jasonotto Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) The Charlotte Pick-up Artists Present the: 5th Annual Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames Grip Sport International Location: Charlotte, NC (Venue TBD) September 16, 2023 @ 11 am Events: Gripper (30 mm), Euro One Hand Pinch, 2.5” Crusher, Lever Top, 2” V Bar (6 inch lift) The events will follow NAGS rules however there will be no rankings/awards per weight class. Awards will be provided to the overall top lifts in each event. Contestants will be competing for personal best performances and a chance to move up the NAGS leaderboards and contest records. Contestants can choose to compete in all 5 events for gripsport records. There will be time before the competition for contestants to complete any certifications. Entry Fee: $10 due at the event. Weight Class: 66kg, 74kg, 83kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, 120+kg, Open Women https://forms.gle/D8RCcAE26r8ugmQTA Weigh-ins, rules, certifications 9:30-11:00 am Contest Starts at 11:00 am Edited July 5, 2023 by jasonotto 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Will Alvaro Rocha be doing the award art again? That alone would be motivation to see if I can trade weekends with my ex and come to this. As it stands I have my son that weekend and I don't think I can make it, but I will see about a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, jasonotto said: Gripper (30 mm) This is so right for me. I'm so bad at setting that my 20mm closes are often 30 mm anyway, so I may as well get to say so ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphilton Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Should be able to make it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 32 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Will Alvaro Rocha be doing the award art again? That alone would be motivation to see if I can trade weekends with my ex and come to this. As it stands I have my son that weekend and I don't think I can make it, but I will see about a trade. My buddy's dad did the awards. I am pretty sure I can get him again. Hope you can make it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I am planning on coming and may be able to bring along some other northeast miscreants. Not 100 per cent yet but pretty likely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 Oh that's great!! Should be a good time with some classic events! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 FYI to anyone else coming from out of town: I booked the Sleep Inn on Expedia, just $80 per night including taxes, no fee to cancel up to a day or two before, and pay at hotel not when booking. Stayed there last year for this comp, was fine. https://www.expedia.com/Hickory-Hotels-Sleep-Inn.h22525.Hotel-Information?chkin=2023-09-15&chkout=2023-09-17&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1688948417505&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=true&rm1=a2®ionId=6058380&destination=Hickory%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&latLong=35.734455%2C-81.344459&showAvailableOnly=true&sort=PRICE_LOW_TO_HIGH&top_dp=65&top_cur=USD&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=211813641&selectedRatePlan=232299283&searchId=784d823b-7439-4906-b184-e1bc137ef47f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 Hey Vin. Just an FYI, we haven't finalized the location yet. It will either be UGS in Hickory or at Empower House in Cornelius. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 11 hours ago, jasonotto said: It will either be UGS in Hickory or at Empower House in Cornelius Oh ok, that's about an hour apart, so maybe I will switch hotels if it turns out to be in Cornelius. At least I have something on hold. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 10:47 AM, jasonotto said: The Charlotte Pick-up Artists Present the: 5th Annual Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames Grip Sport International Location: Charlotte, NC Empower House 20468 Chartwell Center Dr. Suite N Cornelius, NC 28031 September 16, 2023 @ 11 am Events: Gripper (30 mm), Euro One Hand Pinch, 2.5” Crusher, Lever Top, 2” V Bar (6 inch lift) The events will follow NAGS rules however there will be no rankings/awards per weight class. Awards will be provided to the overall top lifts in each event. Contestants will be competing for personal best performances and a chance to move up the NAGS leaderboards and contest records. Contestants can choose to compete in all 5 events for gripsport records. There will be time before the competition for contestants to complete any certifications. Entry Fee: $10 due at the event. Weight Class: 66kg, 74kg, 83kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, 120+kg, Open Women https://forms.gle/D8RCcAE26r8ugmQTA Weigh-ins, rules, certifications 9:30-11:00 am Contest Starts at 11:00 am AGP 5 will be held at Empower House at the following address: 20468 Chartwell Center Dr. Suite N Cornelius, NC 28031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/11/2023 at 9:05 AM, Vinnie said: Oh ok, that's about an hour apart, so maybe I will switch hotels if it turns out to be in Cornelius. At least I have something on hold. Thanks. Just making sure you saw the venue update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 11 hours ago, jasonotto said: Just making sure you saw the venue update. Thanks. I had reserved at the Sleep Inn because that was good last time, but I think that is a bit of a hike from Cornelius, so I will switch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Thanks. I had reserved at the Sleep Inn because that was good last time, but I think that is a bit of a hike from Cornelius, so I will switch it. Booked Lake Norman Inn & Suites. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphilton Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Hi @Vinnie, where are you going to be on the gripper this year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 12 hours ago, rphilton said: Hi @Vinnie, where are you going to be on the gripper this year? I got 165 in comp in June, but I think I may not reach that in September (it was my opinion that the RGC on that one was a little overrated). Got 156 at last AGP, so hopefully next one up from that. Like 160-ish, if I train grippers between now and then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphilton Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Cool. In the low 150s myself right now with not too much focus. Hoping for 160. If I hit thereabouts I'll probably try to do MM2 this fall. We'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, rphilton said: Cool. In the low 150s myself right now with not too much focus. Hoping for 160. If I hit thereabouts I'll probably try to do MM2 this fall. We'll see. Yeah, I think MM2 is probably about the same difficulty as doing a block set on 160. Like it may be 162 plus or minus a pound, but you don't have to pass the block and I think that makes it a bit easier. I sent for MM2 right after I did an MMS double on a COC3 rated 160, and I barely made it (but I did, phew). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 On 8/4/2023 at 9:37 PM, rphilton said: where are you going to be on the gripper this year Oh - is it 30mm this year? Then maybe 156 might be my goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Added this contest to the GSI contests email I send out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Okay folks we are about a week out! Who's in! Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you that have been out in previous years. Can't wait to see what everyone pulls on some of the classic lifts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/9/2023 at 5:13 PM, jasonotto said: Okay folks we are about a week out! Who's in! Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you that have been out in previous years. Can't wait to see what everyone pulls on some of the classic lifts! Although I have a few things going on at home that could mess me up, I do have a room booked and I do plan to be there. Road tripping down with @Anthony C.. I'll keep you posted if something stops me. No news is good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny F Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Will be there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 13 hours ago, Vinnie said: Although I have a few things going on at home that could mess me up, I do have a room booked and I do plan to be there. Road tripping down with @Anthony C.. I'll keep you posted if something stops me. No news is good news. Sounds good Safe travels! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonotto Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Almost before the storm. A lot of strong human beings here today! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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