How to run a competition

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fredhick		How to run a competition	24-06-2010 @ 20:30
Let me show you how to do a hitler Member 1070, 433 posts SQ 275, BP 220, DL 310 805.0 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq	Ok so as some of you may know I am a Personal Trainer, I also own quite alot of my own strongman equipment, so I thought great idea i'll hold a strongman event pick up a few clients and have a good time. It would be a first timer comp because alot of the competitors would come from my gym hopefully which is a david lloyd, but it would be obviously open to anyone on here. So my question is what sort of things do I need to think about before going about holding this competition? What should the weights be? I have yoke, farmers walk, wooden log (IFSA spec), axle bar, 2 regular bars, 2 atlas stones, 185kg and currently making a lighter one, a bunch of random rocks and junk that I can use for a medley or loading and rope for a pull. Any help is much appreciated

drew		...	24-06-2010 @ 20:38
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220 530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq	I'd say if it's mainly aimed at regular gym goers and to increase intrest from clients I'd keep it simple and 'classic' in terms of events oh deads loading arm over arm grip I'd also make it fairly light as not to intimidate. Almost cross fit style. 70 axle c+p for reps say I wouldn't aim it at first timers who are on here as they may destroy and embarass if you know what I mEan

Nick79		...	24-06-2010 @ 20:45
will beat Buzz in the next comp Member 358, 713 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 220 580.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	One thing that is key to holding a comp IMO is a good team of helpers/loaders (even if it is lighter weights)

fredhick		...	24-06-2010 @ 20:45
Let me show you how to do a hitler Member 1070, 433 posts SQ 275, BP 220, DL 310 805.0 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq	Yeh I thought that which is why i stated its really for the average gym goer, but as i said if anyone is a proper first timer then get involved when I finally get it up and running

fredhick		...	24-06-2010 @ 20:46
Let me show you how to do a hitler Member 1070, 433 posts SQ 275, BP 220, DL 310 805.0 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq	Yeh I should have that I will get the other PTs to help

Boar		...	24-06-2010 @ 20:50
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25581 posts Administrator	sandbags are easy to make and sandbag run + over yoke makes an excellent event , really tiring with the bonus of no tacky i know its not 'strongman' but i did bodyweight deadlift for reps in 1 minute at a comp and everyone really enjoyed watching that ..

fredhick		...	24-06-2010 @ 20:56
Let me show you how to do a hitler Member 1070, 433 posts SQ 275, BP 220, DL 310 805.0 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq	Yeh that kind of stuff would be perfect, I reckon my manager might throw some sponsorship in, and although this is an idea to increase my business it should also get strongman a little more recognized


WILLSAN		...	24-06-2010 @ 21:26
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	first things to think of are the logistics of holding a comp. so venue, costs, how much help you'll need and where to get it from and transport of equipment etc. if youve got all that covered you can start thinking about who the comp is aimed at and then what the events and weights should be. good planning in the early stages will make it alot easier in the long run imo.

Col_Austin		...	25-06-2010 @ 09:32
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts	Insurance.

MrSmall		...	25-06-2010 @ 09:38
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	First aid knowledge 4 loaders/spotters 2 refs 2 scorekeepers 1 guy to tell people who is up next Ben France as MC

Thing		...	25-06-2010 @ 09:47
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	Max Log Max deadlift thats all Simples what ths guys have said above will do for what your looking for

Joni		...	25-06-2010 @ 10:06
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	Col_Austin said:Insurance. no one has ever had one. Thats why they invented disclaimer forms about the original question, designing the events is the easy and most fun bit (which is why so many people who think about setting up a comp start with them), but i would rather start with deciding what is the target group of competetors, what is the setting for it, does the floor, room, inside/outside, tacky, no tacky etc limit the events, what equipment is available, loaders and spotters (the most important people), how quick are events to reset, how long are you thinking the comp to last (usually difficult to estimate but there are ways to calculate approx times)... in fact it seems like i just said what willsan said but a bit longer

Col_Austin		...	25-06-2010 @ 11:26
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts	Joni said: no one has ever had one. Thats why they invented disclaimer forms For competitors suffering occupational hazard-type injury perhaps, but a disclaimer won't absolve an organizer of responsibility in the event of negligence and spectators and helpers are never asked to sign these. Getting people to sign forms to get around not arranging something that is a legal responsibility rarely stands up. It is a mistake for organizers to continue to overlook this and another reason to form a fed, so it can be taken care of on an annual basis.

Joni		...	25-06-2010 @ 11:30
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270 660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq	f**king compensation culture in this country tho, never an issue in most countries. serious negligence nonwithstanding

Col_Austin		...	25-06-2010 @ 11:34
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts	Joni said: f**king compensation culture in this country tho, never an issue in most countries. USA? Even more reason for organizers to insure themselves.

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