Mike Gould Classic

[silverback]

Can anyone confirm that the background picture of the Mike Gould Classic advertisement on the Inthehook web site is Gary's. I know Devon's picture is on the side but is Gary the one directly in the middle of the ad?

[Eric Roussin]

Yes it is.

[Mikel Gould]

Just wanted to let everyone know that ive recently spoken with Jerry Caderette and he has cnfirmed that he will be competing at the MGC. He sounds very excited about it and is training hard. Should be an exceptional show.

[toprollhook]

Mike you need a 220lbs. class!!!! to many MONSTERS in the OPENS...

[Eric Roussin]

I prefer the old MGC classes as well - 154, 187, 220, 221+.

For Arnold's classifications, the 187 pullers would qualify for the 198 class and the 220 pullers would qualify for the supers.

Regardless of the classes that are offered, though, I expect this tournament to continue to be Canada's premier pro/am event.

Can't wait!

[toprollhook]

SO ERIC ARE YOU PULLING WITH THE MONSTERS OR YOU PULLING 198'S??
UNLESS MIKE PUTS IN A 220 CLASS I'LL BE CHEERLEADING!!!!

[Mikel Gould]

Eric and Craig, I like those classes as well and i would consider it. Im trying to get a set of classes that will work for everyone and accomidate the arnolds. I am aware that 98 plus is a lg class but its important for me to see large classes not only financial reasons but its much more exciting. Theres nothing worse than 4 people to a class its kinda like everyone gets there own. I am open to this change and would like a little more feed back Please and thank you.

[toprollhook]

I CAN NAME ABOUT 20 220LBER'S FROM ONTARIO ALONE!!!

[Rick Heidebrecht]

I like the classes you used from about 5 years back Mike: 165, 198, and open. In my opinion, fewer classes for big money tournaments is better because you can offer bigger payouts. And if you're doing three classes, I think 165/198/open is best.

But, because the MGC is a qualifier for the Arnolds, I think using the same 154/176/198/open classes makes the most sense. Why should someone who works to make 198 for the Arnolds now have to drop an extra 11 lbs to qualify?

I posted a poll on the Canadian board about weight classes. It might provide useful information to tournament promoters if we all voted.

[Mikel Gould]

Thanks Rick I appreciate the input. It is a tough call and i do realise The heavies are a big class.

[Eric Roussin]

I agree if three classes are offered then 165/198/199+ is best. But I think if flour classes are offered, there will be bigger numbers overall if the classes are 154/187/220/221+. As Craig mentioned, there are currently a lot of Ontario pullers in the 199-220 range. The supers class "may" be slightly smaller, but the 187 class would be bigger than the 176 class and the 220 class would be bigger than the 198 class.

If the classes are not changed, I will pull the supers, but I suspect others will decide to just not pull.

There's no ideal set of classes Mike, so just do what you think is best.

[Devon Larratt]

Heya Mike!!
i was thinking it might be a great idea to have 4 classes-
0-242
243-245
246-248
and open
MGC!!!!!

[John Milne]

lemme guess

your skinny ass is sitting at 241 and want to hit all the classes up?

[toprollhook]

Devon love thoses classes!! I'll be there no matter what the classes. Rick H. put up a good poll and the CAWF board.. I think the women don't like it though since no one has voted yet!!!(Don't ask a women about there weight!!)

[Maksim Khodau]

Hey CRAIGY...
Quit whining about the weight classes....LOL...just keep training hard!