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Post by Terry Hollands on Sept 22, 2003 20:02:43 GMT
Just entered tonight looking forward to it should be a good one!
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Post by ken on Sept 22, 2003 20:22:31 GMT
good job too,see you there video camera at the ready.4 guys so far from the south.shame its only 1st,2nd,3rd and not a 4th as well.(lol)
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Post by GrahamDale on Sept 22, 2003 23:41:55 GMT
what you gotta remember its grim up north lads !!!!!!  |
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Post by alex hunter on Sept 23, 2003 0:07:24 GMT
well i'll enter here with a GREAT STUFF so far people! i agree that a council is the best way forward for the sport, with a results based system for classification of athletes[ ie novice/ intermadiate/ open or pro] . from my own personal experience finding backing in any form is a nightmare in this sport because of our lack of a national representative body, the interest and enthusiasm of the general public in our sport is considerable and growing with every show held and shown on television, which is something that even a fledgling council can build on for the good of all at every level. in the south east i have found that simply by getting a few like minded people together can achieve very good results in a short period of time, ie the first lockmeadow team event, so everyone get their heads together and give us representation, and allow the sport to grow. keep it up lads. alex
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Post by Bob Daglish on Sept 23, 2003 1:28:48 GMT
Strong words Alex but true with a council we can united this sport and local TV could help this sport grow. What we need now is action not words. I think with Phils input we could get the ball rolling.
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Post by ken on Sept 23, 2003 9:37:46 GMT
(imo)to be on the council,you don't need equipment,be a strongman/women,but love the sport and want the sport to go forward.i'm sure through this forum,guys from your area,will help out with,advice,equipment etc.above all thats what the council will be there for,to help each other.post ideas and when the council is formed,all requests will be looked at.a news letter would be needed,for guys not on the internet.
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Post by ken on Sept 23, 2003 12:32:49 GMT
although i've put my name forward for the south east,i better let you know i'm not a strongman myself,but a great fan of novice and open shows.so i may of been a bit hasty putting my name forward,in which i apologize.theres alot of guys like phil wright,mick horwood,collin anderson,alex hunter,jon bowles etc who have put on great shows in this area may them selves or know somebody more suitable for the position.
i'll be prepared help out if needed
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Post by Steve C on Sept 23, 2003 17:22:02 GMT
Yes your right Ken, i dont need any equipment, but as mentioned earlier i am putting on a show next May ive just got a brilliant venue with bar and food and lots of parking. But going back to the council we need a name, so how about the UK FEDERATION OF STRONGMEN its kind of catchey. No Ken i dont think youve been hasty i am by no means a strongman but i am very strong and do a bit of training with a future WSM. At 45 i just want to compete in a couple of shows. i still think the UK FEDERATION OF STRONGMEN sounds GOOOD ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Darren on Sept 23, 2003 18:19:17 GMT
Not bad Steve but just 2 points.
If you have Federation in the title, people may assume that we are something like the UK branch of IFSA. I personally would not want anything to do with IFSA as, and this is only my personal opinion, IFSA have done sod all to represent or promote the sport in this country.
Secondly, if you have strongmen or man in the title you are alienating women and I beleive, again only my opinion, that women get a tough enough time from IFSA (see Jill Mills!). We should represent and promote strength athletics for all. Something like British Strength Athletes Association? or World Strength Athletics Association?
regards to all, Darren
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Post by Steve C on Sept 23, 2003 18:54:11 GMT
 Sorry ladies, me not thinking for a change Not a bad title Darren we should be known as The BRITISH STRENGTH ATHLETES ASSOCIATION come on Ken, Bob ,Tom ,Chris, what do you think?  ? Feel free to e-mail me on youngted@ btopenworld.com or text on 07887977155. We need to sit down round a table or two and get this sorted
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Post by ken on Sept 23, 2003 19:59:29 GMT
(imo)british shouldn't be used.a brit is british,a scot is scotish,a welsh eerr.well you no want i mean.we want to be to united in this.this is my go ,united kingdom strongman/women cooperative.i've looked up cooerative.willing to cooperate,owned and run jointly by its members with profits or benifits shared among them
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Post by Bob Daglish on Sept 23, 2003 20:28:13 GMT
come on guys time is some thing we have little of.
With Chris Shaw doing Nort West (Chris you can borrow my equipment any time) we now have 5 members of the British council of strength athletes (this is my new name for our council).
WE STILL NEED 6 MORE GUYS COME ON BOARD
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Post by Bob Daglish on Sept 23, 2003 20:39:45 GMT
Does anyone know where Phil is?
we all need to meet up to hold talks lets try to set this up before 31st dec 03
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Post by i think so on Sept 23, 2003 21:32:41 GMT
moving house i think still .he had probs with people getting out his new house.try his mobile
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Post by GrahamDale on Sept 23, 2003 23:45:10 GMT
just a thought on the name shouldnt it have amature in it . sorry about the spelling DOH!  |
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Sorry ladies, me not thinking for a change 
? Feel free to e-mail me on youngted@ btopenworld.com or text on 07887977155. We need to sit down round a table or two and get this sorted 