NORTH DAKOTA STRONGEST MAN & WOMAN XI  

MAY 24th, 2025

This competition is licensed by Strongman Corporation. We have received approval from Strongman Corporation to offer this competition to both members and non-members of the federation. This means that athletes *for this show only* are not required to have a Strongman Corporation membership. Athletes who qualify for Nationals will need to purchase a membership before competing at Nationals.

2025 Strongman Corporation Nationals will be held in Las Vegas, NV on September 12th-13th. Qualifications are based on the number of athletes in each class on competition day and apply to OPEN CLASSES ONLY as follows:

- 1 athlete in a class: the promoter may merge the class with another class; if the athlete competes alone they will earn an invite by completing (i.e. not “zeroing”) at least 7 of the 9 events to the standards originally set forth by the promoter.
- 2-4 athletes in a class: 1st place qualifies for Nationals
- 5-9 athletes in a class: 1st and 2nd place qualify for Nationals
- 10+ athletes in a class: 1st-3rd place qualify for Nationals

Additionally, Masters Athletes qualify for America's Strongest Master by placing in the top 3 of a Masters class *or* in the top 5 of an Open class. Teens qualify for America's Strongest Teen by participating in a Teen, Novice, or Open division.

EVENT RULES and INFORMATION:

Athletes will be subject to single-elimination. Each event requirement must be met, as stated in the description and covered in the pre-competition rules meeting, to guarantee an athlete moves on to the next event. Failure to do so results in immediate elimination from the competition. Scoring will multiply per event. (Ex: event 1 is worth  points earned x 1, event 2 is worth points earned x 2, etc.) 

All teen and master's athletes please register under the middleweight divisions. There will be no separation of classes pertaining to age. Each division must have a minimum of 6 participants or classes will be merged. Each weight class will be capped at 20 athletes.

EVENT 1 – Carry & Load Medley - Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry 3 different implements (keg, sandbag, duck walk) 30ft and set on or past a designated finish line. Athletes will start with hands on the first implement. Each item must stay upright at the finish line or else time will continue to run until the item is securely in place. Time stops when the last item is set and securely in place and the athlete removes their hands. Fastest time wins. All protective gear is allowed.* No tacky. 

EVENT 2 - Arm-Over-Arm Medley - Athletes will have 90 seconds to arm-over-arm pull 3 different implements from their starting position to an end point. The first implement is a small sled to be pulled 50ft, the second is a larger sled to be pulled 40ft, and the third is a truck to be pulled 30ft. Athletes must stand in place for the first and second implements pulled but will have an option to sit or stand for the third. Time ends when the third implement ends at or passes the finish line. Fastest time wins. All protective gear is allowed.* No tacky. 

EVENT 3 –  Ascending Axle Clean & Press - Athletes will have 3 min to find a max wagon wheel axle overhead press. Rogue Wagon Wheels (bumpers) and a Bartos axle will be used. Athletes will start with hands-on the pre-determined minimum opening weight. A lockout will be called by the judge, and down command given, when athlete displays control of the axle overhead with full extension of their arms, head through, and feet square.  Minimum starting weight must be lifted to move on. Loaders and spotters will add weight after each rep is completed. Each loaded weight must be attempted, no skipping weight jumps. Judge will give down call only. Hips and knees must be fully locked out to receive a down call. Conventional deadlift stance only. Women will have 10lb jumps. Men will have 20lb jumps. All protective equipment is allowed except suits.* No tacky. 

EVENT 4 -  DOH Axle Deadlift - Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete a minimum of 3 reps with full lockout of hips and knees. Judge will give down call only. Standard deadlift height. Sumo and conventional stances allowed. Full hand contact grip required, meaning thumb must wrap around the axle. Most reps wins. Split times will be taken for reps. All supportive equipment allowed, except straps.* No tacky. 

EVENT 5 –  Ascending Deadlift (13") - Athletes will have 3 min to find a max 13" wagon wheel deadlift. Rogue Wagon Wheels (bumpers) and standard deadlift bar will be used. Athletes will start strapped in with the pre-determined minimum opening weight. Minimum starting weight must be lifted to move on. Loaders and spotters will add weight after each rep is completed. Each loaded weight must be attempted, no skipping weight jumps. Judge will give down call only. Hips and knees must be fully locked out to receive a down call. Conventional deadlift stance only. Women will have 20-30lb jumps. Men will have 40-50lb jumps. All protective equipment is allowed except suits.* No tacky. 

EVENT 6 - 6 Stone Series - Athletes must complete entire series within 75 seconds to move on. There will be 3 stones, increasing in weight, and each stone is to be loaded over a bar twice. Stones will be loaded from lightest to heaviest then again from heaviest to lightest. The fastest time wins. Split times will be taken. Bar height TBD. Athletes will be eliminated if they do not complete a 3 stone minimum or run out of time. All protective equipment allowed.* Tacky IS allowed. 

EVENT 7 - Yoke - Athletes will have 60 sec to complete 3 yoke picks and walk the weight for 30ft. (2 picks then walk on the third). Unlimited drops. Time will be stopped once the athlete crosses the finish line. Sliding penalty is 4 seconds. Fastest time wins. All protective equipment is allowed.* No tacky. 

EVENT 8 - Circus Dumbbell - Athletes will have 60 sec to completely press and lockout a minimum of 3 reps with a circus dumbbell. At least one rep must be with alternating arm. Hands on for the start and a lockout will be called by the judge when athlete displays control of the dumbbell overhead with full extension of their pressing arm and feet square. Most reps wins. Split times will be taken for reps. Bartos dumbbells will be used. All protective gear is allowed.* 

EVENT 9 - Last Man Standing Farmer's Carry - Remaining athletes will go head-to-head with implements over a 30ft course. The athlete in "last place" will begin and walk the course, dropping the implements fully across a line. The next athlete in line has 30 sec to take their grip and begin the course. Individuals will continue to rotate into the event as others drop out. Athletes will go back and forth until they either quit, or drop within the 30ft course. All protective equipment is allowed.* No tacky.

*No deadlift suits, squat briefs, straps, or tacky unless otherwise indicated. 

Weigh ins will be at the event center on May 23rd, 2025 from 10am-6pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

Hotel will be at Main Stays Suites 200 26th Street Williston, ND 58801 (701) 572-5793

AWARDS and CASH per class for 1st - 3rd for athletes that finish all 9 events 

Event doors will open to athletes at 7:45am (free entrance), spectators ($15 fee at door) at 9am, food and beverage sales inside building. Spectators can also pre purchase tickets at Full Circle Strength Systems a month prior for $15 to all, except kids 12 and under are free. 

Parking is free.

Weight can change without notice.

Please follow the Full Circle Strength Systems Facebook and Instagram pages as well as the North Dakota Strongest Man Instagram page for details. 

Thank you all and Good Luck!

Mitch & Lacee