SWEET 16 BABY! 

Sixteen years ago, this Strongman competition was a twinkle in the eyes of Dana Geneseo and since then, this comp has run for 16 years consecutively (minus that yucky covid year.....)!

Dana told me that, for CMS 1, he had to get out and recruit heavily to get people to compete, just to make sure they had enough entries to even HAVE a contest...These days, some Central Maine Strongman events have packed in 60 or more athlete! It has exceeded any expectations that were had 16 years ago!

And here we are again!

CENTRAL MAINE STRONGMAN is BACK for its 16th Annual Competition here in Augusta, Maine! 

We are ridiculously pumped to have yet ANOTHER opportunity to WELCOME our undeniably ELECTRIC Strongman Community to GEvolution Fitness! 

There is NOTHING like this amazingly supportive, energetic and HARD-TRAINING, dedicated crew of athletes! We look forward to once again, celebrating all feats of strength, endurance and speed with you all! 

Thank you for considering this event as a part of your competitive schedule!

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As always, CMS is a Fundraising event and this year, we will once again be giving back to local Youth Sports Programs and the Passion for Pets Rescue Organization!

Passion for Pets is a state licensed, non profit, foster based, all volunteer rescue. They rescue dogs and puppies from high kill shelters in the South and brings them to Mid-Coast Maine to find loving and permanent homes.

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CMS 16 DETAILS. 

USS MEMBERSHIP

All athletes are required to have a current United States Strongman (USS) membership to compete. Please do not wait until the last minute to purchase or renew your membership. Also, if you are renewing an existing membership, PLEASE be sure to use the SAME email as you did when you originally signed up for a membership. If you use a different email address, it won't show up in Iron Podium when you are checked in on the day of comp.

• April 12th, 2025 @ GEvolution Fitness, in Augusta, Maine.

NOTE: (located behind the yellow Days Inn. Brown warehouse building. Left Side of Structure. Parking available in front lots or overflow lot up the block on the left. Signage will be up)

• This is a United States Strongman Sanctioned Event....sooooo please no SC/OSG shirts.
• Top 3 in each class qualify for the 2025 USS Nationals. (If the event has available space)
• Weigh-ins: Friday 4/11/25. 5pm - 7pm, and Comp day 4/12/25 7am-8am - on-site.

NOTE: If an athlete does not make weight during PM weigh in, additional morning weigh-in is available.

• All competitors must be weighed in by 8:00am. No Exceptions.
• After 8:00am, if the athlete is not officially weighed in, the athlete will NOT be able to compete.
• 8:00am - Hands on implement warmups begin.
• 8:30am - Athlete Rules Meeting.
• Competition begins at 9:00am oooooooooooor at the conclusion of the Athlete Rules Meeting.
• Podium ceremony at conclusion of competition. Please consider sharing this time whether you are on the podium or not. Awards for Top 3 in each class.
• Spectators Fee:  $7 to be donated to Youth Sports Programs and Passion for Pets Rescue

HOTEL: 

Hampton Inn Augusta

388 Western Ave. 

Augusta, ME 04330   

207.622.4077

Located directly across the street from the competition venue. Walking Distance. Rooms available at a courtesy 20% discounted rate:

HAMPTON INN AUGUSTA – SPORTS TEAM CORPORATE RATE:

Calling In: If guests would like to make reservations at Hampton Inn by Hilton Augusta, please call (207) 622-4077 and ask to make a reservation at the “Sports Team Corporate Rate” for the dates they’re coming in or by providing the Sports Team Corporate ID #: 0560058711 and our Front Desk Agents will be more than happy to assist your guests with their reservations.

Booking Online: If guests would like to book online at our Hampton Inn by Hilton Augusta, please click the link below, choose the check in/check out date, and that will bring you to our Hilton website and to the Sports Team discounted rate!

• Sports Team Corporate Rate - Online Booking Link @ Hampton Inn Augusta

*please follow the instructions below to ensure things run smoothly for all parties. 

For example, if guests call in and ask for the Central Maine Strongman Group Block our desk agents WON’T see that in our system. Also, that online booking link will bring you to today’s date so make sure they choose the correct check in/check out date. As long as we have one room left to sell that discounted rate will be available for your guests and there’s no type of cutoff date for guests to make their reservations*

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THE EVENTS:

LAST MAN STANDING LOG CLEAN and PRESS

• Log begins on the floor / crash pad.
• 12 inch Log - Men, 10 inch Log - Women
• Athlete begins with Hands OFF.
• To begin, the judge gives the “Go” or "Begin" command.
• Athletes are required to Clean and Press the implement 1x.
• 30 seconds to complete lift.
• Each increase in weight will be done by each athlete until 1 athlete remains.
• 10 pound weight jumps for Women. 20 pound weight jumps for Men.
• Athletes cannot rest Log on belts. This will not count as a successful rep.
• Judge gives a “Down” command when the athlete has pressed the Log overhead with elbows locked out. Athlete must be in control of Log, standing straight up with squared feet.
• Strict Press, Push Press, Push Jerk, Split Jerk - All Acceptable.
• Log can never rest on the athletes head.
• Athletes must wait for the “Down” command from the judge for lift to be successful.
• The LOG cannot be dropped from the overhead position. It must be lowered under control and guided to the floor. NO TREE TOPPING.
• Dropping from the OHD position will result in a ZERO for the event and potentially expulsion from the competition.  Please respect the equipment.
• If an athlete has an issue locking out elbows, it is the athlete's responsibility to notify the judge BEFORE event starts.
• If an athlete lowers the Log before the “Down” command is given by the judge, it will be a NO REP.
• EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: One soft belt, one hard belt, knee +/or elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk, grip shirts. NO TACKY OF ANY KIND (jar, spray, towel, any of it) NO GLOVES. NO SUITS.
• ELIGIBLE for STATE RECORD as long as USS Maine rep is present.

POWER STAIRS

• 3 Duck Handles.  4 Stairs. UPDATE 2/3/25: SAME WEIGHT for all 3.
• UPDATE 3/16/25: 18inches for step height.
• 60 seconds max time limit.
• Athlete begins with Hands OFF implement.
• To begin, the athlete receives a “Go” command from the judge.
• Weight must touch EACH stair. Once weight is loaded to the top stair, the athlete descends stairs to pick up the next weight.
• Event is complete when all 3 weights are completely on the top stair and hands are OFF weight.
• If an athlete cannot complete a full set in 60 seconds, steps completed/time will be recorded.
• EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: One soft belt, one hard belt, knee +/or elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk.    NO TACKY OF ANY KIND (jar, spray, towel, any of it) NO LIFTING HOOKS. NO DEADLIFT SUITS. NO FIGURE 8's, NO LIFTING STRAPS.

SHOULDER. CARRY. PULL. MEDLEY.

• Athletes begin with Hands OFF Keg. Keg Begins Standing Straight Up.
• In This Order: 2x Keg to Shoulder, ANY WAY YA WANNA GET IT THERE. Once set on the shoulder, the supporting arm must be OFF (athlete receives DOWN command for both reps, (athlete CANNOT drop keg from shoulder, must guide it down.) Barrel Carry 50 feet (barrel and athlete body MUST PASS LINE, Harnessed Sled Pull Return 50 feet (harness fitted and set BEFORE athlete begins this event.) KEG is WATER FILLED. BARELL IS WATER FILLED. SLED IS PULLED BEHIND ATHLETE  - ATHLETE HARNESSED. NO ROPE. Final implement MUST pass the finish line to complete the event.
• Total Course distance  = 100 feet on TURF
• To begin, the athlete receives a “Go” command from the judge.
• JUDGE will give a "CLEAR" command when the sled crosses line to finish.
• NO BARREL DROPS ALLOWED. GET YOUR PICK! STICK YOUR PICK!
• Goal? Do it in the fastest time. Can’t do it? Your distance will be measured.
• EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: One soft belt, one hard belt, knee +/or elbow sleeves, knee wraps, grip shirts, wrist wraps, chalk. NO TACKY OF ANY KIND (jar, spray, towel, any of it) NO SUITS. NO GLOVES.

ATLAS STONE HOLD

• STRONGEST THE LONGEST!
• Max Time
• Athlete holds an Atlas Stone with arms extended fully out in front of the body with back and bum back on a supporting wall.
• Time STOPS when your Atlas Stone drops below horizontal (laser) line or when you start BENDING THOSE ELBOWS!!!!!
• To begin, athletes will receive a READY. SET (Lift stone to position-this will be very quick) GO! (time begins)
• No Drops Allowed.
• EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: One soft belt, one hard belt, knee +/or elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk.    NO TACKY OF ANY KIND (jar, spray, towel, any of it) NO GLOVES.

ATLAS STONE LOAD SERIES (it wouldn't be a CMS without this event)

• 60 seconds max time limit.
• Goal? Do it the fastest. Can’t do it? Number of stones lifted and split time will be recorded.
• Descending load height. Ascending stone weight.
• Stones start aligned with platform height that they will be loaded on.
• Stones must be lifted in order from lightest to heaviest.
• Athlete begins with HANDS OFF, however prior to start, athlete can situate stones.
• To begin, the athlete receives a “Go” command from the judge.
• Platform heights are roughly 60", 56", 52", 48", 44"
• Stone MUST be fully loaded and secured before moving to the next stone. Throwing stone without securing it will result in a zero in the event.
• EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: One soft belt, one hard belt, knee +/or elbow sleeves, grip shirts, wrist wraps, stone forearm wraps, equine wrap, chalk, tacky (jar, spray, towel, any of it) NO SUITS. NO GLOVES.