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June 25, 2022

Official Strongman Games SouthWest Regional

$100

Houston, TX

This page will be updated as information comes in.

WEIGH-INS LOCATION NRG Park, 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054

FOLLOW THE BRANCH WARREN SIGN AND GO TO THE ORANGE LOT.

Welcome to the Official Strongman Games Southwest Regional Championship registration page, the first stop of the coast-to-coast road to the 2022 Official Strongman Games!
 

Southwest Regionals will take place in Houston, Texas at the NRG Convention Center during the Branch Warren Classic Fitness Expo on June 25th. This competition will give athletes a chance to compete at the world’s largest international Strongman and Strongwoman competition, the 2022 Official Strongman Games happening November 11-13 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
 

$12,100 in prize packs available and awarded to podium finishers:
1st Place - $500 travel expense + Invite and $200 paid entry for 2022 OSG
2nd Place - Invite and $200 paid entry for 2022 OSG
3rd Place - Invite and $200 paid entry for 2022 OSG

Prize pack eligibility is based on the amount of competitiors in each class.

3 or less=1st place only
5 or less=1st & 2nd places only 
6 or more= 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places only
 

HOTEL INFORMATION
Spring Hill Suites has reserved a block of rooms at a big discount.
Rooms are $119/night and only .3 miles from the expo.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1647276161458&key=GRP&app=resvlink

EXPO GENERAL ADMISSION

Use code: Grapple15 for discounted rate. Pricing starts at $35.

https://metroflexevents.ticketspice.com/npc-branch-warren-classic-2022

Free Livestreaming will be provided by SBD.

Athlete Weigh-ins: 10a.m.-5p.m. at the NRG Center

Registration price increases to $150 June 11th

EVENTS AND RULES:

Arsenal Athletics Axle Clean & Press Away
Athletes will have 60 seconds clean and press an axle as many times as possible. Athletes will begin with their hands off of the implement. After pressing overhead, the athlete must wait for the judge's down command to complete each repetition. This is press away. You do not need to clean each rep. Grip shirts are not allowed.
 

Yoke & Iron Cross Medley
Athletes will carry a yoke then an iron cross implement 50ft each. Athletes will cross the front of the yoke past the 50ft marker before continuing back with the iron cross. Athletes must carry the iron cross the entire 50ft for time to stop. There will be a 60 second time limit. The fastest time wins. Grip shirts are not allowed. Iron Crosses used will be 12" wide, 3ft tall with 10" arms on each side that start 27" from the bottom.
 

Arsenal Athletics Axle Deadlift
Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many axle deadlifts as possible from standard height. Athletes will begin with their hands off of the axle. Once lifted, athlete needs to wait for the judge's down command to complete each repetition. There will be no “up” command but the weight must make a complete stop: no touch ‘n’ go. Deadlift suits and/or multi-ply briefs will not be allowed for this competition. 
 

Load & Pull
Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry 2 sandbags 50ft and load onto a sled before returning to the start to arm-over-arm drag the sled back. Athletes will start with their hands off of the first bag and time stops once the front of the sled reaches the starting line with both bags inside of them. Grip shirts are not allowed. Athletes will be seated for the sled drag portion of this event.
 

Sandbag to Shoulder Ladder
Athletes will have 60 seconds to pick and shoulder 4 sandbags ascending in weight. Athletes will start with their hands off of the first bag and will wait for the judge's down command before continuing to the next heavier sandbag. The fastest time wins. Grip shirts are not allowed

1 Fannin St
1 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77002
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Jun 25, 2022

Start Time
10:00 AM
Meet Director
Derek Owens
derek@battleaxebarbell.com

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Events and Weights
Division Arsenal Athletics Axle Clean & PressYoke & Iron Cross MedleyArsenal Athletics Axle DeadliftLoad & PullSandbag to Shoulder Ladder
OPEN Women190lbs565 & 225410lbs200 + 225150, 175, 200, 225
U64kg Women140lbs415 & 175300lbs125 + 150100,125, 150, 175
U73kg Women160lbs455 & 190330lbs150 + 175125,150, 175, 200
U82kg Women170lbs515 & 205370lbs175 + 200125,150, 175, 200
Masters Women 40+140lbs415 & 175300lbs125 + 150100,125, 150, 175
U80kg Men240lbs605 & 250500lbs225 +250175, 200, 225, 250
U90kg Men260lbs645 & 275550lbs250 + 275200, 225, 250, 275
U105kg Men280lbs705 & 300600lbs275 + 300225, 250, 275, 300
OPEN Men320lbs805 & 325660lbs300 + 325250, 275, 300, 325
Master's Men 40+280lbs705 & 300600lbs275 + 300225, 250, 275, 300
Masters Men's 50+240lbs605 & 250500lbs225 + 250175, 200, 225, 250

Regular Price
$100
Registration Closes Jun 11, 2022

Refund Policy
No refunds.
This event is limited to 200 athletes.
131 spots remain.