Woodchuck Winter Bash

Weigh ins will start at 8:00 am day of the competition. Rules meeting will begin promptly at 9:30;  all athletes are required to attend.  Competition will start at 10:00.  Late registrations may not receive a t-shirt.  This competition is sanctioned by Grip Sport International.  This will also serve as the 2027 Vermont Championship for the New England Grip Alliance. Contest will be scored using Strongman Scoring.  Weight classes:  Mens:  U93kg U120 kg 120kg+ Masters(50+) Womens: U57kg U84kg 84kg+ Masters (50+) EVENT DETAILS: 20mm Blockset Max Grippers: -2 Attempts -Only the athletes hands may be used to set the gripper -Athlete will clear a 20mm block between gripper handles prior to closing the gripper -60 seconds per attempt One Hand Axle Deadlift Max -Lift will be performed to lockout with a down command -No hitching -No straps -4 attempts rising bar One Hand Euro Pinch (50mm Width) Max -Crossbar will be 16.5" from floor. There is no down command -Neither implement or forearm may  be braced during execution of the lift -6 attempts last person standing Double Shallow Inch Pinch Max -Crossbar will be set 6" above knock bar. There is no down command -Key pinch grip must be used between thumb and forefinger with only incidental contact from other fingers -The weight stack shall not be swung -Neither implement nor forearms can be braced during execution of the lift -6 attempts last person standing Monkee Grips Deadlift  Ladder -Bars to be lifted to lockout -Trump weight scoring. One lift of a heavier bar beats any number of reps at a lighter bar -Athlete may choose which bar to start at -Red style monkee grips to be used -75 second time limit Bar weights: Women: 100lb,200lb,250lb,300lb Men: 200lb, 300lb, 400lb, 500lb Only standard chalk may be used. No liquid chalk, tacky or chalk alternatives  Lifting belts, knee sleeves and non strapped elbow sleeves are allowed. Wrist wraps, elbow wraps or elbow sleeves with adjustable straps not allowed.