2024 North American Grip Sport Championships - Registered Competitors

[Eric Roussin]

Although this contest is eight months away, I thought it would be fun to already start listing the competitors who have qualified and and registered for the 2024 North American Grip Sport Championships on June 1-2 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada . A few people didn't waste any time in securing their spot:

Men's 74 kg
Andrew Nguyen (Canada)
Maxim Gervais (Canada)
Yves Gravelle (Canada)
Patrick Landriault (Canada)
Gabriel Beaudet (Canada)
Sebastian Pacey-Smith (Canada)

Men's 83 kg
Stefano Fortugno (Canada)
Will Reed (USA)
Dave Christopher (USA)
Alex DeZorzi (Canada)
Michael Rogowski (USA)

Men's 93 kg
Eric Roussin (Canada)
Will Guiliani (USA)
Ryan Grabarczyk (Canada)

Men's 105 kg
Zach Ebel (Canada)
Steve Millard (USA)
Rob McMurren (Canada)

Lucas Raymond (USA)

Men’s 120 kg
Jedd Johnson (USA)
Jaland Worley (USA)
Tremayne Desmarteaux (Canada)

Men’s 120+ kg
Jason Dingey (USA)
Derik Hudson (USA)
Justin Major (Canada)
Emitt Samon (USA)

Men’s Masters
Jason Dingey (USA)
Steve Millard (USA)
Rob McMurren (Canada)
Rick Blanchard (Canada)

Women’s 63 kg
Emina Alic (Canada)
Corinne Lalonde (Canada)
Shaolin Gawat (Canada)

Women's 84 kg
Sarah Tolledo (Canada)
Michelle Collins (Canada)
Tammy McClure (USA)

Women’s 84+ kg
Sarah Chappelow (USA)
Kathy Facey (Canada)
Melissa Dingey (USA)
Joliane Vinette (Canada)

There's obviously no rush to register at this point, but if you're already qualified and would like to reserve spot for peace of mind, you can. Attendance will be capped at 50 total.

Qualification criteria can be found in the main contest thread.

Edited April 5, 2024 by Eric Roussin

[madkow]

Eric try sending me a paypal invoice/request to my email to see if that works

[Eric Roussin]

Eight competitors have already registered. By doing so they’ve reserved their spot and know that they’ll be able to take part.

While the contest is still far away, those of you who are already qualified and enjoy having peace of mind may want to register early. As a reminder, registration fees are fully refundable if your plans change and I’m notified early enough. Full details can be found in the main contest thread.

[Eric Roussin]

Hot off her performances in King Kong and the World Armlifting Championships, Alberta’s Michelle Collins has signed up for the 84 kg class.

Almost seven months and there are already 10 registered competitors! Want to take part? If you’re already qualified, I suggest reserving your spot sooner than later.

[Vinnie]

25 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said:

Hot off her performances in King Kong and the World Armlifting Championships, Alberta’s Michelle Collins has signed up for the 84 kg class.

Almost seven months and there are already 10 registered competitors! Want to take part? If you’re already qualified, I suggest reserving your spot sooner than later.

I can't tell you how much I want to ask my son's high school to reschedule his June 1 graduation ... lol.  I will be following this online at least, but really wish I could go.  I hope you promote another comp soon.  Need to enjoy one of your famous medleys.

[Eric Roussin]

Jaland Worley has now entered the fray!

[Blacksmith513]

58 minutes ago, Vinnie said:

I can't tell you how much I want to ask my son's high school to reschedule his June 1 graduation ... lol.  I will be following this online at least, but really wish I could go.  I hope you promote another comp soon.  Need to enjoy one of your famous medleys.

You could just be like my dad, skip the graduation and go to the comp..🤣 

 

I'm only being "slightly serious"

[Vinnie]

4 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said:

You could just be like my dad, skip the graduation and go to the comp..🤣 

 

I'm only being "slightly serious"

I vacillated between the laugh and the sad moji, figured I'd stick with the happy lol.

[Eric Roussin]

Two more Canadians have signed up: Tremayne Desmarteaux and Kathy Facey.

[Eric Roussin]

The Dingeys are in!

[Eric Roussin]

Will Reed is in, too! This is shaping up to be a VERY competitive contest!

[Eric Roussin]

Things are starting to snowball: Steve Millard is in!

[dubyagrip]

2 hours ago, Eric Roussin said:

Things are starting to snowball: Steve Millard is in!

 

[Eric Roussin]

Maxim Gervais has signed up for the 74 kg class.

[Eric Roussin]

Yves Gravelle has confirmed his participation!

[Eric Roussin]

Rob McMurren is in as well!

[Eric Roussin]

Washington’s Derik Hudson has signed up, too!

[Eric Roussin]

Dave Christopher has registered. Who's next?

[Eric Roussin]

Corinne Lalonde, 2023 King Kong women’s masters champ, has registered for the 63 kg class. All classes now have at least two competitors… except the men’s 93 kg class. Come on guys — I don’t want to compete all by myself!

[Vinnie]

3 minutes ago, Eric Roussin said:

Corinne Lalonde, 2023 King Kong women’s masters champ, has registered for the 63 kg class. All classes now have at least two competitors… except the men’s 93 kg class. Come on guys — I don’t want to compete all by myself!

You being the only other competitor in the class is not going to make hesitant 93kg gripsters sign up thinking there are low hanging medals to pick ...

[Eric Roussin]

Joliane Vinette has registered in the women’s unlimited class!

[Eric Roussin]

Patrick Landriault and Gabriel Beaudet have jumped into the 74 kg class!

[Eric Roussin]

Will Guiliani has signed up, and is hoping to compete in the 93 kg class! He also announced that West Coast Arm Sports is donating $100 cash to the lifter with the best pound-for-pound performance! Thanks, Will!

[Eric Roussin]

Tammy McClure has jumped in!

[Eric Roussin]

Michael Rogowski is the latest person to confirm his participation!