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A colorful and competitive sport that affords anyone the opportunity to become an athlete returns to the Kansas State Fair.  People from all walks of life - both men and women will compete.  Events feature standardized weight classes, streamlined equipment and National Rankings for all competitors who win a match.  The ARMWRESTLING USA/KANSAS CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held in Gottschalk Park on Sunday, September 12th.  

 

The event is a series of Grand Prix competitions that are held by ARMWRESTLING USA across the United States.  Fairgoers are the participants in a unique competition that provides the opportunity for all lovers of sports to become a weekend athlete.

 

All competitors that reach the quarter-finals of regional events in their weight classes will earn special seeding into the Grand Finale at the Arizona State Fair in October - the winners will officially represent their area.  There will be competition in 7 divisions - 5 men's and 2 women's.

 

Men's Classes: Featherweight (under 144) Lightweight (145 - 169) Middleweight (170 - 193) Light Heavyweight (194 - 219) Heavyweight (220 & Above)

Women's Classes: Lightweigth (144 & under) Open division (Above 145) Five pound weight allowance for clothes.

 

THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL CHILDREN'S EVENT FEATURING AGE AND WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FOR FUN PRIZES.  THERE WILL ALSO BE A SPECIAL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY & PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATES FOR CHILDREN.

 

Contestants may register from 11:00 - 1:30.  Special Clinics will begin at Noon.  Feed-in competition will start after the clinics.  The Grand Finale will be held at 4:00 pm.

 

Every contestant registering for the event will pay $10.00. 

 

For additional information contact:  Connie at (620) 669-3610