Arm wrestling tournaments with an iron grip on logistics
PlayMetric handles weight classes, left and right hand divisions, and double elimination brackets so you can run a tight competition from weigh-in to the final pull.
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Running arm wrestling tournaments shouldn't be this hard
Left and right hand divisions double the bracket complexity
Every weight class has separate left-hand and right-hand brackets. Managing twice the number of divisions — with athletes competing in both — on paper leads to scheduling collisions and missed calls.
Double elimination brackets are hard to track manually
Winners bracket, losers bracket, and the cross-over final create a web of matches that paper brackets cannot handle cleanly. One recording error and the entire draw is compromised.
Table assignments with rest periods are a logistical puzzle
Running 2-4 competition tables with mandatory rest between pulls, especially for athletes in both arm divisions, requires constant schedule adjustment that spreadsheets cannot manage in real time.
How it works
Three steps to a better tournament
Set up weight classes and arm divisions
Define weight classes, experience levels, and whether you are running left hand, right hand, or both. PlayMetric generates double elimination brackets for each division.
Pullers register and weigh in
Share a registration link. Athletes sign up with their weight class, arm preference, and club. Confirm weights on competition day and finalise all brackets.
Run matches and track the double elimination draw
Enter match results by table. PlayMetric manages winners and losers brackets, schedules rest periods, and advances the draw through to the grand final automatically.
Formats
Every arm wrestling format, covered
Double Elimination
The standard arm wrestling format. Competitors must lose twice to be eliminated. The winners bracket champion faces the losers bracket champion in the grand final, with a potential reset match.
Single Elimination
Knockout bracket for large weight classes or time-constrained events. One loss and you are out. Faster to run but offers less competition time per puller.
Round Robin
Every competitor pulls against every other competitor in their division. Used for very small weight classes with 3-4 entries to ensure adequate competition time.
Left and Right Hand Combined
Athletes compete in both left-hand and right-hand divisions. PlayMetric schedules matches to prevent conflicts and ensure rest between pulls on different arms.
Built for arm wrestling organisers
Whether you're running a local club night or a regional championship, PlayMetric adapts to how you organise arm wrestling.
- State and national championship events — Federation-sanctioned tournaments running 10+ weight classes in left and right hand divisions, with double elimination draws across 2-4 competition tables.
- Club pullin nights and local tournaments — Arm wrestling clubs hosting competitive events for 20-50 pullers, often with combined weight classes and a relaxed atmosphere focused on participation.
- Charity and corporate arm wrestling events — Fundraiser events with novice and experienced divisions, simplified weight classes, and single elimination brackets for a fast-paced entertainment format.
No app install. No special hardware. Just a browser.
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