USS MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPETITORS.

Contest Director: Ron Wilson

Contact: TeamWilsonFitness@gmail.com

Phone: 406-794-1131

Date: Sunday, 01/22/2023

Entry Deadlinee: 01/16/2023

• Rules Meeting: 9:00am (ALL ATHLETES MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE TO COMPETE)
• Saturday Weigh-ins: 01/21/2023 from 8AM - 6PM at Wilson's Iron Barn Gym, 1105 1st Ave N. Billings, MT 59101
• Sunday Weight-ins: Call to make arrangements
• Location: Billings Hotel & Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln, Billings, MT 59101

Awards: Prizes announced at the competition. Trophies, medals, swag
 

EVENTS

1. WAGON WHEEL DEADLIFT (last man standing) - weight on the bar will increase according to the competitor's weight class and successful lifts. Weights will increase as athletes attempt higher weights- if an athlete fails their lift they are out and previous successful lift is recorded. Athletes may make unlimited tries as long as the previous attempt is complete. We will be using the Ohio Deadlift Bar and Titan Wagon wheel
   EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: Straps/figure 8, Wrist wraps, elbow/knee sleeves, Soft/Hard Belt, chalk/liquid chalk **NO BARE FEET/MUST WEAR SHOES/NO TACKY/KNEE WRAPS/SUITS
    
2. AXEL PRESS (for reps) - Athletes must clean and press every rep. The athlete must wait for the down command from the judge. Lift must be fully locked out to receive a down command (hips locked, knees locked, feet together, arms locked, and head through the window). 60-second time limit
   EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: elbow/knee sleeves, Soft/Hard Belt, chalk/liquid chalk *NO TACKY/STRAPS/KNEE WRAPS/SUITS
    
3. FARMER'S HOLD -  Time starts when an athlete has both implements in each hand and body locked out. The weight listed is for each hand. Hold until the drop and times are recorded.
   EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: Soft/Hard Belt, chalk/liquid chalk *NO TACKY/KNEE WRAPS/SUITS/STRAPS/FIGURE 8
    
4. SANDBAG TO SHOULDER - Most reps in 60-second time limit. The bag must be cleaned to the shoulder. The athlete must extend the opposite arm to show control
   EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: Grip Shirts (NO SC or OSG grip shirts allowed), Wrist wraps, elbow/knee sleeves, Soft/Hard Belt, chalk/liquid chalk *NO TACKY/KNEE WRAPS/SUITS
    
5. KEG OVER BAR - Athletes may start with the hands-on keg and wait for a start command, then have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Competitors may not grab the bar. Women's bar height at 48", and men's at 52".
   EQUIPMENT ALLOWED: Grip Shirts (NO SC or OSG grip shirts allowed), Wrist wraps, elbow/knee sleeves, Soft/Hard Belt, chalk/liquid chalk *NO TACKY/KNEE WRAPS/SUITS

Events, Weights, and Rules are subject to change without notice

Weight classes/class sub-divisions may be combined if necessary. Athletes will be consulted

See https://www.unitedstatesstrongman.com/ for more information about membership & rules