I HAVE THE NEED. THE NEED FOR STRENGTH.

The 4th Annual Battle Axe Showdown is coming back to Garland, Texas bigger and better than ever! 

I'd like to introduce The 4th Annual Battle Axe Showdown held at Battle Axe Barbell on January 21st in Garland Texas! 

This will be a Strongman Corporation Nationals invite for qualifying classes. This is a Strongman Corporation sanctioned event so all athletes must prove current valid Strongman Corporation membership status before being able to compete. No membership/No compete.

IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION FEE INCREASES DECEMBER 31ST. NO REFUNDS.

The final day to register to receive a complimentary event shirt with your entry fee is December 31st. 

Each weight class must have at least 3 or more competitors the day of competition or they will be combined.

All competitors must have a valid Strongman Corporation Card to be able to compete the day of the event.

https://app.joinit.com/o/strongman-corporation/bdqyxJnNiCuihWmx5

NOVICE COMPETITOR MEMBERSHIP: https://app.joinit.com/o/strongman-corporation/MEz3De7PfALCQyr6p

ATTENTION: This membership is only valid for one event and five days from purchase date. Please plan your purchase accordingly with your competition date in mind.

Travel Information: TBA

Hotel Information: Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas/Richardson

165 W CityLine Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

Discounted Room Rate

Weigh Ins/Athlete Check In:

1. EVERYONE MUST check-in on the 20th (weigh-ins are NOT allowed the day of the event), including SHW Classes- under age of 18 must have parent at check in
2. Location: 1494 W Buckingham Rd. Garland, Texas
3. Date: January 20th
4. Time:  Start at 8a.m.-11a.m. then 3p.m.-6p.m.

Rules Meeting:

1. DATE: January 21st
2. TIME: 9:00a.m.

Registration Deadline: 

1. January 19th 2023 at 11:59pm.  Online entry must be submitted by this date.
2. Contest will cap at 100 Athletes
3. Iron Podium is the only way to Register.
4. www.ironpodium.com

Spectator Admission:

1. All tickets will be sold at door (Cash or Card ONLY)
2. Entry will be at door $10
3. Free for ages 12 & under

Qualifying for Nationals: 

• If there is 1 athlete in a class, they will get combined with another class or just get a regionals bid.

If there are 2-5 athletes in a class:

• 1st place - Qualifies for Nationals (2023) and Regionals (2023)
• 2nd - Qualifies for Regionals (2023)
• 3rd - Qualifies for Regionals (2023)

If there are 6+ athletes in a class:

• 1st - qualifies for Nationals (2023) and Regionals (2023)
• 2nd - qualifies for Nationals (2023) and Regionals (2023)
• 3rd - qualifies for Regionals (2023)
• 4th - qualifies for Regionals (2023)

Events and Rules: 

note all events are subject to change**

*For all events:

1. No deadlift suits or Multi-ply of any kind
2. No tacky/ tacky towel or spray tacky
3. No Bare feet (shoes must be worn at all times)
4. Contest shirt must be worn at all times
5. No build up belts (Only 1 hard and 1 soft allowed)

1. Wagon Wheel Axle Clean and Press for Reps (max reps)

1. Athlete will start off of the platform
2. Belts cleans ARE allowed.
3. 13" pick height from ground.
4. Athlete will be given a 60 second time limit to lift the axle ground to overhead as many times as possible- must clean and press each rep, athlete WILL be given a down command when axle is fully locked out and feet are even.
5. All kinds of pressing are allowed, split jerk, power jerk, push press, and/or strict press.
6. Athlete must maintain control of the implement. If implement rolls or bounces off of platform then rep will not count.

ITEMS ALLOWED: wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, 1 soft belt, 1 hard belt either a leather or a hard Velcro belt (one or the other, not both), shoes must be worn at all times.

2. 3 Deadlift Ladder (fastest time)

1st bar: 1 rep. standard height. Texas Power Bar.

2nd bar: 2 reps. standard height. Texas Deadlift Bar.

3rd Bar: 3 reps. 13" height. Arsenal Athletics Knurled Axle with Rogue Wagon Wheels.

1. Athlete will start off platform- on judges go command athlete will strap in.
2. 60 second time limit.
3. TOUCH AND GO REPS ARE NOT ALLOWED. BAR CANNOT REST ON TOP OF KNEES.
4. Athlete will be given a down command once fully locked out.
5. Hitching/ Ramping is allowed. Bar cannot stop at the knees or rest before finishing the rep.
6. Deadlift Suits and briefs ARE NOT ALLOWED.

ITEMS ALLOWED: wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, 1 soft belt, 1 hard belt either a leather or a hard Velcro belt (one or the other, not both), shoes must be worn at all times.

3. Semi Truck Pull (fastest time). 

1. Athletes will start strapped in to the semi and hands on a rope.
2. 60 second time limit.
3. Time stops once the competitors body has crossed the finish line.
4. Semi weight is 18,000lbs.
5. No tacky or tacky towels allowed.

TIP: take short and fast steps. Keep your feet as close together as possible while stepping. Broad steps will make things more difficult.

ITEMS ALLOWED: gloves, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, 1 soft belt, 1 hard belt either a leather or a hard Velcro belt (one or the other, not both), shoes must be worn at all times.

4. 3 Sandbag to Shoulder Ladder to Yoke Carry (fastest time).

1. Athletes will start with their hands off of the first bag.
2. Sandbags will be staggered 8ft apart from each other.
3. Athletes must wait for judges down command on each bag before moving to the next bag.
4. Athletes must display control of sandbag on shoulder and opposite hand must be off of bag to receive a down command.
5. Once all 3 bags are shouldered and down commands have been received, athletes will pick and carry the Yoke 25ft
6. Time stops once the front of yoke has crossed the finish line.
7. No tacky or tacky towels are allowed.

ITEMS ALLOWED: gloves, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, 1 soft belt, 1 hard belt either a leather or a hard Velcro belt (one or the other, not both), shoes must be worn at all times.

NO REFUNDS

SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

STRONGMAN CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP MUST BE VALID TO COMPETE

ATHLETES MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31ST TO RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY EVENT SHIRT

PRICE INCREASES DECEMBER 31ST