005574997 Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 now steve some of us arent blessed with your atributes so just concentrate on the open section and lets hope some of us novices dont end up outlifting you on one or two lifts Dave Great showing this year and i cant wait until the 3rd of august. there are no easy sections and all 3 will be very hotley contested. From a competitor I apreciate your effort as a contestant, BRING IT ON!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 23, 2002 Share Posted June 23, 2002 Good luck to all. Scott its precisely because I know that one or 2 will beat us open boys that i think they should move up. I'm thinking both of the Marsland boys, David Vass and yourself should go up one to Intermediate. Even big Dave H himself has been overheard encouraging them (last years comp). I mean I could have gone in the novices last year - how daft would that have been. Plus those that stay down and lift well hav a points advantage over us big, strong and heavy uns (I'm probably gonna be the heaviest this year and that puts me at a disadvantage straight away!). From the intermediates I'd suggest Richard and possibly young Jason are about ready - esp with his age allowance. So come on up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 23, 2002 Author Share Posted June 23, 2002 Steve, With a field of a possible 11 competitors, the Open section is well represented. I do think that possibly Richard and Jason will be in the Open section next year. The Intermediate winner goes up automatically anyway. Also a few will move from the Novice section to the Inter next year. Old guy said in another post that I will win every event. I can state with conviction that there is no way this will happen! It will be close at the top, take it from me. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 When I was rowing, a novice was someone in their first year of training. After that they were in their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 115-1005574997 Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 being a novice, i know for a fact our strength levels are very close. thats how the sections are decided and thats fair. the amount of training time under your belt isnt a fair indicatior and all open lifters are (or mostly are) certified. If a bloke has 3 good lifts and 3 rubbish ones (steve) then work harder on your weakness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marso2 Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 David, as far as I'm aware our paul will only be spectating this year. I'll get my entry fee to you ASAP. Steve, as for me going in the intermediate class .. NO WAY ..I've still got a long way to go before I tangle with the boys in the intermediate class .. really looking forward to august 3rd though Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marso2 Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 David, as far as I'm aware our paul will only be spectating this year. I'll get my entry fee to you ASAP. Steve, as for me going in the intermediate class .. NO WAY ..I've still got a long way to go before I tangle with the boys in the intermediate class .. really looking forward to august 3rd though Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I think that the entries for this years comp are about right and the results will reflect this come August 3rd. The categories are based on ability not competition experience, a novice doesn’t necessarily describe somebody who has never competed before. I believe that everyone in each of the separate categories has a similar level of ability and it should make for a exciting competition. All looks fair to me David may very well win the overall competition (baring mistakes) but everyone turning up is going to be taking the competition very seriously and won’t be letting him walk away with it . Should be a great day. Good luck to all involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baldy Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 If a bloke has 3 good lifts and 3 rubbish ones (steve) then work harder on your weakness Wow Scott, tell us what you really think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 My 'rubbish' being relative to the Novice class of course (scott) he he :p And, just to prattle on about it in detail.... I have been training strangely enough. My point about moving on up was based on the simple fact that in spite of the so-called reasoning given I can still enter the (or could have done) Novice class. Typically and even under Dave's rules it means someone new to the sport. As this will only be my second competition that technically makes me a learner or novice. Some, Scott not included, have lifts which are worthy of open class status if the standard and weight is taken into account. You add the number of comps and ta da - they should move up - don't forget these are mere suggestions. Scott has, quite rightly, stated on many occasions that we should endevour to do our best ie Personal Bests (PB's) only attempting to win if we can. However, it is also a truism (sp) that moving up a class may well make you train harder, therfore performing better. You might not win, I haven't, but you'll lift more than you thought you could. I also beleive, even if the Marso's and Scott do not, that they can improve enough, lift more and are ready for a move up. Sometimes you yourself are not aware of your own abilities until tested. Be brave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Now, now lads. I'm absolutely sure everyone will be doing their best on the day. It will be a tough day, and I'm really looking forward to the challenge. See ya all soon, and good luck, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Ahh Dave I wanted to have two nubile young ladies take of my cape while a MC shouts 'lets get ready to RUMBLE!!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Steve, That image does tickle me a bit, especially if you wear your wrestling leotard. Or we could have a sumo match to start the day off. You and Scott could throw the salt around before charging into each other trying to knock each other off the platform. But you both would have to don a nappy! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Scott certainly knows how to set a PB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 24, 2002 Author Share Posted June 24, 2002 Stop press. Another competitor from Sweden is coming over for the grip contest. Arne Persson is going to compete in the Intermediate section. Well done! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Marsland Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Hello All, It's been quite a while since I've been on here, but it's good to see the same names and a faces. Steve, thanks for the compliment, but I'm with Ian in that I believe we are still of a novice level of strength and competitive experiance. Dave, as of this time of writing I probably won't be competing, as I haven't had sufficient time to train for it, but I will be attending as Brian Carlton will be travelling down with us for the competition. Ian still thinks I should compete, so I may just bring my entrance fee with on the day, as look what happened with Martin last year..................he won!! Looking forward to seeing everyone again and it's good to see the BRITISH Grip champs has gone International. See you soon!! Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 115-1005574997 Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Ummmm on reflection 'rubbish' may not have been the most appropriate word to use ..... but its certainly got everyone into the right spirit Steve you are a coc with a weaver stick world record and possibly world class pinch grip and thick bar lifts. Should you be in the novice where most people will be pinching 70 to 75k and wrist curling 100k? Not fair is it. Just do you best on the day with the vbar and you'll never know what you can do until you try (and if eliz beats your ass there’s no shame in it, you, like everyone, has done your best). Dave Its the fairest system mate. each class consist of people with similar strength levels and the top 2 move into the next class up. that why its competitive and the trainee aspires to do better without being overawed. I effectively came last, the previous year and im realistically looking at a mid table finish this year. that’s enough incentive for me and I know Ian is stronger than ever. so what’s the advantage of putting people who can, say, curl 50k against blokes who curl 70k. That’s a disincentive! If you can get a nappy to fit im up for a sumo bought Jim Cheers mate. I give 100% and if i break a PB i don’t mind letting people know. This years open section will be great. Dave WONT win all the 6 lifts and its constancy within the 6 that counts. Its going to be a lot closer in all 3 sections that people think. And your going to be pushing Dave HARD! Arne Persson its great to hear your coming. Im looking forward to meeting you in person and get some pinch grip tips! I hope the 'thick bar extravaganza' is still on. Bakini clad nubile young lady’s would be nice (any chance Dave, it would be popular!) but top billing of who’s the first to lift the MDbell? who’s the king of the thick bar? who can farmers walk 2x inch replicas? If im going to wear a nappy and get slapped about you guys had better do something to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Well Elizabeth will be there won't she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 25, 2002 Author Share Posted June 25, 2002 Nathan, Yes she will. As Scott said it will be close. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Scott your response was great - I laughed out loud. I suspect on the table top wrist curl Liz will beat me and so am glad to hear there's no shame in it - I'll try and remember on the day... Re the Millennium dumbbell. Unless I get a lift its staying here I have, however, been giving some training time to the 2 handed Inch lift and will have a go Sunday (I'm on my 2 weeks annual vacation - hopefully as its not been confirmed). BTW anything that gets it interesting and makes for a more entertaining afternoon I'm all for it!! Bring it on. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 I'm looking forward to meet You all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Just an idea, but how about asking the mighty Sybersnott to send over his 535IP #4 for the day. It would be great to have this at hand on the day of the comp for all the CoC’s to have a bash at. What do you reckon Mr Snott? Are you willing to lend Mr Horne your #4 for a few days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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