Beginner strongman contest in NC

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The Strongest Man st the Y will be held March 26, 2011 at the Salisbury, NC YMCA. This contest started in 2009, there is a Spring and Fall contest each year. If you have never competed before this is the perfect introduction to strongman. It’s a non NAS sanctioned event, entry fee is only $25 and first place in each of 4 weight classes is $250 cash. Events:

-bus pull
-atlas stones (probably 170, 235, and 280lbs)
-circus dumbbell press
-fingal fingers
-prowler sled push

Silverback Strength Equipment will be one of the sponsors- cambered squat bars, push sleds, atlas stones, and 2" axles will be available to try out and buy the day of the contest.

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strongest-Man-at-the-JF-Hurley-YMCA/108665365855375

Media coverage http://www.salisburypost.com/Area/081709-Strongman-competition

Salisbury YMCA
828 Jake Alexander Boulevard West
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636-0111

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Looks like a blast. Maybe after another year I’ll be back in good enough shape to give that a shot.

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There will be a 40 and over class for the first time this year.

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