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2008 NAS
Strongest Man in Pittsburgh
Championships

DATE CHANGE! DATE CHANGE! DATE CHANGE!

Due to a scheduling conflict at the RMU ISLAND SPORTS CENTER the date has been changed to SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTEST DATE

• SATURDAY, MAY 10

PROMOTER

• Gary Udit
• 412-608-5251
gudit@earthlink.net
• PO Box 16424, Pittsburgh, PA 15242

ELIGIBILITY

• The competition is open to men and women starting at the age of 16.

CONTEST VENUE

• All weigh-ins and competition take place within the confines of the RMU Island Sports Center located on Neville Island – 7600 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225

DIRECTIONS

• Take Route 79 and get off at Exit 65 – Neville Island. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left.
• At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Grand Avenue.
• Drive approximately 1 mile and the RMU Island Sports Center is on the right.

COMPETITION SURFACE

• The competition surface is Sport Court Flooring covered by rubber mats.

ENTRY DEADLINE

• Entries must be received by Friday, May 2, 2008.
• All entries received after this date are subject to a late fee of $20.

ENTRY FEES

• A fee of $65 is due for each division entered. Each competitor will receive an Official Contest T-shirt.
• Entry fees must be paid by money order.
• Please make all money orders payable to Gary Udit.
• No checks will be accepted.

SANCTIONING BODY

• North American Strongman, Inc (NAS) – www.nastrongmaninc.com

NAS MEMBERSHIP

• Each competitor must be a current member of the North American Strongman (NAS).
• NAS membership cards can be purchased on the day of the contest.
• The fee for adults starting at the age of 18 is $40. The fee for Teens under the age of 18 is $20

CONTEST LEVEL

• This is a GOLD LEVEL contest.
• The Top 2 placings in each Open Division weight class qualify for the NAS Nationals.

EARLY WEIGH-IN

• Friday, May 9, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

LATE WEIGH-INS

• Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

MANDATORY RULES MEETING

• Saturday, May 10, 11:30 am
• Competitors will be advised on rules and regulations.

COMPETITION START TIME

• Saturday, May 10, Noon

TICKETS

• $10.00 for adults.
• $5.00 for teens.
• Children under 12 are free.

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

MEN'S - Open

   Lightweight: Up to & including 175 lbs
   Middleweight: Over 175 lbs up to & including 200 lbs
   Light Heavyweight: Over 200 lbs up to & including 231 lbs
   Heavyweight: Over 231 lbs up to & including 265 lbs
   Super Heavyweight: Over 265 lbs

MEN MASTERS - Over 40

   Lightweight: Up to & including 231 lbs
   Heavyweight: Over 231 lbs
    
Masters competitors will use the same weights as the Men's Open classes depending on their respective bodyweight.

MEN'S - Novice

   Lightweight: Up to 175 lbs
   Middleweight: Over 175 up to 200 lbs
   Light-Heavyweight: Over 200 up to 231 lbs
   Heavyweight: Over 231 lbs
    
The NOVICE classification means that a competitor has never won his weight class in an NASS competition. 
 
The weights used will be lighter and are designated in the Event Descriptions.

WOMEN'S - Open

   Lightweight: Up to & including 140 lbs
   Heavyweight: Over 140 lbs

AWARDS

MEN'S - Open

   5 weight classes 
5 places in each class

MEN MASTERS - Over 40

   2 weight classes 
5 places in each class

MEN'S - Novice

   2 weight classes 
5 places in each class

WOMEN'S - Open

   2 weight classes 
3 places in each class

TEAM TROPHY

A trophy will be presented to the team with the most competitors participating.

AREA HOTELS

Hampton Inn – Pittsburgh/Airport – 412-264-0020

Marriott – Pittsburgh/Airport – 412-788-8800

Courtyard by Marriott – Pittsburgh/Airport – 412-264-5000