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

1st 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 January 27th, 2024!  There will be more details and information added and updated here on this Iron Podium page as we go.  

Please check back routinely for the news!

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TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Coming Soon!

HOTEL INFORMATION:

COURTYARD BY MARRIOT HOTEL CLEARWATER BEACH

Hotel Block

FOR STARTERS WE HAVE 10 ROOMS BLOCKED BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.  IF MORE ARE NEEDED, WE WILL UPDATE THAT WITH THE HOTEL.  PLEASE DM ME FOR MORE DETAILS. POST & EMAIL WILL BE SENT OUT!

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Clearwater Classic Baddest on the Beach

Start Date: Friday, January 26, 2024

End Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024

Last Day to Book: Friday, January 19, 2024

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Courtyard Clearwater Beach for $229.00 USD per night

Book your group rate for Clearwater Classic Baddest on the Beach

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WEIGH INS / ATHLETE CHECK IN:

LOCATION: HOGANS HANGOUT (2ND FLOOR)

          499 MANDALAY AVE, CLEARWATER, FL, 33767

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

          ALL ATHLETES WILL RECIEVE COMP SHIRT, SWAG BAG, FREE DRINK & 20% OFF FOOD FROM HOGANS HANGOUT

RULES MEETING:

9AM SHARP UNDER EVENT PAVILION WHERE ATHLETES WILL WARM UP AND SET UP PERSONAL SPACE!

SPECTATOR ADMISSION:

FREE FOR SPECTATORS 

THERE IS A VIP SEATED SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE EVENT.  WRISTBANDS BE GIVEN OUT PLUS WATER BOTTLES & BUCKED UP ENERGY DRINKS INCLUDED.  $20 FOR VIP TICKETS ONLY 30 AVAILABLE.  

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

All entries must be submitted by January 21st, 2024, at 11:59PM.  Iron Podium is the only form of entry. Order of entry does matter.  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 or Competition Grip shirt MUST be worn (EXCEPT for stones)
2. No Strongman Corp. Grip Shirt!!!
3. No bare feet (must have at least socks on)
4. No tacky or sticky substance (EXCEPT for stones)
5. There will be a designated tacky removal area!!
6. No gloves (EXCEPT ODD OBJECT MEDLEY)
7. No build up belts (only one hard and one soft)
8. All Novice classes NO DEADLIFT SUITS OR BRIEFS!
9. All Open classes DEADLIFT SUITS OR BRIEFS ALLOWED!
10. Any athlete who leaks any body fluids (blood, urine, vomit, etc.) on the competition field must help clean it up!

MEDALS/TROPHIES + GIFTS TO TOP 3 PODIUM FINISHERS

EVENT 1: ODD OBJECT MEDLEY CARRY & LOAD (SPONSORED BY- I'LL PUMP YOU UP)

     (KEG, FIRE HYDRANT, SANDBAG, Motorcycle Engine) (Last object for females is motorbike frame with tires)

    *(objects & order of objects subject to change)

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Objects Loaded & Time

1. Athlete will begin with hands on top of keg.
2. All 4 objects will be on stall mats.
3. When time begins athletes will pick up keg and carry 30ft to place UPRIGHT onto adjacent stall mat .
4. Then athletes will run back to pick up hydrant and repeat process with sandbag and motor/frame until all 4 objects have been carried and placed or until time runs out.
5. Keg & Hydrant must be placed upright!
6. All supporting equipment allowed- NO SUITS! NO TACKY
7. Grip shirt allowed!
8. Adaptive athletes’ adjustments will consist of object unloaded off 55gal steel drums and placed on adjacent 55gal steel drums!

EVENT 2: MAMMOTH BAR DEADLIFT RISING BAR (SPONSORED BY- MADEWELL STRENGTH EQUIPMENT)

     (10ft for Females 20^, 13ft for Males 40^)

Time: 30sec. per attempt

Scoring: Max

1. Athlete will have 3 attempts for max weight.
2. This will be done in 3 flights.  (details in before comp email)
3. Two lanes will be going on at same time!
4. This is a rising bar so please know your starting weight and give it to the score keeper.
5. If you miss your attempt because you are not ready you are out (judge’s discretion) SO PAY ATTENTION.
6. If you fail any attempt, you are given (1) 60sec. grace period to reattempt same weight or to move up to next weight. Only the last successful attempt will count.
7. Athletes will have 30 sec. to lift bar when judge says go or forfeit attempt.
8. Must be at full lock out LISTEN FOR DOWN COMMAND for good lift!
9. Knee high socks must be worn!
10. NO SUMO!
11. All Novice NO Suits or Briefs!
12. All Open classes Suits & Briefs allowed!
13. All other deadlift equipment is allowed no tacky!
14. Adaptive athletes’ adjustments for seated will be done on HD axle bar with 10ft extenders.

EVENT 3: KEG/SANDBAG TOSS (4) (SPONSORED BY- VANTAGE POINT TITLE)

          (Females Sandbags & Males Keg)

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Number of Kegs over Bar & Time

1. Athletes will start with hand on post!
2. Kegs or Sandbags will be tossed successfully over designated height in order from lightest to heaviest!
3. Time stops when the last keg/sandbag hits the sand!
4. If keg/sandbag fails to make it over bar athlete responsibility to retrieve and retry till all kegs successfully make it over or time runs out.
5. All Kegs & Sandbags will be same distance from bar, but athlete may choose to spread out of narrow the distance the kegs/sandbags are from each other.
6. All supporting gear allowed no tacky!

EVENT 4: YOKE PRESS FOR REPS (SPONSORED BY- VALOR FITNESS)

     *(Novice Women/LWW/MWW will be using axle bar w/ chain OR Spud Inc Yoke Strap)

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Reps

1. Before the competition begins the athletes will give yoke height before rules meeting!
2. Athletes will start with hands on crossbar of yoke.
3. When the judge says begin athlete will press the yoke AMRAP.
4. MUST WAIT FOR DOWN COMMAND!
5. You can press away or down and reset each rep.
6. Strict Press, Push Press, Jerk Press, Split-Jerk all allowed.
7. 1 Warning will be given, before reps be taken away.
8. Reps count at full lock out with eye contact to judge.
9. Adaptive athletes’ adjustments TBD

EVENT 5: TRIAL BY STONE (SPONSORED BY- SALT HOUSE SOCIAL)

     *(BELT STONE TO SHOULDER, BLOCK PRESS, ATLAS STONE OVER BAR)

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Stones Completed & Time

1. These stone trials will be on individual separated staggered platforms laid out on the field like Islands.
2. Athlete will begin standing over belt stone!
3. When the judge says begin, athlete will attempt to shoulder THE ALL-NEW BELT STONE. (MADE BY TAMPA ATLAS STONES)
4. Proper placement on shoulder, one arm off to show control, eye contact with judge for good lift. (CONTROL DROP TO PAD)
5. If stone is thrown after the lift, you will receive ZERO for the event!
6. After successful stone to shoulder.  Athlete will make their way to 2nd island then begin to clean & press block overhead.
7. Lockout & eye contact with judge for successful lift. (CONTROL DROP TO PAD)
8. If the stone is dropped from lockout position (outside emergency bailout) you will receive ZERO for event.
9. After successful press, athletes will make their way to final island for atlas stone over bar.
10. Bar Height:
    1. Females 44in
    2. Males 52in
11. Athlete CAN NOT touch yoke crossbar to assist/push stone over bar.  If an athlete touches yoke to assist/push stone must be back on the ground and start over.
12. All tacky allowed.
13. Designated tacky clean up station will be shown and explained in final email.  Do not get tacky anywhere on Clearwater Beach Property!

THIS IS STRONGMAN 

BE RESPECTFUL!

BE STRONG!

MOST IMPORTANTLY 

HAVE FUN!