Armwrestling - Jæren Armwrestling Open

Weight-in:

Bryne Kro & Hotell, Morenefaret 3, 4340 Bryne

Friday 29th of January 2027: 19:00 - 21:00

Sparebanken Norge Arena, Torlandsvegen 10, 4365 Nærbø

Saturday 30th of January 2027: 08:30 - 09:00

Venue & start of the event:

Sparebanken Norge Arena, Torlandsvegen 10, 4365 Nærbø

Saturday 30th of January 2027: 10:30

Weight classes (left and right hand):

Each athlete can compete in their weight class and the class above. You can participate in all the categories you are qualified for in terms of gender, age and weight.

Sub-junior (13 - 15 years in 2027), girls: -50, -60, -70, +70 kg

Sub-junior (13 - 15 years in 2027), boys: -60, -70, -80, +80 kg

Junior18 (14 - 18 years in 2027), girls: -55, -65, -75, +75 kg

Junior18 (14 - 18 years in 2027), boys: -65, -75, -85, +85 kg

Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2027), girls: -65, -75, -85, +85 kg

Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2027), boys: -75, -85, -95, +95 kg

Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2027), para, boys: Open

Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2027), para, girls: Open

Senior, men: -65, -70, -75, -80, -85, -90, -100, -110, +110 kg

Senior, ladies: -60, -70, -80, +80 kg

Para, men, sitting: Open

Para, women, sitting: Open

Para, men, standing: Open

Para, women, standing: Open

Master, men (40 years or more in 2027): -80, -90, -100, +100 kg

Master, women (40 years or more in 2027): Open

GrandMaster, men (50 years or more in 2027): -80, -90, -100, +100 kg

Prizes:

Medals for the three best in each weight class.

Entry fee:

NOK 250 pr. arm pr. category. Half price for the second category. Double entry fee after January 17th, 2027.

If you do not show up for the weigh-in, we will refund the entry fee to the same payment method you used.

Who can participate?

Every member of WAF can take part.

Tables, scorekeeper and referees:

The competition will run on four tables. 

Accommodation/travle:

Here is the information and link for booking.

Clothing/dress code:

Sportswear. Not jeans or shorts.

Rules & WADA-code:

World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) rules. 

For basic armwrestling rules, see this video.

The host, Nærbø IL and Norges Bryteforbund, follow the World Anti-Doping Code. Everybody who takes part must follow the WADA Code.

License for Norwegian athletes:

All Norwegian athletes must be a member of the Norges Bryteforbund. 

The athletes must have a license from the Norwegian Wrestling Federation before the start of the event. Contact your local club for more information.

All foreign athletes (WAF members) must be members of their national armwrestling federation and bring a statement confirming the membership. 

Live stream:

The competition will be streamed live on this channel on YouTube.