Event details

• This event is set for 10 am-3:30 pm on April 8th, 2023 @ GEvolution Fitness, in Augusta, Maine.
• As always, competitions may run late. Please plan accordingly.
• Weigh-ins are open Friday night, April 7th from 5:30 pm - 7 pm, on-site.
• Athletes can begin weighing in at 8:00 am on competition day.
• All competitors must be weighed in by 9:00 am.
• After 9:00 am, athletes will NOT be able to compete if not officially weighed in.
• The athlete’s meeting will begin at 9:30 am.
• Lifting will begin as close to 10 am as possible.
• Please plan on staying a few minutes after lifting has finished for prize giving.
• Spectators will be asked to make a $5 donation at the door.

Axle Overhead Press

• Implement will start from the ground.
• Clean and Press Away. Implement does NOT need to return to the ground between reps.
• The implement may be lowered only after the judge has given the "down" command.
• Lowering the implement before the "down" command will not be counted as a successful lift.
• The bar can NOT rest on any belt at any point.
• If this occurs the judge will give a “belt/put it down” command. The implement will need to be lowered to the ground before the athlete may attempt again.
• Allowed: Chalk, belts (soft and hard), grip shirts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves.
• Not allowed: lifting straps, tacky, tack wipes, lifting suits.
• 60 Second Time Limit.
• The event is scored by the rank of which competitor achieves the most presses within the time limit.

18 Inch Barbell Max Deadlift

• Each weight class begins at its designated bar weight.
• Every increase in weight will be lifted by each athlete.
• Conventional style deadlift only. No sumo lifting will be allowed.
• The judge will give a "down" command. Please wait for this, as lowering the implement before the command is given will not be counted as a successful lift.
• 20 lbs weight jump for women’s classes.
• 30 lbs weight jump for men’s classes.
• Allowed: chalk, lifting straps, grip shirts, baby powder, belts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves.
• Not allowed: tacky, tack wipes, lifting suits.
• 30 Seconds Time Limit
• Athletes may attempt as many times in 30 seconds to be successful.
• The event is scored by the rank of which competitor successfully lifts the highest weight.

3 Keg Carry to Over Bar

• All 3 kegs begin on the ground, standing up next to each other.
• Competitors carry the kegs one at a time to the bar and then over, starting with the lightest keg.
• The competitor's time begins at the judge's command. Hands-off implements.
• 30ft Distance.
• 3rd keg goes over the bar for MAXIMUM reps.
• Bar will be set at 54 inches for men’s division, and 48 inches for women’s divisions.
• Allowed: chalk, grip shirts, baby powder, belts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves.
• Not allowed: lifting straps, tacky, tack wipes, lifting suits
• 60 Second Time Limit.
• This event is scored by the rank of which competitor lifts the most collective reps over the bar.

Sandbag Throw for Maximum Height

• The bar height will begin at 10ft and will raise 1ft after each round.
• Athletes begin with their backs facing the bar.
• Athletes must throw sandbags over their heads with enough height to go over the top of the bar in order to move on to the next round.
• A 30 second time limit from when the sandbag lands from the previous throw to when the next athlete is then expected to have their hands on the sandbag and in position to throw.
• Allowed: Chalk, grip shirts, baby powder, belts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves.
• Not allowed: lifting straps, tacky, tack wipes, lifting suits.
• 30 Second Time Limit.
• Athletes can attempt as many times in 30 seconds to be successful.
• This event is scored by the rank of which competitor clears the highest bar height.

Traditional Stone Platform Load

• Descending load height. Ascending stone weight.
• Stones will start in front of the platform where they are going to be loaded.
• Stones must be lifted in order from lightest to heaviest.
• Stones may be lifted in any manner to be loaded.
• The competitor's time will begin at the judge's "GO" command.
• Platform heights are roughly 5.5ft, 5ft, 4.5ft, 4ft, and 3.5ft.
• Allowed: tacky, tack wipes, grip shirts, chalk, baby powder, belts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves
• Not allowed: lifting suits
• 60 Second Time Limit.
• This event is scored by the rank of which competitor lifts the highest number of stones, then by the shortest time taken if all stones are loaded.