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The Ronnie Coleman Classic is back and ready to take over Houston!

Weigh Ins/Athlete Check In*:

• EVERYONE MUST check-in on August 19th, including OPEN & NOVICE Classes
• Location: 1 NRG Park,Houston, TX 77054 (Hall A1)
• Date: August 19th, 2022
• Times: 11a.m.-2p.m. & 4p.m.-6:30pm

Rules Meeting:

• August 20th at 9:30a.m.

Registration Deadline: 

• Registration price increases August 6th to $150
• Last day to register is August 19th
• Contest will cap at 100 Athletes
• Iron Podium is the only way to Register

Spectator Admission:

• TBA

Hotel Information:

• Holiday Inn -NRG Area/Medical Center is walking distance to the expo.
• Discounted Rate link below
• https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/houston/houad/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=HOUAD&qGrpCd=C22&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=8111 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX, US&srb_u=1

Max Behind The Neck (BTN) Overhead Press

• 30 seconds for every attempt
• Each attempt ends once the implement & weights hit the ground or the 30 seconds is over.
• The 30 second attempt does not end if the implement & weights fall to the blocks.
• 3 attempts only.
• 20lb jumps for men and 10lb jumps for women.
• Starting weight for men is 225lb and starting weight for women is 135.
• Competitors do not have to make every attempt.
• Miss an attempt and you're out.
• Strict press, push press, or squat/split jerk is allowed.
• Athletes may start with their hands  on the Barbell but may not be underneath it when times starts.
• No resting on the head.
• Athletes ARE allowed to press it off of their chest is mobility is an issue.
• All Wrist Wraps, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, and Soft/Hard Belts are allowed.
• Olympic Barbell (28mm) will be used.
• Shoes must be worn for every event.

Max Reps Frame Deadlift

• 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible.
• Pick height for men is 19" & women is 13".
• Athletes will start with their hands off of the implement and behind the frame before time starts.
• Athletes must wait for the head judges down command for a rep to count.
• Knees, hips, and shoulders must be stacked over each other to receive the down command.
• Tacky, deadlifts suits and briefs are not allowed.
• BOUNCING THE FRAME/TOUCH N GO IS NOT ALLOWED.
• Straps are NOT allowed.
• Shoes must be worn at all times during this event.

Yoke Carry For Max Distance

• Competitors will start underneath the yoke and begin carrying the implement once giving the "Go" command.
• Athletes will carry the yoke back and fourth 25ft for max distance.
• Competitors will be allowed to drop and repick the yoke to change directions once they have completely crossed the 25ft distance marker on each side.
• Competitors will have 10 seconds at each end to drop, turn around, and re-pick the yoke.
• Dropping the yoke in between the set distance markers will end competitors run and max distance will be calculated by the front of the implement.
• To clarify: dropping the implement inside the set 25ft markers will end the competitors run.
• Competitors are allowed to drop the yoke to reset and change directions once the ENTIRE yoke has crossed the 25ft marker line.
• Chalk only. No tacky is allowed.
• Shoes must be worn for every event.

Sandbag Carry, Load & Drag

• 60 second time limit.
• Athletes will carry 1 sandbags 50ft and load onto a sled before dragging the sled back.
• Athletes will start with their hands off of the bag and time stops once the front of the sled reaches the starting line with the bag inside of the sled.
• Grip shirts are not allowed.
• No tacky is allowed
• Shoes must be worn.