anson Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The Strongest Man st the Y will be held March 26, 2011 at the Salisbury, NC YMCA. This contest started in 2009, there is a Spring and Fall contest each year. If you have never competed before this is the perfect introduction to strongman. It's a non NAS sanctioned event, entry fee is only $25 and first place in each of 4 weight classes is $250 cash. Events: -bus pull -atlas stones (probably 170, 235, and 280lbs) -circus dumbbell press -fingal fingers -prowler sled push Silverback Strength Equipment will be one of the sponsors- cambered squat bars, push sleds, atlas stones, and 2" axles will be available to try out and buy the day of the contest. Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strongest-Man-at-the-JF-Hurley-YMCA/108665365855375 Media coverage http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/081709-Strongman-competition Salisbury YMCA 828 Jake Alexander Boulevard West Salisbury, NC 28147 (704) 636-0111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGHTYSAXON Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 whats the weight of the bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 whats the weight of the bus? 30K pounds. Last year a 135lb guy competed, he pulled it with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djukac Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) Sounds very cool, too bad I'm thousands km away Edited January 15, 2011 by djukac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 There will be a 40 and over class this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 My problem is that it is during track season - there's no way I can make it - but darn I wish I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 DATE OF THE CONTEST HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 9th. Take a look at the equipment sponsor http://www.facebook.com/pages/Silverback-Strength-Equipment/103864983017667 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Open practice days will be April 5 and April 7th, everyone is welcome to come try out the events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thomas Bowman, the maker of Tommy Tack tacky will be there, competitors will be able to use Tommy Tack on the atlas stones event at no charge. Also Tommy Tack will be offered at a discounted price & awarded to the winner in each class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Our practice session made the news http://www.salisburypost.com/todaysheadlines/040611-strongest-man-qcd#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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