White Castle Empire State Arm Wrestling Final at Port Authority Bus Terminal - NYC

BAYSIDE, NY (11/01/2011)(readMedia)-- More than 80 of the best men and women are expected to compete for the chance to be crowned Empire State Golden Arm Champion and spectators have an opportunity to watch the event free. The New York Arm Wrestling Association (NYAWA) will present the White Castle 34th Annual Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions on Thursday, November 17, 2011 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal's North Wing/Main Concourse at 625 8th Ave. New York. NY.... Competition is also open to the public for a $25 entry fee for amateurs and $35 for pros, which includes a free T-shirt. The Proud sponsor is White Castle.

There are 17 right and left hand, amateur and pro weight class categories for men and women with no residency requirements and participants are encouraged to weigh-in and register early. Pro winners will receive 4" ½-pound custom medallions, and $100 cash prizes in each weight class. The day's overall winners (male and female) will be crowned 2011 Empire State Strongest Arm and receive an additional $200 in bonus cash prizes along with the New York State MVP award. Amateurs and pros will also receive medallions and plaques for first, second and third place.

Joyce Boone from Brooklyn will be honored as the first women ever to be chosen New York State Arm Wrestler of the year. Boone was clearly favored because of her longtime rehabilitation and struggle from sustaining a broken arm while arm-wrestling on a live TV morning show back n 1997. Boone came back from then; not only to win last year's Empire State Championship but every tournament had she entered since then. In addition, Boone fulfilled the ultimate payback of satisfaction last May at the Bronx Borough Championships, by beating the same women who broke her arm in 1997 and then; in April 2011, she won the NYC Big Apple Grapple International in NYC and was crowned with the ultimate title of NYC Queen of Arms.

"The White Castle Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions is one of New York City's oldest and most prestigious sought-after titles," said Gene Camp, founder and president of the New York Arm Wrestling Association (NYAWA)." Camp continued, "This event is a culmination of our 34th anniversary season, and it's going to be a very exciting to watch because it is loaded with top talent locally, from all over the tri-state area and far beyond." The Empire State Championship is the final event of the New York Golden Arm Series where three preliminary championships were held this year for both amateurs and pros.

For information, schedules, tournament results, photos, videos and sponsorship opportunities visit the NYAWA Website at nycarms.com or call Gene Camp at 718-544-4592.

WHO:	NEW YORK ARMWRESTLING® MISSION STATEMENT The New York Armwrestling Association, Inc. mission is a 34-year dedication and promotion of the highest quality, professionally managed arm wrestling championships in New York. We are committed to exceeding all expectations in our ability to deliver superior events for our sponsors, audience, participants and media. Our endeavors are a continuous production of unique, memorable and exciting arm wrestling-sports competition. The New York Armwrestling® Association, Inc. (NYAWA) is very proud to be part of New York City’s Sports Capitol of the World. ABOUT - The New York Arm Wrestling Association The New York Arm Wrestling Association is a unique property and is a NYS-registered not-for-profit organization that produces an exciting grass roots sporting event that captures the imagination of everyday folks of all ages, ethnicity and income levels; it has drawn competition locally from the New York area and from 6 continents and 300 major cities.
WHAT:	New York Golden Arm Series / Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions The NYAWA organizes the multi-event New York Golden Arm Series where sponsored events are held in up to five NYC Boroughs, Long Island and Upstate, New York and culminates into the Empire State "Golden Arm" Tournament of Champions at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC on Nov 17, 2011. Preliminary Golden Arm Championship Events were held at various festivals and  fairs and other tourist attractions while capturing a lot of media attention and public support. Some of the 2011 sponsors included White Castle, Coors Light and Captain's of Crush Grippers.
WHEN:	Thursday November 17, 2011 at 01:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE:	Port Authority Bus Terminal's North Wing/Main Concourse 625 8th Ave New York New York, New York 10018
NOTES:	This is the final of the New York Golden Arm Series. It features the 2011 winners of the series, the defending 2010 Empoire State Champions and is and open walk-in event. The event draws competition locally and from aroung the world because there are no residency requirements. The event has 17 pro and amateur categories for men and women wirh right and left hand competition. There are cash prizes in the pro classes. The top cash prize is $800 that could be awarded any man who could win both right and left hand overall contests. Joyce Boone will be honored as the first women ever to win the New York State Arm Wrestler of the Year Award.

Posted Tuesday November 01, 2011 at 06:00 pm by New York Arm Wrestling
Last Updated Wednesday November 02, 2011 at 09:56 am