I'm pleased to announce the Battle at the Branch Warren!

This event will take place in the NRG center, in front of thousands of people that will be attending to watch powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, or walk around the Expo area. 

Cash prize pool of $750 EACH for 1st overall male and 1st overall female.  

As more sponsors come on board, this will go up and include 1-3rd if possible!

Special trophies for 1st overall male/female.

There will be medals for 1st-3rd places in all categories. 

This is a sanctioned Strongman Corporation contest and as such, you will have the ability to earn a Strongman Corporation Nationals invite if you are in a qualifying class.

All athletes MUST have a valid Strongman Corporation membership that must be proven at weigh-ins to compete.  If you do not have a membership you will not be able to compete at the contest.  This includes the novice class.

Here is the link for a membership
https://app.joinit.com/o/strongman-corporation

The final day to be guaranteed a complimentary t-shirt will be May 20th!

This event will be held inside the NRG center Hall A.

General Rules:

• If there are not enough 3+ competitors in a weight class, it will be combined with it's corresponding weight class.
• Competition shirts must be worn for every event.  If athlete is not wearing their contest shirt they will not be allowed on the floor.
• Athletes SHALL NOT wear headphones on the contest floor.
• Grip shirts are ONLY allowed for atlas stones, and they may be worn on top of competition shirt.
• Athletes will respect the equipment on the floor.  Blatant disrespect or negligent care of the equipment on the floor or in the warm up area will result in disqualification.
• Athletes will respect the staff and other competitors.  Violent or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.  We all want to have fun out here, get amped, have a good time, but don't forget we're all here to have a good time.
• All rule and specifications are subject to change at any time at the event promoter's discretion.

WEIGH INs/CHECK INs

• All competitors will check-in on June 23rd at Texas Iron Republic Gym in Magnolia, Tx from 8am - Noon.  All other athletes must weigh in at the venue at 715am.  Weigh ins will be conducted at that time and shirts will be dispersed.  ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEIGH IN
• If you have some special circumstance, let me know in advance, I know people have work and travel, I will try and accommodate if possible.

Spectators

• Spectators must have a ticket, they will be for sale at the door, this is coordinated by the organizers of the entire Branch Warren Classic.

NATIONALS QUALIFICATIONS

Here is the part you all care about, please read thoroughly as these are rules set in place by Strongman Corporation. 

1. If there is only 1 ATHLETE in a class it will be combined with a similar class.  If this is not possible they will receive a bid to Regionals.
2. If there are 2-5 ATHLETES in a class
   1. 1st place qualifies for Nationals and Regionals 2023
   2. 2nd place qualifies for Regionals 2023
   3. 3rd place qualifies for Regionals 2023
3. If there are 6+ ATHLETES in a class
   1. 1st place qualifies for Nationals and Regionals 2023
   2. 2nd place qualifies for Nationals Regionals 2023
   3. 3rd place qualifies for Regionals 2023
   4. 4th place qualifies for Regionals 2023

EVENTS AND RULES

Max Circus Dumbbell Press

1. This is a max lift.  You will have 3 possible attempts.
2. Athletes will place their initial bid at the check-in table, this cannot be changed.
3. Each subsequent bid will occur after the athletes successful lift.  A failed lift is the last lift.  The weight may not go down.
4. Athlete will have 60 seconds from the time they are called ready to the platform to complete the lift.
5. Within that 60 seconds the lift may be attempted as many times as possible.  Any rep that leaves the floor prior to the clock expiring is in progress and may be completed.
6. Athlete must wait for the DOWN command for the rep to be completed.  Dumbbell will be guided to the crash pads and not tossed, failure to comply with this will result in a no-rep and a warning.  2 warnings will result in disqualification from contest, we cannot damage the floor at NRG.
7. Rep is considered complete when the dumbbell is overhead, athlete looking at judge, elbow locked, knees locked, feet in line, and control verified.
8. Men's Dumbbell is 12inch open, 10 inch Novice and Masters, Female is 10inch open, 8 inch Novice and Masters. 

Equipment Allowed:

Chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, 1 soft belt and 1 hard belt.  No tacky, no double sleeves, no wraps allowed.

Head to Head Axle Deadlift for Reps

1. This event will be done in a head to head style with competitors from the same weight class.  If there are not an even number of competitors it will be completed solo.
2. Competitors may start strapped in to bar.
3. Deadlift is FROM A 6 INCH ELEVATED BOX.  CLOSE TO A DEADLIFT FROM THE GROUND.
4. On GO competitor will begin deadlifting and complete as many reps as possible within 60 seconds.
5. Athlete must wait for the DOWN command for the rep to be completed.
6. A rep is considered complete when the competitor is standing straight, hips through, knees locked and looking at judge.
7. NO TOUCH AND GO ALLOWED.  Competitor must completely reset after each down command for next rep.

Equipment Allowed:

Chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, figure 8's, straps, shin sleeves, 1 soft belt and 1 hard belt.  No double sleeves, no tacky, no suits, no briefs, no wraps allowed.

Head to Head Sandbag Toss Over Bar

1. Women's Height - 11 feet, Men's 13 feet.
2. Competitors will start with hands on sides of implement.  On command of GO, competitor will run from the implement to the sandbags and begin throwing them over the bar.
3. Each sandbag must clear the bar before the next bag can be thrown.
4. Competitors have 60 seconds to complete this event, clock stops when the last sandbag hits the ground.

Equipment Allowed:

Chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, soft belt & hard belt.  No double sleeves, no tacky, no suits, no briefs, no wraps allowed.

Head to Head Loading Race

1. There will be 3-5 items to pick up, carry 30 feet, and place on a platform in 60 seconds.
2. Competitors will stand behind a marked area until given the signal to go.
3. Competitor will start on the outside object and work their way inside.
4. Items will include: sandbags, stones, anvil, kegs, and a mystery object.

Equipment Allowed:

Chalk, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, 1 soft belt and 1 hard belt.  No tacky, no double sleeves, no wraps allowed.

Head to Head Thor Hammer Hold (DIFFERENT WEIGHT CLASSES)

1. This event will be completed similarly to Giants Live Hammer Hold Events.
2. There will be a surface that the competitor must place their glutes and shoulders on, and maintain contact with for the duration of the hold.
3. This is a timed event for longest hold.
4. Handlers will place weight in competitors hands and hold it until the GO command is given.
5. Competitor must have arms straight, with a 90 degree angle in the armpit from the arm to the body.
6. Time starts once competitor drops the hammer below the 90 degree angle.

Equipment Allowed:

Chalk. Nothing else. No ... you cannot wear elbow sleeves or wrist wraps.

NO REFUNDS

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out, I am really looking forward to this event and having y'all crush it!