Brooke’s Battle is a strongman competition being held on October 29th, 2022 at Tyranena Brewing Company in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. The competition will be a fundraiser for our dear 6 month old daughter, Brooke, who is currently battling Familial HLH. This illness is extremely rare and if left untreated is fatal. She is currently going through chemotherapy and awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Brooke’s Battle is not just your regular strongman contest but a contest for a cause. Please join us for Brooke’s Battle!

If you are unable to compete or make it to the contest but still want to support Brooke, Her GoFundMe can be found at : https://gofund.me/28f3f68f

Recommended Hotel : 

Comfort Suites Johnson Creek Convention Center

725 Paradise Ln, Johnson Creek, WI 53038  (920) 699-2800

*Venue: Tyranena Brewing Company, 1025 Owen St, Lake Mills, WI 53551

*Event Starts at noon, Rules meeting will be 11:15

*Competitors will go in order of entry received, we will not be re-ordering for any events

*Early weigh in information will be updated closer to the comp.

*USS membership is required of all athletes which can be purchased online here: https://www.unitedstatesstrongman.com/uss-membership

*To stay up to date and ask questions, please see FB event Page: https://fb.me/e/2TXCfMorY

*Top 3 in each open class and the winner of novice qualify for USS Nationals 2023

Weight class information:

    Athletes will compete in a LW/HW format for open competitors. LW and MW will be combined as well as HW and SHW classes with the cut offs being 165lbs for women and 220 for men. If an athlete is wanting to qualify for nationals as a LW or HW, they must weigh in under the cut off for those classes. 

Pro class information:

    Winner will achieve Pro Status in USS and be invited to USS 2023 Pro International. Cash prizes to be announced. 

Event Rules

Event 1: Truck pull

    Athlete will pull a truck via harness with a rope for assistance over a 50’ course. A time will be taken when the front tires cross the line or a distance will be taken if the course is not completed. 60 second time limit to complete the course.

    Equipment not allowed: Tacky of any kind on the hands

    Equipment allowed: Almost anything not listed above

Event 2: OHP medley

    Athletes must go in order of implements from light to heavy (keg, axle, log). The log will be for reps and you must clean each rep. Athletes may begin with hands on the keg but it cannot leave the ground until you get the start command. Athletes must wait for down command with elbows locked out overhead and feet together. You may press the implements however you choose. Dropping from lockout will be a zero rep. You must wear the contest shirt so the shirt is visible. Axle may rest on your belt. Athletes will have 60 seconds to get as many reps as possible. Men will use 12”, women will use 10” 

    Equipment not allowed: Tacky, built up belts (limit of two), straps

    Equipment allowed: Almost anything not listed above

Event 3: Car deadlift

    Athletes may strap in before the start command and must wait locked for the down command. Touch and go reps are allowed as there is no up command. Athletes will have 60 seconds to get as many reps as possible. 

    Equipment not allowed: Tacky of any kind, steel lifting hooks, 

    Equipment allowed: Almost anything not listed above

Event 4: Yoke and Keg carry & load

    Athletes will carry the yoke on their back until the front of the yoke breaks the 50’ line, then run back and carry the keg to load over their yoke. 

    Equipment not allowed: Tacky

    Equipment allowed: Almost anything not listed above

Event 5: Sandbag toss

    Athletes will have 60 seconds to throw all 4 bags over the bar. Bags will be lined up 15’ from the bar. Athletes will start with one hand touching the uprights. Bags must be thrown from lightest to heaviest. Athletes can only carry one bag at a time if backing up to throw closer the apparatus. If a bag is missed, athletes must grab the bag themselves and continue on the correct side of the apparatus. If a bag is thrown to the side of the bar, it is the judges discretion if the bag would have cleared the bar so don’t miss the bar and it won’t be an issue. Time stops when the last bag breaks the vertical plane of the bar determined by your judge’s discretion. 

    Equipment not allowed: Tacky, straps

    Equipment allowed: Almost anything not listed above

Exhibition Event!!!! 

Max sandbag toss over a 15’ foot bar! 

Think you have what it takes to break World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson record of 100lbs over 15’ set at the 2017 Arnold Classic?? 

This is an exhibition event open to competitors and non competitors (non-competitors will have to sign a waiver). Starting weight will be 55lbs and go up by 10lbs, you have 60 seconds to complete your attempt.