New England Record Breakers - May 6

[nickwinters]

Over the past few years alot of us lost track of who is strong and who is not. With all the advancements in specialized equipment, it's hard to see who still has true brute strength. The names on this letter along with a few others feel that its time for a test of true strength, so we're issuing a challenge to the elite Powerlifting Community to join us.
The following have already signed on: Josh Bryant, Mike Miller, Beau Moore, Sean Culnan, Andy Bolton, Kirk Karwoski, Mike Wolfe and Jeremy Hoornstra.
The Atlantis Foundation along with Brand 33 Sports is hosting a modern day competition called the "New England Record Breakers. It will be held at the University of Massachusetts' Mullins Center on May 6th. This will be an "invite only" competition or if someone feels they could compete among the best in the world feel free to contact the directors. Cash prizes will be awarded to top three in each weight class and anyone who breaks a record will recieve bonus money.
The following are invited: Brad Gillingham, Brian Siders, Gary Frank, Donnie Thompson, Paul Childress, Benedict Magnuson, Jeff Lewis, Scott Mendelson, Ryan Kennelly, Steve Goggins, Shawn Lattimer, Nick Winters, Ron Palmer, Wade Hooper, Tony Conyers, Jesse Kellum, Travis Nash, Joe Baylis, George Halibert.
We are not attempting to discredit any equipped lifters or lifts that they performed. We have just decided that its time to go back to the roots of our sport.
The Atlantis Foundation and Brand 33 will also be holding a best body model search and the winner will recieve a cash prize, a photo shoot, and a chance to appear in various fitness publications.
Other attactions: Mixed martial arts, fitness models, supplement booths, prize giveaways, Pro Bodybuilding demo, etc.
Guest Judge: Ed Coan
MC/Guest Speaker: Bill Kazmaier

Sincerely,
Bruce Derosier
508 885 3686

[jimray]

This is a terrific concept, no matter who puts it on. However, having it in the Northeast makes it tough for Western guys to compete. I'd like to see Bench America go raw. If not, 100% Raw could think about doing something special in Chicago. Get some nice hotel near O'Hare, where people could just fly in and lift.

[dave]

This event will be RAW full powerlifting as well as individual specialist divisions. The specialist will be competing for individual records and first through 3rd place. The Same will be for the full power but the prize money will be a little higher.

The updated invite list has lighter guys on it too. We don't want to exclude anyone so if you or anyone else feels they could compete at this level please contact one of the directors.

[eaze8]

do you actually think bench america would do something raw? with as much as inzer has its head up its butt, the concept alone is too radical for that organization. that type of format has always been in the minds of the powers that be in IL, trust me. don't be suprised if you see something like that if not this summer but the next.