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Thank you for reading this event information. This competition will take place on Piedmont AVE outside of the historic Burger Bar in Bristol, VA. 

This competition will be athlete-centered and a positive experience for everyone that attends. 

For further questions, please contact listed meet directors on this page.

Viking Press: 

Athlete will start with both hands on implement. When athlete signals to judge they're ready, athlete will have one full minute to fully press and lockout implement. Upon lockout, judge will give down command. 

Allowed: Wrist straps, wrist wraps elbow sleeves/wraps, knee sleeves, soft/hard belt.

Not allowed: Any type of shirt or performance gear that enhances overhead pressing power.

18" Max Axle Deadlift:

Athlete will strap in, get set, and signal start to the judge. Once that signal is made, the judge will start the time. The athlete will have one minute to deadlift a 2" diameter axle bar at an 18" height for max weight. For a rep to count: Athlete must have their knees, hips, and shoulders locked out. Each competitor will get three attempts to deadlift the heaviest weight possible. Wessel's rule will apply. Rising bar format-Weights will not be lowered. Attempts do not need to be known beforehand. 

Allowed: 2 belts, one hard and one soft, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, mouthguard, chalk, straps, suits, hitching, wrist wraps and straps.

Not allowed: Athlete will receive a no-rep if they drop the bar at the top of the lift. Must control the down. No sumo stance, baby oil, or tacky allowed. No hook grips.

Atlas Stone Loading Medley:

Athlete will place both hands on top of loading platform and signal ready to judge. Once athlete signals ready, the judge will start the time. The athlete will have one full minute to load five atlas stones onto the loading platform. The atlas stones will be arranged in ascending weight from start to finish. Athlete must load lightest to heaviest stone, in that order.  Athlete will have time before starting to adjust the stones in the manner they prefer. If stone(s) fall from loading platform prior to one minute time cap, athlete will be required to re-load the stone before time is stopped.'

Allowed: Soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves, knee wraps, elbow sleeves, elbow wraps, stone sleeves, grip shirt, grip shorts. Chalk, Tacky towel will be permitted.

Not Allowed: NO TACKY!!!! NO TACKY!!!!! 

Yoke Walk:

Athlete will get set underneath a yoke and upon their signal, the judge will start the timer. Upon start, the athlete will have one minute to pick the yoke and walk 50' down, set the yoke down, turn around, re-pick the yoke, and carry it back 50'. This event will be for time. Split distances will be measured in the case of non-finishes. 

Allowed: Hard belt, soft belt, knee sleeves, knee wraps, elbow sleeves, elbow wraps, grip shirt, grip shorts.

Not Allowed: Dragging, sliding, pushing, or any other type of moving to the yoke without having it fully picked will not be allowed. A 2 second add-on will be accrued for each instance of these infractions, as noted by the judge. 

Sandbag Toss Over Bar: