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

3rd 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 7th, 2026!  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:

Coming Soon!

WEIGH INS / ATHLETE CHECK IN:

LOCATION: UFC GYM LARGO

          1111 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770

DATE: FRIDAY, February 6th

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 

$30 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, February 1st, 2026, 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!

PRO DIVISION

Clearwater Classic: Baddest on the Beach is proud to have the 1st Pro Division in 3 Years in Florida.  We will be having Men and Women Open Pro classes.  All weights will be 10-20% heavier but will have cash prizes.  

PRO DIVISION RULES:

1. All Athletes are welcome to do pro division regardless of weight class or status.  It is an Open Division.
2. Must have 6 or more COMPETEING ATHLETES in Pro Class for 1st Place to be eligible to compete at USS Pro International for chance at pro card.
3. Podium winner must not have any zeros!
4. Top 3 at USS Pro Internationals gets Pro Card.
5. 1st Place at USS Pro International gets paid USS Contract!

PRO DIVISION CASH PRIZES: WILL INCREASE AS SPONSORSHIP INCREASE

1. $500
2. $300
3. $150

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
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 3 Stages 2 lanes per Stage per Event!

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

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COMBINE CLASSES TO THE HIGHER OF THE 2 SUBCATAGORIES 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: PRESS MEDLEY (AXLE, YOKE, LOG PRESS AWAY)

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: For Reps

1. Athletes will begin with hand on upright beam.
2. On judges' command athlete begin to clean & press axle bar on wagon wheels 1 rep.
3. With successful down command, athlete will then move to the yoke press 1 rep.
4. With a successful down command, athlete will then move to the log where they will clean "1x" and press away the log as many times as possible till time runs out.
5. All supporting equipment allowed- NO SUITS! NO TACKY
6. Grip shirt allowed!

EVENT 2: DUNE BUGGY DEADLIFT 

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: For Reps

1. Athletes will start strapped into farmers style handles!
2. On judge’s command athlete will deadlift Dune Buggy.
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. Socks Required!
7. Must wear Comp Shirts!
8. All supporting equipment allowed
9. NO SUITS! NO TACKY! NO GRIP SHIRTS!

EVENT 3: ATLAS STONE TO SHOULDER 

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Reps

1. Athlete will start standing over stone with hands off the stone!
2. On judge’s command, athlete will attempt to lift and shoulder atlas stone.
3. One arm/hand must be off and show control and must get down command from judge.
4. Lift & Repeat.......
5. All supporting equipment allowed.
6. Tacky, Tack Towel, Liquid Tacky Allowed, Grip Shirts Allowed
7. NO SUITS!

EVENT 4:  KEG TOSS

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Fastest Time & Reps

1. Athletes will start hand on upright frame!
2. On judge’s command athlete grab designated keg and toss over bar.
3. Athlete will grab same keg and continue to toss over bar and continue till time stops.
4. Height Men: 15' & Women 12'
5. Must wear shoes!
6. Must wear Comp Shirt!
7. All supporting equipment allowed
8. NO SUITS! NO TACKY! NO GRIP SHIRTS!

EVENT 5: WHEEL OF PAIN

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Longest Distance 

1. Athlete will begin with hands or top of shoulders on beam.
2. On judges' command athlete will push beam around the wheel for max distance.
3. Distance covered by end of 60 seconds will be recorded.
4. Shoes Required!
5. Must wear Comp Shirt!
6. All supporting equipment allowed- NO SUITS!
7. No Tacky, No Grip Shirts

EVENT 6: HURCULES HOLD (Pros Only)

Time: Max Time

Scoring: Longest Hold

1. Athlete will begin on platform with feet in desired placement within designated area.
2. Slowly tension will be given to athlete on pillars.
3. Once athlete bares full weight of pillars time starts.
4. Time ends when athlete lets go to one or both handles.
5. Shoes Required
6. Must wear Comp Shirt!
7. All supportive equipment allowed!
8. No Suits, No Tacky, No Grip Shirts
9. Chaulk encouraged!

THIS IS STRONGMAN 

BE RESPECTFUL!

BE STRONG!

MOST IMPORTANTLY 

HAVE FUN!