http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/-t1.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:22:39 GMT 10 http://i82.servimg.com/u/f82/12/92/05/34/soucie11.jpg http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/-t1.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/february-meet-looking-for-feedback-t208.htm Utter Weakling We are going to host a meet in February. The format will be one catering to Master's competitors and those for whom the mobility requirements of many events tend to dissuade them from conventional strength athletics. Strength, not strength-endurance or timing-related things will be emphasized, but not a powerlifting meet to be sure. Here are the details: Divisions: Open LW,MW,HW, Master's LW, Master's HW Events: 1. Thick-Dumbell Press, max (2-hand clean, 1-hand press, or ... Illinois Contests Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:22:39 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/february-meet-looking-for-feedback-t208.htm#4514 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/february-meet-looking-for-feedback-t208.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-hercules-09-t199.htm Tony Soucie Here is a complete listing of the athletes that have qualified for the Illinois Hercules 09'. Quite a few. If everyone here decides to compete I'm not sure what I'd do. Possibly rent out a hall, hahaha. Aaron Ewerdt Adam Feit Alex Camacho Austin Acree Bo Qin Brad Baldwin Brandon Filipello Brett Faught Brian Amundsen Brian Carley Brian Hyland Brian Walsh Bryon Keim Charles Kasson Chris Alitz Chris Daloia Chris Dwyer Chris Hartman Clint Swisher Craig ... Illinois Contests Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:13:37 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-hercules-09-t199.htm#4292 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-hercules-09-t199.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/2010-season-t182.htm Tony Soucie Have been working on the 2010 season for Illinois. Pretty much the same format as 09 in terms of the contests (January Challenge, March Challenge, May Challenge, ILSM, September Challenge and Illinois Hercules). Same format for the records and earning points towards the series, etc... Some new items: Possibly one or two silver meets geared more towards max events. The contest format for these are: 2 max events only Scores are taken from total poundage, not points (similar to powerlifting) Same ... Illinois Contests Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:22:04 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/2010-season-t182.htm#4086 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/2010-season-t182.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/morton-strongman-comp-in-october-t180.htm B~RAD Is this still happening? its only a few months away. It's not on the NAS site but its on the entriy forms list here. It looks like a BADASS show. Very good choice of events. Illinois Contests Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:14:59 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/morton-strongman-comp-in-october-t180.htm#4023 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/morton-strongman-comp-in-october-t180.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-09-t110.htm Tony Soucie
200
Joseph Leff...out due to injury

231
Sean Kline

265
Clint Swisher
Ryan Rice

266+
P.J. Hauser
Jan Walkosz
Tom Sroka

Teen
Mark Gornall
Austin Acree

Women
Cynthia Chasteen]]> Illinois Contests Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:44:54 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-09-t110.htm#2129 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-09-t110.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-t119.htm Anonymous Is it true that the date is going to change? I need to know soon because im coming from Maryland to compete in this and i dont wanna come on the wrong day because that would just absolutely suck balls. and are the events changing? Illinois Contests Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:49:56 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-t119.htm#2656 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-t119.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/dallas-pics-t183.htm nkeaty

if anyone wants to see some pictures from the Dallas plat plus here is the link to my Flickr page. Be advised there are over 800 pictures because Becca (my wife) was the offical photographer for Dione.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40719448@N06/

It was a great contest, crazy heavy. I took 6th, big Andrew Palmer won.. It was alot of fun, 2 days 6 events]]> Illinois Contests Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:05:35 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/dallas-pics-t183.htm#4089 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/dallas-pics-t183.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-anyone-doing-it-t149.htm Mark whos looking at doing the september contest? Illinois Contests Sat, 02 May 2009 00:05:13 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-anyone-doing-it-t149.htm#3288 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-anyone-doing-it-t149.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/ilsm-09-t108.htm Tony Soucie
As of right now we have "0" signed up however i most likely will limit the number of athletes for each wt class to 10 (40 total).

I'll add more info as ot comes in.

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:45:18 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/ilsm-09-t108.htm#2107 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/ilsm-09-t108.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/may-challenge-t147.htm craig kruse
I may be up in Canada fishing. Not sure yet]]> Illinois Contests Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:06:13 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/may-challenge-t147.htm#3275 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/may-challenge-t147.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/july-4th-ilsa-appreciation-day-log-championships-t165.htm Tony Soucie We've been involved with Strongman in one way or another since 1996 and have come across many, many wonderful individuals; athletes, staff, and fans alike, that have been instrumental in helping the sport grow in Illinois and Midwest in general. What I would like to do, and have discussed this with the wife, is to set aside this July 4th as the date for an Illinois Strongman picnic. Nothing fancy, just hot dogs and chips, etc... We'll still have the ILSA Log Championships. Originally ... Illinois Contests Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:17:06 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/july-4th-ilsa-appreciation-day-log-championships-t165.htm#3674 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/july-4th-ilsa-appreciation-day-log-championships-t165.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/powercorps-challenge-updates-t157.htm Utter Weakling Byron's meet will be held June 20th - deadline is the 6th. A few updates: 1: Yoke walk will not be man vs. man - it will be with separate weight classes simultaneously. Yoke weights may change. 2.The stone in the medley is a Husafel-type steel implement - not really a stone exactly. The weights will be reduced - I get the feeling people are turned off by the thought of running with what they may believe is a 300# atlas stone. It'll be lightened anyway - something like 245 for ... Illinois Contests Thu, 28 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/powercorps-challenge-updates-t157.htm#3489 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/powercorps-challenge-updates-t157.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-log-lift-championships-t104.htm Tony Soucie Most likely wouldn't be sanctioned by NAS but would be a part of our ILSA Series and be eligible for State Records.

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:17:54 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-log-lift-championships-t104.htm#1929 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-log-lift-championships-t104.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/circle-city-strongest-man-t97.htm Tony Soucie I'll be making a go at it and am trying to convince a guy at work to give it a shot.
I've never really trained with anyone who was going to the same meet. Should be fun.

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:01:18 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/circle-city-strongest-man-t97.htm#1729 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/circle-city-strongest-man-t97.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/9-26-contest-t153.htm craig kruse Southern Illinois Strongest Man

who is promoting this?]]> Illinois Contests Wed, 13 May 2009 00:26:40 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/9-26-contest-t153.htm#3396 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/9-26-contest-t153.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/june-challenge-t148.htm david escalante My ankle was the least of my problems. I have not had more than 200 pounds on my back in over 1 1/2 years.
Quite the shock to the body(went up to 600) looking forward to the pain I am pretty sure my back is going to be in tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing everybody.]]> Illinois Contests Fri, 01 May 2009 19:34:04 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/june-challenge-t148.htm#3282 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/june-challenge-t148.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/chicago-s-strongest-man-t57.htm jason bever The 2009 Chicago's Strongest Man is set for Saturday, April 18th. Same venue and same events, with the only change being a tire flip instead of a deadlift. The teen division is not there this year, but there are 60 spots instead of 50. You can either mail in entry form, or use the on-line registration at www.beaverstrengthandcombat.com that will be up in the next couple of weeks. The event usually fills up by the January, so get it in soon and hope to see you there! 2008 Champions: Joe ... Illinois Contests Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:29:11 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/chicago-s-strongest-man-t57.htm#662 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/chicago-s-strongest-man-t57.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/nick-keaty-t139.htm smj091977
Shon]]> Illinois Contests Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:56:44 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/nick-keaty-t139.htm#3183 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/nick-keaty-t139.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/keith-craig-alex-and-brad-t131.htm Dr. Jonathan Osterman
Sorry if I missed anybody.]]> Illinois Contests Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:31:23 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/keith-craig-alex-and-brad-t131.htm#3023 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/keith-craig-alex-and-brad-t131.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/march-09-t93.htm KeithCrone On the event sheet, you list the 2" DB handle as being 24" long. Is that really the case? Or did you just throw that number out there since you don't have it made yet?

I'm asking because I'm going to tear off an ear if I try to press that DB the same way I press the DBs in the gym. I want to figure out if I have to make any adustments to my technique.]]> Illinois Contests Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:40:22 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/march-09-t93.htm#1658 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/march-09-t93.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/january-challenge-09-t74.htm david escalante Do you have a list of competitors so far? Illinois Contests Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:37:43 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/january-challenge-09-t74.htm#1179 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/january-challenge-09-t74.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/janaury-challenge-heh-heh-t107.htm smj091977 231 1st Jason Sneed 2nd Eric Marks 3rd ? can't remember I think I know but don't want to mispost 265 1st Tom Eisenrich 2nd Derek Stone 3rd Shon Johnson 266+ 1st Jan Walkosz 2nd Alex Camacho 3rd Chris Big Daddy Dwyer "Jennifer" Division 1st Jennifer Gimmel I could be wrong, I was rather light headed after the stars came out on the stone. Shon Illinois Contests Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:38:33 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/janaury-challenge-heh-heh-t107.htm#1997 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/janaury-challenge-heh-heh-t107.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/grip-challenge-certifications-and-more-t106.htm Tony Soucie I had already posted something on the General Discussion section however I'll explain it a little as well.... 2 new things for 09' 1. Grip Challenge/ Certifications: you may earn points by posting/ breaking a ILSA Grip Record. 2. Club Power Meets: these WILL qualify you for the Illinois Hercules as well as earn points with your placements within the contest. Points are also earned by breaking/ posting ILSA Records. However since these are un-sanctioned Club meets they will NOT qualify ... Illinois Contests Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:43:43 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/grip-challenge-certifications-and-more-t106.htm#1942 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/grip-challenge-certifications-and-more-t106.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/09-entries-t103.htm Tony Soucie www.ilstrongman.com
I posted not only the Series meets but also the Record Breaker Days and Club Power Meets.

Special Note:
Club Power Meets are now qualifiers for the Illinois Hercules (but not NAS Nationals).

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:11:53 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/09-entries-t103.htm#1928 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/09-entries-t103.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/important-csm-update-t80.htm jason bever
Thanks again everyone and let me know if you have any questions.]]> Illinois Contests Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:45:01 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/important-csm-update-t80.htm#1408 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/important-csm-update-t80.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/il-hercules-08-t51.htm Tony Soucie I like the idea and am looking into setting it up.

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:12:54 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/il-hercules-08-t51.htm#518 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/il-hercules-08-t51.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/club-meet-nov-1st-08-t54.htm Tony Soucie
Squat
P. Press
Deadlift

If anyone is interested let me know.

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:18:01 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/club-meet-nov-1st-08-t54.htm#574 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/club-meet-nov-1st-08-t54.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-ultimate-strength-series-09-format-t52.htm Tony Soucie The format will include the current NAS Strongman meets we've sent out along with the Illinois Record Breakers concept and Club Power meets.
Once I get it up on the web site I'll be sending out info. If interested please ley me know and I'll get the info to you.

Thanks,
Tony]]> Illinois Contests Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:21:38 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-ultimate-strength-series-09-format-t52.htm#551 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/illinois-ultimate-strength-series-09-format-t52.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/non-strongman-meets-fund-raisers-t23.htm Tony Soucie
These wouldn't come about till we built the new "gym" though. These meets would help with the payments for the building.

Any ideas and suggestions welcome.
Tony]]> Illinois Contests Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:34:37 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/non-strongman-meets-fund-raisers-t23.htm#225 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/non-strongman-meets-fund-raisers-t23.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-08-t25.htm Tony Soucie The September Challenge will take place during the Manteno Oktoberfest Festivies from Noon to 3pm. Contest is located on 3rd and Main, Manteno, IL. Athlete listing: LW: Keith Crone Derek Stone Ed Vehrs Jason Dexter Bryon Keim Jason Plale HW: Dennis Craddock Ben Hauch Dayrl Chalifour Pawel Panszczyk Bryan Dermody Tom Rumohr Robert Simnick Teens: Brad Baldwin Will update the final listing early next week Illinois Contests Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:58:41 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-08-t25.htm#250 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/september-challenge-08-t25.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/09-season-t3.htm Tony Soucie There will be few changes from this year to next. The main change is the wt classes. Instead of only having a LW/ HW in the smaller Series meets we plan on having 200, 231, 265, 266+ classes instead.

Keep an eye on the website and forum for new updates.

Tony]]> Illinois Contests Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:31:44 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/09-season-t3.htm#5 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/09-season-t3.htm http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/club-gym-t15.htm Tony Soucie Club "Gym" I was able to get 6 estimates for various sized building kits from Menards. 24' x 30' starting around $5000 and 30' x 40' around $8500. This does not include the concrete slab. These are fairly reasonable compared to what Morton or Cleary would have charged me (at least twice to 3 times the amount). I'm confident I'd be able to build it. I'll be calling around for estimates for concrete slabs then... The next stage is to contact the St. Anne Bank and get permission ... Illinois Contests Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:30:11 GMT http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/club-gym-t15.htm#86 http://ilstrongman.forumotion.net/illinois-contests-f1/club-gym-t15.htm