Novice Strongman contest in NC, Sept 25

**Tamaon** · 29th July 10, 08:21 AM

Hi everyone! I know you HG guys are strong, if you've ever wanted to try strongman then check this out! Wear your Kilt and bring some HG implements out to play with and demonstrate, we look forward to seeing you. The Strongest Man at the Y will be held Sept 25, 2010 at the Salisbury, NC YMCA. Events:

-short bus pull
-Atlas stones (180lb, 235, 250)
-tire flip (600lb tire)- if you can DL 225lb then you can turn this tire over!
-farmer's walk (about 120lb per hand)
-Fingal Fingers

Weight classes:

under 175
176-210
211-250
251 & up

Entry fee is $25. I've done this contest before, it's well run and a good time. For more info contact Kenny Seagle at (704) 636 0111 ext 223, email kseagle@rowanymca.com

Salisbury, NC YMCA http://www.rowanymca.com/branches/salisbury/
828 Jake Alexander Blvd West
Salisbury, NC 28144

Media coverage from last year:

http://www.salisburypost.com/News/081409-strong-man

http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/08...an-competition

**Tamaon** · 4th August 10, 07:28 PM

Thomas Bowman, maker of Tommy Tack strongman tacky will be there and he's supplying his tacky free for everyone to use on the stone event. He'll also have Tommy Tack tacky for sale, $9.95 for the 4oz jar, and $29.95 for the 16oz tub, by far the best deal anywhere on strongman tacky.

**Tamaon** · 6th August 10, 05:46 AM

Bus pull and tire flip are 60 feet, Farmer's Walk is 50 ft.

**Tamaon** · 7th August 10, 05:37 PM

Aug 23, 2010 around 5pm I will be helping Kenny promote the contest at the University YMCA in Charlotte, NC. implements will be there for ANYONE to come try out, this practice session is to increase interest among potential competitors. I'll bring some stone tacky so guys can have at the Atlas stones.

University City Branch YMCA http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/univers...rsitycity.aspx
8100 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262-2238
(704) 716-6700

**Tamaon** · 20th August 10, 07:28 PM

Open practice is this coming Monday at the Charlotte YMCA.

**Tamaon** · 25th August 10, 05:56 AM

There will be 4 open practice days before the contest- Sept 15, 16, 21, & 23. All will be at the Salisbury Y and will be in the late afternoon. And for you guys coming in the day before the contest (Sept 24) Kenny said it would not be a problem to practice events then.

**Tamaon** · 1st September 10, 05:50 AM

Anyone considering?

**Tamaon** · 7th September 10, 06:48 PM

I know some throwers want to try this!?

**Tamaon** · 15th September 10, 07:33 PM

I'll be there tomorrow for practice. I'll be the guy in the Vibram Five Fingers!

**Tamaon** · 24th September 10, 08:05 AM

The forecast for tomorrow is sunny and warm. Weigh in begins at 9am, contest starts at 11am. You guys traveling have a safe trip! I'll be the guy in the Vibram Five Fingers, see you there.