Hi guys,

Thank-you for your participation in the Inaugural Eastside Strongman competition. We at Eastside greatly appreciate your involvement, and hope you will continue to be a part of the growing strongman movement in Christchurch.

We are currently preparing for our next competition at the 2009 Boy’s Day Out event on Friday 5 September, and are looking for competitors who will be available for this event.

Due to application requirements and the necessity to get the required number of competitor passes etc, we will be requiring a firm statement of commitment from willing participants within the next 14 days.

The following is what is planned for the day (at this stage, but subject to change if required).

Event Date Saturday, 5^th September 2009, weigh-in at 11am

Weight Classes: Under 90kg

90-105kg

Over 105kg

Event 1: Log Press – 12pm

• Log Press for maximum repetitions at a set weight.
• Log must travel from the ground to locked-out position overhead.
• - Set weights:
  • Under 90kg 60kg
  • 90-105kg 70kg
  • Over 105kg 80kg
• 90 seconds per competitor.
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Event 2: Arm-Over-Arm Pull – 2pm

The competitors will individually pull a sponsors vehicle (ute or 4WD) using an arm-over-arm technique over a set distance course (Probably 20m, depending on availability of space), or as far as they can in the allotted time of 90 seconds.

Event 3: Stone Lifting – 4pm

• The event will consist of 5 atlas stones.
• Each stone must be lifted in order onto its accompanying barrel.
• The stones will range in weight from 88kg to 130kg.
• The stones must be lifted in order of increasing weight.
• Each competitor will have 90 seconds to complete the course.

If you are interested, please email mattab1@hotmail.com and I will contact you with further information.

Thanks again,

Matt Bailey

Eastside Strongman