OSM 2015 - updated details as we confirm them

[Jennifer Oreck]

any ideas as to what the weights will be for the women...also I agree with Luke, I think we should be able to use straps for the axle DL.

[Grant]

It is confirmed - both Day 1 and Day will be held at the Toronto Pro Supershow. We also have main stage performance time starting at 2pm. We're the only event getting main stage exposure on both days.

[Sean Bates]

Jenn women's events will be similar to the men's
Ben Thompson - your opinion matters after you have registered and paid.
Luke - since you have paid and registered your opinion counts. I have never popped a bicept without straps and yes over 600 included. I actually have a really stupid picture of me doing silver dollar deadlift for the first time double under hand with 660. Yes it's funny.
Sorry the details have been a little slow coming but we have been trying to get both days at the Super show and finally have. We have tentative events which as always are subject to change. Still working on hotel discounts but for now Grant's suggestions are good. I will contact both of them as well and try to secure a rate.
Now that event locations are secure we will keep info flowing. More to come.

[Jennifer Oreck]

Jenn women's events will be similar to the men's
Ben Thompson - your opinion matters after you have registered and paid.
Luke - since you have paid and registered your opinion counts. I have never popped a bicept without straps and yes over 600 included. I actually have a really stupid picture of me doing silver dollar deadlift for the first time double under hand with 660. Yes it's funny.
Sorry the details have been a little slow coming but we have been trying to get both days at the Super show and finally have. We have tentative events which as always are subject to change. Still working on hotel discounts but for now Grant's suggestions are good. I will contact both of them as well and try to secure a rate.
Now that event locations are secure we will keep info flowing. More to come.

thanks Sean

[The Iron Viking]

Thanks Sean...that double underhand lift sounds interesting...post a pic on Facebook. Everything that you're doing here to put on OSM is appreciated. I booked my hotel at the Delta downtown for $195/night...they still seemed to have a few decent rooms left.

With regards to the axel DL, I still feel that the right thing to do is to ensure athlete safety so none of us ends up like Karl Gillingham, Kevin Nee or the countless others. Here's a few videos of what I'm talking about...I see this as a given, if we do the event as proposed, that one or two of the athletes will tear a biceps while trying to go for a max lift. I've torn both my biceps in this sport and really don't want to risk another major biceps injury over something as silly as this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCxy7hpqSnQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlIG018Rgvo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6SSaYGbY3g

[Sean Bates]

Good vids Luke. Not interested in anyone getting hurt. I've seen a lot of injuries and had a few of my own when promoters refuse to change events. I'm not that guy. We are using some of the event equipment tomorrow and Sunday. We'll get everything ironed out. Thanks for the hotel tip.
We will have the final event line up posted next week. Just need to get the order of events nailed down now.

[The Iron Viking]

Thanks Sean.

[David J]

Just sent form and money. Excited to get to my first OSM.

[The Iron Viking]

FYI I asked Sean what time to be there for day 1, he said 11am.

[The Iron Viking]

As posted by Sean on Facebook today, you likely can't see his comments if you're not friends with him already so I'm sharing as a courtesy to all.

FInal details set. You all know the events. Now start times. Saturday be there for 10;30. Start at 11 and done by 4. Sunday 10 am arrive start at 10:30. Main stage event on Satueday will be the final event of the day at 2pm. Sunday main stage at 4 for the final event of the week end. The head to head events will depend on entrants. So far not enough for head to head. I also have to have the athletes list ready by the end of this week for event passes. I am also still in need of a few volunteers. Ref, set, score keeper set, 2 event staff so far looking for 2 more. Couple new faces this year signed up to compete we're looking forward to seeing. New blood is better than stale blood.

[David J]

Thanks for putting the information on here Luke. I know myself and a few others don't have Sean as a friend and can't see these updates.

[Sean Bates]

Thanks Luke. Not all are on my facebook but all can get me through my email on this site. Thanks for posting . All the OSM minions will always pass the word around. I will have a equipment set up and we'll take photos to post so everyone at least gets a look at what we are using. Lot's of questions about the yolk press coming in. It's a yolk set at lower chest height for each athlete. Variance is the weights used. Instead of the usual farmers on the base we unbolt them and bolt on the appropriate weight dumbbells. I'll post a photo as well. I will put out the registered athletes list on Monday. That will be the list that goes to the pro show for passes. I will be assigned some extras but to be sure you get your free expo passes get registered before the list goes to them on Monday.

[Sean Bates]

Another update.
I hope you like surprises cause we cooked some up. Since we will have the time there will be 4 events day 1. the only ones that know who that is other than me is Grant and he ain't telling you either so don't ask. only hint is I hope your cardio is in shape.
Other than that we will have the farmers head to head day one. the yolk will be head to head as well. The deadlift for reps will be one at a time.
Day of the event. Saturday we will have an athlete meeting at the base of the escalators at the entrance to the venue. There you will get your passes for entrance.
The event for the main stage Saturday will be the yolk press.
Sunday as planned we will still have the 5 events. Stage event yet to be determined. also note yes point carry over to day 2.

I will send out another update Friday night after we set up at the site. I will have full details at that time.
Crunch time and I have volunteers to load and unload at the compound in Innisfil. I have ref's , score keepers and two equipment handlers. Still looking for two more equipment handlers for both days of the event. Got someone you can bring let me know.

confirmed athletes
Luke Skarup
Misha Ristic
Eric Ruttenburg
Max Boudreault
Padriac Moore
Lance Lavallee
Dave Jennings
Mike Majik
Ben Rukstual
Joe Dewitt
Karl Hjelholt
Eddie Warn
Paul Vaillancourt

Sleep fast cheers.

[The Iron Viking]

Mystery events are always interesting, they are however, not well suited for National qualifiers.

When you say that only you and Grant know what it is Sean, I trust that you've also got approval for this mystery event and the weights from the Canadian Strongman Circuit (aka Mike Saunders)? Afterall, they are giving us 4 spots to Nationals this year and we wouldn't want to take that for granted.

[Sean Bates]

Due to popular demand we have decided to not have a the mystery event and that sponsor will be put off for another show. They are already at the super show so that's ok. Day one will be treated as a true qualifier only. The events will remain deadlift for reps, followed by farmers, followed by yolk press. the yolk press still will not be confirmed as head to head until we get the layout of the stage or floor. With the time we have allowed we have more than enough time to go one at a time on the yolk press. As always events are subject to change.
The T shirts are being delivered to me at the plant tomorrow.
All equipment is ready to roll.
Shopping is done. Now the slugging begins loading up.
any additional questions or concerns fire me a note.
Sleep fast and keep up the intensity.

cheers