Big Tex Events is Proud to Present:

US STRONGMAN INAUGURAL 

PRO INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

(THIS IS AN EVENT ONLY FOR QUALIFIED PRO - USS STRONGMAN)

How to qualify: CLICK HERE

Come on out on 09/03/2022, to compete against the strongest athletes the world has to offer in an all out battle to prove who can claim the title of the FIRST EVER United States Strongman International Professional Strongman and Strongwoman title, USS pro card, and all the perks associated with being a professional strength athlete!!!  

Only one male and one female will earn this distinguished title!!!  Huge cash prizes for podium finishers!!!

As always, we will have fun for both competitors and spectators alike: 

• Vendors
• Live DJ
• Food
• Badass Trophies with Cash Prizes
• ADL Live Streaming

USS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPETITORS.  MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE VERIFIED AT WEIGH INS.

USS MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: USS Membership | usstrongmaninc (unitedstatesstrongman.com)

ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERRABLE

Meet Director: Aaron Moeller 

Executives: Robert Impastato & Esther Chou

Contact:  Aaron Moeller 361-489-6947  / amoellercf@gmail.com

Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the day before the event.  

---- Venue ----

Palmer Events Center 

900 Barton Springs Road - Austin, Texas 78704

---- TIME ----

Athlete Meeting (Mandatory) - 8:30 AM

Contest Start Time - 9:00 AM

---- WEIGH INS ----

1. Friday September 2, 2022 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at 

Big Tex Gym:  

1921 Cedar Bend Dr Ste A130 Austin, TX

2. Saturday September 3, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at 

Palmer Events Center: 

900 Barton Springs Road - Austin, Texas 78704

---- COMP SHIRT ----

All Registered Contenders will get a Custom Event Shirt

---- SPECTATORS -----

https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/Austin_Fit_Fest

$10 off code for all athlete's supporters: AFFATHLETE10

----HOTEL----

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/auslkes-fit-2bae6846-31ea-490f-9564-71a14b4eabf2/

or

Call 512-617-2575 and mention "Austin Fit Fest" group rate. 

for $50-$80 off per night depends on days ^^^^^^

---- EVENTS & RULES ----

1.) GRANITE FITNESS HARLEY DAVIDSON VIKING PRESS

60 second time limit.

Athlete will start facing the implement with hands on the neutral grip handles in the down position. Once given the start command, the athlete will press the implement to full lockout overhead.  Athletes must wait for the judge's down command or the rep will not be counted.  NO DOUBLE DIPPING.  Leg drive can be utilized to initiate the press, but the athlete cannot bend the knees again once the implement is in motion.  Full lockout overhead is achieved when the athlete's knees, and elbows are fully locked out and the implement is controlled overhead.  ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGE ARE FINAL. 

Authorized Equipment:  Hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, athletic tape (on wrists), elbow sleeves, knee sleeves. 

Any equipment not listed above cannot be used. 

2.) REVIS STRENGTH SANDBAG THROW OVER BAR

60 second time limit.

Bar will be 15 feet (4.5 meters) height for men, 12 feet (3.6 meters) for women.

The athlete will start with one hand on the yoke with the throwing bags positioned approximately 15 feet (4.5 meters) away.  Once given the start command, the athlete will run to the lightest bag and throw it backward over the bar.  The athlete will repeat this with each Revis Strength throwing bag in order from lightest to heaviest. THE BAGS MUST BE THROWN IN ORDER. Each bag must be successfully tossed over the bar for the athlete to move on to the next bag.  Athletes will be responsible for retrieving their own bags for missed attempts. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGE ARE FINAL.

Authorized Equipment: Hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves.  

Any equipment not listed above cannot be used.

3.) GRANITE FITNESS REFRIGERATOR SUPER YOKE

60 second time limit.

The athlete may start under the yoke in contact with the apparatus.  Once given the start command, the athlete will pick up the yoke and carry it 50 feet (15.25 meters).  Unlimited drops.  NO SLIDING THE YOKE.  If the athlete slides the yoke during the course, they will receive one warning, subsequent infractions will result in a 1 second time penalty per infraction after the warning.   If the athlete slides the yoke across the finish line, a 5 second time penalty will be assessed. The entire implement must cross the finish line.  ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGE ARE FINAL.

Authorized Equipment: Hard belt, soft belt, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, knee wraps, ankle support, wrist wraps, grip shirt (NO OSG/Strongman Corp grip shirts).

Any equipment not listed above cannot be used.

4.) WHISKEY BARREL DEADLIFT

60 second time limit

Pick height is approximately 18 inches (46 cm).  Athlete may begin strapped in with hands on the implement.  Once give the start command, the athlete will perform as many deadlifts as possible in the 60 second time limit.  Athlete must wait for the judge's down command for the rep to count.  A rep is counted once the athlete controls the implement at full lockout (full triple extension) and the down command is received. A power bar will be used for this event.  If time expires as the athlete is completing a rep and that rep is successfully completed, the final rep WILL be counted. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGE ARE FINAL.

Authorized Equipment:  Deadlift suit, figure 8's, standard lifting straps, hard belt, soft belt, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, wrist wraps. 

Any equipment not listed above cannot be used.

5.) FIRE TRUCK PULL

60 second time limit

The athlete will begin wearing a truck pull harness facing away from the fire truck with their hands on the lead rope.  The athlete will be allowed to take the slack out of the rope prior to the start command.  Once given the start command, the athlete will pull the fire truck 50 feet (15.25 meters) to the designated finish line.  The front bumper of the truck must cross the finish line.  The athlete may choose to drop the lead rope once the fire truck is in motion.  Fastest time wins. ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE JUDGE ARE FINAL.

Authorized Equipment: Hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, gloves, climbing/hiking shoes. 

Any equipment not listed above cannot be used.