rules to play arm wrestling

Yes and no. All things being completely equal, the person with the shorter arm has a very slight advantage. This is thanks to simple physics; the further the distance from the pivot point the elbow, the more force or

Must be composed of players of the states represented. If required, a team member or individual may have to produce any document demanded by IAF to establish his her bonafides to so represent his her state. The term team for all intents and purpose, will mean all of the categories presented both female and male. A team trophy will be awarded, based only on total points accumulated for all categories in both genders. Teams can be broken down to determine points by gender, only to establish ranking of female and male teams from each state.

Up to two competitors, per category, per state. This includes Masters, Grand Masters, Disabled and Youth division.

i There is no clothing allowance; therefore weigh its will be done in the nude if an athlete wishes to qualify for a certain weight class. Weight has to register to zero, i.e. if 70kg class it will have to zero to 70.0kg. Without prejudice or bias, if an athlete has artificial limbs or limb, they must weigh in with them on if they wish to compete with them on.
ii There will be no dispute regarding procedure during weigh ins. Weigh ins will follow registration roster by numerical order, i.e. first team to register with IAF General Secretary, will be the first team weighed and so on. The IAF will have the right to disallow entry to any state not meeting IAF requirements or which creates disorder.
iii All weigh ins to be done on IAF approved scales. Weigh in will be done no sooner that 24 to 30 hours before the first day of competition start time.
iv During weigh in, an athlete may be accompanied by a team official of their own state.
v More than one official weigh in scale may be used.
vi The Director of Weigh ins is the final authority on all weigh in procedures.
vii A competitor may weigh in to their normal weight or jump one weight class higher.

They should be 18 square and 18 from floor surface to seat top surface. The front edge should be exactly in line with the table edge. The seat and table should be secured to a platform or floor.

The best material to use is square tubing although tubular steel, flat iron or angle iron may be used, but not more than 2 in diameters or width. The table top and seat top are normally made of 3 4 thick plywood. The table top and seat may have a thin sheet of foam, covered with vinyl rexin type material to add a comfortable finished look. No plexi glass or reflective tape is to be used on the table top or seats.

A stand suitable for chalk rosin or stickum should be placed on either side of the table but at a suitable distance away so as not to bother referees or minor officials with the dust floating in the air or with competitors preparing for a match.

Riser platforms can be used by competitors who have a height disadvantage. Riser platforms can be used in combination with platform shoes or multiple platforms, to raise the competitor, to at least bring their waist to the table top. Competitors can use a personal riser with prior permission of the Head Referee before the start of contest. For consistency and ease of handling reasons, riser platforms will be built of 1 2 thick plywood, 4 high x 36 wide x 32 deep. They will be notched at the top part, as to fit the table legs on each their respective side, to prevent them form slipping out during competition. Approximately 3 from the top, the notches, on either side will be located. A hand slot will be cut in the center to facilitate the removal and installation of the riser platform.