Do you have what it takes to prove you are the

“BADDEST ON THE BEACH?”

Welcome competitors, family, friends, vendors, sponsors, helpers, and spectators to the

2nd Annual Clearwater Classic: Baddest on the Beach!

We are very excited to have everyone come visit the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida at Americas #1 rated Beach on February 1st, 2025!  There will be more details and information added and updated here on this Iron Podium page as we go.  

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TRAVEL INFORMATION:

(TPA) Tampa International Airport: Homepage | Tampa International Airport 

20.2mi from Clearwater Beach

(PIE) St. Petersbugh/Clearwater Airport: Homepage | St Petersburg Clearwater Airport

12.3mi from Clearwater Beach

(SRQ) Sarasota International Airport: Homepage | Sarasota International Airport

55.3mi from Clearwater Beach

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Courtyard Clearwater Beach

          455 East Shore Drive Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, 33767

(If there is issue or all rooms are booked up, please dm me I will be able to add more rooms)

Book your group rate for Clearwater Classic 2: Baddest on the Beach 2025

WEIGH INS / ATHLETE CHECK IN:

LOCATION: UFC GYM LARGO

          1111 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770

DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST

TIME: 8AM-11AM & 5PM TO 8PM

          ALL ATHLETES WILL RECIEVE COMP SHIRT, SWAG BAG! 

          EVEN IF YOU DO VIRTUAL WEIGH INS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY TIME TO GET YOUR SWAG BAG.  I WILL BRING SHIRTS TO COMP DAY.  

RULES MEETING:

830AM SHARP AT CENTER STAGE!

SPECTATOR ADMISSION:

ENTRY FOR SPECTATORS 

$25 VIP TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! (must wear wristband at all times)

          VIP INCLUDES: FRONT ROW SEAT, WATER, GOODIE BAG (LIMIT TO 1ST 50) WILL OPEN MORE IF NEEDED. WRISTBANDS BE GIVEN OUT PLUS WATER BOTTLES & BUCKED UP ENERGY DRINKS INCLUDED.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

All entries must be submitted by Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at 11:59PM.  Iron Podium is the only form of entry. Order of entry does matter for 1st event advantage.  No refunds will be issued.

ALL ATHLETES MUST OBTAIN USS MEMBERSHIP EITHER AT REGISTRATION OR AT CHECK IN.  CAN NOT COMPETE WITHOUT MEMEBERSHIP!

National Qualifier

Podium Finishers qualify for Nationals!

1st Place Novice Only Qualify for Nationals!

EVENT RULES:  *Subject to change - all current information listed here & updated if there are changes.

FOR ALL EVENTS:

1. Competition shirt must be worn at all times!
2. No Strongman Corp. Shirt or Grip Shirt!!!
3. No bare feet (must have at least socks on)
4. No tacky or sticky substance! (Except Stones)
5. No gloves (EXCEPT FINGAL FINGERS)
6. No build up belts (only one hard and one soft)
7. NO DEADLIFT SUITS OR BRIEFS!
8. Any athlete who leaks any body fluids (blood, urine, vomit, etc.) on the competition field must help clean it up!
9. There will be 4 lanes per event!

MEDALS/TROPHIES + GIFTS TO TOP 3 PODIUM FINISHERS PER CLASS

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COMBINE CLASSES IF NECESSARY!

FOR TEENS*

Age must be between 13 and 17 years of age with signed parental consent form filled out on day of check-in prior to competing.  

EVENT 1: YOKE RUN & SANDBAG MEDLEY

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Fastest Time

1. Athletes will begin under yoke.
2. On judge’s command athlete will carry yoke 50ft, front of yoke must cross line.
3. Athlete will run back to pick up sandbag.
4. Any way of carrying sandbag is accepted i.e. front carry or to shoulder.
5. Sandbag must be carried down the lane and loaded over yoke.
6. Time stops when sandbag hits the ground.
7. Unlimited drops on yoke and sandbag.
8. Fastest time if completed or distance measured if not completed.
9. All supporting equipment allowed- NO SUITS! NO TACKY
10. Grip shirt allowed!

EVENT 2: FINGAL FINGERS

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: For Reps

1. Athlete will start in front of finger.
2. May start with hands on the implement.
3. On judge’s command, athlete will attempt to flip finger to other side.
4. Repeat until time runs out.
5. Number of completed flips in 60sec. will count.
6. The weight listed is the "IN HAND" weight. The total weight of Mens' Pole is 250lbs empty, Female Pole 175lbs Empty!
7. All supporting equipment allowed.
8. NO SUITS! NO TACKY! NO GRIP SHIRTS!
9. TACKY TOWEL, CHAULK, GLOVES ARE ALLOWED

EVENT 3: LAST MAN STANDING LOG CLEAN & PRESS

Time: 30sec. per attempt

Scoring: Max Weight

1. ALL ATHLETES IN DESIGNATED CLASS WILL STAND IN LINE (FOR THIS EVENT ORDER DOES NOT MATTER)
2. The log will have a starting weight.  1st athlete will have 30 seconds to clean and press the log 1x.
3. If Judge says good lift athlete will return to back of line.
4. If judge says no lift and 30sec timer is up.  You are out!
5. Once 1st athlete is on deck the weight of log will increase.  ^10lbs for Females ^20lbs for males.
6. This Cycle will continue till there is one man standing.
7. You CAN NOT skip weight! Must hit each weight increase!
8. You will get credit for the weight you complete.  (there will be ties)
9. Must wait for down command.
10. Valor Fitness 10" Log for Females
11. Valor Fitness 12' Log for Males
12. All supporting equipment allowed.
13. NO SUITS! NO TACKY! NO GRIP SHIRTS!
14. Chalk allowed and will be provided.

EVENT 4: AXLE WAGON WHEEL DEADLIFT 

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Fastest Time & # of Lifts

1. Athletes will start strapped into axle bar!
2. On judge’s command athlete will deadlift bar.
3. With successful lift athletes will continue to as many reps as possible.
4. NO TOUCH AND GO!
5. THERE WILL BE UP AND DOWN COMMAND!
6. All supporting equipment allowed
7. NO SUITS! NO TACKY! NO GRIP SHIRTS!

EVENT 5: HEAD-TO-HEAD STONE OVER BAR

Time: 20sec. per stone

Scoring: 1st out gets 1 rep; 2nd out gets 2 reps and so on....

1. Athlete will order from last place to 1st place.
2. Last place and 2nd to last place will go 1st.
3. Each athlete will have 20sec. to load stone over bar.
4. If athlete fails to load stone in allotted time athlete will drop out and next in line will take place.
5. Last athlete standing wins event.
6. All supporting equipment allowed- NO SUITS!
7. Yoke Height 46” for females & 54” for males
8. Tacky allowed!
9. Tacky removal area will be under ATHLETE WARM UP AREA ONLY.      Tacky will not be removed at any other location.

THIS IS STRONGMAN 

BE RESPECTFUL!

BE STRONG!

MOST IMPORTANTLY 

HAVE FUN!