Competition events info:

1. Max Axle Bar Deadlift

Similar to the XPC Deadlift Event, competitors will get three attempts.  Bar weight will increase until all competitors have made their attempts (the weight will not come off the bar).  Lifting straps (conventional or figure-eight), knee sleeves, soft belt, and hard lifting belt all are allowed.  Baby powder is allowed, however not other liquid or substance is allowed and will result in immediate disqualification from event.  Hitching and ramping is allowed.  Competitor must achieve a full lockout, knees locked, standing erect for a good lift from the judge.  Conventional form (hands outside of knees) only.  If a competitor misses a lift, they are done, even if it is a first attempt.  All weight jumps are 20lbs until women go over 400lbs and men go over 700lbs, then jumps will be 10lbs at a time.  Heaviest lift will win.

2. Overhead Press Medley

Medley will contain three implements; Barbell Press, Axle Press, and Log Press.  Judge has to give the down call.  Any lift dropped behind the head will have to be redone.  Any lift dropped from the top will result in an automatic disqualification.  Knee sleeves, soft belt, hard belt, grip shirt, elbow sleeves and wrist wraps are allowed.  Belt cleans will be allowed.  BB and axle can be continental cleaned.  Log cannot be rested on the head.  One minute to complete; fastest time to clean, press and show control of the lift will win.  

3. The Stein Hold

Competitor will hold a steel stein for as long as you can hold with arms locked straight out.  Your back will be braced off the yoke.  Competitor will pick stein from the floor, establish lock position from judge (arms must be perpendicular to the body), and timer will start.  The arms have to maintain a lock position, once this is broken, the Judge will call the time.  This is a Max Time event, greatest time wins.

4. Yoke Down and Back

The implement will start behind the line and need to completely finish over the line to be considered complete.  The distance is fifty feet down, fifty feet back.  Two second penalty for sliding or early start.  Multiple picks are allowed.  Soft and hard belts, knee and elbow sleeves are allowed.  One minute to complete, fastest time wins.  If unable to complete the full distance in one minute, Yoke will be measured to the back.

5. Last Man Standing Stone Over Bar  

Stone weights will increase until all competitors have made their attempts and competitors will get unlimited attempts.  Competitors are not allowed to take a lighter stone.  If you miss a stone, you are done, even if it is a first attempt.  Stone sleeves, tacky, tape, grip shirt, soft belt, hard belt, and knee sleeves are allowed.  Competitor must bring their own tacky!  Stone height for women is 40” and men is 50”.  Heaviest stone wins.

Venue Information:

Competition will be held at the fairgrounds on July 16th during the Red River Valley Fair.  Competitors will get a day pass.  Coaches, handlers, friends and family will have to purchase a day-pass at the gate.  Gates open at noon, competition will start at 1pm. Competitors can bring water, pre-workout, supplements, food, snacks, recuperative drinks, etc. for themselves only.

Weigh-In Information:

Weigh-ins will be at Edgar's House of Pain (5131 51st Ave S #121 Fargo, ND 58104) from 8-11am and 4-7pm on Friday, July 15th.  If unable to make these times, contact Jason Ehlert @ 701.200.9208 or jasonehlert@yahoo.com to arrange a time.  We prefer to avoid day-of-show weigh-ins.