IT'S TIME AGAIN TO SEE WHO IS THE STRONGEST IN THE WILD WEST!!

Lift Heavy or Die Strength Co. & Metroflex gym presents THE WILD WEST RUMBLE II !!!

Last year we had a huge turnout and this year we are back and ready to do it again! You are not gonna want to miss this one! This year we will be at the Heritage Park Amphitheater in downtown Weatherford Texas. Big Stage, lawn seating, vendors, tons of parking, A/C restrooms, plus much more. Bring your tent, bring your chairs, bring your whole family, and join us for an unforgettable day! 

$$ CASH PRIZE FOR TOP OPEN MAN AND TOP OPEN WOMEN $$

We will have events for spectators to try out for cash prizes as well!!

Early Bird pricing is $80 till 8/31/2024

Regular price after 8/31/2024 is $100 

Late sign-ups will be allowed at $125

$10 per spectator at the gate or purchase them on here, kids 10 and under are free!!

Parking is free!!

All athlete sign ups will receive event t-shirt.  I will be taking pre-orders for additional shirts. If you want extra shirts then shoot me a message with the sizes and ill get them taken care of!

NO REFUNDS!! THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! PLEASE COME PREPARED. IF WEATHER CHANGES, I WILL INFORM YOU OF ANY CHANGES TO THE EVENT INCLUDING RULES AND EQUIPMENT. 

Weigh ins will be held the the day before on 10/18/2024 at Metroflex Gym Weatherford from 7am-1pm and from 4pm-7pm also the day of at the venue behind the stage. Please weigh in the day before if you are able to, weigh ins will close at 8am day of the event. If you are not weighed in before 8am day of competition, you will not compete! Please get your yoke height at weigh in! 

RULES MEETING AT 8:15 A.M. 

COMPETITION WILL START AT 9 A.M.

THIS IS A UNITED STATES STRONGMAN SANCTIONED EVENT. YOU WILL NEED TO BE CURRENT ON YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR PURCHASE ONE AHEAD OF TIME. IF YOU FAIL TO PRESENT A MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO COMPETITION TIME, YOU WILL NOT COMPETE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

https://www.unitedstatesstrongman.com/uss-membership

The following weight class places will qualify for Nationals!

1st Place for NOVICE Men and Women.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place for OPEN Men and Women.

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place for MASTERS Men and Women

Event 1 - Overhead Press Medley

Upon the judges go command, athletes will have 90 Seconds to complete all 3 lifts. In order athletes will start with a log clean and press, axle clean and press, then viking press. The athlete will pick the log off the crash pads, clean and press into a fully locked out position for 1 rep. Once the athlete is given the down command, the athlete will move on to the axle. Athlete will pick up the axle, clean and press into a fully locked out position for 1 rep. Once given a down command, move on to the viking press for reps until time expires. Athletes will press into a full locked out position until given a down command, return the implement to the lowered position for the next rep. Athletes will face away from the implement for the press. Athletes may start with hands on the implement.

Log clean and press - Any type of press will be allowed. Athlete must control implement to the crash pad. 

Axle clean and press - Any type of press will be allowed. Athletes MAY NOT rest the axle on their belt during regripping. Athletes must control the implement to the crash pad. 

Viking press - Any type of press will be allowed. Continuous press will also be allowed. 

All presses will need to be in a full locked out position for the rep to count. (Hips, Knees, Elbows, and full control of the implement.) 

Equipment allowed: Elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves, Belts, wrist wraps, chalk, grip shirt

Any other equipment not listed is prohibited.

Event 2 - Deadlift Ladder

Upon the judges go command, athletes will have 60 seconds to complete the ladder. Starting with the lightest weight to heaviest. Athletes will deadlift each bar into a full locked out position until a judge has given a down command. Fully locked out will be standing upright with knees and hips locked. Hitching will be allowed. Once the athlete has received a down command, they will move up to the next bar until the ladder is complete. 5 bars total, fastest times wins the event. NO SUMO. All bars used will be deadlift bars. Athletes may start with hands on the bar.

Equipment allowed: Knee sleeves, Elbow sleeves, Wrist wraps, Lifting straps, Belts, Chalk, Shin protectors 

Any other equipment not listed is prohibited.

Event 3 - Sandbag toss over bar

Upon the judges go command, athletes will have 60 seconds to throw 6 bags over the bar for time. Athletes will start with hands on the bar run out and throw each bag over the bar, once the bag clears the bar, the athlete will grab the next bag and repeat till all bags are over. Time will stop once the final bag had touched the ground. If the bag gets stuck, time will stop to retrieve the bar, and time will begin when the ball falls to the ground. However, the rep will not count and the athlete will rethrow that bag. Fastest time wins.

Women's bar height - 12ft

Men's bar height - 15ft

Equipment allowed: Knees sleeves, Elbow sleeves, Belts, Chalk

All other equipment not listed is prohibited.

Event 4 - Wheelbarrow and Yoke Race

Upon the judges go command, athletes will have 60 seconds to pick up the yoke and carry it 50ft and set it down over the finish line, then run back to pick up a weighted wheelbarrow by the handles and carry/push it across 50ft to the finish line. Athletes may start under the yoke and get in position to lift. THE ENTIRE YOKE MUST CROSS THE LINE BEFORE YOU CAN HEAD BACK TO THE 2ND IMPLEMENT! YOUR SECOND IMPLEMENT WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO CROSS THE LINE ENTIRELY BEFORE TIME IS STOPPED. Your judge will determine and assist you with you crossing the line. Unlimited drops for both implements. Dragging of either implement is NOT ALLOWED. Fastest time wins.

Equipment allowed: Knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, Belts, Chalk, Wrist wraps, grip shirt

All other equipment not listed is prohibited.

Event 5 - Hercules Hold

Upon the judges command, athletes will hold handles attached to weighted pillars leaning away from the athlete on both sides for as long as they can. Time will end once the athlete has let go of one or both handles. Pure grip only, no hook grip allowed. Athlete with the most time wins. Weights listed are per hand.

Equipment allowed - Knee sleeves, Elbow sleeves, Belts, Chalk, Wrist Wraps

All other equipment not listed is prohibited. 

We are very excited to see you all back this year and to meet all the new athletes who will be joining us! Yall killed it last year and cant wait to see what this years comp will bring! We had such a awesome turnout last year and been waiting all year to do it again. LETS GOOOOOOOO!!!

Questions? 

Email me @ liftheavyordiestrengthco@gmail.com

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