WorkHorse Gym

Presents 

Walleye Weekend Strongest 

Strongman/woman Competition

This year, we are honored to partner with Brad and Mandy Neitzel to present Brooke’s Battle 3, a strength competition held in loving memory of their daughter, Brooke.

Brooke was born a healthy baby girl, but at just four months old, she began experiencing persistent 105-degree fevers. After a month of hospitalization at Children’s Hospital, she was diagnosed with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)—a rare, life-threatening condition marked by severe immune system dysregulation, leading to malignant inflammation and multi-organ failure.

Brooke underwent a bone marrow transplant on December 30, 2022. Tragically, just weeks after her first birthday, she passed away on February 23, 2023. Despite her short time with us, Brooke’s story touched hundreds of thousands through social media, inspiring hope and resilience. The Neitzel family spent nine months living in the hospital and are now committed to supporting other families facing similar battles. 100% of the proceeds from Brooke’s Battle 3 will go directly to helping these families.

Event Details

Promoters: Nate and Nikki Bell
Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Competition begins promptly at 12:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Park, Lighthouse Drive, Fond du Lac, WI (near the lighthouse)

Weigh-Ins

Early Weigh-In:
Friday, June 6 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Workhorse Gym – N9005 S. Koro Rd., Ripon, WI 54971

Day-of Weigh-In:
Saturday, June 7 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
At competition location
All athletes must check in by 11:00 AM

Rules Meeting: 11:30 AM

Sponsors

Title Sponsor: Muthig Industries Inc.
Supporting Sponsors: TDP Trucking – Green Lake (Record Breaker Sponsor), Eden Stone (Semi), Grande Cheese, Foundation Factory

Divisions

• Novice (Men & Women): No weight classes | non-payout division
• Women’s Open: No weight class
• Men’s Open:
  • Middleweight: (220-)
  • Heavyweight: 221–275
  • Super Heavyweight: (276+)

Payouts:
100% of non-Brooke’s Battle 3 entry fees will be paid out to competitors.

• Novice: Trophies for 1st & 2nd place
• Open Divisions:
  • 1st Place: Cash prize + Trophy
  • 2nd Place: Cash prize + Trophy
  • Record Breaker Winners: Cash prize + Medal (minimum 3 competitors per division; divisions may be combined if fewer)

General Rules & Guidelines

• No headphones or earbuds allowed on the competition floor
• Allowed equipment: knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, multiple belts, lifting straps
• Unsportsmanlike conduct, excessive profanity, or disrespect toward judges, staff, or spectators may result in disqualification
• Bring your own chairs and pop-up tents
• All events and weights are subject to change

Festival Info – Walleye Weekend

Held during Fond du Lac’s largest family-friendly festival, featuring food, beer tents, and attractions.
Note: No vehicle access to the park—please carry in your gear. Wagons and coolers are allowed. No alcohol carry-ins.

Entrance: Use the Park Ave entrance (over the bridge, past the curve, near the lighthouse)
Parking: Free and paid options available nearby (e.g., The Arc or Parkview Lanes – approx. $5)

Event 1 - Max Mammoth Deadlift – 12in Wagon Wheels - 16in Tires

Both men and women will be using a 10ft mammoth bar.  Lane 1 – 12in Wagon Wheels - All Women and Novice Men.  Lane 2 – 16in Tires – All Open Men. You will have unlimited attempts at each weight within a 60sec time limit.  You may skip as many times as you wish but the bar weight will never go back down in weight. You must tell the judge if you are making a warmup lift or an attempt.  There will be an up and down command.  You must wait for the down command for the rep to count. 

• Women and Novice Men- 20/30LBS jumps: Starting: 150# - Wagon Wheel - 12in
• All Open Men 50/40LBS jumps. Starting: 210# -Tires - 16in
• Can lift shoeless
• Figure 8 or straps, 1 hard belt, one soft belt allowed

Event 2 - Overhead Press Medley - Log/Axle/Keg

The competitor must press in implement order.  Log - signal rep / Axle - signal rep / Keg for reps. Each rep made will be counted as one successful lift. Each lift will be giving a down command. Once competitor reached the Keg, they will then press for reps.   Any part of the keg will need to touch the ground before pressing each rep.  Only a down command will be given. 

• Novice Women: 8in log / Axle on Wagon Wheels
• Women Open: 10in Log / Axle on Wagon Wheels
• All Men: 12in Log / Axel on Tires
• 60sec time limit
• Belt Rest allowed on Axle

Event 3 - Semi Pull

This will be a harness pull with rope. You will have 60sec to pull until any part of your body crosses the 50ft mark.

• 60 sec time limit / 50ft
• Gloves and climbing shoes allowed

Event 4 - Steeple Race

50ft total distance - Yoke will be set up at the 25ft mark.  Competitor will start at the Yoke. Once the start command is given the competitor will race 25ft to load two sandbags over the yoke one at a time.  Once both sandbags are over the yoke the competitor will then retrieve the sandbags and load then onto a platform located on the opposite end. The time will stop once the last sandbag is loaded, and competitor takes hands off the bag.

• 90 sec time limit
• Yoke height - 45" // Platform Height - 52"
• Both bags must land on the ground.  No Yoke rests
• No shouldering bags

Event 5 - The Impossible Bag Toss Medley

Athletes will have 60 seconds to toss as many bags as possible over a bar. This will be a 10-bag series and athletes can throw the bags in any order they would like. You may only carry one bag at a time. The bags will be lined up 10’ from the apparatus from lightest to heaviest.  the fastest. Novice women will have a 10’ bar, open women & novice men will have a 13’ bar and open men 15’ bar. 

• 60 sec time limits