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Post by John Milne on Feb 11, 2014 19:50:49 GMT -5
No really Chris
Don't let anyone devalue you like that. Your a person who's opinion matters (sorta) to some people in this world. I'm thinking of starting a support group for men who get put down or dominated by female armwrestlers. So far you'd be it's only member (on paper) but I'm sure more would come forward. I know how difficult this must be for you. I know how much you respect everyone in this sport and it must be hard to be stepped on by them.
God bless your little black heart you arrogant son of a pregnant dog.
One caveat - don't google search for "men who get dominated by female armwrestlers"
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Post by Shawna Ducharme/Wilson on Feb 12, 2014 2:30:22 GMT -5
don't waste your time Shawna  Agree Ashley, just sad that us women who truly love the sport and the thread was asking our opinion on OUR weight classes, that our opinion was ridiculed. I understand that it comes down to money and I would be happy with just the title, if I was good enough to win. I also know that there is not enough of us women pulling to make things fair or logical for the women's classes and it makes it challenging for CAWF, but we need to keep going forward not backwards. I for one have a very supportive husband that doesn't pull, but I am sure most women participate only because their husbands do, so that leaves us in a pickle. We do need to get more women pulling in Canada, I see other countries with tons of women pulling, what are they doing right ? I ask friends to pull all the time and as soon as they lose they don't want to train or try again ! Not understanding that it takes time and training like any other sport. Cuz I can honestly say I suck at bowling and think its lame ( sorry to all you bowlers) and most women think women's arm wrestling is quite red neck lol. With all said I do like the weight classes and it will separate the " women from the girls". Most of us girls have to pull in open classes any way or only 2 weight classes when entering random tourneys. I do think that this weight class will work but I am wondering how they will pick a worlds team for the weight classes there? or am I missing something? |
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Post by Eric Roussin on Feb 12, 2014 9:21:02 GMT -5
This is the plan for selecting Team Canada members. The example given is for the men's classes, but a similar logic would be used for other divisions:
The pullers who compete in these classes would be competing for a spot in the following WAF classes:
63 kg class competitors would be eligible for the 55, 60, and 65 kg classes at Worlds
70 kg class competitors would be eligible for the 65 and 70 kg classes at Worlds
77 kg class competitors would be eligible for the 75 and 80 kg classes at Worlds
85 kg class competitors would be eligible for the 80 and 85 kg classes at Worlds
95 kg class competitors would be eligible for the 90 and 100 kg classes at Worlds
105 kg class competitors would be eligible for the 100 and 110 kg classes at Worlds
105+ kg class competitors would be eligible for the 110 and 110+ kg classes at Worlds
The first place winners of each class at Nationals would be able to pick any class they wish, among the classes for which they are eligible. After this happens, the WAF classes will have 0, 1, or 2 spots spoken for.
Then, the second place winners of each Nationals class would be able to pick among the remaining classes, starting with the 105+ kg second place finisher and moving down to the 63 kg second place finisher (based on the assumption that the heavier puller will tend to be a bit stronger than the lighter puller, and thus should be able to pick his class first). At this point, more classes will be filled, though a number of classes will still have one or two open spots.
Then, the third place winners of each Nationals class would be able to pick among the remaining classes, starting with the 105+ kg second place finisher and moving down to the 63 kg second place finisher (based on the same assumption as described above).
The process would repeat until all classes are filled. Competitors who do not manage to get a spot in their preferred class should mention their interest in case someone decides at the last minute to not go to Worlds.
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