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Sanctioned:

March 1, 2025

Odin’s Chosen 2

$90

Vista, CA

Weigh in schedule

 

Friday February 28, 10-2 at Iron Mongers Gym (2494 S Santa Fe ave, Vista CA 92084) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Morning Of weigh ins March 1, 9-9:45

Event meeting 9:45, all athletes, judges and spotters in attendance.

USS Membership required.

Spectator tickets available here-

https://www.simpletix.com/e/odins-chosen-contests-of-strength-march-1-tickets-202943

If a weight class has two or fewer athletes, they will be combined with another adjacent weight class.

Spectator tickets will be available and will include access to the axe, spear and archery range. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

 

Custom awards will be given to first place finishers in all classes.

 

Media info to follow.

All events, event order and weights are subject to change

Rules:

Boat arm over arm pull

-This event will be for time

Athletes will pull an Authentic Viking Ship arm over arm with guide rope and foot plate. The athletes feet must stay in contact with the foot plate through the entire attempt. If the full distance is not completed, distance will be measured to the front wheel of the boat trailer. 

Gear allowed:

Hard/soft belt

Wrist wraps

1 set of elbow and knee sleeves

chalk

Gear not allowed:

Knee wraps

Deadlift suit/briefs

Tacky

Wrist straps

 

Brebner Stones carry

-this is a Dinnie stone-type carry event for max distance in 90 seconds

If an athlete completes the track length (50 ft) they will turn around and continue. One foot has to cross the line and touch the ground to be considered past the line. Measurements will be taken from the front of the most forward stone. Stones cannot be thrown or dragged.


Gear allowed:

Hard/soft belt

Wrist wraps

Knee wraps

1 set of elbow and knee sleeves

Knee sleeves on calves

chalk

Gear not allowed:

Deadlift suit/briefs

Tacky

Wrist straps

 

Thors Hammer Hold

- Hold for time. We will be using a custom Hammer with adjustable weight block from our own Blacksmiths.

Athletes will hold the custom implement in front of them with two hands with their head, shoulders and butt in contact with the backboard.  Athletes shoulder should remain over hips with arms straight. The timer is stopped when the top of the hammer drops below the top of the shoulder. 

Gear allowed:

Hard/soft belt

Wrist wraps

1 set of elbow sleeves

chalk

Gear not allowed:

Knee wraps

Deadlift suit/briefs

Tacky or tacky towel

Wrist straps

 

Press Medley

Athletes will have 60 seconds for this event. The objective is to press all three implements as fast as possible. You may press the implements in any order. Athletes will setup in front of the first implement they wish to press and wait for the judges start command to begin. Event will be scored as points plus time. There will be no split times given in between implements, times will only be given for people who finish all 3 implements. Below are to rules for each implement


 

Log Press


 

Successful Lift Criteria

  • The log must be pressed overhead to full lockout.
  • Arms, legs, and hips must be fully extended, with the log stabilized overhead.
  • Eye contact with judge recommended
  • Feet must remain stationary and in line until the judge gives the “down” command.
  • Log must be brought to the shoulders before dropping

Disallowed Movements

  • The log may not rest on the head during the clean or press phase.
  • Dropping the log from overhead will result in a no-lift.


Circus Dumbbell


 

Lift Execution

  • The press can be strict, push press, or jerk style.
  • Only one hand may be used to press the dumbbell overhead.
  • The free hand may assist during the clean phase but cannot touch the dumbbell during the press.

Successful Lift Criteria

  • The dumbbell must be pressed overhead to full lockout.
  • The lifting arm must be fully extended, with the dumbbell stabilized overhead.
  • Legs and hips must be fully extended.
  • Eye contact with judge recommended
  • Feet must remain stationary and in line until the judge gives the “down” command.

Disallowed Movements

  • Using two hands during the press phase will result in a no-lift.
  • Dropping the dumbbell from overhead will result in a no-lift, must control the dumbbell down a bit


 

Stone Press


 

Successful Lift Criteria

  • The stone must be pressed overhead to full lockout.
  • Arms, legs, and hips must be fully extended, with the stone stabilized overhead.
  • Feet must remain stationary and in line until the judge gives the “down” command.
  • Eye contact with judge recommended

Disallowed Movements

  • No resting on the head
  • Dropping the stone from overhead will result in a no-lift. Give a little control down


Gear allowed:

Hard/soft belt

Wrist wraps

1 set of elbow and knee sleeves

chalk

Arm tape

Gear not allowed:

Knee wraps

Deadlift suit/briefs

Tacky

Wrist straps

 

Hussafel Carry

This is an event for distance in 90 seconds.

Athletes will be using a Titan Hussafel or natural stone depending on weight class. Athletes will pick up the stone or implement and carry for distance. If the athlete completes the set distance they will circle the post and double back until the stone is dropped. Distance will be measured from the front edge of the stone or implement.

Gear allowed:

Hard/soft belt

Wrist wraps

1 set of elbow and knee sleeves

chalk

Arm tape

Gear not allowed:

Knee wraps

Deadlift suit
Tacky

Norway Hall Foundation
2006 E Vista Way
Vista, CA 92084
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Mar 01, 2025

Start Time
10:00 AM
Meet Director
Amber Spindelman
aphelian@gmail.com
760-521-5361
Events and Weights
Division Hand over hand boat pullPress Medley- CDB/Log/Stone OverheadDinnie Stone CarryHammer HoldHussafell Carry
Novice Women (Single Class)Boat55-70-5528020125
Open W LW (132-)Boat60-115-9528030125
Open W MW (165-)Boat70-130-9528030135
Open W HW (198-)Boat75-135-9528030145
Open W SHW (+)Boat80-140-9528040145
Masters Women (Single Class)Boat70-130-5528030135
Novice Men (Single Class)Boat100-200-14528040170
Open M LW (181-)Boat120-225-17045050250
Open M MW (220-)Boat140-250-17045050250
Open M HW (275-)Boat160-275-17055060250
Open M SHW (+)Boat180-300-17055060250
Masters Men (Single Class)Boat140-250-22045050250

Early Bird Price
$75
Available until Jan 18, 2025

Regular Price
$90
Registration Closes Feb 24, 2025

Refund Policy
No refunds.
This event is limited to 50 athletes.
24 spots remain.