I've applied to go on Gladitors UK :P

[Koing]

Originally posted by: HN

Originally posted by: Koing
The application is now online so I will fill that out

Koing

is that the long ole one that wants to know about your entire life's history? i think i'd fail the contest just trying to fill it out

Doesn't seem so long so far. It does ask

chest : 44 (relaxed)
shoe size : 9
BMI : 27 (straight in to the over weight category , but the Gladiators are about 6'1+ with their average weight as 16-17stone = 225lbs)

They want a full length picture with my training gear on and a head and shoulders shot that is no more then 4 weeks old. I can submit a 5minute tape also. I will get the pictures done tomorrow as I'm training and the 5minute video I may compile some ramblings on video and some of my lifting, jumping, gymnastics videos. I may get some of me doing some rope climbing at the Gymnastics club beasting the rope .

Originally posted by: paulxcook
Any word yet?

I haven't filled out the forms yet.

I'm very excited about this. Hopefully my applicaton will get an interview. They are looking for 24 guys I think. I just want to compete

Koing

 

[HN]

This is the application i'm thinking of:
http://www.nbc.com/American_Gl...ting%20Application.pdf

63 questions total :shocked:

some gems:
-Who are your current roommates? How well do you get along?
-List any obstacles or hardships you or your family have had to overcome.
-If you were going to be in People magazine, what inside info about you would be put
up next to your picture?
-If you had Aladdin?s lamp and 3 wishes, what would you wish for? (Rule: you can?t
wish for money or more wishes). And 'Why'

-List your sizes for the following:
Hat: _______ Shirt: _______ Sleeve: _______ Waist: _______ Inseam: _______
Shoe: _______ Glove: _______

-In the lines below, write a short poem or rap.
-Draw a picture of yourself in the box below.

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: HN

Originally posted by: Slick5150
Hopefully the reboot of Gladiators UK is better than the new American Gladiators, which kind of sucks.

I think mostly because of Laila Ali's terrrrrrrrrrrrrible mic skills. i hate when she's on. the rest of the show is ok. oh, and they really need to penalize those bitches for dropping off the hand bike on the eliminator.

That's just it, it doesn't make any sense to even attempt it. I'd just jump off the platform, run across the bottom, and climb back up. Seems like it'd be a lot faster. Same with the log roll. Plus half the competitors are totally gassed by the end of it and make for a very dull finish. I haven't seen a single episode where anyone even remotely ran across the finish line.

There's also stupid rules in several of the old events. Assault's weapons suck bad. Hang Tough is about half the size it used to be so there really isn't much strategy to it now. Powerball's bins are too big so you just need to get near them and you can throw the balls in to score. The Gauntlet is too easy (nearly everyone finishes it) as there's one less gladiator involved than the old show..


They should just change the eliminator to the first round of Ninja Warrior. That'd be way better

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Koing

I'm very excited about this. Hopefully my applicaton will get an interview. They are looking for 24 guys I think. I just want to compete

Koing

Unfortunately if the UK version is like the US version you'll have a 0% chance. They cast skinny guys with average strength. Decent athletes, but not top notch.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: Koing

I'm very excited about this. Hopefully my applicaton will get an interview. They are looking for 24 guys I think. I just want to compete

Koing

Unfortunately if the UK version is like the US version you'll have a 0% chance. They cast skinny guys with average strength. Decent athletes, but not top notch.

I have filled in the application form now. I have my fingers crossed for at least an interview

They didn't anything that I wasn't expecting. Well the BMI was not expected but that didn't matter. They asked for a full length pic in training gear and a head and shoulder pic.

Hopefully they will like that I came 2nd at the English Championships in 2007 and I'm ranked 3rd in the country will make my application form stand out.

They mention if I don't hear anything back from them by the end of April my application didn't make it.

Koing

 

[Koing]

27/02/08
I got the call today and have a place at the auditions on the 8th March 2008 . I can't wait to go on it

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Congratulations on getting to the audition, good luck Koing

 

[paulxcook]

Yes! Go make us all proud!

 

[HN]

awesome! best of luck at the auditions :thumbsup:

 

[Safeway]

What do you win if you ... win Gladiators?

 

[KeithTalent]

This is so cool. I hope you make it on.

KT

 

[RagingBITCH]

Congrats! You'll have to tape it and put it on YouTube for us in the states to watch.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Nice man! That's awesome! Go freakin' get 'em.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Koing
27/02/08
I got the call today and have a place at the auditions on the 8th March 2008 . I can't wait to go on it

Badass, that would be fun as hell.

 

[brownzilla786]

wow great news :thumbsup:

 

[GenHoth]

Originally posted by: Koing
27/02/08
I got the call today and have a place at the auditions on the 8th March 2008 . I can't wait to go on it

Freaking sweet! Keep us updated!

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Congrats! You'll have to tape it and put it on YouTube for us in the states to watch.

Will do. But this stage is the auditions so I will have to pass that.

I'm going to peak my training so that I am not wrecked before the auditions from now on.

Koing

 

[sash1]

WOOT

goodluck i hope ya make it on

 

[StageLeft]

Good luck

 

[Jahee]

Where are the auditions? If its not too far from me i'm definately applying! Sounds like it would be good fun! I've always loved this programme and enjoy this kind of physical thing!

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Jahee
Where are the auditions? If its not too far from me i'm definately applying! Sounds like it would be good fun! I've always loved this programme and enjoy this kind of physical thing!

You needed to have filled an applicaton by 22nd Febaruary with some standard questions and some stats.

The auditions are at this leisure centre near Chelsea on the 8th March.

Koing

 

[Jahee]

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: Jahee
Where are the auditions? If its not too far from me i'm definately applying! Sounds like it would be good fun! I've always loved this programme and enjoy this kind of physical thing!

You needed to have filled an applicaton by 22nd Febaruary with some standard questions and some stats.

The auditions are at this leisure centre near Chelsea on the 8th March.

Koing

Damn! Would you mind posting the website so i can take a look?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Jahee

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: Jahee
Where are the auditions? If its not too far from me i'm definately applying! Sounds like it would be good fun! I've always loved this programme and enjoy this kind of physical thing!

You needed to have filled an applicaton by 22nd Febaruary with some standard questions and some stats.

The auditions are at this leisure centre near Chelsea on the 8th March.

Koing

Damn! Would you mind posting the website so i can take a look?

Here is the online app Looks like you have to wait for series 2.

here is a forum discussion about the auditions

 

[Koing]

Tests from previous years from the gladiator forum

800m treadmill. 3min women or 2:30 men
You had to do this from a standing start, so the women needed to run at 17kph minimum and 21kph minimum for the guys.

2 min rest

Long Arm chin ups (on command): 5-6 sec pause between each chin with palms facing you.
Women 5 chin ups
Men 10 chin ups

1min rest

20ft hand ladder and 20ft rope climb to be completed in under 1 min

Women: hand ladder once & rope once
Men: hand ladder once & rope twice.

Duel:
15 sec defence
15 sec attack
30 sec head to head

I'll test the 800m and everything else tonight. I'm confident I can bash everything else out. I'm not sure where my 800m pace is.

Koing

 

[sash1]

Originally posted by: Koing

I'll test the 800m and everything else tonight. I'm confident I can bash everything else out. I'm not sure where my 800m pace is.

Koing

fly me over to london i'll train ya ran a sub 2:00 in high school