Eric Roussin Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 2007 Ottawa Armwrestling Championships and Grip Strength Challenge Saturday, April 14th 2007 Weigh-ins and Registration: 11:30am to 12:30pm Tournament Start: 1pm Armwrestling Weight Classes: Men’s Right 0-170 lbs Men’s Right 171-200 lbs Men’s Right 201+ lbs Men’s Left 0-170 lbs Men’s Left 171-200 lbs Men’s Left 201+ lbs Women’s Right Open Grip Challenge Weight Classes: Men 0-185 lbs Men 186+ lbs Grip Events: Rolling Thunder Block Pinch Grip Gripper Strap Hold Lever Lift to the Front Armwrestling Entry Fee: $15 for first class; $10 for each additional class; FREE FOR FIRST TIME EOA EVENT COMPETITORS!!! Grip Challenge Entry Fee: $10 Trophies for the top three armwrestlers; Medals for the top three grip enthusiasts Location: The Georgetown Sports Pub 1159 Bank Street Ottawa, ON CANADA For more information contact Eric Roussin at 613-745-8638 or eroussin@rogers.com Much more information can be found here: http://easternontarioarmwrestling.bravehost.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Please post the results of the tournament as well as the grip challenge. Are you and Devon competing in the grip tournament as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Ryan Espey LIVES IN CANADA HE WILL MOST LIKLEY BE THERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 I posted your info on my blog, so hopefully it will help promote it. http://napalmjedd.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 I don't think Devon will be competing in the grip challenge, but it would be fun to see how he would do. I probably won't be competing either, as I'll be busy emceeing the event. This will be the first ever grip challenge in this area (that I know of). I expect most of the competitors will be armwrestlers who haven't really trained specifically for grip strength. I am a fan of grip strength, and I think many armwrestlers are/would be as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinslater Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Eric-Welcome to the board! For those that dont know Eric he is a phenominal armwrestler. Talk Devon into doing the rolling thunder lift atleast. Im guessing he would put up some monster numbers on this lift. Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 Thanks for the compliment Austin. The first time Devon tried Rolling Thunder he did about 215 lbs, but I'm sure he could do quite a bit more if he decided to specifically train for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Eric, Austin says you are an excellent athlete. Just curious, do you train Grip specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 The grip exercises I do are mostly ones that I feel carry over to armwrestling. My wrist strength is pretty good and I enjoy doing pinch work. I'd say my crush strength is weakest. I feel I'm pretty strong, but my grip strength pales in comparison to that of many of the members on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 (edited) Welcome! Make sure to shoot me results & some pics for STRONG! Magazine STRONG! magazine email Edited April 9, 2007 by John Beatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Eric, Some of the numbers you told me about were incredible! So guys dont listen he is just being humble! lol Glad to have you aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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