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CONTEST DIRECTOR: Ryan Largay, CSCS (802) 535-5176 or acebarbell@yahoo.com

DATE: February 22, 2025

TIME: Weigh-ins at 9:00am. Rules at 9:30am. Competition starts at 10:00am

LOCATION: ACE FITNESS, 1565 Meadow St. Littleton New Hampshire 03561 

WEIGH INS: NO VIDEO WEIGH INS!!! Athletes must be present at weigh-ins! Day of at 9:00am or night before from 5-6:30pm at ACE Fitness.

HOTEL:  Hampton Inn, 580 Meadow St. Littleton NH 03561

DIVISIONS:

Women:

Women novice (WN), Light weight woman (LWW under 140), women’s masters, Middle weight woman (MW 141-180), Heavy weight woman (HW above 181)

Men:

Mens Novice (MN), masters, 175 and below, 175-200, 201-231, 232+

*I can and will add divisions and subdivisions if there is enough interest!!

*First place in each division will qualify for nationals.

EVENTS

1. Axle clean and press for reps
2. Bb deadlift for reps
3. Power medley (circus db, framers, sandbag to shoulder)
4. Wrecking ball hold
5. Stone carry and load over bar

Axle clean and press 60s

Athletes will have to clean and press the axle bar for max reps within 60s.  Athletes can choose between attempting a heavier weight or a lighter weight.  Any successful lifts with the heavier bar will beat any number of reps with lighter bar.  If you attempt and fail the heavier weight, you may then attempt the lighter weight as long as it’s within your allowed 60sec.  A combo of Ironmind and Rogue axles with be used.  Bumper plates on the axle and will be using crash pads.  Okay to drop the bar IF YOU DROP IT ON THE PADS!!No additional belt build ups but belt cleans are okay.  Feet have to be together and elbows locked out, you will receive a “down” command.   Chalk, belt, wraps, grip shirt all okay.Suits, briefs, tacky are not okay.

WN – light 95 heavy 115

LWW and master – light 105 heavy 125

MW- light 115 heavy 135

HW- light 125 heavy 145

MENS teen- light 105 heavy 125

Mens novice- light 185 heavy 205

Mens 175 / masters – light 195 heavy 225

Mens 200- light 215 heavy 245

Mens 231- light 235 heavy 265

Men’s 231+- light 255 heavy 285

Barbell deadlift for max reps in 60sec

Athletes will have to deadlift a barbell from standard height for max reps within 60s.  Athletes can choose between attempting a heavier weight or a lighter weight.  Any successful lifts with the heavier bar will beat any number of reps with lighter bar.If you attempt and fail the heavier weight you may then attempt the lighter weight as long as it’s within your allowed 60sec. Lighter bars will be using a power bar and the heavier bars will be using a deadlift bar. Must wait for the down command.  Must control bar down, no letting go of the bar before it hits the ground.  Chalk, wraps, sleeves, straps, belt, are okay. Suits, briefs, Tacky, tacky towels not okay.

WN – light 185 heavy 225

LWW and master – light 225 heavy 255

MW- light 245 heavy 275

HW- light 275 heavy 315

MENS teen- light 205 heavy 245

Mens novice- light 365 heavy 405

Mens 175 / masters – light 405 heavy 455

Mens 200- light 435 heavy 495

Mens 231- light 495 heavy 555

Men’s 231+- light 525 heavy 585

Power medley (circus db, framers, sandbag to shoulder) 60sec

Athlete will clean and press a dumbbell for two reps then move to the farmers walk and carry it 20’, drop, turn and carry it back to the start for a total of 40’, then move to the sandbag to shoulder for ONE rep.  Dumbbell must touch the ground between reps and must wait for the down command from judge.  There will be a 2 sec penalty if you slide the farmers over the finish line.Must show control of the sandbag on the shoulder and remove one hand from the bag in order to receive a down command.Bag must rest on the shoulder not halfway down the arm.  Chalk, belt, wraps, sleeves are okay. Tacky not okay no straps, nothing on hands (tape) except chalk.

WN – db 45 (regular db), farmers 110, sb 110

LWW and master – db 63, farmers 130, sb 130

MW- db 73 , farmers 150, sb 130

HW- db 77 , farmers 170, sb 150

MENS teen- db 63, farmers 130, sb 130

Mens novice- db 100, farmers 200, sb 175

Mens 175 / masters – db 110, farmers 220, sb 200

Mens 200- db 120, farmers 240, sb 225

Mens 231- db 140, farmers 270, sb 250

Men’s 231+- db 160, farmers 300, sb 275

Wrecking ball hold for max time 

Athlete will stand on platform. The wrecking ball will be attached to a chain and than to a straight bar attachment (handle will not spin). Handle will be about 20”-22” from the platform.  Pick up the weight with a DOUBLE OVERHAND grip and hold for as long as possible.  Chalk, sleeve, belts all okay.  Nothing else beside chalk is allowed on hands, no straps, no gloves no tape or anything else but chalk

*Weights may change 

WN – 200

LWW and master – 225

MW- 250

HW- 275

Men’s teen- 250

Mens novice- 300

Mens 175 / masters – 350

Mens 200- 375

Mens 231- 400

Men’s 231+- 425

Atlas stone carry and load over bar . (60sec)

Three stone will be set 10’ from the bar.  Lightest to heaviest. Carry the stone and load it over the bar run back and grab the next stone.  No rolling the stones.  Bar height for women and men’s teen is 46” and 50” for men. May not grab the bar at any time.No throwing the stone at the judge!Must keep stone in control.  You will get a zero if the judge feels unsafe. Belt, chalk, sleeve, wraps, gloves, grip shirt, tack towels or spray tack and regular tacky all ok.

WN – 95, 115, 135

LWW and master – 135, 150, 175

MW- 135, 150, 175

HW- 150, 175, 200

MENS teen- 175, 200, 210

Mens novice- 200, 210, 225

Mens 175 and master – 210, 225, 250

Mens 200- 225, 250, 275

Mens -231 – 250, 275, 315

Mens 231+ - 275, 315, 330