Ontario Provincials - A Few Details

[Eric Roussin]

Not all details have been finalized yet, but I wanted to share a few details about this year's Provincial Championships.

The tournament will be held on Saturday May 30th, with a referee clinic on the 31st. The tournament will be held in the Ottawa area.

The weight classes that will be offered are

Men's Right 0-154 lbs
Men's Right 155-176 lbs
Men's Right 177-198 lbs
Men's Right 199-242 lbs
Men's Right 243+ lbs
Men's Left 0-154 lbs
Men's Left 155-176 lbs
Men's Left 177-198 lbs
Men's Left 199-242 lbs
Men's Left 243+ lbs
Women's Right 0-143 lbs
Women's Right 144+ lbs
Women's Left Open
Men's Masters Right 0-176 lbs
Men's Masters Right 177-220 lbs
Men's Masters Right 221+ lbs
Men's Masters Left 0-176 lbs
Men's Masters Left 177-220 lbs
Men's Masters Left 221+ lbs

Also, because I want to help send the strongest Team Ontario as possible to the Canadian Championships in PEI, the top 3 finishers of each class will receive a free entry to the Canadian Championships ($50 value).

Further details will be released in the months ahead, but this is just to give you a taste of what to expect.

[Joe Gould]

I think it's really impressive that the top 3 in each class get paid entry at Nationals. That's really great.

And, masters classes! This is a first at an Ontario Provincials, I think. It should be pretty competitive. I think it's awesome.

Referee clinic too, a great weekend - not to be missed.

I am impressed by these details so far.

[G Ronald]

Just out of curiousity does 40 years old get into the masters does it go by aga or experiance how does this work im not to sure and was wondering ?

[Joe Gould]

To qualify for the masters classes you need to be 40 years of age or older.

[Deleted]

Its about time these old creaky bones got me a break. Hehe. 8 more years til the Grand Masters. yikes!!!

Great on ya Eric, this is fantastic. Old age pulling and a possible entry to PEI. Niiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccceeeeee.

[John Milne]

Jan 13, 2009 16:47:18 GMT -5 @windo said:

Its about time these old creaky bones got me a break. Hehe. 8 more years til the Grand Masters. yikes!!!

Great on ya Eric, this is fantastic. Old age pulling and a possible entry to PEI. Niiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccceeeeee.

Guy, I'm wondering why someone in his early thirties (such as yourself) in interested in masters ;D

[Deleted]

Appreciate the thought but your off by about 10 years. I would love to be back in my early thirties again. Might be able to give you youngns' a better go. Oh well train harder. I don't have much time left though. Hehe

[G Ronald]

Thankyou Joe much appreciated

[Rob Hancock]

I can't help but notice that the O.A.A. now has masters classes. Will the ladies masters be required to pull provincials, or will they still get a bye? I think that they should be required to pull, just like EVERYONE else! It wouldn't be fair to give them a bye and force a lightweight woman to pull, even though neither class is offered. What is the current bye process anyway?

[Eric Roussin]

The current bye process is as follows:

Anyone who does not go to Provincials but wants to compete at Nationals can do so by paying $20 to renew an OAA membership, $30 to the promoter of the Provincials, and $50 to the OAA as a sort of "penalty". A shirt would also need to be purchased (if the current shirt isn't currently owned -- current price is $35). All funds must be received within one week following the Provincials.

Anyone who competes at Provincials, or helps out in an official manner (to be agreed upon with the event promoter), automatically qualifies to compete at Nationals.

[Randy MadCow Simzer]

Just wondering what the cost of the refs clinic is

[Dave Campbell]

Randy, the cost is 40 dollars for your first clinic and 20 dollars for any others you may take.

[Randy MadCow Simzer]

Thanks for the info