USS Strongman Sanctioned

Flight of the Valkyries

&

Odin’s Trials

Novice Only Strongman Competition

This is an entry level strongman show to introduce new competitors to the key elements and foundations of strongman competition.

When: Saturday, February 17, 20234

Location: PRIMAL Strength and Fitness

Show Promoters: James Brooks

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Event Details

Weight Divisions - Novice Women 

Novice Women Event Matrix

Weight Divisions - Novice Men  

Novice Men Event Matrix

Event 1:

Competitors will be called when “bar is loaded” may approach the platform. When given the whistle to begin, competitors will have 60 seconds to press the log and then the axle back and forth for a rep count in 60 seconds. Most reps wins! 

Event 2: 

Competitors will start behind a line. When given the whistle to begin, competitors will sprint 15 feet and load a sandbag to a sled. Competitors will come back to the second sandbag and load it to the sled. Competitor will then sprint back to the starting line and stand and arm over arm pull the sled to a finish line. Once the sled crosses the line, the competitor will then push the sled past the 30 foot line on the opposite side. Fastest time wins!

Event 3: 

Competitors will be called when the “bar is loaded” and approach the platform. When the “bar is loaded” call is made, competitors will be allowed to strap in to the bar and complete a lift with a down command. The setup will be a deadlift bar with tires as the first load + applicable weight. Please do not email me and ask for the height. It will be a higher than regular height deadlift, - likely around 16-18 inches. Women’s bar loads will be 10s, 25s, 45s. Men’s bar loads will be 25s, 45s. 

USS Membership

You must be a current USS Member to Compete. All information will be on Iron Podium. Important Dates & Schedule

Weigh-in times as listed below are subject to change due to entries received- check emails regularly

Thursday February 1, 2024 DEADLINE to ENTER

Deadline for guaranteeing an event t-shirt. Every entry receives a t-shirt. 

Friday February 16, 2023 - At PRIMAL Strength and Fitness

Weigh-In at PRIMAL Strength and Fitness: Weigh in times are exact. 

If you miss a weigh in, you must wait until the next morning.

Morning Weigh-ins: 9:00am - 11:00am  

Evening: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday February 17, 2024

Order of Events

Weigh-In at PRIMAL Strength and Fitness

8:00 am - 9:00 am - Weigh-In - if you come after 9:00am (when I put the scale away) you will be marked as a no-show. Please plan ahead and be here on time. 

Event Schedule

9:00 am - All Athletes are Checked In 

9:30 am - Rules briefing & warm-ups

10:00 am - Lifting starts promptly at 10:00 am