This event will be 2 shows in 1. What this means is you get to qualify for Static Monsters World Championship and get a world ranking along with qualifying for USS Nationals on top of it. Custom made prizes will be given to the top 3 athletes in each class along with a top overall male and female for each class. 

Everyone has to weigh-in no exceptions. All details for weigh-ins will posted as we get closer. 

Events are as followed: Max Log, Max Axle Wagon Wheel Deadlift, Sandbag Carry

Spectator Fees: 10$ for 12 years and older.

STATIC WEIGHT CLASSES: https://www.staticmonsters.com/the-static-monsters-weight-classes/

Keep in mind, this is a competition with TWO federation regulations. For your scores to count for Static Monsters, you will need to complete max log and Max DL. Your weight class for Static is found using the above link. Your scores for ALL THREE events will count to qualify for USS Nationals 2022.

STATIC MONSTERS RULES

- Athlete nominates their opening attempt for both log and deadlift events at the time of checking for the event.

- Athlete cannot drop their nominated weight after a failed attempt or a completed attempt.

- No minimum weight increase. This is due to international events crossing over to lbs or kgs.

THE LOG LIFT

- Athlete will have 60 seconds to complete the lift after being given the go ahead from the judge. - The log must be controlled back to the ground. (No Throwing of the implement). The log does not need to be returned to the chest on the descent, only controlled to the ground. 

-Any dropped lift will result in a failed lift and will not count. If you are told your lift does not count, you may attempt it again providing you still have time within your allotted 60 seconds for that particular lift. 

- Each athlete has 3 attempts.

- Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out and head “through”. 

- If the athlete successfully locks out a rep just before the buzzer but then drops the implement in an uncontrolled way, the rep will not count.

- Not allowed- Two belts, one above the other on the torso (equivalent to a stepped setup), is not allowed. A loop in the belt is not allowed. No tacky. No straps. The log cannot be rested on the top of the head during the lift. It may however be allowed to touch the head during the upward trajectory.

- Allowed- Chalk is allowed. Belts are allowed, an under belt and an over belt is allowed. The log can touch, bounce off, rest on the belt during the clean. Elbow Wraps and sleeves are allowed, including “equipped” elbow sleeves. One item per joint. IE one elbow sleeve, not multiple sleeves on the one elbow (wraps on elbows aren’t allowed). Grip Shirts are allowed but contest shirt must go back on after completed lifts (no NAS grip shirts). 

THE DEADLIFT 

- A conventional stance deadlift is mandatory. No Sumo stance allowed, no Jefferson deadlifts or any other variation, conventional deadlift only. Hands must be outside the knees for the entire duration of the lift.

- Each athlete has 3 attempts.

- 60 seconds to complete the lift after the whistle blows. Lifter can continue to lift until the full 60 seconds are up.

-No points awarded if no complete lifts are counted

- Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out.

- Athletes opening lift must be at the minimum set weights or above for that class

- Not allowed: A long figure 8 strap with “fingertips” being the only thing touching the bar will not be an acceptable lift. No Tacky allowed. No “Eddie Halls” allowed, weight must be controlled to the ground for the lift to count.

- Allowed: Straps allowed, figure 8 straps also allowed. However they must be tight and the hands have to be around/holding the axle. Deadlift suits are allowed.

Sandbag Carry

-Athlete will have 60 seconds to pick the bag run it down 50ft turn around and come back. If an athlete doesn't finish the run it will be measured to distanced carried. Fastest time wins.

-Not allowed: tacky, tacky towel, knee/elbow wraps, straps, grip shirts

-Allowed: Chalk, elbow/knee sleeves, wrist wraps