Qualify for USS Nationals 2026 . A chance to set Massachusetts  , Rhode Island , Vermont and or National record in the max log event. Top three athletes in each  open division or class will qualify for nationals. First place in novice earns a qualification for nationals

Registration cost includes the cost of a competition T-shirt with athlete name on the back. If athletes want a name other than their last name on the back email meet director no later than July 12th. This will be when shirts will be ordered. Late registration athletes will not be guaranteed a shirt. 

 This event will be held outdoors, rain or shine.  Spectators can bring their own chairs or overhead tent. If bringing a tent remember this event is happening in the parking lot, so have something to weigh the tent down.   

If you have a kid 7 to 11 years old we'll be running a kids strongman at the conclusion of the main competition. This allows the parents/ guardians who are competing to watch their kid have fun without the worry of missing one of their events to do so.  They can register via this link below.  Registration for the kids will include a competition shirt just like the adults to wear. 

https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/pioneers-strongest-kids

Early weigh-ins will be on Friday, August 8th, 2024,  at Franklin County YMCA in Greenfield, MA. We will  have weigh-ins the morning of the event from 7:45 -8:30am for those who cannot make it the previous day. All athletes must weigh in. The rules meeting will be at 8:45am before the start of the event.  All competitors are required to attend.  ***Athletes will be not allowed to do events bear foot. Athletes must wear closed toe shoes during events. If  that footwear ends up being crocs put  them in sports mode*****

This contest is a sanctioned event with the United States Strongman. Up-to-date  USS memberships are required to compete.  Please remember, memberships run on the calendar year.
 

ORDER OF EVENTS: This contest will be run round robin style, so multiple events will be happening at the same time. Everyone will not have the same event order throughout the day. Athletes will find out their order of events during the rules meeting prior to competition  start. Running it this way will allow us to move everyone through events without taking all day to do so

Event Descriptions

Max Log Press( Wessels Rule): Athlete will have 60 seconds to do 1 repetition. Athletes will have 3 attempts to get the heaviest weight they can do. On each attempt the athlete will be deciding the weight they want to attempt to lift. 

Wessels Rule Explained: If you fail any of your attempts you’ll lose the chance to lift again. Make sure you open with a weight you can do!!!

You will be given the commands, 1. TAKE YOUR GRIP 2. ATHLETE READY  3. LIFT. On the command of LIFT the time will start and the athlete will have 60 seconds to complete 1 good repetition  of the weight they have chosen for the attempt. Athletes can attempt as many times as needed in that 60 seconds to successfully complete a good repetition. Once the log is fully locked out overhead and your feet are in line and the elbows are locked, the athlete will  be given a DOWN command. Any issues with the ability to fully lock out need to be brought to the competition director and judges after the rules meeting. 
 

Do not drop the log overhead. Intentionally dropping the log from overhead will earn an athlete a zero on that attempt..  Do not rest the log on your head.  

Allowed Gear: Grip shirts, chalk, belts soft and hard or both, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves. 

 Car Deadlift: Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Athletes will be given two commands before the start of the event 1. TAKE  GRIP 2. READY 3. LIFT Once the Athlete shows lock-out at the top of the movement a "DOWN" call will be given by the judge.  The athlete will control the implement back to the ground and repeat for as many reps as possible in 60 Seconds.  Straps allowed.  

Allowed equipment: straps, belt soft and hard or both, chalk, knee sleeves

In the event  we are unable to have the frames for the car deadlift this event will remain a deadlift for reps. 

Pioneer Medley:  Athlete begins at the starting line with 4 implements to carry 25ft. Starting with 3 objects to shoulder carries to over the bar ( sandbag , atlas stone, and natural stone. The final carry will be a farmer's carry. Athletes will have 90 seconds to complete this event.  Distance 25ft.  Weights on the chart will be ordered as  sandbag, atlas stone, natural stone, and farmer. This will be the order athletes are expected to carry these implements. Athletes will not throw implements over the bar. They will display control . If you’re strong enough to chuck the object over the bar then you’re strong enough to bring it over with control.This is for the safety of our judges and to respect the equipment we have so we can run this event for you.IF AN ATHLETE THROWS AN OBJECT OVER BAR THEY WILL GET A ZERO FOR THE EVENT.  The yoke  bar is set at 50” for women and 54” for men.

Allowed equipment: Belts soft and hard or both, chalk, grip shirts, wrist wraps, knee wraps, elbow wraps

NO STRAPS or TACKY  ALLOWED ON THIS EVENT

 Motorcycle Flip: Score will be based on the number of times Motorcycle is flipped. 60 second time limit. If time expires and the athlete has the motorcycle off the ground, the athlete may complete that flip. This event will work similar to fingal finger, but instead utilize a modified motorcycle chassis

The Power Step event will have a 60 second time limit to get as many reps as you can.  A weighted keg will be the implement. Athletes will be given a start command to lift the weight onto a 18" step, feet must also jump onto the step. You’ll jump down and replace the weight to the ground, tap the ground and lift again. Commands only on start and time. Belts and chalk allowed.  No gloves.