Waitlist!

The meet is full, but that doesn't mean that you won't get to compete. We're starting a waitlist and we did have a number of athletes drop out last year. If you'd like to get on the waitlist, please contact the meet director directly: 

Travis Bogard
206-484-3703
travis@atrtrainingsystems.com

Novice Only 

Colt Breakers is a Novice Only event sanctioned by United States Strongman. As such, you are only eligible to register if you: 

Have never won a competition in the Novice Category sanctioned by United States Strongman

Have never competed in the Open Category at a competition sanctioned by United States Strongman.

If you register for the event and are not eligible to compete, you’ll be removed from the roster and you will not be refunded your registration fees. Please only register if you are an eligible novice. If you have any questions you can contact the meet director directly or ask your local USS Rep. 

Training Program 

A training program built specifically for this competition will be available for purchase on January 7th from Above the Rest Training Systems for $15. Follow @atrtrainingsystems for updates.

Event Logistics

The event will be held outside of the Nutrition Company’s Pershing Location in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Lifters Meeting will be held at 9:30 AM, and lifting will start at 10 AM.

Hotel Details are pending, but we’ll announce them via email and on the Facebook Event Page as they become available. 

Weather in April in Cheyenne is highly unpredictable. It could be sunny and beautiful, it could be rainy and miserable. The show will happen regardless of conditions, so please come prepared. 

Spectators

There will be no spectator fee. There will be areas sectioned off for spectators, but we won’t be providing any form of seating for the event. Please bring chairs for yourself and your family. 

There will be sections of the event for seated spectators only. This area will be first come first serve. Please be considerate of your few spectators and limit the space you consume as much as possible. 

We will be inviting food trucks to the event to serve food.

Tailgate Parking

The parking spaces surrounding the event will be blocked off, but available for sale. If you would like to park in the spots directly adjacent to the event, please follow the link below for more information.

https://www.atrtrainingsystems.com/coltbreakers-vip-parking

Early Bird Registration

For early bird pricing, please register on or before February 11th. Registration will remain open if spots remain after February 11th, but you’ll have to purchase your event tee shirt at the event, while supplies last. 

Uniform

Note that during the events only an ATR Shirt, Event Shirt, USS Shirt, or Non-SC Grip Shirt will be allowed. Please discuss with the Meet Director if you have any questions. 

Refund Cut Off

No registration refunds will be given after March 25th. 

Weigh-Ins

Weigh-Ins will be held the day before the event at ATR Training Systems:

1408 E 13th St

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Weigh-Ins will be open from 10 AM-12 PM and from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. If you need special accommodations please contact the meet director. 

On the day of the event, check-ins and weigh-ins will open at 8 AM at the venue, outside of the Nutrition Company’s Pershing Location. All Check-Ins and weigh-ins will close at 9 AM on the morning of the event to give our volunteer staff time to prepare for the first event. Please do not be late.

Event Testing

Note that event description and posted weights are subject to change at any time. We will be testing these events before the date of the competition. Any changes will be made here as soon as possible and announced on the Facebook Event Page.

Description of Events

The plan is to order the events on the day of the competition as they are ordered here, and we will do our best to avoid having to change that order. That said, we do reserve the right to change the order of events as necessary.

Event 1: Max Axle Clean and Press

Wessels rules will apply. Athletes will have 40 seconds per attempt, time will start as soon as the platform is prepared and the judge gives the start command. The athletes are welcome to take as many attempts as they’d like in their 40 seconds. Only 3 attempts will be allowed. If you miss an attempt, you may not attempt a heavier weight.

Men will use a fixed axle on tires. The implement will start at 155lbs and we will make 10lb jumps. 

Women will use a fixed axle on tires. The implement will start at ~75lbs and we will make 10lb jumps. 

Belt cleans are acceptable. The Judges will issue a down command at their discretion upon complete lockout of the implement. If there is no down command from the judge, you will not be awarded the rep. Strict press technique, push press technique, and any form of jerk technique will all be acceptable. 

Sleeves and wraps of any kind are acceptable. Chalk only. Grip shirts are allowed. Belts of any kind are acceptable. 

Event 2: Deadlift Ladder 

The deadlift ladder will require 3 deadlifts to complete, all with different bars at different heights.

Deadlift 1: Deficit Deadlift from a 3” Deficit with Deadlift Bar 

Deadlift 2: Deadlift from the ground with a Power Bar

Deadlift 3: Axle Deadlift off of Wagon Wheels

Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete the ladder. They must go in the order above. Once the athlete reaches the third deadlift they will pull for max reps. 1 point will be awarded for every successful deadlift. 

Down commands will be given on all deadlifts, and the judges will be seated opposite the athlete at the end of the ladder. The athletes will have an opportunity to strap into the first bar before starting their run should they choose to. No deadlift suits or wraps will be allowed. Sleeves of any kind are allowed. Straps of any kind are allowed. Chalk only. 

Event 3: Arm-Over-Arm Truck Pull

Athletes will pull a vehicle 50 feet. The athlete will start with slack in the rope, but they may have 2 hands on it to start. Time will start on the judge’s call. 

60-second time limit. Gloves are allowed for this event. Sleeves of any kind are allowed. Chalk only. 

The implement is currently under design. Specific details regarding the vehicle and where the athletes will pull from will be released as the information becomes available. Please follow @atrtrainingsystems for the most timely updates.

Event 4: Wheelbarrow Medley

The athlete will start 5 feet from the implement behind a starting line. On the judge’s command, they will proceed to the medley.

The finish line will be 60 feet from the starting line. Three kegs will be on the course. One placed 15 feet from the starting line, one 30 feet from the starting line, and the last 45 feet from the starting line. Athletes will receive one point for each of the following: 

Loading one keg onto the wheelbarrow successfully. 3 points are possible.

Crossing the finish line with one keg on the Wheelbarrow. 3 points are possible.

Getting the wheelbarrow across the finish line. 1 point is possible.

A perfect run will be 7 points, and a time will be awarded.  

Note that if you load a keg onto the wheelbarrow and it falls off before crossing the finish line, you will receive points for loading it, but not for crossing the finish line with it. Note further that if you load the wheelbarrow with all three kegs but fail to cross the finish line in time, you will receive points for the loading, but not for crossing the finish line with the kegs or the wheelbarrow. 

Athletes will have 90 seconds to complete their run. No straps will be allowed. Sleeves of any kind are allowed. Chalk only. No gloves will be allowed. 

Event 5: Stone Series

Stones will be loaded over a bar. Heights will be ~48” for women and ~52” for men. A rep is considered complete when the stone hits the ground on the other side of the bar. 

Athletes will have 60 seconds to perform their run. The stones must be loaded incrementally by weight. The final stone will be loaded for max reps. 

The athletes will not be allowed to use the bar to assist in the loading of the stone. Inadvertent touches are acceptable. 

Any non-SC shirts will be allowable for this event. Whatever you wear is likely to have tacky on it by the end of the event, so it is advisable that you bring a shirt to wear for the event that you don’t mind getting permanently dirty. 

Please note that the stone weights are estimates, and may not be the exact weight of the stones that you see in competition. Any deviation from the posted weights will be minor, but deviations may occur. 

Please be considerate with your tacky. We will provide a modest cleaning station but it is recommended that you bring your own supplies. 

Tie Breakers

A tiebreaker will only be held to settle ties for 1st and 2nd, and should it become necessary it will be announced on the day of the show. 

Note to Coaches Regarding Teens

If you’re coaching a teen, we’re more than happy to work with you to adjust weights and event parameters to ensure a positive experience. If you have any questions or ideas, please reach out to the meet director directly. 

Connect with ATR 

Announcements pertaining to the event will be made on ATR’s social media. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ATRTrainingSystems. In addition, please follow the Facebook Event Page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Meet Director, or message ATR directly through social media or via email. 

Looking to Get Involved? 

If you’re looking to get involved by sponsoring the event, please contact Travis directly for more information. We look forward to working with you. 

If you’re free to volunteer at the event, please let us know! We’re always looking for an extra hand to make the event run as smoothly as possible. Again, please reach out to Travis directly if you’re interested.