Ten years - and going strong. We're pumped to celebrate a decade of Star City Strongman on September 27 in Elmwood Park (505 Williamson Rd. SE, Roanoke)! The park is open for athletes at 7:30 a.m. and to the general public at 8:30 a.m. This is no admission for spectators and park visitors.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit nonprofit initiatives serving the strength community. Official nonprofit announcement coming soon!

$65 early bird (10 spots), $75 after early bird spots are filled. Registration closes Aug. 29 and is capped at 50 athletes. Athletes get an event T-shirt (unisex sizing); no exchanges, so please choose the correct size.

EVENTS >

1. Duel of the Decade - Dueling Deadlifts
2. Steel Showdown - Max Log Press
3. Xtreme Pull - Chain + Barrel Drag
4. DecaDigit Destruction - Fingal's Fingers
5. Anniversary Atlas Annihilation - Head-to-Head Stone Over Bar

RULES >

Duel of the Decade // dueling deadlifts
Equipment: deadlift bar
Pick height:  from the ground (standard plates)
Athletes will face off - literally - in this Duel of the Decade. Judges will be seated back-to-back facing each athlete, while the athletes face one another in an in-your-face battle for reps. Athlete has 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Lift is from the ground. Each successful lockout at the top of the lift will receive a down command. Athlete must wait for down command for lift to count. 

Allowed: belts, sleeves, wraps, straps  
Not allowed: suits, sticky stuff of any kind, hooks, sumo

Steel Showdown // max log press
Equipment: 12" log
Pick details: Log will be stationed with a crash pad on either side - athlete will pick from there and return to pads
Log weight will be called auction-style. We'll open at 85 lbs. Details on jumps TBD. Athlete may jump in/out at any point, with three total attempts. If an attempt is missed, athlete is done. Ties fall to opener, then to second attempt. Example: Athlete A presses 250-280-290, Athlete B presses 240-270-290 - Athlete A takes the points for opening at the higher weight. If their openers had been the same, Athlete A would still take the points for their second attempt being higher. 30 seconds to complete the lift. Judge will call down command. Athlete must wait for down command for lift to count. Do not intentionally throw/drop the log from the top - this will result in a no-lift. Do not intentionally sit the log on your head (yes - this has happened; this will result in a no-lift). If you cannot lockout at the top due to mobility issues, you must demonstrate this to your judge ahead of time and receive the go-ahead for this lift. 

Allowed: belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, grip shirts
Not allowed:  straps, hooks, sticky stuff of any kind

Xtreme Pull // chain + barrel drag
Equipment:  Thicc chain attached to barrel(s)
A barrel or multiple barrels will be attached to the end of a 30-foot, 200 lb. chain for this event. Athlete, chain and barrel(s) will start behind line. On go, Athlete will pull the chain until it is fully extended, then use the chain to pull the barrel(s) across the finish line (30 feet - the full length of the chain). 90 seconds to complete the pull. Athlete may NOT touch the barrel(s) at any point, but may pull with the chain in whatever way works best (over shoulder, arm-over-arm, etc.). Time stops when Athlete, full length of chain and barrel(s) cross the finish line. 

Allowed: belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, gloves 
Not allowed: sticky stuff of any kind

DecaDigit Destruction // Fingal's fingers for reps
Equipment: Fingal's fingers (details to come)
Lift details: Fingal's will rest on a crash pad at the bottom of each lift
Athlete will pick and flip the implement back and forth as many times as possible in 45 seconds. Time will start with hands-off the implement and athlete behind starting line. If time ends as finger is mid-flip with athlete hands-off, flip counts. Spotters with crash pads will be located on each side of the implement; finger will land and be picked from pad each time. Do NOT rest the implement on your belt or head. Intentional rest on your belt/head will result in a one-rep penalty (and possibly a headache). Do not put your fingers inside the implement while lifting. Athletes who get 10 or more reps receive a special prize in honor of the 10th Annual event! 

Allowed: belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, grip shirts
Not allowed: gloves, tacky

Anniversary Atlas Annihilation // head-to-head stone over bar
Equipment: Concrete stones, wooden 
Head-to-head atlas stone over bar for reps. Athlete with least points will go head-to-head with athlete with next least points. When one athlete drops, the next in order of points will take their place. This will continue until one athlete remains; each class will follow the same layout and reps will be counted. Athletes will begin with hands off stone. Once athlete begins their lift, they'll have 30 seconds to complete it. Do NOT grab the bar. 

Allowed: belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, stone sleeves, grip shirts, chalk, tacky towels only 
Not allowed: tacky, spray tacky, liquid tacky, your mom's tacky sweater, gloves, suits

WEATHER POLICY >

In the event of significant precipitation, athletes may be moved from planned lifting stations or events may be changed as appropriate. If weather is too dangerous for athletes and volunteers, venue may be changed or event may be postponed or cancelled. Organizers will make all efforts to ensure the show goes on, with safety as the priority. All decisions will be communicated to athletes as soon as possible.

DETAILS >

• Weigh-ins: Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m. (location TBD) OR Sept. 27, 7:30-8 a.m. (event venue: Elmwood Park, 505 Williamson Rd. SE, Roanoke)
• Park opens at 7:30 a.m. for athletes and 8:30 a.m. for general public; entry to the park is FREE for spectators - parking on street and in lot or garage across the street from Elmwood (on Williamson Rd.)
• Rules meeting at 8:15 a.m. (all athletes MUST attend)
• Lifting starts PROMPTLY at 9 a.m.
• Athletes will compete in reverse order of sign-up for all events except the last one where they will be reordered to go in order of current standing (least to most points)
• NEW THIS YEAR: All Star City Strongman events will be in a central location within the park

Please do NOT wait until last minute to weigh-in. All athletes MUST purchase a USS Strongman membership card PRIOR to the show. You may purchase your card through Iron Podium - you should be prompted during the registration process. This will be checked prior to event day and athletes without membership will be contacted individually. 

DIVISIONS >

Weight divisions may be combined at organizer's discretion up to and on event day.

• Top 3 in each Open division (including Masters) will receive an invite to USS Nationals
• Top 1 in Open Lightweight Women will also qualify for Pro Strongman League u64kg Championship
• Top 1 in Open Heavyweight Men will also qualify for Pro Strongman League u125kg Championship
• Top 1 in Masters Men will also qualify for Pro Strongman League Masters Championship
• Winner (1) of each Novice division will receive an invite to USS Nationals
• If you have not competed in USS Open and/or have not won USS Novice, you may compete in Novice

Email or text me if:

• you have a TEEN (ages 13-19) interested in competing
• you are an ADAPTIVE ATHLETE interested in competing
• you qualify for the HERO DIVISION (first responders, military, veterans) and are interested in competing
• cost to compete is a true barrier (all conversations are confidential)

See you on September 27!