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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Who will host the first North America Deaf Strongman competition in 2006? A deaf-owned company called sComm, Inc. Or visit their website by clicking on sComm’s logo in the right hand column for more information about this company.
What will the strongman events be like? The usual implements that we may expect to have at this competition would be the tire flip, log lift, truck pull, 18 inch deadlift and Atlas stones. Although a different implement could be added or changed later on. We will keep you notified on any updates. The above links show pictures of what each would be like just to give you an idea of what to expect at the first ever North America Deaf Strongman Games.
The weights used at this Deaf Strongman event will be somewhat lighter to help novice strongmen and strongwomen competitors a chance to try their hands on moving heavy objects. But by no means will they be “light.” Weights in these events will be announced at a later time.
Why a strongman game? It is simply the right time to do the first ever Deaf Strongman Games. Strongman competitions have been getting more popular in the United States and the throughout the world. More opportunities for people, including women, to try out these exciting events when there are now weight categories so that even the lighter competitors can compete in their own division rather than against the biggest, strongest and heaviest people typical of early strongman competitions. Strength sports are becoming a popular sports attraction and would be ideal to include such an exciting and enjoyable entertainment at one of DeafNation expos. Adults and kids alike will marvel and enjoy watching men and women compete by moving and tossing around large objects. There is a certain fascination in watching people lift large, heavy and bulky objects. DeafNation expos are ideal places to host these Deaf Strongman Games. Joel Barish, CEO of DeafNation, has expressed great enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation for this new kind of sports entertainment at one of the DeafNation expos that is planned to take place sometime in 2008. NADS, DeafNation and sComm, Inc. will work closely together to make this to be one of the best positive experience for everybody.
Must I have experience in weightlifting? Generally it’s a good idea that you have some weight training experience since this competition will involve lifting and moving large, bulky objects. They are not the same thing as going to a gym where you lift barbells or dumbells. However, this competition is open to any deaf or hard of hearing competitors. Please, realize your own strengths and the inherent risks in lifting heavy weights at strongman games. You need to get ready for the 2008 planned event by preparing for it now..
Where can I go to practice moving strongman equipments such as Atlas stones and so on? The NAS has a website where it is keeping a list of gyms that carry these strongman equipments to practice on. Check out the link and click on the nearest strongman training facility or gym in your state. This website is continuously updated. If there are no nearby gym with strongman equipments, you can try and design or make your own equipments. Or try and get a hold of strongman/women people in your area who may have their own equipments at home.
Am I allowed to wear my hearing aid or cochlear implant? Yes. You have the option to wear your hearing devices or not.
When will the first North America Deaf Strongman Games take place? The first one is planned to take place sometime in 2008.
How many competitors will attend this first event? We don’t know. That would be up to those who are interested in competiting. The sooner the word gets out the more people will want to try and compete in this first ever Deaf Strongman games.
Can this strongman game be dangerous? Generally, no. But these events do hold inherent risks such as torn muslces or ligaments, severe muscle strain, or even a broken bone in certain events. It’s up to the competitor to realize his or her own strength capacity and limits.
How many deaf or hard of hearing strongmen or strongwomen in North America? There are a few known deaf/hh strongmen and virtually no strongwomen at the moment. Although, that might change once this NADS website goes online increasing the number of strongmen and strongwomen competitors wanting to compete in the first ever North America Deaf Strongman games.
How much should I weigh to compete? There are two weight categories. One is the 200 pounds and under weight and the other is 201 pounds and over category. This is a typical weight category seen in many other strongman events. For the women, there is no weight category and is open to any women who want to compete for the women’s strongwoman event.
What are the prizes? Will money be awarded? Prizes are planned. Offering purse prizes (money) may be likely at this point. We don’t know what the amount will be. We will announce what the prizes will be like at a later date.
Is this NADS event for United States citizens only? No. Anybody from around the world can compete in this competition out. You don’t have to be an American to compete but generally this unique sporting event is open to those with a hearing loss whether deaf or hard of hearing.
Is there an organization where deaf and hard of hearing strongmen/women can join? Yes. You can join the North America Deaf Strongman organization. Just contact us at NADS-games@hotmail.com if you want to join and get on the list with other deaf/hh strongmen/women. This way if there are other nearby deaf/hh strongman/woman who have their own strongman equipments at home, you can join them and make working out much more fun. Or if there are no nearby deaf/hh strongmen with the proper equipments try joining a nearby gym that have these strongman equipments already.
Can I volunteer or help with Deaf Strongman games such as helping to get it ready? Certainly, we appreciate all kinds of assistance such as moving strongman equipments around, spreading the word about Deaf Strongman games, provide refreshment to competitors or just simply show up and give you support to all of the competitors in the North America Deaf Strongman games. Just as well, you can contact us if you feel you have something you could contribute to help make this a success.
Will there be souvenirs at the North American Deaf Strongman games? Yes. It is being planned at this moment where a t-shirt, baseball cap, mug or a button pin be made available. Although this could change at a later time but we do plan on having some kind of a souvenir for those who want one.
How can I spread the word? That’s easy. Email this website to your friends. Talk to them in person. Talk to people you know who are already into weight training. Or if you are a student or staff at Gallaudet University, CSUN, NTID, RIT or other deaf schools, you can spread the word over there, too. Whether it’s powerlifting, weightlifting, olympic lifting or strongman lift, all share a common interest invovling moving weights. Contact your friends by spreading the word. Or print this out and show to those who work out in gyms or go to universities such as Gallaudet University or NTID. Lots of ways to help spread the word to help make this a successful and enjoyable sports entertainment to take place at one of DeafNation’s expos.
If you have any questions regarding strongman competitions or training, please contact us.
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