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2023
Please note that the PAA UK & IRELAND does not run all the events listed here - we run regional tournaments & Nationals for PROS & Novices. If you are new to the sport or want to get involved for the first time please learn how to pull safely with an established club first - (see clubs page) & read the FAQ & other information available on this site. It is easy for a strong person to injure themselves by applying their strength incorrectly. You will be asked at the weigh in & registration which club you are with & the PAA reserve the right to refuse entry into competitions to prevent injury to inexperienced. PAA competitions are for adults over 18 years old. We include some independent promotions information here who may have different entry requirements - please check with them if you are in any doubt before travelling. We hope you'll find something near to you that suits your ability & interest. From the start of the year there is something roughly every fortnight somewhere - The list is by no means exhaustive or definite - there will be alterations & additions. The Presidents Bulletin (home page) which happens every week on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday will give new details & reminders as they arrive & they will be added here with promoters contact details. Get pulling & planning. Dan.
DragonsFire2 Sat 25th MARCH 2023
Ashvale Club, Griffiths Gardens, Tredegar, NP22 3HQ
Welsh Warriors are running this competition. Novice & Pro classes -80kg, -100kg, 100kg+.
Weigh in on the Friday 24th between 6-10pm or weigh in on the 25 between 9-11:30am competition starts at 12pm.
London Armwrestling Colosseum
22nd April 2023.
Peacock Gym, Caxton Street, London.
London Armwrestling are running this competition.
Weigh ins Friday 1st April 6-8pm or Sat 2nd April 10-1145am.
Entry fee £30. All enquiries to Dzhan Kurt via link button below.
PAA UK & IRELAND MONSTERS in MOTHERWELL
22nd April 2023
HOSTILE STRENGTH
Unit 14B, Flemington industrial park Motherwell, ML12NT, Motherwell, UK
The PAA UK & IRELAND are delighted to be guests of Hostile Strength who hosted the King of the North event in October 2022. Hostile Strength have pedigree with Strongman events & have an excellent facility for training & competitions. Please visit their website (use hostile strength link below) & take a look - enquiries for the tournament click the GET IN TOUCH button above right on this page.
Novice -80kg, -100kg, Over 100kg, PROS King of the Table open class. Ladies Open & Masters 50+.
Early weigh in (Friday 21st) 730pm - 9pm. Weigh in on day 930am - 11am.
Pulling starts 12pm.
PAA members £25, non members £40.
For details on PAA membership, click on the "Why be a member?" tab above.
PAA UK & IRELAND DEVASTATING DEVON Sat 29th APRIL 2023
Venue: The Devon Hall, Bideford College, Abbotsham Road EX393AR Bideford, UK
Get your buckets & spades, knot your hankerchiefs & roll up your chinos - another seaside break can be sold to the family & there just happens to be a tournament going on as well. Fancy that!
Novice -80kg, -100kg, Over 100kg, Pros -75kg, -90kg, -105kg & Over 105kg. Ladies Open & Masters 50+.
Early weigh in (Friday 28th) 730pm - 9pm. Weigh in on day 930am - 11am.
Pulling starts 12pm.
PAA members £25, non members £40.
For details on PAA membership, click on the "Why be a member?" tab above.
ARMGODS at FITXPO Manchester 13th to 14th May 2023
Armgods are moving among the mortals at the FitXPO Manchester. Talk so far is a novice tournament on day one & super pulls day two. Will you be in it? More details will appear on their sites & media. Updates will appear here eventually & more details of all Armgods shows can be found by clicking the button below.
IFA EURO ARM 2023
FINLAND 17th - 21st May 2023
There will be a PAA Contingent going. PAA UK & IRELAND is not currently an affiliated country so entries are made individually to participate.
REGISTRATION for 2023 IFA European Championships is OPEN.
If you are from a member federation please register through your organization.
If you are from country without IFA member federation (THAT IS US) please register via email: marian.capla@armsportfederation.com
Please send: NAME, SURNAME, DATE OF BIRTH, NATIONALITY, WEIGHT CLASSES (age group, kg & right/left).
If you have been resident in the UK & IRELAND for 5 years & are committed to pull for us & not any other country then we not only welcome you to pull in our national championships but also for us in the IFA Euros & Worlds. All enquiries about the event/venue etc should be made to IFA directly
British Sit Down Armwrestling Championships,
VAULT
32 Marine Parade
Worthing BN11 3FN
MAY20th 2023
A different discipline, can you turn your hand to the rigours of the sit downs?
Weight classes:
Pro
-86 kg
-95 kg
-105 kg
105+ kg
Novice
-90 kg
-105 kg
105+ kg
If time permits we will have an overall class at the end
Entry is £30
ARMAGH SHOW Armwrestling & Grip event
County Armagh Agricultural Show 10 June 2023
Sat, 08:30–18:00
Gosford Forest Park, Markethill
Armagh
The 2022 event was great fun with challenges designed by World Grip Champion Stanley Hamilton & British Armwrestling Champion Adam Johnson. Armwrestling & Grip event
planned for 2023
SUSSEX ARMWRESTLING SUMMERSLAM, GORING, 22nd JULY 2023
Got a beef? Think you're a cut above the guy who beat you in the last tournament if only...yawn. Sort it out then & here's a good opportunity: The much loved event at the seaside is the best sort of beach party. A big outdoor barbecue, dozens of armwrestling supermatches held close enough to the sea for a cool off dip. Side tables to mix with the stars & learn from the best. Follow Sussex Armwrestling to get your match booked when they say go.
Scotland Open Armwrestling Championship 5th August 2023
The Waverley Mall, Edinburgh.
Novice classes -78kg, -86kg, -95kg, +95kg,
Open Pro classes -80kg, -90kg, +90kg
All level competitors can attend the event Open Pro class. This class is awarded in cash payouts for the winners.
Event organised by Martin Zajac & David Bradford, contact them via facebook, instagram or on 07889 288080
IFA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023
They were in France last year in late September. In 2023 it will be Malaysia. Some of the team are already booking flights. Updates will appear here & in Presidents Bulletin.
SOUTHERN IRELAND 2023
This will be hosted by Adrian O'Dwyer, details to follow.
PAA UK & IRELAND NOVICE NATIONALS BIRMINGHAM, 28th October 2023
KINGS HEATH CRICKET & SPORTS CLUB, 247 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 6DT UK.
Kings Heath Cricket Club has a good sized bar & restaurant area as well as the competition area in the Cartland Suite with stage. Food was very good last year, big car park (don't forget to pay at the meter) & good public transport links to Birmingham city centre & airport.
Classes: -75kg, -86kg, -95kg, -105kg, +105kg, Ladies Open.
Weigh in Fri 27th Oct 1930 to 2100
or weigh in on day from 0930 to 1100.
Pulling starts 12pm.
PAA members £25, non members £40.
For details on PAA membership, click on the "Why be a member?" tab above.
Competitors please read the Nationals separate page on this website which gives all entry details, directions, hotel & transport possibilities.
SUSSEX ARMWRESTLING Monster Mash Super Series Ferring/Bognor, October 2023.
Usually held around Halloween. Details to follow.
PAA UK & IRELAND PRO NATIONALS,
BIRMINGHAM 25th Nov 2023
KINGS HEATH CRICKET & SPORTS CLUB, 247 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 6DT UK.
Kings Heath Cricket Club has a good sized bar & restaurant area as well as the competition area in the Cartland Suite with stage. Food was very good last year, big car park (don't forget to pay at the meter) & good public transport links to Birmingham city centre & airport.
Classes: -65kg, -75kg, -86kg, -95kg, -105kg, +105kg, Ladies Open, Masters 50+ OVERALL RIGHT.
Weigh in Fri 24th Nov 1930 to 2100
or weigh in on day from 0930 to 1100.
Pulling starts 12pm.
PAA members £25, non members £40.
For details on PAA membership, click on the "Why be a member?" tab above.
Competitors please read the Nationals separate page on this website which gives all entry details, directions, hotel & transport possibilities.
ARM GODS CHRISTMAS CRACKER, LEIGH, DEC 2023
The last show of the year at Club Torture, home of Arm gods.
UDEZUMOU UK 7th January 2024
If your style of Armwrestling relies on the vague voodoo of strap technique & strict rules, if you have delicate elbows or feelings, this isn't for you. Udezumou UK is Dan Earthquakes annual experimental lab held on the first Sunday after New Years Day. After Dan's visit to the 2019 All Japan Arm Sumo Championships, Udezumou UK has developed into TAG TEAM Arm Sumo on a king of the round table format...no weigh ins (so eat, drink & be merry), no straps, no refs grip...get your grip before the crowd boos the ref into giving a foul for stalling...pin opponents knuckles to table or off for 3 count..running fouls unless a significant distance off the table surface or the back with advantage gained...winner stays on or tags, opposing team from the line chooses who challenges...first two teams to 20 pins & the next team to get ten is in the finals...winning team & runners up need 10 pins to determine champions...Billy No Mates can be paired on the day with another social misfit or be voted into another team by those present to pull under Freebird rules...If you are Bobby Big Bollox you can take on the tag teams on your own...After Tag Finals each team can enter one person into the individual. First to 10 pins is the winner...prizes for first 3 teams left & right..prize for fighting spirit...winning individuals get names recorded on the Yamamoto cup...
Last years individual Champions - Scott Barratt & Nicolae Barbu - get free entry (if they remind me on the day).
Venue not yet booked but likely Bartley Sailing Club unless they are sick of us.
Detailed rules, times & all that sort of stuff will be published in December 2023.
There is no free live stream entertainment for those too idle to turn up. Some poor quality photos will be taken from a bad angle & thrown together with random video clips recorded on any old nokia that is lying about & the backing track will be the Udezumou drum band recorded in 2019 live in Tokyo. Just so you know to save you asking.