Are You Prepared To Enter The Arena And Prove Yourself Worthy?

All proceeds from this event (with the help of local sponsors) will go directly to The Association (theassociation1980.org). This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helps a local Air Force Special Operation unit members and their families with scholarship, special assistance, and memorial funding.

This event will take place outside on the streets of Downtown Aberdeen, North Carolina. Sponsors will have booths set up and we are working to get food, drinks and alcohol available to purchase for all those looking to catch a glimpse of the action. Our goal is to not only raise money for the non-profit but also bring people in to enjoy all that Aberdeen has to offer.

Strongman Corporation membership is required for all competitors and can be purchased online at https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships/. Please note that USS and Strongman Corporation are not the same, and you will need a Strongman Corporation membership for this competition.

Nationals bids will be awarded in Open classes based on the number of athletes in each class 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 4 of the 5 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

**All event weights will be subject to change**

Max Log Clean & Press: 

Event will be for max weight. 60-second limit. Wessel’s Rules - Athletes will have 3 attempts to reach a max weight.  Weight will increase by 20lbs for Men and 10lbs for Women each round. Weight will not decrease. Once athlete misses an attempt, they are out. Last successful lift will be recorded.  Athlete may press, push-press, push jerk or split jerk the implement overhead to a locked-out position.  Athlete must wait for the “DOWN” signal to receive a good lift. The log may NOT Rest on any portion of the head or face during the lift. Men will be using a Rogue 12 inch log and women will be using a Rogue 10 inch log.

Equipment Allowed:

• Wrist Wraps
• Sleeves
• Belts
• Chalk
• Grip Shirts

Equipment Not Allowed:

• Lever Belts
• Anything Tacky

Car Deadlift:

Event will be for reps over a 60 second time limit. Handles are side by side and 12in high. Men will deadlift a tactical vehicle + added weights for heavier classes. Women will deadlift a tactical vehicle + 4" lift for lighter classes. There will be a lift and a down command. NO touch and go.

Equipment Allowed:

• Wrist Straps
• Sleeves
• Belts
• Chalk

Equipment Not Allowed:

• Suits
• Anything Tacky

Hercules Hold:

Event will be for max time. Weights listed are total weight added to apparatus per side. Athletes are allowed to squat down, but squatting below parallel is not permitted. The clock starts as soon as the weight is in the athlete’s hands and stops when either side of the implement touches the pads or the athlete releases their grip. Handles are rolling type. Standard measurements will be taken at weigh-ins to speed up competition day.

Equipment Allowed:

• Wrist Wraps
• Sleeves
• Belts
• Chalk

Equipment Not Allowed:

• Wrist Straps
• Anything Tacky

Yoke Run to Vehicle Arm-Over-Arm Pull:

Event will be scored as fastest time. There will be a 120 sec time limit.

Yoke Run:  Athletes will carry a yoke 40' down, set the yoke down, turn around, repick the yoke, and carry 40' back to the finish line. Front of the yoke must cross the line both times.  Yoke can be dropped and repicked as many times as needed. If athlete slides the yoke at any time during the course, a 2 second slide penalty will be given. Upon Completion, athlete will transition to arm-over-arm pull.

Vehicle Arm-Over-Arm Pull:  Athletes will be seated and pull a vehicle towards them using a rope. Men will pull a military vehicle and Women will pull a side by side. 

Equipment Allowed:

• Belts
• Gloves
• Chalk
• Sleeves
• Grip Shirts

Equipment Not Allowed:

• Anything Tacky

Loading Medley (Alternating Sandbag & Keg): 

Event will be for fastest time to load all four implements. Athletes will carry and then load the implements over a bar. Implements will alternate as you go from lightest to heaviest (Sandbag/Keg/Sandbag/Keg). Athletes will get credit for each implement loaded, but no split times will be taken. Time is capped at 60 seconds. Women will load over a 44" bar. Novice Men will load over a 48" bar. Open Men will load over a 52" platform.

Equipment Allowed:

• Wrist Wraps
• Sleeves
• Belts
• Chalk
• Grip Shirts

Equipment Not Allowed:

• Anything Tacky or Anything Sticky (To Protect the Sandbags)