Pioneer Belts and Accessories Presents

2024 Kansas Strongest Man and Woman
 

Rules Meeting: 8:30am, competition will start promptly at 9:00

AWARDS: Trophies/Medals for 1st-3rd in each class. All Open and Masters class winners will get free entry into the 2025 KSM Event.

Pro Class Minimum of 6 competitors to qualify for pro card and cash prizes.

Minimum prize Money 1st $500, 2nd $250. 

National Qualifier: 1st-3rd in each class, as well as first place in the novice divisions will qualify for the 2024 United States Strongman Nationals.

Weigh In Details: 
Friday, April 12th 
9-11am at Strong Barbell Club
5-6 pm at Strong Barbell Club|

Saturday, April 13th
7:30-8:00 am at Strong Barbell Club

Events and Rules: 

All events and rules are subject to change*

*For all events:

1. No Bare feet (skin to mat)
2. Contest shirt must be worn for all events except log press for reps and loading medley
3. No build up belts (Only 1 hard and 1 soft allowed)
4. Tacky, tacky towel, spray tacky, stickem, or any other kind of adhesive like substance. If you are caught using this you will be asked to leave the competition, given 0s for remaining events, and no refund.
   **Rules and Event Weights are subject to change**

Kinda Kinda Apparel Presents: Frame Carry Into Standing Arm Over Arm Pull for Time

Athlete will start with hands on the frame. On the start command of the judge, athlete will carry the implement down 50ft. Once the frame has crossed the line, athlete will exit the frame and transition into a standing arm over arm. Athlete must stay behind the line during the arm over arm.  Time will be counted when sled is pulled across line. Time splits will be taken. Unlimited drops on frame. 

Equipment allowed: hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, hot pants, briefs.

Max Silver Dollar Deadlift- Kabuki Power Bar

This event will be a rising bar max event. Wessel Rules: Athlete will have up to 3 attempts to find their max. If any attempt is unsuccessful the athlete will not be allowed to take additional attempts. Athletes will have up to 60 second to complete their attempt. Athletes will be given a down command when rep is satisfactory and making eye contact with judge. A satisfactory rep is when knees, hips, and shoulders are locked in a straight position and the lifter is standing erect. Weight jumps to be determined. 

Equipment allowed: figure 8s, axle straps, barbell straps, oly straps, hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, hot pants, briefs, suits are allowed.

Highland Games Weight Over Bar for Height

Inspired by the Highland Games weight over bar event. Athlete will attempt to throw a Highland Games weight over a bar for max height. Athlete will have 3 attempts and can jump in at whatever heights they want to attempt.  When attempting a height, the competitor will get 2 tries or 45 seconds what ever comes first, to get it over the bar.  If both tries are unsuccessful, the athlete is out, and will get credit for their previous highest throw. You may attempt or skip any height that you want, however the bar will only go up in height. Starting height will be 10ft and we will make 1ft jumps.

Equipment allowed: hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, hot pants, briefs.

Keg and Sandbag Load Medley for Time

Athlete will start with hands on the first implement. On the start command of the judge, athlete will pick the first implement and the athlete will load it over the bar set at 48” for women and 52” for men.  The athlete will then transition into loading the other implements. The kegs will be staggered 10ft away from bar while sandbags will remain underneath. Time is counted when the final implement hits the ground after being loaded. Split times will be taken.

Equipment allowed: hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, hot pants, briefs, grip shirts, and gloves. 

Log Clean and Press for Reps - Pitbull Strongman Log & MBPC 12” log

Athlete will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Each rep will be cleaned then pressed. Athlete will make eye contact with the judge while showing control. Feet parallel. Arms fully locked out. Athlete will then recieve a down command. Athlete must then control the log back down to the ground. If the log is dropped from overhead to the ground the rep will not be given to the athlete.

Equipment allowed: hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, 1 pair of knee sleeves, 1 pair of elbow sleeves, hot pants, briefs, grip shirts.