Welcome to Strongman presents Misfit Toys Strength Challenge.

Overview

The women's division of strongman has been steadily growing. Over the last 2 years I've noticed a lot of interest from friends, family, and spectators to join the sport, but there hasn't been a good place for them to start. Enter MTSC, a show serving as a stepping stone for the future Florida strongman competitors. This show will be highlighting the women in the sport with 3 main events. By placing the attention of the spectators on the women's class we are hoping to get new recruits to come by the info station to inquire about training, competing, and to test out some of the implements.

Typically the amount of male to female competitors at shows is overwhelmingly greater. But, we didn't want to leave out our supportive guys making this a women's only show. Instead our gentlemen friends will be competing in a support event ( car deadlift) and have their own sign up page on Iron Podium. It will be great to have our fellow athletes with us helping to put on the show. 

I’ve often said strongman is one of the most unforgiving and unfair sports in existence. We don't use calibrated plates, we train with what we have, and it often comes with plenty of scrapes and bruises. Typically the novice class has no weight classes and anyone can enter. That means the experience level and weight disparity can get absurd. I’ve structured this event to give our newcomers a level entry field. Both novice and open class will be challenging and enjoyable.

When choosing which category to sign up under I ask you to please be honest and sign up in the class that matches your ability or will to push heavier. 

Classes

Novice: The novice class is for ladies completely new to heavy weight lifting. 

Open: Open class is for experienced strength athletes of any kind, previous competitors, seasoned strongman athletes, and athletes coming in from other sports. 

Need help training? There are several gyms with strongman equipment in the area and surrounding cities. I will be updating which gyms will be hosting group training days on the Facebook event page. If you are training from a big box gym feel free to message me to get you in contact with one of our coaches for programming and substitutions if needed.

Training locations: Sky Athletix, Progear Gym, Gorilla Bench, Crossfit Havoc, Powerhouse Tampa, Asgard Training Center, Prime Fitness, Margate Barbell, The Battle Axe Gym. 

Coaches: If you are looking for a programing or in person coaching message me to help you find one in your area.

Novice support: You won't be going into this blind or alone. I'll be posting videos on the facebook event page regarding training arrangements, what to expect at the show, how to prepare, mindset, what to pack for the show, even what to eat the day of. We have your back. 

Events

All weights subject to change after testing. 

Circus Dumbbell: Athlete will start with hands on implement and have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. You will only have to bring the dumbbell to shoulder position once then press away. You must wait for the down command from the judge for the rep to the counted. Athlete most show stable control of the implement to receive the down command. If you have any issues with your lock out position it is your responsibility to let the judge know before the event. Grip shirt, chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, and belts allowed.

Yoke run: Athlete will start in position under the yoke. You will pick and run the yoke 40ft to where the front of the yoke must reach the line. Drop the yoke, pick up and run back 40 feet to the start line. Only the front on the yoke must touch the finish line on both parts of the run. You will set your yoke heights at registration the morning of the show. Do not slide the yoke off the stage. A 5 second penalty will be given if you slide the yoke. Grip shirt, chalk, sleeves, and belts allowed.

Atlas stone over bar: Athlete will start with hands on the bar. On the judges command athlete will lap and load the stone over the bar for as many reps as possible in 60 secs. Bar height will be 46 inches. You cannot put your hands on the bar to push the stone over. Grip shirt, belt, sleeves, stone sleeves, tacky towel, wet tacky, and spray tacky allowed. No regular tacky. We are trying to minimize the amount of mess, 

Venue

Krate at The Grove in Wesley Chapel

6105 Wesley Grove Boulevard
Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

-Parking: Onsite and plentiful

-Accommodations: Several hotels in the plaza. Check back regarding a discounted rate.

-Food options: Outside food a drink are welcome, but you're encouraged to try some of the local flavors. Krate is an outdoor mini mall with a variety of small restaurants, ice cream parlors, and coffee shops. 

-Canopy/shade. To my knowledge we will have an event tent set up. In the case that the venue does not make it available I recommend preparing for an outdoor event. You may bring your own Canopy. Don't forget to hydrate the day before and the day off. And I recommend sunscreen. 

Show Schedule

Weigh-ins: Friday 11/4 at Sky Athletix 8am to 9pm. If you are traveling in for the event the morning of message me to set up a virtual weigh in. You can set your Yoke height at Sky or at check in.

Check in: 11/5 7:30am-8:30am

Rules meeting: 8:30am

Opening ceremony 8:50am

Go time 9:00am 

Awards:1:45pm

Winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all classes will be receiving medals and prizes. 

SPONSORS

WOMENS OPEN FIRST PLACE PODIUM WILL RECEIVE $100 cash

Toyota of Tampa Bay, A7, Curaleaf, Refit Nation, Cerberus Strength USA, Will Development, Sisters of Iron, Tampa Hair Extensions, Fat Gripz, Pso-Rite, Hangy Nutrition, Obsidian Ammonia. 

I'll be updating on here as we get more info. See you in training soon!