Shift into gear and get ready for an adrenaline-packed race to see who has the most furious grasp in town!
General information:
Dates: Saturday November 7, 2026
Schedule: Doors open at 9 AM. Weigh-in and warm-up between 9-10:30 AM. Announcements at 10:30 AM. Lifting starts at 11 AM. Finish around 4 PM.
Location: Nemesis Grips HQ (2736 Old Almonte Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0)
Registration fee: $30 (All sales are final. No refunds.)
Registration Deadline: Participant limit of 20 is reached or Nov 6, 2026 midnight EST, whichever comes first.
Events:
Blob Bar 3" (buy here) - double overhand, 6" max lift
1" Thumb Crimp (buy here) - 6" max lift
UFH (buy here) - freestyle, 6" max lift
Eric's Axle 2.75" (buy here) - double overhand, lockout max lift
Weight Classes:
Men Weight Classes: 59 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 83 kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, 120+ kg, Masters (50+ years old)
Women Weight Classes: 47 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 72 kg, 84 kg, 100 kg, 100+ kg, Masters (50+ years old)
Prizes:
There will be no trophies for this contest, due to the participant limit and to help keep costs down. Door prizes will be available. 25% off implements used during contest.
Top third finish in each class qualify for the 2027 Canadian Nationals.
Records:
Individual athlete results will be recorded within the Grip Sport International (GSI) database, Canada Grip Sport Rankings, and/or nemesisgrips.ca.
Food:
As per tradition at Nemesis Grips HQ, we would like to serve food in a potluck fashion. We encourage everyone to bring something shareable!