By Eric Todd
MEET ANNOUNCEMENT –
2019 Old Time Strongman Championship
The Old Time Strongman Championship is usually a rather popular meet among all-rounders. It has been around since 2011, when Thom Van Vleck hosted the first one in Kirksville, MO. He went on to host the 2012 and 2013, before it moved to the big tin can somewhere in the neighborhood of Turney, MO to be hosted by yours truly. The men’s division has been won by a total of 6 lifters, with Chad Ullum (last year’s winner) and myself both winning twice. The women’s division has been won by a total of 3 ladies, with Heather Tully taking home the title the past 3 years.
As always, I hope for a big turnout for this meet; however, I do not want to do so by the means of deception. You will not be competing in an arena or nice gym, but rather a large metal Quonset with gravel floors. There is not air conditioning, so it has the possibility of being hot in September. The facilities come in the form of an outhouse out back. I plan on knocking down all of the wasp nests and sweeping out the spider webs prior to your arrival for your comfort. And while the weights at one time were painted pretty colors like black and gray, they now are mostly marred by a brown rust coloration. There is a distinct possibility that whilst lifting in my facility, you may get dirt on your costume, so I would persuade you not to come in your good school clothes or your Sunday finest.
That being said, I hope to have a good turnout with lots of great lifting. It is what has become the norm for this meet.
MEET DETAILS:
Where: ET’s House of Iron and Stone
10978 SW Pueblo Dr
Turney, MO 64493
When: September 7, 2019
Weigh ins: 9:30
Rules: 10:00
Meet Starts: 10:30
Events: Apollon’s Lift
People’s Deadlift
Hackenschmidt Floor Press
Dinnie Lift
Entry Fee: $25. Checks payable to Eric Todd. Entry and check can be sent to me at the above address.
Entry Deadline: August 24, 2019. Please be prompt in entering, as it helps me plan accordingly for the best possible meet
Awards: There will be awards for this meet
ENTRY FORM – OTSM Entry