Battle at the Beach
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THE WATER ISN’T SAFE AGAIN…
For 50 years, JAWS has made people think twice about going into the water.
Now the feeding frenzy returns to Sylvan Beach.
As Shark Week circles closer… something is coming back to the beach.
AUGUST 15, 2026
BATTLE AT THE BEACH VIII
Harpoon Eddie’s – Sylvan Beach, NY
For the 8th straight year, the shoreline becomes a war zone as armwrestlers from all over invade the beach for one of the wildest events of the summer.
The rumors are everywhere…
Shark sightings are up.
Attacks are rising.
And now the predators are heading to Harpoon Eddie’s.
Steel tables. Sand. Sweat. Chaos.
The Finals take place directly ON THE BEACH under the summer sky.
Then it all ends with the ultimate showdown…
WEIGH IN'S:
Saturday, Aug 15th - 10-12 pm
START TIME:
1 pm
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE:
Anyone that shows in a Bikini, 5 lbs. Everyone else 3 lbs.
*CLASSES:
PRO - 165, 187, 209, 230 & 231+
WOMEN PRO - 160, 161+
MASTERS - 199, 200+
SEMI - 154, 176, 220, 221+
AM - 165, 187, 209, 230 & 231+
WOMEN AM - TBD
MEN'S NOVICE - 199, 200+
TEENS - TBD
COSTS:
$40 Per Arm, first 2 arms
$20 for additional classes or arms
All Finals will be held on the Beach, Best of 3!!
*Listed classes are considered starting points and may be adjusted to better match the actual field of competitors. Additional weight classes may be added when entry numbers and weight gaps justify it.
For 50 years, JAWS has made people think twice about going into the water.
Now the feeding frenzy returns to Sylvan Beach.
As Shark Week circles closer… something is coming back to the beach.
AUGUST 15, 2026
BATTLE AT THE BEACH VIII
Harpoon Eddie’s – Sylvan Beach, NY
For the 8th straight year, the shoreline becomes a war zone as armwrestlers from all over invade the beach for one of the wildest events of the summer.
The rumors are everywhere…
Shark sightings are up.
Attacks are rising.
And now the predators are heading to Harpoon Eddie’s.
Steel tables. Sand. Sweat. Chaos.
The Finals take place directly ON THE BEACH under the summer sky.
Then it all ends with the ultimate showdown…
WEIGH IN'S:
Saturday, Aug 15th - 10-12 pm
START TIME:
1 pm
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE:
Anyone that shows in a Bikini, 5 lbs. Everyone else 3 lbs.
*CLASSES:
PRO - 165, 187, 209, 230 & 231+
WOMEN PRO - 160, 161+
MASTERS - 199, 200+
SEMI - 154, 176, 220, 221+
AM - 165, 187, 209, 230 & 231+
WOMEN AM - TBD
MEN'S NOVICE - 199, 200+
TEENS - TBD
COSTS:
$40 Per Arm, first 2 arms
$20 for additional classes or arms
All Finals will be held on the Beach, Best of 3!!
*Listed classes are considered starting points and may be adjusted to better match the actual field of competitors. Additional weight classes may be added when entry numbers and weight gaps justify it.
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Where is it happening?
Harpoon Eddie's, 611 Park Ave, Sylvan Beach, NY 13157-7802, United States
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