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March 28, 2026

Thanks! I hate it

$50

Jacksonville, NC

The theme for the show is "Thanks! I hate it" and we are hoping to have a blast with some events that have never been done before and some that will challenge your physical and mental fortitude. Please check back on this page and the InstaGram page for updates as they come out and we look forward to seeing everyone.

Spectators fee: $5 at the door (cash or Venmo)

Weigh ins will be completed the day prior from 8-11am and 4-6pm. Day of weigh ins will go from 7-7:45am prior to rules. If you need time outside of these please reach out and we can assist. No weigh in will go earlier than the day prior! Understand you must be under your weight classes kilogram (KG) weight and we will not be doing nude weigh ins. 

Strongman Corporation membership is required when you come for weigh ins and prior to competing. Even if you are in an open class you must check in before rules.

All equipment listed is what is allowed and anything outside of this will not be allowed. There will be no "it wasn't in the rules" type conversations the day of comp.

A more improved kids comp you say?

Events

Tsunami Bar & Block Press: Athlete will start behind a Tsunami bar and on the command "GO" will clean and press the bar. After a successful down command, the athlete will move onto the block. After a successful lift they will move back to the Tsunami Bar and continue back and forth until the 60 second time limit is over. Max reps win, there will not be split times.

Equipment: Sleeves (elbow and knee), a soft belt and a hard belt, wrist wraps.

Max Axle Deadlift: Athlete will have 4 attempts to find their max axle deadlift. Athlete will strap in on their own time and will be given 30 seconds per attempt. If the lift is started prior to the time limit the athlete will be allowed to finish the lift. A successful deadlift is knees locked, hips and shoulder inline. Any type of deadlift is allowed (conventional, sumo, jefferson, zercher) but for records only conventional will be counted. If you are not sure a deadlift will count, please send a message prior to the comp.

Equipment: Suit or briefs, sleeves, wrist straps without hooks, soft and/or hard belt

Sandbag over yoke: Athletes will have 60 seconds to load a sandbag over the yoke. Once over the yoke the athlete will push the yoke and load the sandbag over again. Men will load over 52" and women over 48". Scoring will be based on distance.

Equipment: Sleeves (elbow and knee), a soft belt and a hard belt, wrist wraps.

Odd object load: Athletes will have 60 seconds to load different objects either over or on top of a platform. Split times will be taken for each implement.

Equipment: Sleeves (elbow and knee), a soft belt and a hard belt, wrist wraps.

Throw over bar: Athletes will throw 5 implements varying between kegs, sandbags and WOB implements over a bar. Athletes will be scored by objects over or a final time. Order of throws will be based on weight class. WOB must be thrown with one hand 

Equipment: Sleeves (elbow and knee), a soft belt and a hard belt, wrist wraps.

 

Kids Comp - This year we will have the kids going throughout the day and not tied to adults warm up time. A judge will be assigned to the group so they can stay on schedule.

Lever deadlift

Odd object load

Frame (trap bar) carry 

Front hold

 

HomeTown Gym
2352 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
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Mar 28, 2026

Start Time
8:00 AM
Meet Director
Joshua Dargis
joshua.dargis84@gmail.com
910-467-7232
Events and Weights
Division TSunami Bar & Block PressMax Axle DeadliftSandbag over YokeOdd Object LoadThrow over bar
Novice W 64kg95, TBD13575TBD12-33
Novice W HW105, TBD135100TBD12-33
Open W 57kg115, TBD135100TBD12-33
Open W 64kg125, TBD135100TBD12-33
Open W 73kg125, TBD135150TBD12-33
Open W 82kg135, TBD135150TBD20-35
Open W HW165, 120245175TBD20-35
Masters W 40+ 73kg115, 95135150TBD12-33
Masters W 40+ HW145, 115245150TBD20-35
Novice M 90kg165, 135245225TBD25-35
Novice M HW185, 145245250TBD25-35
Open M 80kg185, 165245225TBD25-40
Open M 90kg205, 185245250TBD25-40
Open M 105kg215, 205355250TBD25-45
Open M 120kg225, 215355275TBD25-45
Open M HW225, 215355275TBD25-45
Masters M 40+ 90kg185, 165355225TBD25-40
Masters M 40+ HW215, 205355250TBD25-40

Regular Price
$50
Registration Closes Mar 27, 2026

Refund Policy
No refunds.
This event is limited to 60 athletes.
54 spots remain.
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