Cost is $30, and will need to be paid and registered through: http://okla.st/okstate-events

Social Media Link: https://fb.me/e/1lGOH45LK

This is a NOVICE level competition. We hope for this event to bring people that are brand new or still getting the hang of the sport of Strongman and allow them to compete in a fun, yet challenging environment.

FREE to spectators. Bring family and friends to watch you  and your fellow athletes try and become the Strongest Cowboy!

Weigh ins will happen the night before from 5:30-8pm, and also from 6:30-7:30am day of competition.

Weight Class subject to change depending on how many athletes register for each weight class.

Athlete meeting will happen at 7:30am to go over all events, with competition starting promptly at 8am.

Awards ceremony to follow immediately after the final event.

Trophies/ medals for 1st-3rd, with prizes bags also being awarded. 

CUSTOM PIONEER LIFTING BELT for best overall Male and Female. This won't be based off who lifts the most weight, but rather who is the most impressive to the Judges throughout the day. This may come from their sportsmanship, how they are able to push themselves and others, or other things that make the Judges believe that they deserve this high quality award. 

Event Standards:

1. Log Clean and Press each rep

60 second time limit 

Log will be cleaned and the Press above head to complete ONE rep. Log must return to the floor before beginning another rep. Most reps in time limit wins. 

Elbows/knees must be extended and feet must be parallel to get the "down" call from the judge. Must wait for the down call for rep to be counted.

Strict press, push press, push jerk, power jerk, split jerk ALLOWED.

Belt, knee/elbow sleeves, chalk, wrist wraps, hitching ALLOWED

Tacky/tacky towel, knee/elbow wraps, straps, suits NOT ALLOWED

2. Elevated Deadlift (Wagon Wheel Deadlift)

Athletes will have 3 attempts to lift their heaviest deadlift from an elevated height. Athletes can jump in at any time. Any failed attempt will result in the athlete not being able to continue.

Three attempts, 30 seconds per attempt.

Starting weight: Male: 255; Female: 175

Jumps: Male: 40lbs; Female: 20lbs

Belt, knee/elbow sleeves,chalk, wrist wraps, straps, hitching ALLOWED

Tacky/tacky towel, knee/elbow wraps, suits NOT ALLOWED

Athletes must have thumb wrapped around bar for lift to be considered  "good."

Heaviest pull wins

No tie breakers, athletes will split points in instance of tie

3. Yoke/Yoke/Farmer Carry Medley

First Yoke will be taken 50ft and dropped past line. Entire Implement must pass line.

Athlete will then run back and pick up a second yoke, which will be taken 50ft and dropped past a line. Entire Implement must pass line.

Athlete will run back final time and pick up a pair of farmer handles that will be taken 50ft. Front of Implement must pass final line. 

Fastest time wins. 3 second slide penalty will be assessed if any implement is slid across their respective line.

Belt, knee/elbow sleeves, chalk, wrist wraps ALLOWED

Tacky/tacky towel, knee/elbow wraps, straps, suits NOT ALLOWED 

4. Bucket Carry

Athletes will have 5 implements (ranging from 50-80lbs for women, and 80-125lbs for men) and  that will have to be carried 50ft, and then loaded onto a platform.  

Implements will be large buckets filled with rock/sand/water/concrete/ etc.

Belt, knee/elbow sleeves,chalk, wrist wraps, gloves, ALLOWED

Tacky/tacky towel, knee/elbow wraps, straps, suits NOT ALLOWED

Fastest time wins 

5. Atlas Stone Load 

Athletes will have 3 stones that must be lifted onto platforms. Stone Weights are subject to change.

Platform Height: Males: TBD; Females: TBD 

Fastest time wins

Belt, knee/elbow sleeves,chalk, wrist wraps, gloves hitching ALLOWED

Tacky/tacky towel, knee/elbow wraps, straps, suits NOT ALLOWED