USS Sanctioned Event.  2025 Nationals qualifier.  This will be an indoor/outdoor event.  First event will be indoors.  Last 4 events will be outdoors.  Spectators $10 at the door.  Kids 6 and under free.  All Empire gym members free.

Event descriptions below.  Weight matrix to be updated shortly.

****** Weights and events subject to change without notice********

Wagon Wheel Axle - Clean and Press for Reps- 

The athlete will clean and press the axle for each rep as many times as possible in the time limit .Start command will be given and time will start.  60 second time limit.  Athletes must wait for the down command on each rep.  If you don’t wait for the  command, the rep will not count.

Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps

Equipment not allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, tacky

Car Deadlift -

60 second time limit.  Start command will be given and time will start.  Athlete will lift the frame as many times as possible in the 60 second time limit.  Athletes must wait for the down command. If you don’t wait for the down command, the rep will not count. 

Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, straps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps

Equipment not allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, tacky, straps with hooks

Farmers / Sandbag / Wheelbarrow Medley- 

60 second time limit.  Start command will be given and time will start.  Athletes will pick up the farmers implements and carry 50’ to the line.  Front of both implements must cross the line before proceeding to the next implement.  Athletes will then proceed to pickup the sandbag and carry back 50’ to the start line.  The bag and athlete must completely cross the line before proceeding to the next implement.  Athletes will then proceed to pickup the wheelbarrow and push/carry it 50’ to the finish line.  Time will stop when the front of the wheelbarrow crosses the line.  Unlimited drops allowed on all implements.  Any athlete that cannot complete the course within the 60 second time limit will be scored by distance traveled.

Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps. 

Equipment NOT Allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, Straps, sticky tack, tacky

Truck Pull- 

60 second time limit.40’ Course.  Athlete will wear a harness and be connected to the vehicle.  Athlete will grip the provided rope for assistance.  Upon the start command, the athlete will pull the vehicle as far as possible in the 60 second time limit.  Any pulls less than the 40’mark when time expires, will be measured for distance and scored accordingly.

Equipment allowed: chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves/wraps, gloves

Equipment not allowed: tacky

Sandbag Series Over Bar-   

Men’s bar height will be 60"/55"/45”.  Women’s bar height will be 50"/45”/40".   Sandbags must be loaded from lightest to heaviest.  60 second time limit.   All classes will be a (3) sandbag load, using the sandbag weights listed in the matrix. 

Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps. NO TACKY

Equipment NOT Allowed: Strongman Corp or OSG Grip Shirts, Gloves, elevated platform shoes.