Support a good cause! 

This is a charitable fundraising event that will help launch our non-profit in support of bereaved parents. A minimum of $25 per athlete as well as corporate sponsorships will go to support our cause. We will have a raffle, merchandise, and prizes for our athletes who raise the most money. More details on the non-profit and how to donate to follow—keep an eye on our social media pages.

Weigh Ins: All athletes will need to weigh in at the event venue, Ironclad Performance 87 Executive Dr Suite 2 Aurora IL 60504. We will have 3 timeslots for athletes to weigh in: Friday 8/18 8am-10am, 3pm-7pm. Saturday 8/19 8am-9am.

Hotel

Hampton inn Chicago/Naperville

Booking Link:https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CHINVHX&groupCode=CHH90V&arrivaldate=2023-08-18&departuredate=2023-08-20&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Prizes

Qualify for 2024 USS National Championships early!

Top 3 in every weight class will receive prizes.

Spectators, coaches, friends and family are all welcome to watch for free! Donations towards the fundraiser are welcome.

Event Rules

Viking Press

• Max reps in 60 seconds
• We’ll allow a “Double Knee Bend”
• Lock out knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows
• Down command will be given when judge determines the lift is good

Max Silver Dollar Deadlift

• 3 attempts to lift max weight “Wessels Rules”
• Bar will start at set weight and increase from there by pre-determined jumps, takes attempts you want as the weight reaches your desired attempt
• Lock out knees, hips, and shoulders
• Down command will be given when lift is determined good
• Must wear something with a sole

Sandbag Carry & Load

• The fastest time or most bags over the bar wins
• 3 sandbags will be staged in ascending order of weight at 40’, 30’, and 20’ distance from a bar set at 48” height. Athletes will carry the sandbags from furthest to nearest and load them over the bar
• No shouldering of bag, only front carries

Yoke Run

• Fastest time or furthest distance wins
• Athletes will carry yoke across a 100’ course
• Nose of both skis must cross finish line
• 2 second time penalty for sliding Yoke

Atlas Stone Series

• Fastest time or most stones loaded wins
• Stones will be loaded to a descending height platform in ascending weight
• Start with hands on top of platform
• Time stops when both hands are off stone

Tie Breaker

• In the event of a tie there will be a tie breaking event. Expect something heavily involving grip.

Equipment Allowed

• 2 belts max, 1 hard and 1 soft
• Briefs OR a Suit for deadlift (both worn together will NOT be allowed)
• Neoprene shorts
• Knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, wrist straps
• Grip shirts
• Tacky for the stone series only

All weights and events are subject to change without notice at promoters’ discretion.