Welcome to the inaugural War of the Ouachitas!

This is a combination strongman competition and fundraiser for the Mount Ida High School football program. I am the oldest of four brothers, and we have all played football for Mount Ida. This is my way of giving a little back to the football program while also pushing the sport of strongman forward in Arkansas!

LOCATION: Mount Ida, AR

VENUE: Lions Stadium at Mount Ida High School

WEIGH-INS: TBD

SPECTATOR TICKETS: TBD

Note: All event weights are subject to adjustment both prior to competition and on comp day as needed. I will try to keep changes to a minimum.

Note: Any equipment not listed in the "Equipment Allowed" sections are forbidden even if it is not specifically listed in the "Equipment NOT Allowed" sections. If you have a question, ask it!

Event 1: Vehicle Arm-Over-Arm Pull

• On judge's "go" command, start pulling!
• Distance TBD
• 60 second time limit
• Time stops once vehicle crosses the finish line or comes to a complete stop.
• If course is not completed, a distance measurement will be taken.
• Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk
• Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky

Event 2: Log Clean and Press Away

• On judge's "go" command, clean the log and start pressing!
• 60 second time limit
• Only one clean is required, then press the log overhead, get the down signal, touch your chest, and press again!
• You may drop the log to the pads and rest then re-clean to get more presses within the time limit
• You may strict press, push press, push jerk, or split jerk. Judges will give a "down" signal once the log is locked out overhead under control, head is through, and feet are together
• Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, USS approved grip shirts, chalk
• Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky

Event 3: Axle Deadlift for Reps

• On judge's "go" command, lift the axle to lockout, wait for the "down" signal, and hit another rep!
• Good lockout and "down" signal is given once knees are straight and hips are through
• Judges will give both a "down" AND an "up" command. No bouncing the axle at the bottom. Wait for the "up" command.
• 60 second time limit
• Deadlift is raw with straps from the floor. Standard plate height with no suit or briefs allowed.
• Foot covering is required. Barefoot is NOT allowed, but socks are. All shoes are allowed
• Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves or wraps, figure 6 or figure 8 straps, chalk
• Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, tacky, anything else sticky, baby oil or baby powder

Event 4: Tire Throw for Distance

• This is a throwback to early World's Strongest Man in 1977 and 1978!
• On judge's "go" command, throw the tire by any means necessary as far as you can (discus style, sandbag toss style, etc.)
• If a spin is used similar to a discus throw, only one full rotation is allowed (head can only pass straight ahead once). Do not get dizzy and throw into the spectators or judges.
• 2 throws will be given. Once the first throw is marked, the tire will be returned immediately for your second throw.
• Best distance of the two throw attempts will be counted.
• Distance will be taken at the farthest point of first-landing impact at judge's discretion. No distance given for bounces or rolling.
• Distance will be measured from a set mark at the no-step line.
• Do not step over the no-step line while still holding the tire in the act of throwing. If you carry the tire over the line, the throw will be disallowed.
• Best efforts are expected to avoid stepping over the no-step line during your follow-through. It is judge's discretion to issue distance penalties for egregious faults, but this isn't the Olympics. (Be nice to your judges)
• Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk
• Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky

Event 5: Max Distance Sandbag Carry

• At judge's "go" command, lift the sandbag and get moving!
• We are at a football field, so you have a LONG straight course to chew up! Start at one end zone and carry toward the other. If you make it to the opposite end zone, turn around and come back!
• Distance is taken once the sandbag is dropped. Only one drop is allowed, but there will be a five-feet grace zone at the start to reset if needed before moving.
• Front carry only. No shouldering the sandbag.
• Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, USS approved grip shirts, chalk
• Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky, anything to extend your arm reach