The Haynes Farm Open 2025

Good Morning Guys n Girls!!! 

A huge huge thank you to you all once more, for supporting the Haynes Farm Open 2025. 

I'm really really proud with how the event ran, not only was the comp smooth considering the amount of athletes, you were all lovely and a proper nice bunch which just helps so much when running comps, as the vibe was just spot on. 

Apologies again for the scoring issues on day 1 - we normally use Strength Results but unfortunately they have changed their pricing model, which is no longer liable for me to use for promoting, so we used a new system which sadly didn't deliver as we hoped - but this will be fixed for next time and I appreciate you all baring with us through this!!! FULL RESULTS AVAILABLE ON HAYNES STRENGTH INSTA (I've attached them here too hopefully it works!)

Thank you to everyone who bought merch, food & drink and supported the day. Genuinely the most fun I've had hosting this competition and it was such a class weekend. I'm already planning next year's event so keep eyes peeled. 

One last thing from me - if anyone could spare the time to leave us a Google Review, it genuinely does make a difference, and is an easy way to help us out and doesn't cost anything!! Use this link:  https://g.page/r/CUMF0iKsFUoZEAE/review  

Well done to our category winners and a huge shoutout to Tiff Peters for taking the Women's DL record from 165kg all the way up to 190KG - will we see 200KG next year!? 

Love you all see you again soon!!

Pads 

ODD Objects have very kindly given us a specific 25% discount code for ATHLETES and SPECTATORS at this years HFO. This is running from today through till Monday/Tuesday - it also helps me out too if you use the code so it really is win win. OO never do offers like this so it's worth considering <3 

The code is PADDY25. 

If you've been tempted by the purple shorts there really is no better time!! (Please don't share this code with people not attending the comp - its designed to be a thank you to you guys. 

Final Details – Haynes Farm Open 2025

Key Times 

Arrival – 7:00-9:00 – Weigh ins open at 7:00. 

Athlete Meeting 9:30

Competition to start 10:00. 

Hoping to have the show finished by 17:00. 

Weigh in Details

SAME DAY WEIGH INS ONLY. 

Athletes can send a video weigh in from midnight if preferred – please send to 07482777909. The video must include proof of the date and time and calibration of the scales (e.g weigh a 5kg weight plate to show the scales are accurate). 

Cold cut off at.0 – meaning the top weight for U120KG is 120.00 for example. 

Running order will be decided by random number generator, as usual, at sign in. 

LIVESTREAM 

Livestream – Jon and Em will be running the livestream of the day again (legends!).
 Could ALL Athletes please fill in this short questionnaire so we can talk about you all on the Livestream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddSuO11eeFyVPGQoB7sWehf1i_JnfsMJN_6edxaPVzUaPRGA/viewform 

General Details

Spectators Fee - £3.50 (Payable on Strength Register or Cash on the Day) – all spectators fees to be donated to Lets Play Project. 

Parking – Parking will be in a field – so please bare this in mind and leave the lambos at home for this one!!

Food / Drink -  We will have a BBQ going on the day and will have hot/cold drinks available for purchase too! Cash/Card Accepted

Merch – All the usual Team Paddy Merch will be available to buy on the day! 

Prizes

Trophies to winner of each category. Custom Medals for 2nd and 3rd and potentially sponsor prizes (waiting tbc from Odd Objects) 

 £100 cash prize to new Cambridge Deadlift Records (M&F) 

Current Records

Emily Norley – 175KG 

Lewis Byng – 365KG 

Wet Weather Contingency 

Fingers crossed its going to stay like this – but in the case of rain we will make a judgement call. If its still safe to throw kegs we will be doing so, but bare in mind it’s in a field so please bring appropriate footwear. Worst case scenario it’ll be the same event but with throwbags in the barn, but it will take a lot for us to not go ahead with kegs haha.  

The mystery event will be OUTSIDE in the yard, but will go ahead rain or shine. 

Media 
Photos will be available for purchase after the comp and we will have a videographer going round all day – if you’d rather not be featured in any videos please let the team know. 

Final Bits

We are so so grateful to everyone that’s entered – this year is going to be the biggest one yet. Please turn up to HAVE FUN – this isn’t Giants Live – its me and my  crew doing the best we can to put on a great show for you guys, so please respect the volunteers, be nice to people, and enjoy yourselves!! We do this sport for fun – and this comp is no exception. If anyone’s being a dick to any member of staff, you’ll be asked to leave – not my vibe I’m afraid! 

I will run through the details of each event in the athlete meeting. If you’re not there before the athlete meeting you won’t be competing – it’s a health and safety thing and its important all the athletes have all the information prior to competing. 

Big Love
Pads 

Afternoon Squad!! 

I hope you're all having a fab weekend. 

Just a quick reminder that, tomorrow, the farm will be open (10-16:00) for any athletes looking to come and try out the competition equipment before the comp! 

All I need is a day pass (£10 per person) payable here: https://buy.stripe.com/7sIcNleMKdCF5KobIS?locale=en-GB&__embed_source=buy_btn_1NKmdYDCqYSXLV27EokiT4GR  (Or cash on the day is preferred!)

Hopefully see lots of you tomorrow!! 

Address:
Kemps Farm, OX17 3JZ

Big love, 

Pads

Good afternoon beautiful people!! 

Next Sunday (30/05/2025) we will be hosting an Open Day at the farm specifically for HFO athletes.  

All athletes are invited to come and test out the competition equipment for the day. I ask anyone attending to please cover a gym day pass (£10) via the link - (https://buy.stripe.com/7sIcNleMKdCF5KobIS) or bring cash on the day. 

We will have the overhead medley, cambridge deadlift, keg toss and stones set up to come and play with. 

The farm will be open from 10:00am to 16:00, just drop in when you like and come and have a go. We'll set it up in four stations so you can just float to whichever station you want to. If it has been raining or its wet, bring appropriate footwear for throwing kegs in the field!! Also no outdoor footwear in the gym, and tacky to be applied outside the gym please!! 

The address: 

Kemps Farm, 
Off Walton Avenue,

Twyford, 

Banbury, 
OX17 3JZ

Hoping to see as many of your lovely faces as possible!! 

Pads

Hey squad, 

Just a few little updates for you! 

Event 1 will be kicking off at 10:00am. Athlete meeting at 9:30, if you miss the meeting you won't be eligible to compete for safety reasons. Athletes that need to weigh in can weigh in on the day, from 7am. Alternatively you're welcome to send a video of you stepping on the scales anytime after 00:00 (same day weigh ins) - just show the date/time clearly on your phone in the same video as you weighing in please. Videos to be sent to 07482777909 - if not there will be people present to weigh you in at signup. 

KEG TOSS

The keg toss heights for the ladies are being changed! 

Women's Novice < 75 - Throwing over 2m

Women's Novice >75 - Throwing over 2.5m

Women's U75 - Throwing over 2.5

Women's Opens (75+) - Throwing over 3m

Men - All throwing over 4m :) 

This is because I want there to be a good competition of who can get the heaviest keg over - not have loads of people struggling to get the 10 over! 

Events 3 and 4 will switch - similar to last year to save time. Women will have mystery event then throwing, men will have throwing and then mystery event! 

We're super excited for this - if anyone wants to come play on the kit i'll be announcing an open day hopefully late March - so keep an eye out! 

Any questions just drop Paddy a DM on insta <3 

Love you all

Pads