This years Gripmas Games returns with 5 more festive themed events.
- Event 1: Candy Cane Deadlift (DOH Axle, Max)
- Event 2: Carrot Lift (Cone, Max)
- Event 2: GripHedz - Christmas Tree (Max)
- Event 4: Mince Pie Hoist (Hub, Max)
- Event 5: Filling Santas Sack (Medley, Points)
Event Rules
Event 1 - Axle Deadlift
These rules apply to all deadlift style events.
- Double overhand lift.
- Conventional and sumo stances are allowed.
- The lift must be completed to lockout with a referees down signal.
- Weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hands in full contact.
- Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
- Wrist wraps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.
Event 2 - Cone Vertical Bar
These rules apply to all Vertical Style Events.
- The Vertical Bar must be grasped from the side with the bar facing upwards.
- No part of the underside of the bar can be touched during the lift, you may touch the top of the bar.
- You are free to grip at the top / middle / bottom of the bar.
- Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
- You must not intentionally try to tilt the the bar or gain wrist leverage.
- You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
- The lift must be completed to a minimum of 6".
- There is no referee's down signal.
- After the marker touches the 6" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.
- Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
- Wrist wraps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.
Event 3 - GripHedz™ - Christmas Tree
These rules apply to all GripHedz™.
- You cannot touch any part of the underside of the GripHedz™ plate at any point during the lift.
- Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
- You must not intentionally try to tilt the the GripHedz™.
- You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
- The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
- There is no referee's down signal.
- After the marker touches the 12" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.
- Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
- Wrist wraps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.
Event 4 - Mid Hub
These rules apply to all Hubs.
- All fingers must be in contact with the hub when starting the lift. They are not required to be touching the base plate, but must be touching the ring.
- You cannot touch any part of the underside of the plate, or inside of the hub with your lifting hand.
- Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
- You must not intentionally try to tilt the the hub.
- You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
- The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
- There is no referee's down signal.
- After the marker touches the 12" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.
- Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
- Wrist wraps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.
Event 5 - Filling Santa's Sack
Event and rules to be revealed on the day.
