**weights are subject to change

Event #1)  AXLE PRESS AWAY LADDER

• 60 second time limit
• Knee & elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, and belts are all allowed.
• This event will be a 3-Axle series escalating in weight.
• The athlete will attempt to perform:  x3 reps with the first (lightest) axle,  x2 reps with the second axle,  x1 rep with the last (heaviest) axle.
• The axle does NOT have to be cleaned each rep.  The athlete may choose to perform "press away" repetitions.
• In order to earn a "down" command from the judge resulting in a successful rep:  the athlete must have fully locked-out arms, be standing in full extension, and exhibiting complete control of the bar.
• There will be NO penalty for the athlete using their belt during the clean.
• The athlete will be credited with the time in which the event is completed, or the number of successful repetitions (with split-time) in the case of non completion.

Event #2)  SANDBAG STEEPLE CHASE

• 75 second time limit
• This event will be a 2-sandbag series: (1) Strongman sandbag and (1) Husafell sandbag
• The athlete can start with the sandbag of their choice.
• The first loading bar will be 30-35ft from the starting line, and the 2nd loading bar will be 30-35ft from the first.
• The first sandbag attempted must be loaded over both bars before the athlete can transition to the second bag.
• The athlete will be credited for their time of completion once the the 2nd bag has been loaded over both bars.
• If the athlete cannot complete the event within the time limit, they will be credited with the distance achieved.
• Shouldering will be allowed.
• Tacky will not be allowed.

Event #3)  MAX DEADLIFT (deadlift bar / from the ground)

• 30 second time limit to complete each attempt
• Straps (including figure 8s), wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and belts are all allowed.
• Deadlift suits, briefs, and knee wraps will NOT be allowed.
• This event will be a "rising bar" format with pre-selected weight jumps.
• The athlete will have the option to attempt or pass on each weight offered.
• There will be a limit of 5 attempts per athlete.
• The athlete must be fully "locked out" (knees, hips, upper back extended) and display complete control in order to earn a "down" command from the judge resulting in a successful rep.
• You must control the bar back down- do NOT drop the bar.  This will result in a failed rep.
• If the athlete fails an attempt, the event is over for that athlete and they will be credited for their last successful lift.

Event #4)  MAX SANDBAG TOSS SERIES

• 60 second time limit
• The sandbags will rise in weight each attempt (+5lbs)
• Each athlete will start with the predetermined sandbag in accordance to his/her weight-class and division.
• Upon each successful throw, the athlete should immediately attempt the next sandbag (+5lbs.)
• Within the confines of total available sandbags, there is no limit to how many successful throws the athlete can achieve.
• The event will end for the athlete- with 3 consecutive missed throws or the expiration of time.
• Missed throws must be retrieved by the athlete.
• The athlete with the most successful attempts will win.
• In the event that there is a tie between athletes, the winner will be determined by who had the least amount of attempts leading up to the last successful throws.

Event #5)  DEATH METAL MEDLEY

• 75 second time limit
• Yoke Carry x 30ft  -->  Stretcher Sled Reverse Drag x 40ft  -->  Torque Tank Sled Push x 50ft
• The medley must be completed in the order given.
• Each implement must completely cross a predetermined finish-line before transitioning to the next implement.
• Athletes will be allowed unlimited drops during the Yoke carry.
• Upon completion of the entire medley the athlete will be credited for their recorded finish time.
• If the entire medley cannot successfully be completed, then the achieved distance at the expiration of the time limit will be measured and credited to the athlete.
• Be in shape!