Beast Of The East:

Lift For At Risk Youth

Event Date: Saturday, November 22th
Weigh-Ins: Friday, November 21st | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Competition Start: Saturday, November 22th | 9:00 AM Sharp
Location: 882 Dekalb Ave 
Sanctioning: This is a non-sanctioned event.

General Rules

Athletes must complete weigh-ins during the scheduled window.

Competitors must attend the rules meeting before competition begins.

Rule will begin at 9AM.

Equipment Allowed: Belts, sleeves, wraps, chalk, and grip shirts are allowed. No tacky of any kind permitted.

Time limit for each event will be 60 seconds.

Judge’s decision is final.

Ties will be broken by special event chosen by promoter.

Events

1. Log Clean + Press Away

Setup: Standard log implement.

Rules:

Athlete must clean once, then press away for max reps.

Log must be locked out overhead with feet together, and arms fully extended.

Athlete must wait for the judges down command.

Scoring: Most reps in 60 seconds.

2. Max Deadlift

Setup: Barbell on standard plates, ascending weight format. Jumps will go in increments of 40lbs. Athlete has 3 attempts to achieve their best deadlift.

Men will start at 315lbs. Women at 225lbs. Athletes have 3 attempts for their best lift.  

Rules:

Straps allowed. Suits and briefs not allowed (non-sanctioned).

Conventional deadlift only. No sumo style. No sticky substances.  

Lift must be locked out with hips and knees extended.

Athlete must wait for the judges "down" command.

Scoring: Heaviest successful lift.

3. Farmer Carry + Sandbag Medley

Setup: 100 ft total course.

Rules:

Athlete carries farmer handles for 50 ft, sets them fully past the line.

Runs back to pick up the sandbag and carry it 50 ft to finish line.

Time stops when bag is dropped past the line.

Drops are allowed, but implements must not be slid or dragged.

Scoring: Fastest completion time.

4. Yoke Run

Setup: 100 ft course (50 ft down, 50 ft back).

Rules:

Time starts when yoke is lifted.

Entire implement must cross the finish line.

Drops are allowed, but the clock keeps running.

Scoring: Fastest time to complete distance. Incomplete finishes will be scored on distance covered.

5. Max Reps Sandbag Over Bar

Setup: Sandbag over bar height 52'' yoke bar.

Rules:

Athlete must lift the sandbag from the ground and place it cleanly over the bar.

Only successful passes over the bar count. The bag must touch the ground between each rep.

Scoring: Most reps in 60 seconds.

Awards: Trophies and awards will be handed out. First place finisher in each weight class wins $200 + 1 Month Free open gym membership + merch. Must be 3 or more in the open weight class for prize money.