Paul Knight Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Even though I don't really feel like doing another grip contest already, I promised Brian Dobson, last year, that I would do one at the Ronnie Coleman Classic next time around ... for those of you that don't know, for the last couple years Eric/Rex and I had a grip "booth" set up for people to come by and try out different grip items to kinda get grip out there ... and this year we will be having a grip contest instead. When? April 2nd 2011 Where? The Mesquite Convention Center/Hampton Inn 1700 Rodeo Dr. Mesquite, TX 75185 Time? TBA ... but maybe around 11-12 Events: Subject to change as I'm still juggling the events in my mind, but I will be solid on them soon as the comp is only ~2 months out 1st event Two Hands Pinch on the "Euro" 2nd event Grippers on the Vulcan - 20mm block set 3rd event Rolling Thunder That's it I'm not hauling tons of Medley items all the way to Mesquite to setup day of and then haul them all back same day after a comp ... not gonna do it. lol there will be only 3 attempts on each and also it will be rising bar except on the Vulcan as there is no weight having to be loaded or unloaded on it. Scoring: I will be using the scoring system from gripsport.org ... basically first place of an event gets 100 points and everyone else will be awarded points based on a percentage of the 1st place lift. example: if Ross pulls 300 on the Rolling thunder for 1st in that event, he is awarded 100 points and then Eric pulls 250 on the RT .... 250 is 83.33 percent of 300, so Ryan will be awarded 83 points. Make sense? Entry fee: $40 by March 14th ... ANY entry fees after that date will be $55 ... You can NOT pay at the door as Brian is going to have your name on a list so that you can get in the building, however you can pay as late as March 31st, which again, will be $55 you can paypal to gripcerts@gmail.com or if you don't feel like setting up a paypal account you can PM me to make other arrangements Divisions/Classes: Probably have Women's, Novice and Elite, but I may just call the Novice division "Open" ... this also TBA I will add more details later, I just wanted to get this up as soon as I can because it's around the corner Edited January 21, 2011 by Paul Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 300... Whoa, no way lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 300... Whoa, no way lol. not with that attitude ... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdeze Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'm going to try to make it back over there for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 I'm going to try to make it back over there for it. sweet ... you can stay at my house again brutha ... but when we play poker that night, the buy'ins will be $20 instead of $5 .. bwahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Count me and my old man in I'm coming for a Monster Euro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Count me and my old man in I'm coming for a Monster Euro! what about your training partner? ... you gonna talk him into trying? ... sounds like he's got a mean RT lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I will ask Josh, but id be very suprised if he did... I may be able to put 2 or 3 more guys from our gym to come with me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) I will ask Josh, but id be very suprised if he did... I may be able to put 2 or 3 more guys from our gym to come with me though. Thad be cool .... the more the merrier Events are solid! first event: 2 hands pinch on the Euro second event: 20mm block set on the Vulcan third event: Rolling Thunder per Ironmind rules 3 attempts on everything and it will be rising bar ... hopefully, we'll be done in about 4hrs instead of 8 Warm-ups at 10am and comp starts @ 10:30 I have the entry form filled out, I just need Brian Dobson to proof the indemnity language .. after which I'll post it here's a link to a little info on the Ronnie Colemen Classic ... http://www.metroflexgym.com/events.htm ... once Brian proofs the entry form, it will be posted in the events section of the Ronnie Coleman Classic page. BTW, I requested from Brian that we place the Grip contest next to the armwrestling at the RCC... he agreed that it should be by it ... hell yeah! Edited January 26, 2011 by Paul Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Sounds like a good idea! Good luck, Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 We have our first sponsor: #1. David Horne's World-of-Grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) WAHOO! Would be cool to be able to get close to that Euro Record! Edited January 27, 2011 by Ross Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Entry forms are up! Please go to the Metroflex Gym website to view and download the entry form by clicking the link below: http://www.metroflexgym.com/events.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Awesome! Looking forward to getting another comp under my belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 BTW, Adam Glass was kinda bummed out not getting to meet Ronnie Coleman at the FTW Metroflex, but if you come to the Classic, you have a good shot at meeting him here. Below is a video I took of Ronnie after I handed him a COC #3 at the Ronnie Coleman Classic (2009) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'll be there... Hopefully there will be a good turn out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeG Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Paul, any word on who's going to be in the line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Im looking forward to it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Paul, any word on who's going to be in the line up? If I were to go by who's paid, we only have a few competitors. #1. Chris Dezendorf #2. Chris Castanon #3. Eric Milfeld #4. Paul Knight ... that's it so far quite a few other have said they are coming though, but everytime I mention their names a few don't even show up, so I'll stick w/the paying list P.S. the early entry fee of $40.00 will expire soon ... in just another couple weeks .... after that it goes to $55. Don't forget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Entry forms are up! Please go to the Metroflex Gym website to view and download the entry form by clicking the link below: http://www.metroflexgym.com/events.htm Reminder above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'll be there. I'll get the entry in soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Paul, I sent Cody's entry fee to you today. I'll know within a week if Shane is competing also. I'll see you there with camera gear ready to shoot. Can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Paul, I sent Cody's entry fee to you today. I'll know within a week if Shane is competing also. I'll see you there with camera gear ready to shoot. Can't wait!!! Yes and a BIG thanks to Joe Musselwhite for helping out with the photography ... Joe's pics are mighty awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Love Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I think Joe should ditch the camera and compete.... Plenty of women in the crowd to take pics!!! :P Love ya JOE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Paul, I appreciate the kind compliment on my photography. Ross, I'm working towards competing at some grip contests soon. I enjoy photography nearly as much as I do grip so there you have it. LOL! Look forward to taking some good shots of all the competitors and the grip tools being used. See you there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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