The 88THRiser.
88 Risers is an arm wrestling club in Rhodes, Sydney. Eight founders, one table, and a mission to reach 88 pullers. Every Riser gets a permanent ID, a public match record — and a shot at their own cased champion card.
This could be you
Next available Riser ID · #009
The mission
88 seats.
One is yours.
Every member gets a permanent Riser ID. Founders hold #001–#008. The next number goes to whoever shows up next — and somewhere out there is Riser #088. Then we keep going.
Name, phone, photo. Thirty seconds. We text you the details for the next meet.
Come to an 88 Risers event. Once you've pulled, we add you to the database with your number.
Every tournament match is logged to your ID: results, Elo, rating and match video.
The club
Not a gym.
A meet.
Our events are social first. Pull a few rounds, learn some technique, meet people who want to see you get stronger. Strength in the grip, respect at the table.
First Sunday. Every month.
Table time at Rhodes Amphitheatre, Rhodes, NSW — 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Turn up, pull, hang out.
Fuelled for free
Our sponsors keep the energy drinks and snacks flowing at every meet.
Eight founders
Started by eight mates who love the sport. Now we want 80 more.
AAF associated
Associated with the Australian Arm Wrestling Federation (AAF).
All levels
Never pulled before? Perfect. We'll teach you the setup before you lock up with anyone.
Every match counts
Tournament results feed a live Elo rating on your public Riser profile, with match video. Watch yourself climb.
The prize
Win the table.
Get carded.
Win an 88 Risers tournament and you walk away with a custom champion card of yourself — designed from your photos and sealed in an acrylic case like a graded collectible.
- 01Enter a tournamentDivisions by weight class and arm. Every match is logged to your Riser ID.
- 02Take the titleTitle matches are flagged on your Riser profile forever.
- 03Collect your slabA one-off card with your name, division and title — cased and yours to keep.
Table time
Pull up a chair.
We meet on the first Sunday of every month at Rhodes Amphitheatre. Tournaments and socials get announced here and on Instagram — register to get them by text.
Table Time
Sunday 3 January · 7:00pm · Rhodes Amphitheatre
Table Time
Sunday 7 February · 7:00pm · Rhodes Amphitheatre
Riser Database
Your record
lives here.
Every 88 Risers tournament match is logged against a puller's permanent ID: wins, losses, Elo, rating tier and the video of the pull. Look yourself up — or scout your next opponent.
Riser IDs #001 – #008
The founding eight.
Eight friends, one shared obsession. They built 88 Risers so anyone in Sydney could find a table, a crew and a reason to keep showing up.
Register
Be the
next riser.
No account, no fees. Leave your name, number and a photo and we'll text you before every meet and tournament.
- Register belowTakes about thirty seconds.
- Get the textDates, times and what to bring — straight to your phone.
- Pull & get your IDCompete at an event and you're in the Riser Database for good.
Follow the crew
Match clips, event drops, results and the occasional upset. Follow so you never miss a meet.
I've never arm wrestled. Can I come?
Absolutely — most people at their first meet haven't. Tell us you're new and someone will walk you through grip, setup and safe technique before you pull anyone.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes and water. Our sponsors keep the energy drinks and snacks coming, so you won't go hungry.
Do I have to compete?
No. Plenty of people come for the social side and to learn. Tournaments are there when you want them — and that's where Riser IDs, Elo ratings and champion cards come in.
How do I get a Riser ID?
Register on this site, then pull at an 88 Risers event. We'll add you to the Riser Database with the next permanent member number — it's yours for good.
What's the champion card?
Win an 88 Risers tournament and you take home a custom-designed trading card of yourself, graded-style in an acrylic case. One of a kind, like the founders' cards on this page.
Who are you affiliated with?
We're associated with the AAF — Australian Arm Wrestling Federation.