Jedd Johnson Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Below are the established ways to qualify for Nationals Competition. The current list of Qualified Lifters can be found here: 2025 US Grip Championships Qualified Lifters We are in the process of establishing Women's, Master's, and Junior's qualifications means, as well. As a reminder, it was announced that 2024 would be the last year that Women automatically qualified by competing in a sanctioned GSI Contest. Once fully developed, the new Qualifications will be added below. Qualification Chance 1: During the current GSI season, athletes who: • Finish in the top third of their weight class in a GSI-sanctioned contest (explained directly below). • Finish in the top third of overall standings in a GSI-sanctioned contest (explained directly below). There must be a minimum of three competitors in a weight class in order for someone to qualify. The number of qualified competitors will be rounded down where required. Example: If there is 1 competitor in a class, no one qualifies; If there are 2 competitors in a class, no one qualifies; If there are 3 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 4 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 5 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 6 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 7 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 8 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 9 competitors in a class, the top 3 qualify; If there are 10 competitors in a class, the top 3 qualify; … In the case of multi-venue contests, qualifications are calculated based on the entire field of competitors (not just the competitors at a given venue). “Season” is defined as the time between United States Championships. For example, the 2024-25 season began on April 7th, 2024 and concludes with the 2025 United States Championship in 2025. If a competition falls on the date of Nationals, it will produce qualifiers for the following season. Qualification Chance 2: Athletes can also qualify for Nationals by completing any three of the following feats during the current NAGS season, either in NAGS-sanctioned contests or through video submission (with proof of filming date). IronMind Pinch Block (Blockbuster) MEN: 59K: 55, 66K: 60, 74K: 65, 83K: 70, 93K: 75 105K: 75 120K: 80 120K+: 80 One Hand Flask MEN: 59K: 60, 66K: 65, 74K: 70, 83K: 75, 93K: 80 105K: 85 120K: 90 120K+: 90 2 3/8" Napalms Nightmare MEN: 59K: 230, 66K: 250, 74K: 270, 83K: 290, 93K: 310 105K: 330 120K: 350 120K+: 350 2.25" Crusher MEN: 59K: 120, 66K: 140, 74K: 155, 83K: 170, 93K: 180 105K: 190 120K: 200 120K+: 200 2.5" Crusher MEN: 59K: 100, 66K: 115, 74K: 130, 83K: 150, 93K: 165 105K: 175 120K: 185 120K+: 185 2" Napalms Nightmare MEN: 59K: 250, 66K: 270, 74K: 300, 83K: 330, 93K: 350 105K: 370 120K: 390 120K+: 390 Parallel or 20mm Grippers MEN: 59K: 90, 66K: 100, 74K: 110, 83K: 120, 93K: 130 105K: 135 120K: 140 120K+: 140 2 Hand Euro MEN: 59K: 125, 66K: 135, 74K: 150, 83K: 160, 93K: 170 105K: 175 120K: 180 120K+: 180 2 Hand Flask MEN: 59K: 125, 66K: 135, 74K: 150, 83K: 160, 93K: 170 105K: 175 120K: 180 120K+: 180 2" x 5" Napalms Nightmare Pinch MEN: 59K: 130, 66K: 145, 74K: 160, 83K: 175, 93K: 185 105K: 190 120K: 200 120K+: 200 3" x 4" Napalms Nightmare pinch block MEN: 59K: 120, 66K: 140, 74K: 155, 83K: 170, 93K: 180 105K: 190 120K: 200 120K+: 200 2 Hand Tips Tester MEN: 59K: 130, 66K: 150, 74K: 180, 83K: 200, 93K: 220 105K: 235 120K: 250 120K+: 250 2″ FBBC Vertical Bar: MEN: 59k: 170lbs, 66k: 190lbs, 74k: 200lbs:, 83k: 210lbs, 93k: 220lbs, 105k: 230lbs, 120k: 240lbs, 120+: 250lbs Euro One Hand Pinch: MEN: 59k: 60lbs, 66k: 65lbs, 74k: 70lbs:, 83k: 75lbs, 93k: 80lbs, 105k: 85lbs, 120k: 90lbs, 120+: 95lbs Two Hand IronMind Axle Deadlift: MEN: 59k: 230lbs, 66k: 255lbs, 74k: 280lbs, 83k: 310lbs, 93k: 340lbs, 105k: 355lbs, 120k: 375lbs, 120+: 385lbs One Handed IronMind Axle Deadlift: MEN: 59k: 115lbs, 66k: 125lbs, 74k: 135lbs:, 83k: 150lbs, 93k: 165lbs, 105k: 175lbs, 120k: 185lbs, 120+: 190lbs Plate Pinching (One Hand): MEN: 59k: 2-25's, 66k: 2-25's, 74k: 2-35's, 83k: 2-35's, 93k: 2-35's, 105k: 2-35's, 120k: 2-45's, 120+: 2-45's Plate Hub Lift MEN: 59k: 35lbs, 66k: 35lbs, 74k: 35lbs, 83k: 35lbs, 93k: 45lbs, 105k: 45lbs, 120k: 45lbs, 120k+: 45lbs Rolling Thunder: MEN: 59k: 125lbs, 66k: 140lbs, 74k: 150lbs, 83k: 160lbs, 93k: 170lbs, 105k: 180lbs, 120k: 190lbs, 120+: 200lbs Sledge Choke with Coin to 18” platform. Handle must be at least 31”. MEN: 59k: 6lb, 66k: 6lb, 74k: 6lb, 83k: 8lb, 93k: 8lb, 105k: 8lb, 120k: 8lb, 120+: 10lb Sledge Face Lever. Handle must be at least 31” and the lift must be reasonably strict. MEN: 59k: 8lbs, 66k: 10lbs, 74k: 10lbs:, 83k: 12lbs, 93k: 12lbs, 105k: 16lbs, 120k: 16lbs, 120+: 16lbs Block Weights: MEN: 59k: 35-lb Hex/Blob, 66k: 37.5lb Hex/Blob, 74k: 40-lb Hex/Blob, 83k: 42.5-lb Hex/Blob, 93k: 45-lb Hex/Blob, 105k: 47.5-lb Hex/Blob, 120k: 50-lb Hex/Blob, 120+: 55-lb Hex/Blob + 5 lbs Little Big Horn to 6” or Lockout MEN: 59k: 140lbs, 66k: 150lbs, 74k: 160lbs, 83k: 170lbs, 93k: 180lbs, 105k: 190lbs, 120k: 200lbs, 120+: 210lbs Adjustable Thick Bar MEN: 59k: 150lbs, 66k: 175lbs, 74k: 200lbs, 83k: 225lbs, 93k: 250lbs, 105k: 260lbs, 120k: 270lbs, 120+: 280lbs Qualification Chance 3: Complete any of the following Certifications during the current NAGS season: MEN: • Certify for IronMind Captain of Crush (#3 or higher) • Certify for IronMind Red Nail Roster • Certify as Gripboard Mash Monster 1 or higher WOMEN: • Certify for IronMind Captain of Crush (#2 or higher) • Certify for IronMind Red Nail Roster • Certify as Gripboard Mash Monster 1 or higher Qualification Chance 4: Athletes who, during the current NAGS season, in NAGS-sanctioned contests: MEN: Total Two-Handed Elite in their weight class (three-lift total for max gripper, axle, 2HP): 120k - 840 120k - 800 105k - 770 93k - 730 83k - 690 74k - 640 66k - 585 59k - 530 MEN: Total One-Handed Elite in their weight class (three-lift total for max gripper, 1-Handed axle, 1HP): 120k+ - 507 120k - 487 105k - 472 93k - 452 83k - 432 74k - 407 66k - 380 59k – 352 The numbers for the three lifts do not need to be done at the same contest. They can be taken from different contests, but must all be done within the current season. Qualification Chance #5 - Run a GSI Sanctioned Grip Competition If you run a GSI-sanctioned competition during the contest season, you will get an automatic invite to that year's US Grip Championship / North American Championship. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = As the NAGS Committee will not necessarily be actively tracking this list, it is the competitor’s responsibility to alert member of the Committee when elite status is achieved. Notes: Once you have qualified for and competed in the NAGS Championship you will automatically be qualified for the following year. Female competitors do not need to qualify for the NAGS Championship. Qualification criteria may eventually be established if the pool of female competitors significantly increases. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Since I could not make it this year, I am not automatically qualified from attending this year as I usually am. Is it still the case that Masters (over 50) automatically qualify? It doesn't matter to me one way or the other; I will have no problem submitting feats, if needed, just want to know if I will need to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 13 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Since I could not make it this year, I am not automatically qualified from attending this year as I usually am. Is it still the case that Masters (over 50) automatically qualify? It doesn't matter to me one way or the other; I will have no problem submitting feats, if needed, just want to know if I will need to. We have plans to update everything for Masters and Juniors as well. I will edit the thread. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 4/11/2024 at 10:14 AM, Jedd Johnson said: Below are the established ways to qualify for Nationals Competition. The current list of Qualified Lifters can be found here: 2025 US Grip Championships Qualified Lifters We are in the process of establishing Women's, Master's, and Junior's qualifications means, as well. As a reminder, it was announced that 2024 would be the last year that Women automatically qualified by competing in a sanctioned GSI Contest. Once fully developed, the new Qualifications will be added below. Qualification Chance 1: During the current GSI season, athletes who: • Finish in the top third of their weight class in a GSI-sanctioned contest (explained directly below). • Finish in the top third of overall standings in a GSI-sanctioned contest (explained directly below). There must be a minimum of three competitors in a weight class in order for someone to qualify. The number of qualified competitors will be rounded down where required. Example: If there is 1 competitor in a class, no one qualifies; If there are 2 competitors in a class, no one qualifies; If there are 3 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 4 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 5 competitors in a class, the winner qualifies; If there are 6 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 7 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 8 competitors in a class, the top 2 qualify; If there are 9 competitors in a class, the top 3 qualify; If there are 10 competitors in a class, the top 3 qualify; … In the case of multi-venue contests, qualifications are calculated based on the entire field of competitors (not just the competitors at a given venue). “Season” is defined as the time between United States Championships. For example, the 2024-25 season began on April 7th, 2024 and concludes with the 2025 United States Championship in 2025. If a competition falls on the date of Nationals, it will produce qualifiers for the following season. Qualification Chance 2: Athletes can also qualify for Nationals by completing any three of the following feats during the current NAGS season, either in NAGS-sanctioned contests or through video submission (with proof of filming date). IronMind Pinch Block (Blockbuster) MEN: 59K: 55, 66K: 60, 74K: 65, 83K: 70, 93K: 75 105K: 75 120K: 80 120K+: 80 One Hand Flask MEN: 59K: 60, 66K: 65, 74K: 70, 83K: 75, 93K: 80 105K: 85 120K: 90 120K+: 90 2 3/8" Napalms Nightmare MEN: 59K: 230, 66K: 250, 74K: 270, 83K: 290, 93K: 310 105K: 330 120K: 350 120K+: 350 2.25" Crusher MEN: 59K: 120, 66K: 140, 74K: 155, 83K: 170, 93K: 180 105K: 190 120K: 200 120K+: 200 2.5" Crusher MEN: 59K: 100, 66K: 115, 74K: 130, 83K: 150, 93K: 165 105K: 175 120K: 185 120K+: 185 2" Napalms Nightmare MEN: 59K: 250, 66K: 270, 74K: 300, 83K: 330, 93K: 350 105K: 370 120K: 390 120K+: 390 Parallel or 20mm Grippers MEN: 59K: 90, 66K: 100, 74K: 110, 83K: 120, 93K: 130 105K: 135 120K: 140 120K+: 140 2 Hand Euro MEN: 59K: 125, 66K: 135, 74K: 150, 83K: 160, 93K: 170 105K: 175 120K: 180 120K+: 180 2 Hand Flask MEN: 59K: 125, 66K: 135, 74K: 150, 83K: 160, 93K: 170 105K: 175 120K: 180 120K+: 180 2" x 5" Napalms Nightmare Pinch MEN: 59K: 130, 66K: 145, 74K: 160, 83K: 175, 93K: 185 105K: 190 120K: 200 120K+: 200 3" x 4" Napalms Nightmare pinch block MEN: 59K: 120, 66K: 140, 74K: 155, 83K: 170, 93K: 180 105K: 190 120K: 200 120K+: 200 2 Hand Tips Tester MEN: 59K: 130, 66K: 150, 74K: 180, 83K: 200, 93K: 220 105K: 235 120K: 250 120K+: 250 2″ FBBC Vertical Bar: MEN: 59k: 170lbs, 66k: 190lbs, 74k: 200lbs:, 83k: 210lbs, 93k: 220lbs, 105k: 230lbs, 120k: 240lbs, 120+: 250lbs Euro One Hand Pinch: MEN: 59k: 60lbs, 66k: 65lbs, 74k: 70lbs:, 83k: 75lbs, 93k: 80lbs, 105k: 85lbs, 120k: 90lbs, 120+: 95lbs Two Hand IronMind Axle Deadlift: MEN: 59k: 230lbs, 66k: 255lbs, 74k: 280lbs, 83k: 310lbs, 93k: 340lbs, 105k: 355lbs, 120k: 375lbs, 120+: 385lbs One Handed IronMind Axle Deadlift: MEN: 59k: 115lbs, 66k: 125lbs, 74k: 135lbs:, 83k: 150lbs, 93k: 165lbs, 105k: 175lbs, 120k: 185lbs, 120+: 190lbs Plate Pinching (One Hand): MEN: 59k: 2-25's, 66k: 2-25's, 74k: 2-35's, 83k: 2-35's, 93k: 2-35's, 105k: 2-35's, 120k: 2-45's, 120+: 2-45's Plate Hub Lift MEN: 59k: 35lbs, 66k: 35lbs, 74k: 35lbs, 83k: 35lbs, 93k: 45lbs, 105k: 45lbs, 120k: 45lbs, 120k+: 45lbs Rolling Thunder: MEN: 59k: 125lbs, 66k: 140lbs, 74k: 150lbs, 83k: 160lbs, 93k: 170lbs, 105k: 180lbs, 120k: 190lbs, 120+: 200lbs Sledge Choke with Coin to 18” platform. Handle must be at least 31”. MEN: 59k: 6lb, 66k: 6lb, 74k: 6lb, 83k: 8lb, 93k: 8lb, 105k: 8lb, 120k: 8lb, 120+: 10lb Sledge Face Lever. Handle must be at least 31” and the lift must be reasonably strict. MEN: 59k: 8lbs, 66k: 10lbs, 74k: 10lbs:, 83k: 12lbs, 93k: 12lbs, 105k: 16lbs, 120k: 16lbs, 120+: 16lbs Block Weights: MEN: 59k: 35-lb Hex/Blob, 66k: 37.5lb Hex/Blob, 74k: 40-lb Hex/Blob, 83k: 42.5-lb Hex/Blob, 93k: 45-lb Hex/Blob, 105k: 47.5-lb Hex/Blob, 120k: 50-lb Hex/Blob, 120+: 55-lb Hex/Blob + 5 lbs Little Big Horn to 6” or Lockout MEN: 59k: 140lbs, 66k: 150lbs, 74k: 160lbs, 83k: 170lbs, 93k: 180lbs, 105k: 190lbs, 120k: 200lbs, 120+: 210lbs Adjustable Thick Bar MEN: 59k: 150lbs, 66k: 175lbs, 74k: 200lbs, 83k: 225lbs, 93k: 250lbs, 105k: 260lbs, 120k: 270lbs, 120+: 280lbs Qualification Chance 3: Complete any of the following Certifications during the current NAGS season: MEN: • Certify for IronMind Captain of Crush (#3 or higher) • Certify for IronMind Red Nail Roster • Certify as Gripboard Mash Monster 1 or higher WOMEN: • Certify for IronMind Captain of Crush (#2 or higher) • Certify for IronMind Red Nail Roster • Certify as Gripboard Mash Monster 1 or higher Qualification Chance 4: Athletes who, during the current NAGS season, in NAGS-sanctioned contests: MEN: Total Two-Handed Elite in their weight class (three-lift total for max gripper, axle, 2HP): 120k - 840 120k - 800 105k - 770 93k - 730 83k - 690 74k - 640 66k - 585 59k - 530 MEN: Total One-Handed Elite in their weight class (three-lift total for max gripper, 1-Handed axle, 1HP): 120k+ - 507 120k - 487 105k - 472 93k - 452 83k - 432 74k - 407 66k - 380 59k – 352 The numbers for the three lifts do not need to be done at the same contest. They can be taken from different contests, but must all be done within the current season. Qualification Chance #5 - Run a GSI Sanctioned Grip Competition If you run a GSI-sanctioned competition during the contest season, you will get an automatic invite to that year's US Grip Championship / North American Championship. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = As the NAGS Committee will not necessarily be actively tracking this list, it is the competitor’s responsibility to alert member of the Committee when elite status is achieved. Notes: Once you have qualified for and competed in the NAGS Championship you will automatically be qualified for the following year. Female competitors do not need to qualify for the NAGS Championship. Qualification criteria may eventually be established if the pool of female competitors significantly increases. Thanks so much for posting this sir. This is great news and very good info for current and future competitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 17 hours ago, Forever said: Thanks so much for posting this sir. This is great news and very good info for current and future competitors You're welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamhoke Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Is there a specific website or social media account I can follow for an official list of GSI sanctioned events for the upcoming season? Or should I just keep looking at the forums here? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 21 hours ago, adamhoke said: Is there a specific website or social media account I can follow for an official list of GSI sanctioned events for the upcoming season? Or should I just keep looking at the forums here? Thanks I have a GSI Weekly Newsletter that goes out every Thursday at 3pm. That's the easiest way. Just email me at jedd.diesel@gmail.com I have gotten back control of the GSI website, and plan to add events to the calendar there, but with Nationals and my various businesses, I have not done so yet. But it will happen down the line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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