Jedd Johnson Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just wanted to post the date for Nationals - August 29th, 2009. It is the last Saturday in August, but it is NOT the same weekend as Labor Day, so we do not have to deal with that this year. The event will most likely be held right at my house this year instead of having to rent a facility and cart all of the equipment around my myself the day before the contest again. You must qualify. I will post specifics down the line as far as weights in specifics events that will qualify you. For now, just remember that if you finish top 3 in a contest, you qualify. To make your contest a qualifier, you must email me ahead of time, going forward. We need to make sure the contests that are being done hold to the same guidelines that we have been using for the last few years. Any questions, feel free to post them here. There will be plenty more information to come, such as the specific events and the hotel info, etc. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I don't think we emailed you ahead of time whether or not Metroplex Mayhem could count as a qualifying comp unless Eric did ....... does it count? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 This stipulation is just going forward. Yours, Gripmas, and Sorinex contests are all golden bro. What I meant was to prohibit a handful of dudes from throwing a contest on a whim to qualify for nationals. This would probably never happen, but you never know. I essentially just want to form more structure with the league this year. Any other questions are welcome. Is there anyone who is interested in holding their first contest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Jedd, from this point forward does a qualifying contest need to be "open" to all (within space/time constraints) or could someone just invite a handful of people of their choosing? For example, if someone proposed a "geezer contest" . Edited January 28, 2009 by odin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Is there anyone who is interested in holding their first contest? I was thinking about holding one and letting Eric do all the legwork! -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks for the early heads up on the date - my calendar is already filling up with stuff. Grippers - Pinch - Medley and.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I just filled in my calendar for the year. this makes the 17th comp I'll be doing in 09. I seem to remember that if we went last year we're good for the following year even if we don't qualify? is it too early to ask what the events are? thanks a plenty for staying on top of this and letting us plan as far ahead as possible. brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I just filled in my calendar for the year. this makes the 17th comp I'll be doing in 09. I seem to remember that if we went last year we're good for the following year even if we don't qualify? is it too early to ask what the events are? thanks a plenty for staying on top of this and letting us plan as far ahead as possible. brent Jedd already told me: 1st event: Grippers ..... 2nd event: Grippers .... 3rd event: Grippers .... 4th event: Grippers and for the Medley: various different grippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 well, at least I haven't been wasting all my time sucking at grippers 2x a week. I just filled in my calendar for the year. this makes the 17th comp I'll be doing in 09. I seem to remember that if we went last year we're good for the following year even if we don't qualify? is it too early to ask what the events are? thanks a plenty for staying on top of this and letting us plan as far ahead as possible. brent Jedd already told me: 1st event: Grippers ..... 2nd event: Grippers .... 3rd event: Grippers .... 4th event: Grippers and for the Medley: various different grippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I just filled in my calendar for the year. this makes the 17th comp I'll be doing in 09. I seem to remember that if we went last year we're good for the following year even if we don't qualify? is it too early to ask what the events are? thanks a plenty for staying on top of this and letting us plan as far ahead as possible. brent Jedd already told me: 1st event: Grippers ..... 2nd event: Grippers .... 3rd event: Grippers .... 4th event: Grippers and for the Medley: various different grippers Hahaha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberg Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 well, at least I haven't been wasting all my time sucking at grippers 2x a week. I just filled in my calendar for the year. this makes the 17th comp I'll be doing in 09. I seem to remember that if we went last year we're good for the following year even if we don't qualify? is it too early to ask what the events are? thanks a plenty for staying on top of this and letting us plan as far ahead as possible. brent Jedd already told me: 1st event: Grippers ..... 2nd event: Grippers .... 3rd event: Grippers .... 4th event: Grippers and for the Medley: various different grippers In that case Paul, you might as well not even go. Youd get dominated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ox3782 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 This stipulation is just going forward. Yours, Gripmas, and Sorinex contests are all golden bro. What I meant was to prohibit a handful of dudes from throwing a contest on a whim to qualify for nationals. This would probably never happen, but you never know. I essentially just want to form more structure with the league this year.Any other questions are welcome. Is there anyone who is interested in holding their first contest? Jedd I already posted about the contest I plan on having in June.I would like it to be a official qualifier for the Nationals.So yes I would like to hold my first contest the Pilgrim Grip contest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brendan, Paul and Zach - you're all experienced promoters, except for Paul, but Eric pretty much ran the Mayhem contest anyway, so all your contests are good. Bob, shoot me some info on the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brendan, Paul and Zach - you're all experienced promoters, except for Paul, but Eric pretty much ran the Mayhem contest anyway, so all your contests are good.Bob, shoot me some info on the contest. Jedd, is my contest chopped liver? - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar4883 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Jedd With all the recent talk of a contest in the North East have you thought about having a novice class? It seems like quite a few people would like to compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brendan, Paul and Zach - you're all experienced promoters, except for Paul, but Eric pretty much ran the Mayhem contest anyway, so all your contests are good.Bob, shoot me some info on the contest. Jedd, is my contest chopped liver? - Aaron With a menu of chopped liver - you better have a lot of beer available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Brendan, Paul and Zach - you're all experienced promoters, except for Paul, but Eric pretty much ran the Mayhem contest anyway, so all your contests are good.Bob, shoot me some info on the contest. Jedd, is my contest chopped liver? - Aaron No, my memory is. You are golden, Aaron. Sorry for forgetting. Jedd With all the recent talk of a contest in the North East have you thought about having a novice class? It seems like quite a few people would like to compete. Are you talking about at GGC/Nationals? My spare time is extremely limited, but I will still consider it once the addition on my house is done. Who all is interested in a novice level grip contest in the Northeast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Is there anyone who is interested in holding their first contest? I was thinking about holding one and letting Eric do all the legwork! -Rex Gee... thank you for your consideration, Rex... I really appreciate the... opportunity... ... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyj75 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hey Jedd, Have the qualifying lifts/numbers been figured out yet? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 My spare time is extremely limited, but I will still consider it once the addition on my house is done. Who all is interested in a novice level grip contest in the Northeast? What are the parameters of being a novice? I'd definitely be interested. Maybe you could make Eaton run it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar4883 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sorry for any confusion. I was refering to the GGC/Nationals. Just seemed like quite a few people in the PA Grip Contest topic are looking for a contest that does not require extensive travel. My thoughts were to hold it in conjunction with the GGC. I amnot sure how much extra work it would be but I am willing to help. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Sorry for any confusion. I was refering to the GGC/Nationals. Just seemed like quite a few people in the PA Grip Contest topic are looking for a contest that does not require extensive travel. My thoughts were to hold it in conjunction with the GGC. I amnot sure how much extra work it would be but I am willing to help. Just a thought. Most contests are very welcoming of amateurs or novices (heck we're all amateurs) - Nationals by it's nature of having qualifying standards is not one of those - although spectators are always welcome. Unfortunately travel to grip contests is just the way it is with such a small sport. Five hour drives are considered short for most of us and flying or 10 to 12 hour drives aren't all that unusual. EVERYONE is looking for contests that are close to them. Bite the bullet and go to a couple contests - meet the people and see how the events and the overall program is put on - then hold one yourself. You'll have much better luck getting people to come to your contest if they know you. The other option is what I call a get together - just a bunch of friends getting together and going at it in someones garage etc. You won't win any prizes maybe but it's a bunch of fun and a great way to meet people with the same interests. I had a couple get togethers and one semi serious competition before I held my first for real contest. There are ways to cut expenses like car pooling and sharing hotel rooms - camping etc. Pack your food instead of eating out etc. If you really want to do this - you will find a way. Edited January 29, 2009 by climber511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar4883 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Sorry for any confusion. I was refering to the GGC/Nationals. Just seemed like quite a few people in the PA Grip Contest topic are looking for a contest that does not require extensive travel. My thoughts were to hold it in conjunction with the GGC. I amnot sure how much extra work it would be but I am willing to help. Just a thought. Most contests are very welcoming of amateurs or novices (heck we're all amateurs) - Nationals by it's nature of having qualifying standards is not one of those - although spectators are always welcome. Unfortunately travel to grip contests is just the way it is with such a small sport. Five hour drives are considered short for most of us and flying or 10 to 12 hour drives aren't all that unusual. EVERYONE is looking for contests that are close to them. Bite the bullet and go to a couple contests - meet the people and see how the events and the overall program is put on - then hold one yourself. You'll have much better luck getting people to come to your contest if they know you. The other option is what I call a get together - just a bunch of friends getting together and going at it in someones garage etc. You won't win any prizes maybe but it's a bunch of fun and a great way to meet people with the same interests. I had a couple get togethers and one semi serious competition before I held my first for real contest. There are ways to cut expenses like car pooling and sharing hotel rooms - camping etc. Pack your food instead of eating out etc. If you really want to do this - you will find a way. Thanks for the advice. I have been seriously thinking about a "get together" for some time this spring and as soon as I get a few more pieces of equipment I will make this happen. I also understand that EVERYONE islooking for something close but as far as biting the bullet is concerned, overnight trips/flying etc, are definately out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Sorry for any confusion. I was refering to the GGC/Nationals. Just seemed like quite a few people in the PA Grip Contest topic are looking for a contest that does not require extensive travel. My thoughts were to hold it in conjunction with the GGC. I amnot sure how much extra work it would be but I am willing to help. Just a thought. Most contests are very welcoming of amateurs or novices (heck we're all amateurs) - Nationals by it's nature of having qualifying standards is not one of those - although spectators are always welcome. Unfortunately travel to grip contests is just the way it is with such a small sport. Five hour drives are considered short for most of us and flying or 10 to 12 hour drives aren't all that unusual. EVERYONE is looking for contests that are close to them. Bite the bullet and go to a couple contests - meet the people and see how the events and the overall program is put on - then hold one yourself. You'll have much better luck getting people to come to your contest if they know you. The other option is what I call a get together - just a bunch of friends getting together and going at it in someones garage etc. You won't win any prizes maybe but it's a bunch of fun and a great way to meet people with the same interests. I had a couple get togethers and one semi serious competition before I held my first for real contest. There are ways to cut expenses like car pooling and sharing hotel rooms - camping etc. Pack your food instead of eating out etc. If you really want to do this - you will find a way. I kind of like the traveling myself me and my wife tend to make these trips as small vactions my longest drive was a little over 19 hrs. of driving to Seattle Wa. 2nd longest would be going to Fort Worth Tx. . We take enough food for a couple days of lunches and plenty of fruits and cereal so the only meal we eat out is dinner. But I always have a great time meet a lot a good people and get a chance to explore some of the U.S. Edited January 30, 2009 by lone Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I vote for a more central location venue in the US. I believe we would get a lot more grip guys interested in qualifying and being able to foot the travel expense. The Sorinex venue was great in 2006 Just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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