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INTERNATIONAL GRIP COLLECTIVE

The IGC consists of 5 members, which are elected every 2 years. The role of the IGC is to resolve issues as they arise and further the sport of grip.

IGC members:
2012-14: David Horne (UK), Jedd Johnson (USA), Chris Rice (USA), Aaron Corcorran (USA), Adam Glass (USA), [2013] Brent Barbe (USA)
2014-16: David Horne (UK), Jedd Johnson (USA), Aaron Corcorran (USA), Ivan Beritashvili (Russia), Juha Harju (Finland)
2016-18: David Horne (UK), Jedd Johnson (USA), Aaron Corcorran (USA), Ivan Beritashvili (Russia), Eric Roussin (Canada)

Here are some General rules - see the link below for the Technical Rules Book.

Weight class structure for records/contests
Men: 59k, 66k, 74k, 83k, 93k, 105k, 120k, 120k+
Women: 47k, 52k, 57k, 63k, 72k, 84k, 84k+
Master's: Age brackets 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. 59k, 66k, 74k, 83k, 93k, 105k, 120k, 120k+

Weigh-ins
All competitors should be weighed in prior to the contest, no longer than 2 hours before the start.

Master's classes
Master's: Age brackets 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. 59k, 66k, 74k, 83k, 93k, 105k, 120k, 120k+

Download the Technical Rules Book of the International Grip Collective here