GENSB 2023

This competition is open to ALL junior tug of war clubs.

There are no pre-qualification events, and all junior teams are encouraged and very welcome to take part.

Outline Programme:

Fri 18th Aug 2023 - 1300hrs Competitors  start to  Arrive

Sat 19th Aug 2023 – 1030hrs GENSB Opening Ceremony and commencement of competition

Sat 19th Aug 2023 – 1700hrs Competition Finishes.  

Sun 20th Aug 2023 – 0900hrs Competitors start to  Depart

Mannheim, Germany

Further details and cost will be provided in due course

Rules:

1. The weight class is 560 kilos
2. Mixed gender teams are allowed
3. Teams can be made up of 7 to 10 competitors as long as the weight limit is not exceeded
4. Including girls in a team gives a bonus of 10 kilos for each girl limited to a total team weight of 600 kilos.
   
5. A puller (any gender) is eligible to participate in the GENSB tournament from the beginning of the year in which they reach the age of 12 years until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 18 years
6. Any remaining pullers who are available who are not taking part with their own team will be organised into mixed teams to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate
7. The competition will otherwise be contested using TWIF International Competition Rules