Post by Cristian Anghelache on Apr 14, 2011 15:15:49 GMT 2
" Below is the letter which Mark Zalepa sent or will send to all female armwrestlers who he wants to invite at 2nd Annual International 8 Women Round Robin Arm Wrestling event held in Woodstock, ON, Canada on Saturday October 15, 2011.
" Hello ... ,
I would like to personally invite you to the 2nd Annual International 8 Women Round Robin Arm Wrestling event held in Woodstock, ON, Canada on Saturday October 15, 2011. This event has expanded from last year to include two weight classes. There will be a 60kg and 70kg division. Both weight classes will be contested with right and left arms. I feel with your experience and the personal accomplishments you have achieved in the sport you will be a huge asset to this tournament. My goal is to showcase the women in the sport of arm wrestling as the accomplished athletes that you are.
This year the event will have a different prize money structure then last year. I feel that every match means something to each competitor because each athlete brings something different to the table. With every victory during the round robin event you will win $50.00. If you win 5 out of your 7 matches you will get $250.00 as an example. The top 4 records will go on to the semi-final round where the 1st seed will take on the 4th seed and the 2nd seed will take on the 3rd seed in a single elimination match. The winner of the semi-final matches will get $100.00 during this round. The final two competitors will compete in a best 2 out 3 matches to determine a champion. The champion will receive $750.00. So if you were to win all 7 of the round robin matches, the semi-finals and become champion the complete payout for this class would be $1200.00. This will be the same for each weight division and both arms.
After the completion of all 4 round robin classes the two right arm champions will then compete against each other in the best 2 out of 3 format to receive another pay out of $500.00. The same will be done with the left arm champions. So the possibility is there for a competitor to walk away from this event with total of $3400.00. In total the cash amount being awarded in this tournament is $10,000.00.
As the promoter I will also take care of 3 days of accommodations in a hotel at my expense. I ask that you share a room with another competing arm wrestler. The only thing I am asking from you as a competitor to take financial care of is the expense of your travel to Canada and your meals while you are here. When you arrive in Canada I will take care of all transportation needs similar to last year at no cost to you. I am also paying for the flights for the returning champions. As champions you deserve this as a tribute for your accomplishments. The returning champions from 2010 are Heidi Andersson and Sarah Bäckman. In future competitions I will do the same for 2011 champions.
There is no fee to compete for the competitor. You will also receive a shirt that you will be required to compete in. The shirts will be a women’s athletic fit shirt. This year the color of the shirt will match your country flag. So if you are from Canada it will be red and white. If you are from Sweden it will be blue and yellow as examples. I want everyone to see right away which country you represent.
There are only 8 spots in each weight class and I am inviting more then 8 competitors for each division. I ask that you contact me as soon as possible to confirm you want to compete at this event and in which weight division. The first 8 women in each division who get back to me in writing that they wish to be part of this event will be accepted. With your agreement to compete you will be expected to arm wrestle with both arms. You must make weight to compete.
I am very excited about this event as I am hoping you will be. I look forward to your response and train hard. "
Mark Zalepa
802-1669 Jalna Blvd.
London, ON, Canada
N6E 3S1
1-519-808-0916
markzalepa@hotmail.com "
