DJ's Tug of War

DJ's tug of war team was founded in 1980 by Dave and Jean Sticha from New Prague, MN. The team had it's roots competing as a "pit pulling" team. This style consisted of digging a hole and "passing " the rope through ones hands. The team that had the most rope by the end of a pre-arranged time would be the winner. DJ's began pulling the "stand-up" style in 1982. This is the same style that the team pulls today.

The first outdoor National Championships that DJ's competed in was in 1983 for the men and women. The first outdoor World Championships that the DJ's men competed in was 1988 in Malmo, Sweden and 1996 in Slagharen, Holland for the DJ's women.

The first indoor National Championhips that DJ's competed in was in 1999 for the men and women. This was the first national indoor championships that the U.S Amateur Tug of War Association hosted. The first indoor World Championships that the DJ's men and women competed in was 1999 in Carlow, Ireland.

In addition to the World Championships, the men's team competed in the World Games in 1983 in The Hague, the Netherlands.

The DJs club has competed in many tournaments other than National Championships, World Championships and World Games. The team has traveled to the following states to compete: Illinois, Iowa, Florida, Massachusets, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. We have also traveled to Canada on numerous occasions.

In addition to the World Championships, the men's team competed in the World Games in 1983 in The Hague, the Netherlands.