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to add to darrell's post. what if you have less than 9 guy's that are registered for the series make it into the comp. (the atlantic's)

Just wondering how it is going to work in the qualifier in june. I see not all the people who are signed up for the qualifier are also registered for the cup. So what is going to happin if/when someone who is not registered for the cup makes top 9? They forfit their spot?

Except the difference with me is now my damn shoulder is killing me again.

Hey Grant, nice benching. I did an easy 455 this morning then got 475 but it sure as hell wasn't as easy as your 480. I also got a 585 deadlift for 4 reps which is a pr by 2 reps.

For Tim.......LOL

SoTim's idea sounds like the best solution.

Yeah Tim. Then you'd win.

Thats a good Idea, but what happens if it is so close and the guy in second drops the one that set him back and he then wins?

why not drop the worst comp so that allows for everone to have a bad day.
let's face it some days are better than others

Hey Chris I did a warm up for that ben comp an easy 480 so the sholder should be ok. The video is on my page with one ugly 700lb DL the bar was bent and hard to hang onto.

Right on. Good stuff. I think that's the fair way to go at it. It is a trial and error thing this year, so next year, we'll have most of the bugs worked out and be able to grow from there.

Jayson You hit it right on the nose the ruls are the top 9 reg. competitors will qualify and it is up to the promoter who and how many they want to take on top of that. After hearing some opinions about missed comps. If you do not attend a comp than you get points, this will also open the door up for someone else to compete, not to take their place in the cup but just to compete. The people competing that are not reg. will not have their points carry on, they will be competing for the win of that comp.
Now if anyone knows that they would not be able to make a comp than they should either let me or the promoter know so that this will allow to have someone else compete. So try not to just not show without saying .
There it is the ball is now rolling.

As for missing a comp during the Cup. I know that I won't be able to attend a lot of the individual events due to the fact that I do shift work plus own a business. Not to mention the fact that I'm raising a kid and getting married! I want to participate and be able to compete, but if it means that by missing comps it takes away from the entertainment value because we will be short on competitors, then I'd better bow out and leave the space open for someone with more free time.
Personally, I think that a 100 people should be able to put their name down for eligeble competitors and only committed athletes who pre-register for each venue can compete for points. If all want to compete at any given venue, then the ones who have already signed up for the majority venues would be accepted and then the remaining seats would be up for battle to be determined by the promotor. This way, all venues will have full competitor lists and the entertainment will be guaranteed.
my 2 cents........

Hey Grant. Here me 2 cents. Pretty simple actually.
you get what you get. You miss the comp then you get 0. It may sound harsh but I don't think it is fair to give points to a competitor for not attending a comp. I think Darrell is right on the point that there is always excuses to miss a comp. I know the only reason you would probably miss a comp would be for the Canadians which is a very legit reason but non the less I am pretty sure everyone including myself will miss a comp this year.

Yeah Chris, I am from Sydney, was living in Halifax back then. I am about 6 4 go, well now, about 375. Trying to get back into it.One incentive is for my daughter, now 2.5 yrs old, doesn't remember seeing me compete. Well it would be good if you made it up, would be a good show.

To anyone: I have video of Andrew Dudka,he did strongman before, he now trains in Lower Sackville. One is of him benching 585 and one of him squating 786. If one interested in seeing them you can e-mail me at keiths_24@hotmail.com. Put something in the subject line so I don't just erase you.

Sorry Steve I remember you now you also competed in Halifax with Chris McRitchie.

Stephen

The comp in febuary is powerlifting I was thinking of trying but I just can't get used to the gear yet. I can't put a face to you but I do remember Troy He was one solid man. I went on to have surgery and still have some problems but I work around them.
Hop to see you out.

Darrell your Right there are other spots open for walk ins, I juess the only thing I was really thinking of is if we have guys represent Atlantic Canada in The Canadians and they have to miss a comp because of that ? That could drop them back up to 60pts. Now speaking for myself, I would not want to get behind 60pts or miss the Canadians.
Maby if this was the case you could either have someone fill your spot or take half of the points you got from the comp before. Or just say the hell with it and keep on fighting for the win. Now I know that it is possiable to win even without one comp but if there are 2 guys attending the canadians than that my be a little different. Now this might not even run on the same days , but I just wanted to be ready.

Just checking in as a former competitor. Haven't done anything, in the way of competitions in 3 years. Good to see it is still alive and stonger then ever. I started back training myself, doubt I will ever compete agian, age, knees and fatherhood may have caught up to me. Grant I met you couple years ago at Jamie's event in the valley, you weren't competeing, still recovering from a work injury. Seems you have recovered and then some. I hear mention of a comp in Sydney in Feb. If you are coming up let me know I will stop by and reintroduce myself. I use to train with Troy Tutty( some of you might remember that name. Anyway good to see some old names back, Brad carty, Troy mccallum and Shane o'leary.. Good to see Danny Deagle still at it, man you got staying power. Never know I keep lifting good, I may make and appreance back ;-)

If there are no alternates, it will ensure that every registered guy makes every possible effort to get his ass to the comps. If there are alternates, and someone just doesnt feel up to it(injured,not feeling 100%,too much $$ to get to the comp ect...) Its not going to be hard to make up an "exceptable" excuse, so as not to loose all those points and jepordize their standings among the remaining 8. It's going to be a hard call to make. If I had to make a decision, I would rather not have the alternates.

As for saying that if 3 guys didnt show up, there would only be 6 competing...I could be wrong but is there a few places in these comps for locals. I just assumed that there was a number like 9 picked to leave room for the odd local that wanted to compete. If this is not the case and it is 9 and only 9, then it probably would be in out best interest to have the alternates. If locals are permitted...I say no alternates. Take this post for what its worth.....$.02