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January 31, 2026
3rd Annual First City Coldsnap
$60
Leavenworth, KS
All rules subject to change up to and including day of comp at meet director's discretion.
- Max Zercher Lift - Athletes will have 3 attempts to find a Max Zercher Lift. At "Lift" athletes will have up to 60 seconds to complete their lift by either starting in a low squat with the bar in the elbow crook or deadlifting the bar to the knees and completing the lift from the lap. A "Down" command will be given when knees and hips are fully locked out and extended. Weight jumps: Women and teens = 10lbs, Men = 20lbs. Allowed: 1 soft belt, 1 hard belt, 1 pair knee sleeve, 1 pair elbow sleeve, 1-ply brief, and chalk. Not allowed: Anything not on the allowed list.
- Load Medley - Athletes will have 60 seconds to run 4 odd objects 60' and load them over a yoke. Odd objects could include: husafell, keg, atlas stone, natural stone, sandbag, etc. and will vary by weight class. Allowed: 1 soft belt, 1 hard belt, 1 pair knee sleeve, 1 pair elbow sleeve, 1-ply brief, and chalk. Not allowed: Anything not on the allowed list.
- Max Front Squat - Athletes will have 3 attempts to find a Max Front Squat. The lift will function with the same commands given at a powerlifting meet for back squat. Allowed: 1 belt, 1 pair knee sleeve, and chalk. Not allowed: Anything not on the allowed list.
- Car Pull - Athletes will have 60 seconds to pull a vehicle 75 feet. Vehicle is TBD and may vary by class. Athletes will be hooked to a harness and at go will attempt to pull the car. Attempt stops when vehicle crosses the line or time is called. Allowed: 1 pair knee sleeves. Not allowed: Anything not on the allowed list. Teens may have a sled pull if appropriate vehicle cannot be sourced.
- Max Distance Farmer Carry - Athletes will have 6 seconds to complete as many lengths of a 50' track as possible. At "Lift" athletes will attempt as many lengths as possible until "Time" is called. Allowed: 1 belt, 1 pair knee sleeve, and chalk. Not allowed: Anything not on the allowed list.
Events and Weights
Division | Max Zercher Lift | Load Medley | Max Front Squat | Car Pull | Farmers Carry |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Novice W LW (165-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Novice W HW (165+) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open W LW (132-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open W MW (165-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open W HW (198-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open W SHW (242-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open W SHW (+) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Masters W LW (165-) 50+ | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Masters W HW (165+) 50+ | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Teen W LW (165-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Teen W HW (165+) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open M LW (181-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open M MW (220-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open M HW (275-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open M SHW (308-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Open M SHW (+) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Masters M LW (220-) 50+ | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Masters M HW (220+) 50+ | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Teen M LW (220-) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Teen M HW (220+) | MAX | TBD | MAX | TBD | TBD |
Early Bird Price
$60
Only 10 available.
Regular Price
$65
Registration Closes Jan 18, 2026
$60
Only 10 available.
Regular Price
$65
Registration Closes Jan 18, 2026
Refund Policy
No refunds.
No refunds.
This event is limited to 50 athletes.
50 spots remain.
50 spots remain.