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PARKING: Parking is NOT open at the gym as we will be using much of the space for the event.  Please park across the street at the Alaska State Troopers Lot.

SPECTATORS: Spectators will be limited to the tent side of the parking lot, furthest away from the building.  Event staff will be staging equipment along the building on the sidewalk.  We will be providing (2) 20x20' tents for athletes and spectators, please feel free to bring your own to set up along the trees.  

BATHROOMS: Porta Johns are available for all in attendance.

RULES BRIEFING:  We will hold the rules briefing at 9:15.  Use this time to ask any and all questions regarding the events.  We will go over athlete/judge expectations for each event then - NOT when during the event.

Warm-up: Athletes will be encouraged to warm-up PRIOR to each event.  The Viking Press will be available, but will be over at 10am. Deadlift warm-ups will be available inside the gym ONLY.  Please be mindful of other lifters and share as we will be using most of the 45lbs. plates during the event.  We won't be able to move plates inside.  The Fingal's Fingers will be available to manipulate, but, for your safety, you MUST have someone with you.

Weigh-Ins:  

FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH
10:00am-Noon & 4:00-6:00pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH
8:00am-9:00am - Scale closes at 9 SHARP.

Event 1: Viking Press

60 second time limit.  Athlete may start with hands on the implement facing AWAY from the implement.  “Double dipping," push jerking or split jerking is not permitted and will result in a “no-lift.” Athlete will receive a down command when arms are locked, feet square, and head through. Handles are parallel (like a log) spaced at 24" like most logs.

Equipment Allowed:  Chalk, knee wraps/sleeves, wrist & elbow wraps/sleeves, belt

Equipment NOT Allowed:  Tacky

Event 2: Truck Pull

60 second time limit. One attempt for the best time or distance. Athlete will be strapped into a harness and can use a rope for assistance. Front tires will start on the line. 

Time stops when the front tires cross the finish line or when expired. Distance will be measured if not completed.

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee & Elbow Wraps, Climbing Shoes

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

Event 3: Deadlift Ladder

60 second time limit. Athlete will start behind the start line.  Conventional stance only. Hands must be outside of legs. Hitching is allowed. Athletes must complete the event in ascending order and cannot move to the next bar until a “Good Lift” command is given. The ladder will consist of FOUR power bars with the final being a deadlift bar.

Good Lift: Athlete must lift the barbell to a standing position with head up, shoulders back, legs and feet in line with hips through. Once the signal is given for the lift the athlete must return the bar to the floor under control. Dropping the bar is not permitted; athlete will have to re-do lift.

Timer will stop when last lift is completed.

Equipment Allowed: Single-Ply Supportive Suits, Straps, Belt, Chalk, Knee Wraps or Sleeves.

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Tacky Towel, Lifting Hooks

Event 4: Fingal Fingers

60 second time limit.  Athlete must complete as many flips as possible within time-limit.  Spotter will pull the tire out ONLY WHEN the athlete’s arms are fully extended and the finger is under control.

The score will be based upon the number of completed repetitions, NOT if the finger passes midline or is still falling when time expires.

Equipment Allowed: Belt, Elbow and Knee Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Gloves

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Tacky-Towel

Event 5: Sandbag to Shoulder

60 sec time limit. Athlete may start with hands on the sandbag.  Athlete will shoulder a series of FIVE sandbags increasing in weight in the fastest time possible within the time-limit. Sandbag must be cleaned to the shoulder. Opposite arm has to be extended for the rep to count.  Athletes must maintain control of the sandbag at the top with the second hand off.

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Belt, Grip Shirts, Elbow and Knee Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Gloves

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Tacky-Towel

Please note, events and weights are subject to change without notice.

PRO CLASS:

There must be at least six competitors in the same class. If there are less than six the class can still compete, prize money can be awarded, however no pro status will be awarded.

-OR-the athletes can move back into their normal class

Only First Place will qualify for Pro Status

Any competitor that zeros an event will not receive Pro Status.

A Pro Card is only awarded to the winner of the USS Pro International Championship.

Because this is an option on IP, there may be five or 25 of these events this year. If all the rules and requirements are met and an athlete earns a pro status, they will be invited to compete in USS Pro International Championships, to be held in August of 2022 in Texas with Rob and Esther from Big Tex Gym. There, at the International Championships, the winners will receive their Pro Cards. This is called, “International,” as our international affiliate organizations may be invited to compete (Canada, Finland, Australia, etc…). This is not a USS National qualifying event.

From the USS Pro International Championships, the top three women will be invited to USS Pro Women’s Worlds in 2022 and any other international events USS may secure. The top three men will get invites to an SCL, Arnold Pro, or other international event in 2022 or 2023.

As always, any athlete can compete in any USS event, even after they earn their Pro card – all competitors welcome. The sign up is as simple as ever on Iron Podium for your choice of competition.

Train smart and travel safe,

USS President - Willie Wessels