In addition to this event being the Static Monsters World Championship qualifier, it is also a USS sanctioned event making it a 2024 National qualifier for the top 3 in each class. The event weight classes are not the same as the classes for the Static Monsters World Wide Qualifier. We will perform our local event using the USS weight classes, but the athlete's lifts will also be recorded and submitted for the worldwide event based on the Static Monsters weight classes. Static Monsters will then rank those lifts and provide World Championship invitations accordingly. 

You must have a USS membership to participate in this contest.

Max Log Clean & Press

• Competitor will have 60 seconds to complete the lift after being given the go ahead from the judge/ref
• log must be controlled back to the ground. (No Throwing of the implement). The log does not need to be returned to the chest on the descent, only controlled to the ground.
• Any dropped lift will result in a failed lift and will not count. If you are told your lift does not count, you may attempt it again providing you still have time within your allotted 60 seconds for that particular lift
• Each competitor has 3 attempts.
• 60 seconds to complete the lift after the whistle blows. Lifter can continue to lift until the full 60 seconds are up.
• Competitor nominates their opening attempt for both events at the time of checking for the event.
• Competitor can not drop their nominated weight after a failed attempt or a completed attempt.
• No minimum weight increase. This is due to international events crossing over to lbs or kgs.
• No points awarded if no complete lifts are counted
• Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out and head “through”.
• Competitor may change their first lift, once only, up to 5 minutes out from the start of the event, not after.
• Competitor to nominate their second lift weight immediately after completion of their first lift
• Competitor may change their second lift weight, once only, But it can not be lesser than the weight that is currently on the bar.
• Competitor to nominate their third lift weight immediately after completion of their second lift
• Competitor may change their third lift weight, twice only, but it can not be lesser than the weight that is currently on the bar.
• If the competitor successfully locks out a rep just before the buzzer but then drops the implement in an uncontrolled way, the rep will not count.
• Belts are allowed, an under belt and an over belt is allowed. Two belts, one above the other on the torso (equivalent to a stepped setup), is not allowed. A loop in the belt is not allowed. Nothing is allowed to be added to, or stuffed into the belt to make a shelf.
• The log can touch, bounce off, rest on the belt during the clean.
• chalk is allowed
• tacky is not allowed, straps are also not allowed.
• wraps and sleeves are allowed, including “equipped” elbow sleeves. One item per joint. IE one elbow sleeve, not multiple sleeves on the one elbow. (wraps on elbows aren’t allowed)
• Spotter on Log Lift: if a spotter is on the log lifting event and they intervene with a lift, the log has to be reset to the ground for the lift to start again. If it is deemed that the log spotter stepped in too early, which can only be ruled by the judge, then the lifter can opt to have another 60 seconds added to their time then and there, or they can take this lift again at the end of the round of their flight. If the lifter chooses to continue during their current 60 seconds, they will not be allowed to take another 60 seconds after the round, if they fail during their current lift period.
• The log can not be rested on the top of the head during the lift. It may however be allowed to touch the head during the upward trajectory.

Max 18" Axle Bar Apollon Wheel Deadlift (42.5 cm from the floor)

• A conventional stance deadlift is mandatory. No Sumo stance allowed, no Jefferson deadlifts or any other variation, conventional deadlift only. Hands must be outside the knees for the entire duration of the lift.
• Straps allowed, figure 8 straps also allowed. However they must be tight and the hands have to be around/holding the axle. A long figure 8 strap with “fingertips” being the only thing touching the bar will not be an acceptable lift.
• Deadlift suits are allowed.
• No Tacky allowed.
• Each competitor has 3 attempts.
• Competitor can not drop their nominated weight after a failed attempt or a completed attempt.
• No minimum weight increase. This is due to international events crossing over to lbs or kgs.
• No mid lift bounce allowed. This is where the athlete forcefully pushes the bar to the ground, mid lift, to gain height on the rebound to get past a sticking point.
• No “Eddie Halls” allowed, weight must be controlled to the ground for the lift to count.
• 60 seconds to complete the lift after the whistle blows. Lifter can continue to lift until the full 60 seconds are up.
• No points awarded if no complete lifts are counted
• Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out.
• Competitor may change their first lift, once only, up to 5 minutes out from the start of the event, not after.
• Competitor to nominate their second lift weight immediately after completion of their first lift
• Competitor may change their second lift weight, once only, But it can not be lesser than the weight that is currently on the bar.
• Competitor to nominate their third lift weight immediately after completion of their second lift
• Competitor may change their third lift weight, twice only, but it can not be lesser than the weight that is currently on the bar.
• Competitors opening lift must be at the minimum set weights or above for that class
• Chalk is allowed

Carry Medley: Yoke, Frame, and Husafell

• This is a timed event. Best time has the highest score.
• Competitor will carry implements 25 feet to the finish line as quickly as possible.
• Competitor will have a time limit of 60 seconds.
• The event can be completed with as many drops as necessary.
• Any sliding of the frame or trowing of the Husafel or Keg will each result in a 2-second penalty.
• If the competitor cannot complete the course, distance will be measured from the start line to the front of the implement.
• All wrist wraps, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, knee wraps, elbow wraps and grip shirts are allowed.
• No straps or grip aids of any kind are allowed to be used except for chalk.
• Chalk is allowed.
• No tacky of any kind is allowed.

Static Monsters World Wide Equipment Regulations:

https://staticmonsters.com/equipment-regulations/

Running Order:

• As per the Static Monster Rules, we will start with the Log Press and then move on to the Axle Bar Deadlift.
• Athletes are allowed to compete in only the Static Monsters lifts if they choose.
• Scoring for placement will require all events to be completed.
• All events must be completed to be eligible for an invitation to USS Nationals.

Prizes:

• Medals for the top three finishers in each class for those who are completing all the events.
• Event Shirts must be worn for the Awards Ceremony.