Strongman!

Show Description: WELCOME TO PARKING LOT MAYHEM!  GET READY FOR THE WILDEST, CRAZIEST, MAYHEMIEST EVEN…. Actually, it’s going to be a bunch of strong folk doing strong stuff in a parking lot and having a great time.  Mount Vernon Barbell is privileged to host the inaugural PARKING LOT MAYHEM event for your absolute enjoyment.  The goal is to challenge you while having fun the way only a strength event can provide.  If you have been thinking about doing your first strongman contest we guarantee there is no better way to start than to jump right into this one.

Date:  May 8, 2020

Show Location: Mount Vernon Barbell. 115 S Macquesten Pkwy, Mt Vernon, NY 10550

Contest will be held in the Parking Lot, which will be closed to parking.  

Bathroom facilities located inside Mount Vernon Barbell.

Athlete Meeting 9am-Mandatory for all entrants.

Start time: 9:30am

CONTACT INFORMATION: MVBarbell@yahoo.com

Spectators are welcomed and encouraged.  If your friends and family weren’t harassed into seeing your lift, did it even happen?

THIS IS A SANCTIONED UNITED STATES STRONGMAN EVENT.  MEMBERSHIP TO USS FOR THE 2021 SEASON IS REQUIRED.  This does mean that podium finishers in each division and 1st place Novice finishers will qualify for USS Nationals.  Information and membership information can be obtained at www.unitedstatesstrongman.com  Memberships can also be purchased at weigh-ins.

EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS:

*Weights are subject to changing but will not differ drastically from current list.*

Log/Keg Medley: Participant can start with either implement.  Implement must be lifted from the ground to overhead and participants will receive a down command in order to receive credit.  One implement and then the next alternating for 60 seconds.

Silver Dollar Deadlift: Participant must pick up implement until fully locked out and down command received.  You pick it up and put it down for the maximum repetitions that you can achieve in 60 seconds. Straps and suits allowed.

Conan’s Wheel: Participant will pick it up and start running.  Furthest distance wins. Event ends at either 60 seconds or when the participant drops it.  No drops allowed.  

Sandbag Toss over Bar: Sandbags will be placed in front of you.  You run over, grab one, toss and repeat.  Sandbags will be in ascending weight.  This one will be scored as whoever is fastest or by how many bags go over the bar.     12ft height for Women and 15ft height for Men.

Hand over hand Truck Pull:  Participant will be seated and hold onto one end of a 50ft rope.  On the other end?  A truck.  Pull it as far as you can in 60 seconds.  Distance or time will win this event.  

Trophy/Medals will be given to top 3 spots in each division.  

Weigh In Information: Friday May 7 from 2pm to 5pm and after 7pm by appointment at Mount Vernon Barbell and morning of the event prior to 8:30am at Mount Vernon Barbell.  

HOTEL INFORMATION Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers

  7000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY 10704•(914) 377-1400

  Off I-87 and part of the Cross County Shopping Center, this contemporary     hotel is less than 2 miles and 10 minutes away from Mount Vernon Barbell.

COVID RESTRICTIONS:  At this time, the event will be held outside which does alleviate some of the issues but as of right now, masks and social distancing measures will be observed as best as possible in order to ensure the safety of our athletes.  If things related to the guidelines in New York State change, we will adjust accordingly.