Eric Roussin Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 12th Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge "The Biggest Grip Sport Contest on the Planet" Main Contest Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 Multi-City Mega Contest Events: 2.25” Crusher (FBBC) – 6” Lift Pinch Block (IronMind) – 6” Lift Finnish Ball (Otevoima) – 13” Lift Little Big Horn (IronMind) – 6” Lift Divisions: Men: 59kg / 66kg / 74kg / 83kg / 93kg / 105kg / 120kg / 120+kg Men’s Masters 50+ Years: 93kg / 93+kg Women: 57 kg / 63kg / 72kg / 84kg / 100kg / 100+kg Women’s Masters 50+ Years: Open Youth Divisions (offered at individual promoters' discretion): Boys 7 and under Boys 8-10 Boys 11-13 Boys 14-15 Boys 16-17 Girls 7 and under Girls 8-10 Girls 11-13 Girls 14-15 Girls 16-17 Divisions not officially offered in the contest will still be tracked for GSI records purposes. Awards: Custom King Kong gorilla sculptures for the following: The overall male and female champions ("The King Kong of Grip" and “The Queen Kong of Grip”) The male and female exceptional lifters (best pound-for-pound performance) 6” Custom three-dimensional King Kong medals for the following: The top three finishers in each class The overall male and female top lifter in each event Youth awards: Medals for top 3 in each division Last Person Standing format. Reverse strongman scoring. Confirmed Venues (To date): North America: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Eric Roussin Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Michelle Collins Waterloo, Ontario, Canada - Rob McMurren Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, USA – Jedd Johnson Waterbury, Vermont, USA – Vincent Broderick Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Rob Sully Southern California, USA - Will Guiliani (October 6th) South Lockport, New York, USA - John Katalinas Lecompton, Kansas, USA - Chad Gustin and Ben Edwards Carbondale, Colorado, USA - Steve Millard and Jeremy Everding Spokane, Washington, USA - Andy Munsey Bethesda, Ohio, USA - Mike Saffell Aberdeen, North Carolina, USA - Zach Mullins Madkow's Grip Pasture, Manassas, Virginia, USA - Jason Matkowski Vancouver, Washington, USA - Frank and Addam Chaudoin Hillsborough, New Jersey, USA - Tim Butler and Chaz Strange South America: Santiago, Chile - Pancho Urtubia (Gripsport Latino venue) Europe: St. Petersburg, Russia – Alexander Andreev Kent, England – Jenn Tibbenham Augton, England (Gods of Grip) - Tom Lymath Ukraine - Ivan Pupchenko Luumaki, Finland - Arto Joronen Järvenpää, Finland - Harri Tolonen Arendal, Norway - Thomas Larsen Oceania: Penrith, NSW, Australia – Thomas Claxton Doreen, Victoria, Australia – Arthur Zavras Edited Thursday at 11:17 PM by Eric Roussin 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubyagrip Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Can't wait! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I want to go on record to state that this may be the first grip contest ever where the Men’s Geezer Category has been bifurcated: Heavy Geezers, and Fit Geezers. King Kong continues to break barriers with its format. And, this is the sort of post for which very few members care, unless they have a sense of humor. I can see one member excited about this. Let’s see how long it takes for him to chime in. My last King Kong was 2021. I hope to participate this year. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Hubgeezer said: I can see one member excited about this. Let’s see how long it takes for him to chime in. Chime! But I am not fit, just small lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Vinnie said: Chime! But I am not fit, just small lol. I KNEW you would take the bait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 I've updated the initial post with the list of promoters who have already confirmed they'll be hosting a venue. I'm particularly excited that a King Kong venue is being held in Vermont for the first time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/13/2024 at 2:34 PM, Eric Roussin said: I've updated the initial post with the list of promoters who have already confirmed they'll be hosting a venue. I'm particularly excited that a King Kong venue is being held in Vermont for the first time! I will update the newsletter this week with the new locations 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) Opps Edited January 30 by lone Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) On 1/12/2024 at 4:33 AM, Hubgeezer said: I want to go on record to state that this may be the first grip contest ever where the Men’s Geezer Category has been bifurcated: Heavy Geezers, and Fit Geezers. King Kong continues to break barriers with its format. And, this is the sort of post for which very few members care, unless they have a sense of humor. I can see one member excited about this. Let’s see how long it takes for him to chime in. My last King Kong was 2021. I hope to participate this year. Spoiler Going to try and enter this year too hope to see Edited January 30 by lone Wolf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 48 minutes ago, lone Wolf said: Reveal hidden contents Going to try and enter this year too hope to see Ah Ha! I am pretty sure you have your Medicare Card now, right Robert? One of my wife’s best quotes was “It really hits you when you get a card in the mail from the Government that says you are Old.” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Sure do Mike I retired a little over a year ago been doing a lot of work around the house got a new roof and a/c and driving my wife around and go the gym 6 days a week life is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Ivan Pupchenko will once again be hosting King Kong in Ukraine, and John Katalinas will be hosting a venue in South Lockport, New York! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) Just to be clear, same event, but offered to compete in many locations? Winners tallied from each location for overall placing? Sorry, its been a while since Ive been in the grip game. Also, I'm familiar with the events but the Finnish Ball. Looks like there are several diameters, which one will be used for this comp? Edited March 8 by maidenfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 17 minutes ago, maidenfan said: Just to be clear, same event, but offered to compete in many locations? Winners tallied from each location for overall placing? Sorry, its been a while since Ive been in the grip game. Also, I'm familiar with the events but the Finnish Ball. Looks like there are several diameters, which one will be used for this comp? Your understanding of the contest format is correct. There will likely be 300+ competitors worldwide. The original 1 1/2” version of the Finnish Ball is used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 20 hours ago, Eric Roussin said: Your understanding of the contest format is correct. There will likely be 300+ competitors worldwide. The original 1 1/2” version of the Finnish Ball is used. Thanks, Eric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) On 1/12/2024 at 7:33 AM, Hubgeezer said: I want to go on record to state that this may be the first grip contest ever where the Men’s Geezer Category has been bifurcated: Heavy Geezers, and Fit Geezers. King Kong continues to break barriers with its format. And, this is the sort of post for which very few members care, unless they have a sense of humor. I can see one member excited about this. Let’s see how long it takes for him to chime in. My last King Kong was 2021. I hope to participate this year. I know we’re on opposite sides now, but it’d be cool to meet up for a comp again, buddy. PS: easy on the geezer fat jokes Edited March 12 by maidenfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 David Horne needs to get all of our UK brothers and sisters involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 3 hours ago, maidenfan said: David Horne needs to get all of our UK brothers and sisters involved I think if you want the UK competitors involved, you'd be better off reaching out to Tom Lymath from Gods of Grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Jedd Johnson said: I think if you want the UK competitors involved, you'd be better off reaching out to Tom Lymath from Gods of Grip. Havent been in the game for a few years, now - David was the only UK (Mobster as well) that I remember. I have several UK training buddies that would probably compete. Be cool if Tom would host it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 20 hours ago, maidenfan said: Havent been in the game for a few years, now - David was the only UK (Mobster as well) that I remember. I have several UK training buddies that would probably compete. Be cool if Tom would host it. David is retired from competing and even before that, I don't think he liked participating in others' competitions. Tom Lymath has a really good thing going with Gods of Grip and the UK Grip League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidenfan Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Appreciate the heads-up, Jedd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Chad Gustin has confirmed that he and Ben Edwards will once again be hosting a King Kong venue in Lecompton, Kansas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 ANNOUNCEMENT: This year, given the heavy contest this October, promoters have the option to host their King Kong up to three weeks before the main contest date of October 26th. While my attention was focused on the North American Grip Sport Championships this spring, I'm now turning it more towards King Kong. Note that 15 promoters have already confirmed they'll be hosting a King Kong venue this year, and I expect many more to confirm over the summer. If you're potentially interested in hosting, just let me know via private messenger or email (eroussin@rogers.com) and I'll send you the details of what's involved. 300+ competitors is the goal for this year! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobd400 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Hello all, Question, how does one sign up to participate in this? Is there a main link (searched google but didn't find any)? Or do we reach out to the local contact listed? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 6 hours ago, bobd400 said: Hello all, Question, how does one sign up to participate in this? Is there a main link (searched google but didn't find any)? Or do we reach out to the local contact listed? Thanks! To the individual venue promoter. Please let me know if you have a hard time connecting. Note that other promoters will be confirming over the summer, so if none of the current venues are close to you now, this may change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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