Gods Of Grip British Grip Championships 2023

DETAILS

VENUE: The Grip Shed, Ormskirk
DATE: Saturday, July 15th 2023
TIME: Weigh in 10am
ENTRY FEE: £20, Includes T-Shirt and BBQ
MENS CATEGORIES: 120kg+, 120kg, 105kg, 83kg
WOMENS CATEGORIES: 84kg+, 84kg, 72kg, 66kg

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EVENTS
EVENT 1 - RIDGE

Video to follow.

Mid Ridge
One handed lift
3 Attempts

These rules apply to 6mm, 10mm, 14mm Ridges.

The Ridge must be grasped from the top, specifically with the finger(s) and thumb.
No part of the edge / underside can be touched during the lift.
Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
There is no referee's down signal.
After the marker touches the 12" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.

EVENT 2 - TRIPLE BARRELL

Video to follow.

Triple Barrell Pinch Block
One handed lift
3 Attempts

The below applies to the Triple Barrel Pinch Block.

The Pinch Block must be grasped overhand. Fingers front and thumb rear.
The thumb can be straight or curved between tubes. Both grips are allowed
No part of the underside or inside of the block can be touched during the lift.
Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
You must not intentionally try to tilt the block.
You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
The lift must be completed to a minimum of 6".
There is no referee's down signal.
After the marker touches the 6" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.

EVENT 3 - ROLLING HANDLE

Video to follow

50mm Women
60mm Men
One handed lift
3 Attempts

These rules apply to 50mm(2"), 60mm(2.4") and 76mm(3") Rolling Handles.

Only the rotating bar of the handle can be grasped / touched during the lift.
No part of the frame can be touched during the lift.
Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
You must not intentionally try to tilt the handle.
You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
The lift must be completed to a minimum of 6".
There is no referee's down signal.
After the marker touches the 6" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.

EVENT 4 - THE DOME

Video to follow

The Dome
One handed hold
1 attempt

These rules apply to The Dome.

All fingers must be in contact with the dome when starting the lift. They are not required to be touching the base plate.
You cannot touch any part of the underside of the plate with your lifting hand.
Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
You must not intentionally try to tilt the the Dome.
You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
The time begins as soon as the weight lifts off the floor and stops as soon as the weight touches the floor again.
You do not have to lower the weight in a controlled manor.
The hold must be completed for a minimum of 5 seconds to be valid. Times will be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ie 12.23s seconds becomes 12.2s.

EVENT 5 - THE GRIPPING MEDLEY

We've managed to get our hands on some very challenging items that will test every sinew of your grip strength.
This includes, inch dumbbells, blobs and some mystery equipment.

60s time limit
Most implements loaded / fastest time

DON'T FORGET

BBQ food will be included for athletes and a small fee is charged to spectators.
The legendary Wini and Kath will be serving hot / cold drinks.
Any money raised will be donated to the British Heart Foundation.

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