by Bob Daglish » Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:20 am
North of England 90kg Strongest Man 2010 Qualifier
Venue: West Pelton School, Stanley, Co Durham
Date: Saturday 1st May 2010, Start time: 12.30pm Athletes must sign in by 11.30am
Closing date is 20th April 2010
Events:
Under 90kg North of England ssstrongest man 2010
1: Over head (press) medley
The athlete will start in a standing position in front of the first item, a beer keg. Upon the referee’s command, the athlete will begin lifting the keg. The athlete will press the keg above his head until the elbows are locked (this will be done on each of the four items in the medley). Each of the four items must be held in this position until the referee acknowledges the lift as a GOOD LIFT. Than the athlete must lower the equipment in a control manner to the floor. Before moving onto the next item to be lifted. A time will be taken on each item when the referee says GOOD LIFT. The athlete with the fastest time for all four items wins, or the fastest time taken on each item. A PENLTY OF 5 SECONDS WILL BE ADD TO THE TIME IF THE REFEREE THINKS YOU HAVE DROPPED THE EQUIPMENT.
Items & weight. Keg 80kg, pendulum press 95kg, log 105kg & axle 115kg
Time limit: 60 seconds
Event 2: tyre flip
Each competitor must flip the tyre 8 times, the time will stop when the competitor completes the last flip the whole of the tyre must be flat on the floor when the time will stop. The fastest time wins. If course not competed, the number of flips a competitor completes will be recored. (In the event of two competitors of the same number of flips the points will be shaved.).
Time limit: 60 seconds
Course: 8 flips
Event: 3. Van lift
Using the handles on the frame, which is extending from the end of a van will be grasped deadlift style. The athlete will commence lifting on referee’s signal. Competitors must stand erect with legs straight and back extended in an upright position with shoulders locked back. The weight can only be returned to the start position on the referee’s signal. This sequence to be repeated as many times as possible in the space of 75 seconds. Athletes must maintain a grip on the bar at all times.
The person lifting the most number of reps wins. Lifting straps are permitted, but the use of adhesive substance on the hands is not permitted.
Time limit: 60 seconds
Start Weight: 255kg
(If there is any problems with van or equipment this event will be change to a deadlft with wheels & bar.)
Event 4: barrel hold
Each competitor must hold a 20-kilo beer barrel at shoulder height and with straight arms for as long as possible. The athletes must keep his bottom and upper back against the resting post, a piece of card will be place between the athlete and the post to make sure this is done, and if the card falls athletes attempt is over, the longest time wins.
Weight: 20kilo
Time limit: none
Event 5. Loading4 items are to be loaded in ascending order, onto the platform in the upright position, in the fastest time possible. Times will be taken when each item is placed onto the platform. Competitors who successfully lift all 4 items will be scored according to time. Items falling off the sides, back or front of the platform must be replaced by the competitor before continuing onto the next item. In the event of all 4 items not being loaded a time will be given on the last item loaded by the competitor. In the event of any competitor failing to lift all items a time is given on his last item loaded. Fastest time wins. Items: keg 80, tree stump 90kg, sand bag 105kg keg 110kg (these items are/maybe subject to change)
Time limit: 60 seconds
Course: 5 metres
Confirmed athletes
1: Pawel Olszewski of Co Durham
2: Jonny Wignall of Lancashire
3: Charis Louca of Manchester
4: Paul McCaffrey of Barnsley
5: Andy Smiles of Manchester
6: Kevin Stuart of Ashton-under-lyne
7: Lee Chadwick of Manchester
8: Kenny Cardwell of Morecambe
9: Danny Fieldhouse of
10: Chris Glover of Manchester
11: Dave O’Connor of Lancashire
12: Ryan Hough
13: Shanejer