Alright everyone, it's time for our Winter Show, the 2024 Ohio Valley's Strongest.  What does most everyone do in the Winter?  Of course, they train indoors and improve their max effort on the static events.  The good news is that if you like Max effort static events, then this is the show for you! (Don't worry, we also have 3 other fun and challenging events for that will test your stamina, as well as your explosive power capability)

Event One:  Max Log

You will have a potential of 3 attempts to achieve the heaviest ground to overhead log lift, successful lift counted once judge gives down command. Do NOT drop our logs from the top, doing so will result in a zero for the event.  Weight selections will be auction style with jumps of #20 for Men and #10 for Women, jump in and out at your own discretion, however Wessel's Rule is in effect and once you miss an attempt you're done.  What's not allowed?  Grip aids other than chalk, suits, grip shirts representing federations other than USS.

Event Two:  Max Conventional Deadlift

Very simple, same rules as Max Log as far as scoring and judging.  With regard to respect for the equipment;  Hands must be on bar to ground, do not drop from top of lift.  What's not allowed?  Grip aids other than chalk or straps, grip shirts.

Event Three:  Conan's Wheel

Carry the loaded arm of the Conan's Wheel as far as you can in 60 seconds.  One drop allowed in initial 10' "buffer zone".  Must be carried in front of the body in crooks of the elbows, not up on the shoulders like a front squat.  (Weights will be updated on the matrix, once testing for respective divisions is completed.)  What's not allowed?  Suits, briefs, grip aids other than chalk, grip shirts representing federations other than USS.

Event Four:  Celtic Pole Push

A true warrior's event where two athletes face off one-on-one inside a circle, fighting over a 12' pole. (Kind of like Sumo Wrestling with a 12' pole)  The way to win the event is to either force your opponent out of the circle, put them on the ground, or force them to cede possession of the pole.  I actually borrowed the idea for this event from a fellow Strongman friend in NC, Ross Roberts.  He, along with many of the athletes who did this event last year said it was by far the most fun and challenging event in the show.  As I understand, the spectators found it to be incredibly entertaining to watch.  Train this event seriously, and it will be the most fun you've had in years. What's not allowed?  Grip aids other than chalk, suits, briefs, grip shirts. 

Event Five:  Bagger's Choice

What's "Bagger's Choice" you say?  I'm kind of proud of this one, as it is an original idea of my own.  Each division will have one bag, athlete will have the option of putting the bag over the low bar for 1 point, over the higher bar for 3 points, shouldering with down command for 5 points, or pressing the bag overhead with down command for 10 points.  You will have 60 seconds to amass as many total points as you can.  What's not allowed?  Grip aids other than chalk, grip shirts representing federations other than USS, suits, briefs.