This is our first Fall Kids strongman competition! The theme is “Glow Gains”;  we will decorate the gym with blacklights & have glow in the dark accessories for the competitors. Wear all your neon/blacklight style clothing!

Kids will compete in age groups (no gender or weight classes). Events include a custom made kids’ circus dumbbell press, deadlift (with light up bumper plates), and pony keg over bar. The competition will be held right at Power Plant Gym where we’ve been holding StrongKID Sundays.  An adult needs to stay with the kid, so please be sure there is an adult who can stay with your pint size competitor.

The Events:

Kids Circus Dumbbell: Kids will use a custom Kid size circus dumbbell. They will start with hands off the implement and be given a 3, 2, 1, GO command. Athlete will then put hands on the handle of the bell, clean it from the floor to the shoulder, and then perform a press (strict press, push press, or some style of pressing) with one arm. Volunteer will be looking for arm locked out, and feet together. Athlete will have to wait for a “Down” command from the volunteer to then bring the bell back down to the mat. Athlete will have 45 seconds to complete as many reps as possible, using either one arm, or alternating. 

Deadlift for reps: Athlete will be using either a 15lb bar or a 45lb standard bar depending on their class. Athlete will start with hands off, behind the bar, waiting for a 3-2-1 GO. Athlete will wait for a “DOWN” command for each rep. Volunteer will be looking for knees fully extended, hips fully open, and shoulders stacked over the hips. Athlete will then have 45 seconds to complete as many reps as possible.

Pony keg over bar: Athlete will load a pony keg over a bar for max reps. Athlete will start hands on, and have a max of 45 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Athlete will stay on their side of the bar and the keg will be returned by volunteers. The athlete may not grab the bar. Athlete may not shoulder the keg to assist in loading. Bar height and keg weight subject to change upon further testing. 

Other Info:

All events/weights/heights/rules are subject to change. 

The goal is to have weights that are challenging, but are doable across all age groups.

This competition is unsanctioned, so you do not need a membership to any federation to compete.

We will not be adding any additional classes, but some classes may be combined depending on registration numbers.

Spectators are Free!

Train with us! Select Sundays at Power Plant Gym at 1pm, we'll be doing drop-in kids training sessions, working on two events, building community and confidence, and having a good time! Drop in is $20 and you can register here. 

These events are run by volunteers and we greatly appreciate those who have donated their time in the past. We truly couldn’t do this without you! With that being said, we will need a handful of volunteers to help make this happen. If interested, follow the link below and about a week out from the competition, we will assign roles (you will have the opportunity to choose where you’d like to help!) Thank you sooo much! 

Volunteer Sign-up

We are looking for event sponsors; this could be a way to advertise your business, or to solely donate for the cause to help out with t-shirt and trophy expenses! Email me Sam@thepowerplantgym.com or Jess@thepowerplantgym.com if you would like more information! 

*When choosing a T-shirt size for your athlete, note that women's sizes are the same as youth. If your kid is a small youth, a small in women's will be the same as the youth sizing!

*If you have more than 1 athlete competing, you will need to create another account for Iron Podium. 

Follow Power Plant Gym on Instagram for event demos (will be posted by 9/20) and other info: 

@powerplantstrength @samfoxstrong 

Email Sam@thepowerplantgym.com with any questions!! Looking forward to having some Glow Gains fun! 

Date: November 2nd 

Location: Power Plant Gym 

Address: 3100 Mt. Rd Suite D, Aston PA 

Entrance to the gym is at the rear of the building, art center is in front. Parking is allowed in any of the lots. When you pull in the driveway, head toward the creek and then left down the alleyway (you’ll be directly next to the creek). You can park anywhere back there.

Time: 12noon-3pm