Post by perthpower on Oct 3, 2007 22:08:37 GMT
SCOTLAND'S STRONGEST HANDS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
(Details subject to change)
Date: Sunday, 8th June, 2008 - 12 noon (Doors open 10.30a.m., Competitors briefing 11.00a.m.)
Venue: PERTHSTRONGMAN, Unit 10, Lower Friarton, Friarton Road, Perth PH2 8DL
SCOTLAND
Promoter: Alastair "BIG AL" Christie and Mike Daly (In association with BHSA)
Championship will be restricted to 20 Competitors.
As this number Includes the original 10 PGSC Competitors, there are only another 10 spaces available on a first come basis for Athletes that meet the following criteria.
Competitor List(subject to change)
Alastair "BIG AL" Christie
Mike Daly
Raymond Christie
Ryan Daly
Alastair Christie Snr.
Stevie Cherrie
Brian Williamson
Alan Sneddon
Craig Williamson
Richy Cottrell
Steven Evans
Erik Robertson
Tony Aitchison
Competition Criteria (subject to change)
*All Grip Strength Athletes* wishing to compete in SCOTLAND'S STRONGEST HANDS CHAMPIONSHIP 2008, *must meet the criteria of being either born in Scotland or permanently residing in Scotland to be eligible to compete in the Championships on Sunday, 8th June, 2008
(Athletes will be asked to produce identification e.g. Birth Certificate, Driving License,etc. to confirm thier Birth or Residency prior to competing in Championship).
All competitors must register with BHSA (British Hand Strength Association)
EVENTS(subject to change)
The Championship will consist of one event from each of the following categories:
Crush
Pinch
Support
Wrist
Endurance.
EVENT RULES
Two Hands Pinch Lift
The width of the pinch apparatus is adjustable to suit different hand sizes, but to keep it within the spirit of a pinch lift the minimum width allowed is the 2 outer steel discs and 2 rubber spacer discs, a width of 24mm. Before the event starts, you will be given the opportunity to try it and find your best width. The smooth-sided, adjustable-width disc is held on a 2” thick metal rod by a pair of collars. Extra weights will be added to the outsides. The top of this is grasped with an overhand pinch grip (with no further than a 3” gap between the index fingers) and lifted until the end of the bar touches a horizontal stick placed at 16.5” from the floor. There is no referee’s signal. You do not have to be erect upon completion. You must lower the weight under control. If the outer discs accidentally touch the stick before the bar itself, referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained. Pinch gripping the discs using an unorthodox underhand grip will not be allowed.
Additional equipment rules: 1. The apparatus has to be loaded with the same number of discs on each side, in the same order, and has to weigh similar (max 1k tolerance between the total weight of the weights at the front, and weights at the rear). 2. The heaviest discs should be loaded nearest to the adjustable pinch discs themselves. 3. The spacer/collars that hold the inside adjustable discs together should be the same length. 4. The discs added should be smaller in height than the adjustable discs you grasp, so that the view of the lifters hands are not totally obscured, and the lift starts from the proper height.
Chalk only permitted as grip aid.
One Hand Vulcan Gripper - credit card close
Competitors will set the gripper down to a credit card that is provided to measure the gap before the close. You will hold and apply the gauge yourself. Once the gripper is set (the other hand must be kept away from the gripping hand, arm and gripper) close the gripper till the handles touch.
Chalk only permitted as grip aid.
Two Hands Deadlift using a 2" thick barbell - overhand grip
Normal Deadlift rules apply, except the barbell is 2" thick, and both hands have to grasp the bar in an overhand grip (knuckles facing forward). Hook gripping is not permitted. Heels and toes may rise. The lift ends with the referee's signal, and then you must lower the weight under control.
Chalk only permitted as grip aid.
Weaver Stick Lift to Rear
George Russell Weaver popularised this wrist leverage test some 50 years ago whilst living in Brooklyn. A round stick (mop handle) is used which has the following dimensions – diameter about 1”, length 42”. Half an inch from one end cut a notch. Exactly 36” from the centre of this notch, circle the stick with a line. Get two metal right angles at a hardware store, and screw them into the top and bottom sides of the stick so that the rear edges of the right angles come exactly to the circled line. The topside of the stick is the side where the notch is cut. This leaves a handle just 5 ½” long.
The weight hangs from a wire in the notch ½” from the end, creating a leverage effect when you lift the stick by the handle. For the lift to the rear, you face away from the stick, grasping the handle with your little finger towards the weight, and lift the stick and weight off the table. You may bend your body forward as the lift is made.
The stick must be lifted approximately parallel to the floor. If the weighted end slopes downwards, you may carry on the event till the stick is level. You will then get the referees command to lower the stick. There must be no rocking of the stick on the table before lifting. The lifter hand and arm must remain free of the body. The heel of the hand must remain on top of the stick; if the hand twists around under the stick, the lift is not allowed.
Chalk only permitted as grip aid.
Dinnie Ring Lift for Reps
The proper replica handles and loading pins manufactured by David Horne must be used for this event. These rings are copied from the original stones, as are the loading pins, so they are the same height as the stones at Potarch. The weight of the large stone is 187k (the equipment used must total 187kg inclusive of apparatus), and the smaller stone is 146kg (the corresponding sized rings must be used). A lift is completed when the weight is 5cm or more from the floor, and it must be lowered under control. No down signal will be given but the referee may discount any failed lifts at his discretion. The time limit is 90 seconds and just one lift with the large stone set-up will beat any number of lifts with the small stone set-up. No hook grip can be employed. The handle must not touch the leg at any point during the lift (a little brushing is acceptable, but no locking). No wrist wraps or straps of any kind are allowed.
Chalk only permitted as grip aid
Further details confirmed in due course
