Highland Strength Festival, Aug. 16th, Inverness, 2008

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Hamish		Highland Strength Festival, Aug. 16th, Inverness, 2008	26-03-2008 @ 10:48
Member 262, 41 posts	Post Edited: 26.03.2008 @ 14:36 PM by Hamish Announcing the Highland Strength Festival, August 16th, 2008. To be held just north of Inverness on the Black Isle (near Tore). Given enough competitors there will be 2 divisions: an open and a 105s/novice, both running simultaneously. Individual events (likely 5) are still to be confirmed: they are open to suggestions from potential competitors (please feel free to comment). Referee for the day will be Jamie Barr (who needs no introductions!). There will be other events associated with the competition (to keep people without an unnatural interest in strongman happy e.g., young children). These are still to be confirmed but may include: Supercar show (event to be affiliated with Scottish Supercars) Off-road go-cart racing Bouncy castle Face-painting Children's sports competition Beer tent (obviously not for the young children!) We are in the process of organising sponsorship and plan to have decent prizes for competitors. The festival will also raise money for local charities. We are in the process of setting up a dedicated website for the competition which will be updated as details are finalised. We intend for each registered athlete to submit a 'bio' that can be viewed on the website. I'll provide details of the website once it's up-and-running.

Hamish		...	26-03-2008 @ 14:34
Member 262, 41 posts	P.S. You don't have to be from the Highlands (or even Scotland) to enter! A good opportunity for our friends in the south to come up and visit a beautiful part of the world.

Joni		...	26-03-2008 @ 14:53
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	nice one mate, added it to the comp database now! Let us know when you get the events listed.

little_a		...	26-03-2008 @ 14:58
still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14374 posts	Might be going to this one.

Joni		...	26-03-2008 @ 15:08
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	little_a said: Might be going to this one. sorry mate, but the bouncy castle has a weight limit.

little_a		...	26-03-2008 @ 15:23
still a devious weightlifting bastard Member 43, 14374 posts	Joni said: little_a said: Might be going to this one. sorry mate, but the bouncy castle has a weight limit. & the childrens sports day has an age limit

Hamish		...	29-03-2008 @ 21:49
Member 262, 41 posts	A tentative list of events and weights (but, at this stage, very much open to change): 1. Log clean and press (each rep cleaned AND pressed) LW: ~90kg; HW: ~110kg 2. Car deadlift for reps - different vehicles for LWs and HWs 3. Medley - yoke, farmer's walk, tire flip (weights to be decided for LWs and HWs) 4. Stone or sand bag carry for distance - different stones/ sand bags for LWs and HWs 5. Stone for reps - back and forward over 4ft bar LW: 105kg; HW: 135kg The website for the comp will be up fairly soon where final events and weights will be given. Also details on registration, prize money and other activities/ facilities during the day.


Joni		...	30-03-2008 @ 18:42
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	nice looking events! I am hoping i can do this comp/the dates will not clash with other s**t...

Hamish		...	11-06-2008 @ 10:57
Member 262, 41 posts	We've been working hard on organising the comp over the last few weeks and everything is fitting into place. Here's the fairly embryonic webpage (which will be added to considerably over the next few weeks). www.highlandstrengthfestival.co.uk The specific events are likely to be as detailed but the weights may change a bit. Any suggestions welcome.

tonyjb72		...	11-06-2008 @ 11:09
abs by summer 2011? Experts opinions vary Member 290, 2552 posts	Sounds like a good crack. I rather fancy a go at the lightweights and combine it with a pleasant jaunt to the highlands (assuming I'm not on my jollys then)

JC		...	11-06-2008 @ 11:59
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	As I said to you at Fitlike Hamish, I really like the look of this comp, some awesome events. However, with my girlfreind due to give birth 12 days later, it probably a no no for me

Hamish		...	11-06-2008 @ 12:13
Member 262, 41 posts	JC said: As I said to you at Fitlike Hamish, I really like the look of this comp, some awesome events. However, with my girlfreind due to give birth 12 days later, it probably a no no for me Cheers JC. Although, as I mentioned at the Fitlike comp, your girlfriend might give birth in Scotland and your child would have dual nationality!

JC		...	11-06-2008 @ 13:39
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Its getting here up there mate!! Would need a hummer or something for all the "comfort room" she needs!!!

Hamish		...	17-06-2008 @ 09:59
Member 262, 41 posts	Post Edited: 17.06.2008 @ 10:02 AM by Hamish Entry form now available to download from the website. Note, this is only for the

Hamish		...	17-06-2008 @ 10:03
Member 262, 41 posts	Post Edited: 17.06.2008 @ 10:15 AM by Joni Entry form now available to download from the website (www.highlandstrengthfestival.co.uk). Note, this is only for the sub 105kg class. The Open division is by invitation only. Jamie Barr will be contacting athletes personally for the Open. Anyone who would like to compete in the open but doesn't know Jamie should email us at highlandstrengthfestival@gmail.com or Iain Murray at fitlikeclub@gmail.com and we'll forward your information on. You'll need to include a short bio of strongman competition experience and other lifting achievements (e.g., powerlifting etc).

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