WELCOME STRONGMEN & STRONGWOMEN TO THE 

1ST Annual FLORIDA STRENGTH GAMES! (FSG)

Our PREQUALIFIER to the WORLD STRENGTH GAMES! (WSG)

We are very excited to bring The Florida Strength Games to beautiful Pinellas Park, Florida. This is an indoor/outdoor event! Held at the newest UFC Gym of Pinellas Park!

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TRAVEL INFORMATION:

(TPA) Tampa International Airport: Homepage | Tampa International Airport 

17mi from UFC Gym

(PIE) St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport: Homepage | St Petersburg Clearwater Airport

7.5mi from UFC Gym

(SRQ) Sarasota International Airport: Homepage | Sarasota International Airport

44mi from UFC Gym

HOTEL INFORMATION:

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WEIGH INS / ATHLETE CHECK IN:

LOCATION: UFC GYM Pinellas Park

          6421 66th St. N, Pinellas Park,                 Florida, 33791 

DATE: FRIDAY, November 14th

TIME: 8AM-11AM & 5PM TO 8PM

ATHLETE PERKS:

*Competition Shirt

*Swag Bag

*Optiona  Photo Packages from Autistically B. Photography 

*Athlete Meet-n-Greet with Special Guest

*Hydration Services before and during competition

*Body Work Services before and during competition

*Custom Trophies & Medals

RULES MEETING:

800AM SHARP AT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM!

SPECTATOR ADMISSION:

FREE FOR SPECTATORS W/ SIGNED WAIVER

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

All entries must be submitted by Sunday, November 2nd, 2026, at 11:59PM.  Iron Podium is the only form of entry. Order of entry does matter for 1st event advantage.  No refunds will be issued.

World Strength Games Qualifier

Podium Finishers qualify for WSG!

EVENT RULES:  *Subject to change - all current information listed here & updated if there are changes.

FOR ALL EVENTS:

1. Competition shirt must be worn at all times!
2. No bare feet (must have at least socks on)
3. No tacky or sticky substance!
4. No gloves
5. No buildup of belts (only one hard and one soft)
6. NO DEADLIFT SUITS OR BRIEFS!
7. Any athlete who leaks any body fluids (blood, urine, vomit, etc.) on the competition field must help clean it up!
8. There will be 2-4 lanes per event! May run 2 events simultaneously.

MEDALS/TROPHIES + GIFTS TO TOP 3 PODIUM FINISHERS PER CLASS

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO COMBINE CLASSES IF NECESSARY!

EVENT 1: RISING BAR DEADLIFT (2 ATTEMPTS)

Time: 30sec. per attempt

Scoring: MAX

1. Athletes will begin strapped in!
2. On judge's command athlete will have 2 attempts at a successful max deadlift.
3. This will be RISING BAR.
4. If you failed 1st attempt, you have 30sec. rest and will be allowed a second attempt at same weight or higher.
5. If you fail to hear your weight called, you forfeit your 1st attempt.  We will not go back down.
6. Deadlift will be conducted on a deadlift bar!
7. Judge will give down command for successful lift.
8. 40lb increments for males.
9. 20lb increments for females.
10. Must wear knee high socks!
11. Equipment Allowed (Belts: 1 soft & 1 hard, Straps: Figure 8's or Straps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, chalk.

EVENT 2: RISING LOG CLEAN & PRESS (2 ATTEMPTS)

Time: 30sec. per attempt

Scoring: MAX

1. Athlete will start in front of log.
2. On judge's command athlete will have 2 attempts at a successful max clean & press.
3. This will be RISING LOG.
4. If you failed 1st attempt, you have 30sec. rest and will be allowed a second attempt at same weight or higher.
5. If you fail to hear your weight called, you forfeit your 1st attempt.  We will not go back down.
6. Log Press will be conducted on Rogue & Valor Fitness Log!
7. Judge will give down command for successful lift.
8. Men's Log: 12in @20lb increments.
9. Women's Log: 10in @10lb increments.
10. Equipment Allowed (Belts: 1 soft & 1 hard, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk, grip shirt.

EVENT 3: POWER STAIRS

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Fastest Time

1. All athletes will start 10ft away.
2. On judge's command athlete will run to left/lighter implement and power carry implement up 3 flights of stairs.
3. Athlete will then make way down to 2nd and heavier implement and power carry up 3 flights of stairs.
4. Time stops when both implements are secured on top step and hands are off the implement.
5. Equipment Allowed (Belts: 1 soft & 1 hard, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, chalk, grip shirt.

EVENT 4: TRUCK PULL

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Fastest Time

1. Athletes will start strapped in and in front of vehicle with guide rope in hand!
2. On judge’s command athlete will pull vehicle 75ft.
3. Front of bumper must touch finish line for time to stop.
4. Equipment Allowed (Belts: 1 soft & 1 hard, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, chalk, grip shirt.
5. Must wear shoes!

EVENT 5: FLORIDA STONE CARRY

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Max Distance

1. Athlete will start in front of custom Florida shaped implement.  (Stone or Metal TBD)
2. On Judge's command athlete will pick up and front carry Florida Stone down 40ft straight, turn around, and carry back, then repeat till time runs out or implement is dropped.
3. 1 Foot must cross line before turn can be made.
4. Time stops at 60sec. or if implement is dropped.
5. Max distance will be recorded.
6. Equipment Allowed (Belts: 1 soft & 1 hard, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, chalk, grip shirt.

TIE BREAKER: TUG OF WAR

Scoring: Last Standing or remaining on their side

1. Athlete(s) will begin with rope in hand equal distance from center as their opponent,
2. On Judge's command athlete(s) will begin pulling rope until either they or their opponent drops the rope, or the center point of the rope crosses into the field of an athlete.
3. The athlete who has pulled the center of the rope to their side, will be given the placement in which the tie was for, while their opponent will receive the next lower placement.

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