Weigh Ins will be Saturday 30 September from 6 to 12 and 4 to 6 by appointment only as well as 1 October from 7 to 9AM.

Axle Clean and Press: On the command "Go" athletes will CLEAN AND PRESS the axle as many times as possible in 60 seconds. Athletes must get to full lockout and wait for judges command before dropping implement.

Max Deadlift: Each athlete will get 3 attempts to hit their maximum deadlift. On the command of "Go" athletes will begin their attempt until they are at a complete lockout and the judge gives a "down" command.  Athletes will be using a deadlift bar for the lift. Wessel rules are in effect i.e. if an athlete misses one attempt, they are done with the event.  Hitching, straps, suits are allowed. Sumo style, tacky, tacky towels are not allowed. There will be a designated area for baby powder on legs.

Farmers Carry into Yoke Carry: On the command of "Go" the clock will start from 60 seconds. Athletes must start at the farmers, carry both implements 60 ft, then go right into the yoke carry back 30 ft. The front of both the farmers and yoke have to cross the line, not the back. Time will end when the yoke crosses the line or if the lifts are not complete the distance traveled will be measured. 

Keg Load: Two kegs will be present, one light and one heavy. One point will be given for the light keg and two for the heavy. Men will load over a 52" yoke and women will load over 48" yoke. Competitors will get 60 seconds to get as many points as possible. Grip shirts are allowed. Tacky and Tacky towels are not.

Hercules Hold: Spotters will help position the posts in the correct spot for you while you grab a hold of one handle per hand. On the command of "Go" spotters will release the implements and you will hold onto the handles as long as you can. When you tell the judge you need to drop the spotters will regret the implement and your time will stop. Highest time wins the event.