*US Strongman, Inc. Nationals 2025 Qualifier*

Lift for Autism 2025 is a FUNDRAISER event so the weights are on the "lighter" end. This is a great show to get experience in or if you just wish to come out, have fun and give back to the community. 

We have partnered with the YMCA of Ocean County who work directly with youth and adults in this community. 100% of the profits will be going to their programs for individuals with disabilities (contributing to youth development, education and leadership, water safety, swimming, health/wellbeing and sports/fitness activities). 

Location: YMCA of Ocean County

1088 Whitty Rd

Toms River, NJ 08755

**YMCA MEMBERS PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE ADAPTIVE MALE OR FEMALE CLASS (MESSAGE ME FOR ANY QUESTI0NS)**

ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE YMCA NEEDS TO COMPLETE THIS LINK:  SCREENING HERE 

Weigh-Ins (no exceptions):

Friday 4/18/25: 10-4pm

Saturday 4/19/25: 8-9am

Athlete Meeting: 9am(Mandatory for all athletes)

Contest Time: 9:30am

Spectator fee: CLICK HERE
 

Events:
Log Press

**10" log for women, 12" log for men

• Athlete will have 60s to clean and press the implement as many reps as they can. You must clean and press every rep.
• Implement will be loaded with bumper plates (for mens classes) and start on pads
• Judge will give down command when knees are locked, hips are through, elbows are locked and head is through.
• If an athlete is split jerking, they must return their feet to a neutral position prior to receiving the down command
• A no rep will be given for tree topping or dropping before getting down command.
• Belts with metal parts MUST be turned backwards to avoid damage to the implement
• This event is scored via reps.
• Allowed: chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, belts, knee sleeves, grip shirts, soft belt+ regular belt
• Not allowed: liquid chalk, tacky, straps, tree topping (dropping from overhead), grip shirts from other federations, resting on head

Rear Facing Overhead Tire Toss

• Athlete will have 60s to pick up three tires and throw them overhead backwards
• This event is scored via distance thrown (all three tires distance will be combined for your total score).
• You pick which order you wish to throw them in.
• Athlete will have markers on the ground indicating where they can stand and move during the throw
• There will be crash pads in case an athlete commits a "full send" or "yeet" for those younger than us ;)
• Allowed: chalk, gloves, wrist, belts, elbow and knee sleeves
• Not allowed: tacky, liquid chalk, facing forward, throwing multiple tires at once, rolling the tires
   

Kratos Bar Tire Deadlift 

*Approx 14". You will be standing on a box so that all athletes of every height can break the ground (the barbell bends). We will be using Cerberus Kratos bar that's 10ft long (60# empty). 

• Athlete will have 60s to deadlift the bar with tires attached for as many reps as they can.
• Athlete can strap in prior to beginning the lift
• The judge will give a down command once the athlete stands fully upright with knees locked, hips through and shoulders back. There will also be an up command.
• A no rep will be given for bouncing or if the athlete begins to descend prior to receiving the down command
• This event is scored via reps.
• Allowed: chalk, straps, knee sleeves, soft or hard belts
• Not Allowed: tacky, deadlift suits

Frame Carry

• Athlete will have 60s to pick and carry a frame 50' and back 50' (total of 100' with one turn)
• There will be a cone at the 50' line that the athlete needs to go around
• Once both feet of the front of the frame pass the second 50' line, time will be called
• This event is scored via distance and time. Two drops are allowed.
• Allowed:  chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, belts, knee sleeves
• Not allowed: tacky, liquid chalk, straps

Sandbag Pool Event

*This will be the final event for everyone so you can change after and aren't wet for subsequent events. 

• This event will occur in the shallow  end of an olympic sized pool.
• Athlete will have 90s to swim to three sandbags of varying weights that are in the shallow end and place them on a marker on the ledge of the pool. They then need to swim back to the starting point.
• Athlete may wear a swim suit or t shirt with shorts. Whatever makes you comfortable as long as it's not a string bikini or inappropriately sized speedo (this is a community event with children folks).
• This event is scored via reps (each sandbag is one rep) and time (once you tap the starting point)
• Allowed: see above comments about clothing, earplugs, goggles
• Not allowed: speedos, bikinis that are not secured, shoes, shouldering sandbag, throwing sandbag, dragging it up the side of the pool and over the edge

PRIZES

NOVICE

1st place- qualify for nationals and medal

2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags

OPEN (including masters) 

1st Place- trophies and swag bags from sponsors, qualify for 2025 USS Nationals

2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags from sponsors, qualify for 2025 USS Nationals

**novice and masters will be combined if they do not have at least 5 in each subdivision 

**all weights are subject to change, athletes will be notified via iron podium communication as well as social media (FB event page, IG NJ Promoter page)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

FACEBOOK- Lift for Autism 2025

INSTAGRAM- @us_strongman_inc_newjersey