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Sanctioned:

March 11, 2023

Battle of the Forge 2

$125

Vance, AL

This is a USS sanctioned Pro show, top 3 will qualify for USS Nationals 2023. First place will qualify for the US Strongman Pro International Championship!

PROMOTER:     

Todd Williams

US565071@gmail.com

256-962-8637

DATE:           11 MAR 23

CONTEST TIME: 10am

WEIGH-INS: Available Friday Evening from 5pm until 8pm and Saturday morning.

LOCATION:

The Forge Gym

21135 Washington Dr.

Vance, AL 35490

DIVISIONS: Mens Open (no weight classes)

 

30 competitor cap with waiting list if needed.

Entry Fee $100

 

Athlete starting order is reverse order of signups, we will reorder after each event.

Minimum prize money will be: 

$500 for 1st

$300 for 2nd

$200 for 3rd

These are Minimums and will increase with registration numbers!

 

Athletes will get a comp shirt with their last name across the back, cash prizes, and custom made trophies.

 

Car press for max reps in 60 sec

  • Vehicle on car DL frame, Viking press style bar attachment
  • Light and heavy option changed by plates on weight horns.
  • Trump rules, one rep on the heavier option beats any reps on the lighter.
  • Double dipping will be allowed
  • Must wait for down call
  • Most successful reps within time limit wins
  • Athlete may attempt the heavy option first but time to change to the lower option is at the athlete's expense. 60 sec clock will not stop for handle change, spotters will change this for you. Athlete cannot change to heavy option after time starts.
  • Reps at lighter weight will not increase placing after a successful rep on the heavier weight.

Equipment not allowed: suits, anything sticky, elbow wraps (sleeves are fine)

 

Last man standing tire DL 

  • Athlete may jump in and out as they wish, no attempt limit, failure to pull a successful lift in 30 seconds will result in elimination from the DL event.
  • Squat bar at roughly 16 inch pick height
  • Bar will start at 1 tire per side and advance up to 4 tires on each side
  • Weights will be offered in between tire jumps
  • If bar is off the ground when time runs out and lift is completed without returning to the ground, it will count if down call is received.
  • Equipment not allowed: Suits or briefs of any kind, anything sticky.

Jumps will be offered as follows:

  • 1 tire per side (start weight) ~260
  • 300
  • 360
  • 2 tires per side ~408
  • 448
  • 488
  • 3 tires per side ~556
  • 596
  • 636
  • 706
  • 4 ties per side ~766
  • 816
  • 876+

Car walk 

  • 50 foot course, car starts behind the line and front tires must cross finish line to stop the clock
  • Yoke style crossbar inside the car
  • Unlimited drops
  • 60 second time limit
  • Scoring will be based on event points:
    • one point for pick (all four tires off the ground)
    • Additional point for measurable movement (>1FT)
    • Distance measurement
    • Additional point for finish
    • Fastest completion time wins
  • Vehicle will be weighed and listed once final weight is known, expecting 800 ish
  • Equipment not allowed: suits or briefs (neoprene shorts ok), anything sticky

Fingal Fingers

  • Fastest to flip all 3 wins
  • Weight listed is weight of entire finger
  • All fingers will be on bearing pivots
  • Equipment not allowed: anything sticky

Hercules Hold

  • Longest time to hold the handles wins
  • Athlete will be in between two upright pillars
  • Pillars will be attached on bearing pivots
  • Handles will both be the larger ring from the Rogue Dinnie Stone replica handles.
  • Equipment not allowed: anything sticky or any sort of grip aid

*Events and weights are subject to change as testing is done

The Forge Gym
21135 Washington Dr
Vance, AL 35490
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Mar 11, 2023

Start Time
10:00 AM
Meet Director
Todd Williams
us565071@gmail.com
256-962-8637
Events and Weights
Division Car PressLMS Tire DL MAXCar WalkFingal FingersHercules Hold
Pro Men290 / 320Starting at 260lbs960340, 366, 376~240 a hand

Early Bird Price
$100
Available until Feb 27, 2023

Regular Price
$125
Registration Closes Mar 03, 2023

Refund Policy
No refunds.
This event is limited to 30 athletes.
17 spots remain.