October 25, 2025
Der Grosse Baren Kampf (The Big Bear Fight) 2025 Strongman Competition
$65
Woodstock, GA
Team Bernhardt is excited to announce Der Grosse Bären Kampf (The Big Bear Fight) 2025 Fourth Annual Strongman Competition. This is a USS Sanctioned event and includes categories to allow more athletes, including youth athletes, to compete. This link is for teens, open, and masters. If you are looking for the youth signup, please select the contest name including "Tiny Bears." This competition is a fundraising event. Please share and spread awareness of the nonprofit we are supporting, the Avis Brebnor Memorial Award for Excellence. Check out the website for more info on the scholarship organization https://abmae.org/. Our goal is to raise more than $10,000!
Events:
* Events are subject to change
Circus DB Press
Information will be provided asap.
Car Deadlift
60 seconds, as many reps as possible (amrap).
Yoke Hold
Athletes will pick and hold the yoke for as long as possible.
Odd Object Medley
Information will be provided asap.
UPS Truck Pull
Information will be provided asap.
Weight Classes:
Following USS Sanctioned Weight Class Categories. 40+ masters should register for single master's division. Weigh-Ins required for all athletes. Divisions may be condensed per hosts discretion.
Event Location:
Victoria Beach at Lake Allatoona Woodstock, GA 30189
Will be in the parking lot. $5 GA Park Authority Fee at the gate. Restrooms available. Event is completely outdoors in the parking lot and on the beach.
Membership:
USS Membership Required. Must have valid registration by competition date.
Weigh-Ins:
Friday October 24th @ Team Bernhardt Strongman Training Facility 10am-12pm or 4pm-7pm
1205 Trout Dr
Woodstock, Ga 30189
Athletes who cannot make Friday's weigh-in must contact competition directors. Limited weigh-ins day of. If you do not check-in on Friday and haven't contacted the directors for Saturday weigh-in, you will be considered a no-show and WILL NOT be allowed check-in Saturday and compete. Please follow the rules for weigh-ins.
Start Time:
9:00am Rules Meeting
10:00am Competition Begins
Competition Directors:
Emily Bernhardt
teambernhardtstrong@gmail.com
Latrice Lewis
latrice.lewis@gmail.com
Social Media:
Instagram: @bigbearfight
Facebook: Der Grosse Baren Kampf (The Big Bear Fight) 2024 Second Annual Strongman Competition
955 Victoria Landing Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
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Start Time
10:00 AM
Events and Weights
| Division | Circus DB Press | Car Deadlift | Yoke Hold | Odd Object Medley | UPS Truck Pull |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice Women (Single Class) | 45 | Goliath | 330 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open W LW (132-) | 55 | Goliath | 380 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open W MW (165-) | 65 | Goliath | 430 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open W HW (198-) | 75 | Goliath | 480 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open W SHW (+) | 85 | Goliath | 530 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Masters Women (Single Class) | 65 | Goliath | 430 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Masters W HW (165+) 50+ | 55 | Goliath | 380 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Masters Women 60+ | 45 | Goliath | 330 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Teen W HW (165+) | 45 | Goliath | 330 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Novice Men (Single Class) | 85 | Sedan | 530 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open M LW (181-) | 95 | Sedan | 580 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open M MW (220-) | 105 | Sedan | 630 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open M HW (275-) | 115 | Sedan | 680 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Open M SHW (+) | 125 | Sedan | 730 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Masters Men (Single Class) | 105 | Sedan | 630 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Masters M HW (220+) 50+ | 95 | Sedan | 580 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Masters Men 60+ | 85 | Sedan | 530 | TBD | 18,000 |
| Teen M HW (220+) | 55 | Goliath | 330 | TBD | 18,000 |
$65
Available until May 01, 2025
Regular Price
$85
Registration Closes Oct 10, 2025
No refunds.
98 spots remain.