Back again with our second USS Strongman Event held here at The TOP Strength Project.

Last shot to qualify for USS Nationals right in NH on June 25th!

Entry Fee: Early Bird through June 30 $79 then goes up to $99

Spectator Fee: $10 at door

Event Organizer: Steve Tripp
Contact: info@thetopstrengthproject.com
Location: The TOP Strength Project
402 Walcott St.
Pawtucket, RI

Events are as follows:
1. Overhead Medley: Circus DB, Keg, Sandbag for Time
2. Max Mammoth Bar Deadlift
3. Crucifix Carry to Chain Drag
4. Last Man Standing Yoke
5. Atlas Stone Series

Divisions are as follows:
Novice Women
LW (165-)
HW (165+)
Open Women
LW (123-, 132-)
MW (148-, 165-)
HW+SHW (181-, 198-, 198+)

Novice Men
LW (220-)
HW (220+)
Open Men
LW (148-, 165-, 181-)
MW (198-, 220-)
HW+SHW (242-, 275-, 275+)

If there is enough interest I will add male and female masters classes as well as super heavyweights.

Event Rules and Weights:
***subject to modification***

Overhead Medley: Circus DB, Keg, Sandbag
Implements will be placed in a line on the turf and must be successfully lifted and pressed overhead in order before moving to the next. Athlete can choose any order.  Circus DB can be cleaned to either shoulder using both hands but must be pressed w one arm (left or right) and locked out overhead with feet in a neutral stance before receiving a down call. Keg also cleaned and pressed overhead with both arms fully extended and feet in neutral position to receive a down call, same story for the sandbag.  Sandbags are full with minimal give so prepare accordingly.  Event is for time w a 90 second limit.
Wrist Wraps, Chalk, Sleeves, Wraps, and Belts all ok. No grip shirts.

Novice Women
LW 
HW 
Open Women
LW 
MW 
HW+SHW

Novice Men
LW 
HW
Open Men
LW 
MW
HW+SHW

2. MaxMammoth Bar Deadlift:
The bar will start at the given weight per weight class and increases will be announced by the judges.  Each competitor will have 3 attempts similar to a powerlifting meet and will call their attempts.  When the weight on the bar is announced each competitor can call a “warm up” or to use 1 of their 3 total attempts. A failed attempt on any of the three attempts will result in disqualification, so choose your attempts wisely.
Straps, Chalk, Belts, Sleeves, and Baby Powder all ok. No suits.

Novice Women
LW 205
HW 275
Open Women
LW 225
MW 275
HW+SHW 315
Novice Men
LW 365
HW 500
Open Men
LW 405
MW 500
HW+SHW 585

3. Crucifix Carry to Chain Drag:
Both Implements will be placed side by side on the turf.  Competitors can start as close as they'd like but can NOT touch the implement until "GO."  Carry the crucifix 50 feet past the cone and then sprint back to drag the chain.  Fastest time wins.
Chalk, Wrist Wraps, Sleeves, and Belts Ok.

Novice Women
LW 
HW 
Open Women
LW 
MW 
HW+SHW

Novice Men
LW 
HW
Open Men
LW 
MW
HW+SHW

4. Last Man Standing Yoke
The Yoke will start at the given weight for each class and carried 25 feet to advance to the next round.  No drops allowed and no time limit per attempt.  Weight will be added, most likely in 50 pound increments until one competitor is left.
Chalk, Belts, Sleeves all OK.

Novice Women
LW 
HW 
Open Women
LW 
MW 
HW+SHW

Novice Men
LW 
HW
Open Men
LW 
MW
HW+SHW

5. Atlas Stone Series: 4 Stones for Time
Stone Series will be indoors with descending load heights and ascending stones.  Platform height's are 56", 52", 48", and 44".  Fastest time wins.
Tacky, Chalk, and Belts all ok. No grip shirts

Novice Women
LW 
HW 
Open Women
LW 
MW 
HW+SHW

Novice Men
LW 
HW
Open Men
LW 
MW
HW+SHW

Weigh Ins:
Contact Steve Tripp at info@thetopstrengthproject.com or 774.259.2934 to schedule your weigh in the day before the meet: Friday October 1st. Day of weight ins are also fine to be sensitive to travel obligations and for individuals who do not need to cut weight.

Please share to help get the word out. Looking for an epic event.

Thanks guys!