LOCATION: Iron Asylum Gym 369 Chatham Drive, Newport News VA   

STRONGMAN CORPORATION SANCTIONED EVENT  * Strongman Corporation membership is required for all competitors and can be purchased online at https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships/. Please note that USS and Strongman Corporation are not the same, and you will need a Strongman Corporation membership for this competition.

Rule Meeting 9am  Lifting starts Directly after (with time for warm up)

Spectator Fee  $20 Children under 10 Free

Weigh in:  Mandatory Weigh-ins will be conducted in KILOGRAMS and there is NO "allowance" for clothing. For example, an athlete in the 64kg class must weigh in at 64.0kg or less. Athletes must weigh in wearing (minimally) a bra and underwear.

Friday 9am-11:30am       Saturday 7:30-8:30am

Nationals bids will be awarded in Open classes based on the number of athletes in each class as follows:
- 1 athlete in a class: the promoter may merge the class with another class; if the athlete competes alone they will earn an invite by completing (i.e. not “zeroing”) at least 4 of the 5 events to the standards originally set forth by the promoter.
- 2-4 athletes in a class: 1st place qualifies for Nationals
- 5-9 athletes in a class: 1st and 2nd place qualify for Nationals
- 10+ athletes in a class: 1st-3rd place qualify for Nationals

Masters Athletes qualify for America's Strongest Master by placing in the top 3 of a Masters class *or* in the top 5 of an Open class.

Teens qualify for America's Strongest Teen by participating in a Teen, Novice, or Open division.

EVENTS   ( weights subject to change at Promoters Discretion) 

MAX BARBELL OVERHEAD PRESS OFF BLOCKS  * STANDARD BAR -  3 ATTEMPTS  ( "Wessels Rule : Miss and you are Out)

Blocks "Rogue Metal Jerk Box 38"

Max Weight (starting  preset weight see chart - may start higher - Can never go down in weight    20lb Jumps

*Must Claim Opening Attempt at Weight Ins -  Athlete Must Claim next attempt Immediately after their previous attempt what their next attempt will be.

30  sec Time Limit --  Start Time Judge will ask Athlete Ready  

Athlete may Press,push press,Jerk,Split Jerk the Bar Overhead

Must Lift within the Boxes (No walk outs)

Good lift:  arms must be Locked Out overhead ,  under control, with arms straight  and leg and Feet Stationary and Parallel.

Any and all limitations preventing Lockout  as described above must be demonstrated  to the judge prior to the start of the event.  This is Solely

the responsibility of the athlete.

*PAY ATTENTION TO THIS RULE:   The Athlete must Lower the Bar Under Control - No Dropping Bar from overhead.  WIll DQ

Equipment Allowed: Belt - Chalk - Wrist Wrap - Elbow Sleeves 

Equipment NOT Allowed: Any Artificial Support to rest Bar - 

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MAX  DEADLIFT  - 3 ATTEMPTS  ( "Wessels Rule: Miss You Are Out)   - Standard Deadlift Bar Used -   20lb jumps

Max Weight (starting  preset weight see chart - may start higher - Can never go down in weight

Must Claim Opening Attempt at Weight Ins-  Athlete Must Claim next attempt Immediately after their previous attempt what their next attempt will be.

30 SEC.  -  Start Time Judge will ask Athlete Ready - Straps on AFTER clocks start

Must wait for Down Command - CANNOT Drop Bar - Hands must stay on Bar until the Bar touches the Ground Athlete Must Claim next attempt Immediately after their previous attempt what their next attempt will be.

Conventional Stance Only - NO SUMO  Allowed - Hitching is allowed

Lifting Straps, Belt ,Chalk, Sleeves Allowed 

NO DEADLIFT SUITS Allowed  NO Supportive Suits Allowed

Increase in weight will be done until one athlete remains.  Athletes Must Claim Next Weight after Immediately Attempt

A line will be formed. As people drop out, the line will become shorter. Meaning you will have less time between reps. If the score keeper calls your name and you are not standing at the platform you will finish with the number performed

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WAGON WHEEL  ZERCHER SQUAT FOR REPS

Axle starts on Rogue Metal Pulling Box   16"

60 sec Time Frame

You cannot Rest the Zercher on your belt. Must be in Arms

Athlete's will be allowed to unrack the bar and time will start when the judge says SQUAT. Athlete will then squat TO PARALLEL DEPTH  NO you do not need to go below parallel.

You must lockout the squat under control and wait for a down command after each rep. 

Bailing on the bar will not be tolerated and may be cause for disqualification from the competition. 

Rep must be completed before the time expires - NO Deliberate dumping of weigh

Equipment allowed- One Soft Belt, One Hard Belt,  wrist wraps, knee wraps, knee and elbow sleeves, grip shirts, chalk.  All other equipment not allowed unless approved.  (NO SQUAT SUITS  NO BRIEFS)  (rehband style warm pants are ok). 

YOKE RUN

Yoke Height Taken at Weight ins

60 SEC.  - 50' COURSE LENGTH  -   Multiple Drops

Athlete will start with the Yoke on the floor and shoulders under the crossbar.

The Signal is given and the athlete must LIFT AND CARRY ENTIRE YOKE across the 50' mark.

No Sliding of the Yoke will be permitted , DQ from the Event if sliding is obvious    of course it is on turf and you try you may get hurt.

Equipment ALLOWED : Belt - Knee Sleeves - Knee Wraps -

CARRY FOR DISTANCE SAND BAG

60 second Time Limit

Turn at 80'

No Shouldering of Sand Bags - No Drops

Equipment Allowed : Belts -Grip Shirt - wrist wraps - knee sleeves- chalk 

Not Allowed : Sand Bag Placed on Lifting Belt to created a shelf