The Big Tex Events and ADL Live are proud to present: 

2021 Reindeer Games!

This competition will have the Pro (qualifier) Division which means a chance for a USS Athletes to get qualified for their FIRST USS INTERNATIONAL PRO CARD in 2022!

Come on out on December 4, 2021 at the Irving Convention Center to test your mettle in some classic Strongman events. This event will be in conjunction with powerlifting, strict curl, and bodybuilding, an entire fitness expo! There will be vendors/sponsors, music, food, games and fun for competitors and spectators alike! Check out the details below!

USS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPETITORS. MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE CONTEST HERE

***ENTRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE***

Contest Directors/Promoters: 

Director: Aaron Moeller 

Co-Director: Stephen Moore 

Executives: Robert Impastato & Esther Chou

Contact: Aaron Moeller (amoellercf@gmail.com) or Stephen Moore (ironguildstrength@gmail.com)

Date & Time: 12/04/21 at 9:30am

Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the day before the contest but you must enter by 11/20/21 to have a T-shirt included with entry. Due to our contractual obligations, all athletes that do not sign up before we order shirts must buy a contest T-shirt for the show. We will sell them at cost, usually they are only $12 for athletes and $20 for spectators on event date.

----- HOTEL INFO -----

1. WESTIN IRVING CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL

2. TEXICAN COURT

3. HILTON GARDEN INN

4. HAMPTON IN DALLAS-IRVING-LAS COLINAS

Click link below to see hotel options:

https://battleupproductions.com/bot-hotel-travel

----- Athletes INFO ----

Rules Meeting: 8:30am (ALL ATHLETES MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO COMPETE)

Weigh-in: 

Friday 12/3/21  from 9:00AM-11:00 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM

Location:  Irving Convention Center  

500 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039 

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Saturday 12/4/21 from 7:00am-8:00am at the contest venue:

Location: Irving Convention Center

500 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039

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----- AWARDS -----

$500 for top OPEN male and female athletes. 

$200 for all OPEN first place winners 

& trophies & goody bags for 1-3rd place in all divisions/classes. 

***There must be 5 in each weight class for the cash prize***

$500 for 1st place male and female in Pro Class

$300 for 2nd place male and female in Pro Class

$200 for 3rd place male and female in Pro Class

Winner of the Pro Class goes to Pro Internationals as well!

Pro class must have a minimum 6 athletes to receive an invite. Minimum of 5 to receive prize money to the top 3, but no invite. 

If there are 4 or less, you can go into your respective weight class in the amateurs for a chance to win prize money there and go to amateur's nationals.

Divisions: **Weight classes/class sub divisions will be combined if there are less than 5 competitors signed up**

Men & Women:

• Novice- LW/HW
• Open- LW/MW/HW
• Hero
• Masters
• Pro (Open to all looking to earn "Pro" status)

Events:

Viking Press ( Max Reps)

60 second time limit. 

Athlete may start facing the implement with hands on implement ready to press.  Athletes are allowed to Strict Press or Push Press. No Double Dipping. No Jerk Motions ie; split jerk, power jerk, etc.

Athlete will be given a "START" command and will continually press the implement overhead.  A rep is counted when elbows, hips, and knees are fully extended and the implement is controlled overhead. 

If timer runs out while athlete is in the process of finishing the top of the moment, the rep will count if completed. NOTE- For a rep at the buzzer, there will be no resting after timer stops. The implement must continue in an upward motion . As soon as a rest is taken or there is downward movement , the rep will not be counted.

Only the plate weight is listed in the event weights matrix.  The apparatus weight is not included

Allowed: Belts, wrist wraps, elbow and knee sleeves, chalk, liquid chalk, athletic tape.

Not Allowed: Suits/briefs, tacky, tacky towel, elbow & knee wraps, grip aids of any kind aside from chalk. 

Conan’s Wheel (for distance)

60 second time limit

Athlete may start with arms under the bar ready to go.   Once given the command of "START" the athlete will lift the implement and walk in a circle until they drop the weight. Total distance will be taken.  Athlete who carries the implement the farthest wins.

Only the plate weight is listed in the event weights matrix.  The apparatus weight is not included

Allowed: Belts, wrist wraps, elbow and knee sleeves, chalk, grip shirts (No OSG/SC grip shirts).

Not Allowed: Suits/briefs, tacky, tacky towel, elbow & knee wraps, grip aids of any kind aside from chalk.

Yoke Run (for time/distance)

60 second time limit.

Athlete will start under the yoke ready to go.  When given the "START" command, athlete will carry the yoke 25 feet to the designated turn around point, drop the yoke, repick and return to the start/finish line.  The entire yoke must cross the 25 foot turn around line.  Only the front of the yoke must cross the finish line. 

 A "safe zone" the length of the yoke's skids will be delineated at the start area. If the athlete drops the yoke in the safe area, there is no penalty. Once the yoke's skids are completely out of the safe zone, NO DROPS ARE ALLOWED.  If the athlete drops the yoke once out of the safe zone, the distance to the front skid of the yoke from the start line will be taken. 

Fastest time wins.  

Allowed: Belts, wrist wraps, elbow and knee sleeves, chalk, grip shirts (No OSG/SC grip shirts).

Not Allowed: Suits/briefs, tacky, tacky towel, elbow & knee wraps, grip aids of any kind aside from chalk.

Hercules Hold (for Time)

No time limit.

The athlete will start with grips in hands.  Time will begin when the athlete controls the weights and will end when the athlete loses control of one or both handles.  Athlete who retains control of the handles the longest wins.

Allowed: Belts, wrist wraps, elbow and knee sleeves, chalk, liquid chalk

Not Allowed: Suits/briefs, tacky, tacky towel, elbow & knee wraps, grip aids of any kind aside from chalk.

Sandbag Toss
Ladies - 12ft Height
Men - 15ft Height

60 second time limit

Athlete will start with at least one of his/her hands on the apparatus.  Three sandbags will be positioned approximately 15 feet away in ascending order from lightest to heaviest.  When given the "START" command, the athlete will run to the sandbags and retrieve them one at a time, return to their throwing position near the apparatus, and attempt to toss the bag over the bar.  In order for the athlete to retrieve the next heaviest bag, the lighter bag MUST be thrown over the bar.  This will continue until each bag has been thrown over the bar until time expires. 

Allowed: Belts, wrist wraps, elbow and knee sleeves, chalk, liquid chalk

Not Allowed: Suits/briefs, tacky, tacky towel, elbow & knee wraps, grip aids of any kind aside from chalk.

Tie Breaker Event

Any tie in the final top 3 will be contested in a PLATE PINCH hold for time. Male athletes will each use two 25 lb plates facing in with smooth sides out.  Females will use 10 lb plates facing in with smooth sides out. Athletes will perform a head to head PLATE PINCH hold for time to determine the winner.