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NYC Big Apple Grapple International Arm Wrestling Championships
BIG APPLE GRAPPLE SHOWDOWN AT JACOB K. JAVITS CENTER!WORLDS BEST ARM WRESTLERS COMPETE IN 31st ANNUAL NYC BIG APPLE GRAPPLE INTERNATIONAL PRO ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008
New York, NY. May 23, 2008 -- The New York Arm Wrestling Association announced today that the Jacob K. Javits Center at (Hall-1C - 11th Ave. & West 38th Street New York, NY. 10001) and The Bar Show will host the 31st Annual New York City Big Apple Grapple Pro International Arm Wrestling Championships on Sunday, June 22, 2008 beginning at 1 p.m. The event will feature the worlds best arm wrestlers, both male and female, as they compete for a chance to be crowned New York City King and Queen of Arms. The event also offers amateur weight classes for men and women and entry fee is $30 which includes a free sponsor t-shirt. General admission is $30 if Big Apple Grapple is mentioned at the door - otherwise $40 will be charged and the event is restricted to adults over 21 years old. Contestants must weigh-in between 9:30 A.M. and 12:45 P.M.
Over $5,000 Cash and prizes will be awarded along with custom Olympic-size medallions and trophies that will be presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class. The men division will be divided into six weight classes including 45+ and 55+ year old master categories and three left-handed classes, while the women division will be divided into three weight classes. Teams will also compete for a point tally in categories divided by borough, state, and country.
It is expected that over 100 arm-wrestlers will participate in the NYC Big Apple Grapple, coming from countries such as Turkey, Brazil, Russia, Germany, and the Republic of Georgia. ‘This event draws the best pro talent in the world and is named NYC Arm Wrestling event of the Century’ said Gene Camp, Founder and President of the New York Arm Wrestling Association. Among those expected to take part in the event is Cynthia Yerby from Wolf, Oklahoma, a ten-time world champion who has won more than 30 professional arm wrestling titles in her career. Yerby has won the New York City Queen of Arms title seven years in a row (2000-2006), but her streak was broken last year because she did not compete due to medical reasons. To challenge Yerby will be 2007 Queen of Arms title holder Mirline Berrouet, who is also the current Empire State and U.S.A. National Champion. Sean the Rockaway Flash Ringgold will be returning to defend his NYC King of Arms title against super-stars like world champion Travis Bagent from W. Virginia and others.
The Big Apple Grapple is part of The Bar Show which represents Bars, Nightclubs, and Restaurants and features international flair bartending showmanship with contest judging by leaders in the spirits' industry. Prizes will be awarded for bottle flipping; glass tossing, drink mixology and shaker spin competitions. For information about the Bar Show visit newyorkbarshow.com
For more information about the New York City Big Apple Grapple fans can visit the New York Arm Wrestling Association web site at nycarms.com or call 718-544-4592 -- (END)
Contact: Gene Camp - 718-544-4592 – Press Pass inquiries, Pre-event exhibitions, Interviews and Photo shoots available. – Javits Center Directions, Parking and hotels call 212-216-2000
New York Arm Wrestling Association
7230 Kissena Blvd
Flushing, NY. 11367
Contact: GENE CAMP
718-544-4592
The NYAWA has a reputation of a first-class sports and entertainment organization and has captured the enthusiasm from fans around the world. Overall, The New York Arm Wrestling® Association has developed into one of the most innovative and recognizable sports-entertainment organizations in America.The success of New York Arm Wrestling® has spanned more than 31 years with visible evidence of "hard work, promotion and performance credibility". The diverse level of competition is divided into classes for Professionals, Amateurs, Novice/Beginners and Teens/Children. The NYAWA is proud to be a part of New York City’s Sports Capitol of the World.
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