General Info:

Team Bernhardt is excited to announce the North Georgia Showdown Strongman Competition. This is a USS Sanctioned event. You will need to have a USS membership to present at weigh ins. 

Events:

Incline Log Clean & Press

Athletes will clean their log starting with their butt against the pad, lean back against the standing incline platform, and press away for reps. Athlete must maintain contact with bench through butt and shoulders (similar to bench press for PL) at all times. Athletes will perform as many reps as possible in 60 seconds. This will be a standing, incline, strict press. Grip shirts, wrist wraps, belts, sleeves are permitted. No suits, sling shots, or supportive pressing devices permitted. 

Wagon Wheel Deadlift

 Athletes will deadlift for as many reps as possible in 60 seconds. Power Bar and Rogue or Titan wheels for a 13inch pull. No suits or knee wraps. Straps, belts, wrist wraps, and sleeves are permitted. No metal or solid hook straps. Time starts before athlete straps in.

Farmers Carry

Athletes will carry a pair of farmers 25 feet, turn, and carry them back 25 ft for a total of 50 feet. Athletes must complete the turn around and will not be allowed to drop and turn. 60 second time limit. Athletes are allowed 1 drop, but a turn with farmers in hand must be completed. If athlete drops at turn line, they will be forced to go further to conduct the turn. No straps, tacky sources, or suits. Sleeves, belts, wrist wraps are permitted.

Keg Over Bar

Athletes will load a keg over bar for a max keg load. Athletes will receive 3 attempts only. Wessels rules apply. Athletes will go in order of keg weight. Opening weight must be selected at or before weigh ins, no changes to openers day of. No tacky sources, suits, or lifting devices permitted. Grip Shirts, wrist wraps, belts, and sleeves are permitted. 48" for women, 52" for men.

Sandbag to Shoulder Ladder

Athletes will have 60 seconds to get 4 sandbags to shoulder going from lightest to heaviest. Athletes cannot advance until they've successful gained a down command on the current bag. Grip shirts, wrist wraps, belts, and sleeves are permitted. No suits or knee wraps permitted.

Tie Breaker (if needed)

TBD

Weight Classes:

Following USS Sanctioned Weight Class Categories. Weigh-Ins required for all athletes. Divisions may be condensed per hosts discretion. 

Event Location:

River Church

2335 Sixes Rd. Canton, GA 30114

Membership:

USS Membership Required. Must have valid registration by competition date. 

Weigh-Ins:

Friday, July 26th 10am-12pm @ Team Bernhardt 1205 Trout Dr. Woodstock, GA 30189

Friday, July 26th 4pm-6pm @ River Church 2335 Sixes Rd Canton, GA 30114

Contact meet directors for same day weigh-in

Start Time:

10:00am

Rules meeting at 9:00am

Competition Directors:

Emily Bernhardt

teambernhardtstrong@gmail.com 

770-713-4594

Latrice Lewis

latrice.lewis@gmail.com

404-781-8541

Social Media:

Facebook: North Georgia Showdown event page

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Instagram: @north_ga_showdown

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