Competitive Stapling
This year's competitive stapling event features athletes from 13 countries and split between two categories:
Fastest Stapling
Athletes will be timed in stapling two reams worth of paper in groups of 14 sheets of paper using a standard-issued stapler. The paper must be hand-counted and stapled using a non-automated stapler by individual. This is not a team-event. There will be age classes in this event, and medals will be awarded by age class:
- Women & Men, Ages 15-30
- Women & Men, Ages 30-45
- Women & Men, Ages 45-60
Weight Stapling
In this event, athletes will compete to see how can staple the thickest packet of paper using a standard-issued stapler. Should the staple not protrude through the back of the last sheet of paper, the athlete will be disqualified. This is certainly a risky event, as there are no second chances. One staple--that's all each athlete gets. For this event, there are weight brackets by gender:
- 39 to 42 kg (86 to 92 lb)
- 46 kg (101 lb)
- 50 kg (110 lb)
- 54 kg (119 lb)
- 58 kg (128 lb)
- 63 kg (139 lb)
- 69 kg (152 lb)
- 76 kg (167 lb)
- 85 kg (187 lb)
- 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb)