USS Strongman Sanctioned

Cerberus Strength USA - PRESENTS: 

Wisconsin’s Strongest Man/Woman 2024

USS STRONGMAN SANCTIONED - National and Pro Qualifier!

When: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: 6200 Millpond Rd, Madison, 53718, Wisconsin (WI)

Show Promoters: James R. Brooks and Kevin Prothero

Co-Promoters: HARLEY DAVIDSON of MADISON

Scorekeeper: Craig Haydock

Spectators: $10 for adults, $5 for teens, free for children under 10 (children of registered competitors are always free)

Due to space, only one support person (coach, friend or family member) will be allowed in the competitor arena. All spectators must (FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY) sit in the spectator area. We will have chairs available, but you can bring a folding chair. 

We will be testing out some of the events this summer, so with that information, some events may change or be modified. Train Strong, Train Hard, and SHOWUPSTRONG and Ready to Go...no matter what changes. We are hoping to have NO MORE CHANGES by the end of August.

First place winners from last year will be invited back for NO REGISTRATION FEE - to defend your title of Wisconsin's Strongest. Invites will be sent out very soon with a discount code. 

HOTEL: I am working on a room block for the Choice Hotel at 3510 Millpond Road. As soon as I have that information, I will update this information. 

OPEN and PRO Qualifier Matrix 

Women

Men

$100 Per Competitor-this includes your t-shirt at no extra cost. 

USS Membership

You MUST pre-register for your USS Card on the USS Website. 

ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED

Please DO  NOT Mail any Forms or Checks

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE PAID THROUGH IRON PODIUM 

Important Dates & Schedule

Friday September 20, 2024- DEADLINE to ENTER - and get a shirt. Registrations after September 20th, 2023 will NOT get a shirt. 

Weigh-In Times

Friday October 4, 2024

9:00am - 2:00pm with Jenn D.

2:00-7:00pm with Jimmy B. 

Weigh-In at Harley Davidson-find Jenn for the first shift and Jimmy for the second shift. Go to the Harley Warehouse - DO NOT WALK INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO WEIGH IN. 

Saturday October 5, 2024 - 

Weigh in from 9:00-9:30am SHARP. 

Check-in With Jimmy  at Harley Davidson of Madison

9:30-9:45am - SHOW UP AND BE READY FOR ATTENDANCE 

Let me make this clear, attendance will be taken between 9:00 and 9:45am. If you show up after 9:45am you are a NO SHOW

Event Schedule

9:45-10:00 am  - All Athletes are Checked In 

10:00 - 10:15 am - RULES for EVENTS 

10:15-10:45 am - Warm Ups for Event 1

10:45 am - Contest Begins 

Event 1: Axle Overhead Press - Clean and Press for Reps

Equipment Allowed: NO TACKY/NO BABY POWDER

Chalk

Mouthguard

Wristwraps

One Layer of Elbow Sleeves

2 Belts: 1 soft, 1 hard - no built up belts

Knee Sleeves

Shoes

Time Limit :60 Seconds

Rules: Competitors may stand on the platform before given the ready command. Upon  being given the start command or whistle, competitors will clean and press the axle bar to a full upright and locked out position. When elbows are straight and feet are parallel, the competitor will be given a down command. Competitors are not allowed to drop or tree top the bar from overhead. Dropping or tree-topping and failure to maintain control of the bar will result in a “no rep” Upon being given the verbal “DOWN” command from the judge, the competitor will lower the bar to the platform in a reasonably controlled fashion. When both sides of the weights on the bar have touched the platform, the competitor may begin again for a second and subsequent repetitions. Competitors will continue cleaning, pressing and being given down commands until the time is called. Competitors will be given 15 second reminders at 45, 30 and 15 seconds. 

Causes for Disqualification:

Intentional Drops

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Event 2: Arm Over Arm Truck and Trailer Pull

Equipment Allowed: NO TACKY/NO BABY POWDER

Chalk

Mouthguard

Wristwraps

One Layer of Elbow Sleeves

2 Belts: 1 soft, 1 hard - no built up belts

Knee Sleeves

Shoes

Time Limit :60 Seconds

Rules: Competitors may stand on the tire with the rope in hand before being given the ready command. Upon given the start command or whistle, competitors will begin pulling the truck and trailer a distance of 50 feet. Competitors are allowed to use their own rope feeder or coach to clear the rope from their platform, however, coaches or helpers are not allowed to aid in the pulling of the rope. Competitors will be given 15 second reminders at 45, 30 and 15 seconds. Time stops when the front of the truck touches a predetermined line. 

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Event 3: Sandbag Carry for Distance

Equipment Allowed: NO TACKY/NO BABY POWDER

Chalk

Mouthguard

Wristwraps

One Layer of Elbow Sleeves

2 Belts: 1 soft, 1 hard - no built up belts

Knee Sleeves

Shoes

Time Limit :60 Seconds

Rules: Competitors may stand with hands placed on top of a sandbag. CompWhen given the start command or whistle, competitors will lift a sandbag to the chest  area (no shouldering) and start carrying the sandbabg down a 50 foot lane. The lane will be marked off with 10 foot hash-marks. Competitors may NOT DROP the sandbag at any time. Drops will be counted as distance. Competitors will carry the sandbag back and forth from one cone to the next for a total of 60 seconds. When time is called, the distance in which the competitor carried will be counted in 10 foot increments. The body of the competitor must cross a line to count for the next distance. The sandbag does not count as distance, so throwing or heaving the bag will not count.  Competitors will be given 15 second reminders at 45, 30 and 15 seconds. T

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Throwing or heaving the sandbag

Event 4: Sandbag Cornhole

Equipment Allowed: NO TACKY/NO BABY POWDER

Chalk

Mouthguard

Wristwraps

One Layer of Elbow Sleeves

2 Belts: 1 soft, 1 hard - no built up belts

Knee Sleeves

Shoes

Time Limit :60 Seconds

Rules: Competitors may stand with hands placed on top of a sandbag. When given the start command or whistle, competitors will lift a  throwing style sandbag and swing and throw it to a giant cornhole board. Competitors may swing from between the legs or launch from the chest. Competitors MAY NOT spin and swing (for safety reasons) toward the board located 10-15 feet away. This is a new event, so we will do some compliance testing this summer for accuracy.  Competitors will have 3 throws per turn in 60 seconds. The scoring will be counted as pounds. The bags that land ON the board will count as the weight x 1. The bags that land IN the hole will count as pounds x 3. For example: If a competitor gets the 25 pound bag ON the board, and the 35 and 45 pound bags in the hole, those pounds will be multiplied x 3 for a total of 25+105+135=265 pounds. If a bag lands on the floor it is counted as 0 pounds. If a competitor steps over a line during a throw, 0 pounds will be given for that throw. You get 1 throw only per bag and you may NOT pick up a bag that didn’t hit the board to try again.   Competitors will be given 15 second reminders at 45, 30 and 15 seconds. 

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Spinning to throw the sandbag

Stepping over the line

Event 5: Deadlift Ladder and (Truck Deadlift - PRO)

Equipment Allowed: NO TACKY/NO BABY POWDER

Chalk

Mouthguard

Wristwraps

One Layer of Elbow Sleeves

2 Belts: 1 soft, 1 hard - no built up belts

Knee Sleeves

Shoes

Time Limit :60 Seconds

Rules: Competitors may stand on the platform before given the start command or whistle. Competitors ARE NOT allowed to “strap in” for the first deadlift. Every competitor must start on the platform. When given the start command or whistle, competitors will approach the first bar for deadlift. The judge will determine if the deadlift passes the standards of competition and then give a “DOWN” command. Once the competitor receives a “DOWN” command they may attempt the second deadlift. Once again, wait for a down command. Once the second deadlift has passed the judges, competitors may attempt the third deadlift. After the final (3rd) deadlift has passed the judge, competitors may go back to the first deadlift and work up in the same order as before, earning 1 point for each successful rep. Each rep in sequence counts as 1 point. Competitors MAY NOT skip around on deadlifts and they must be completed in order to gain more points.  Competitors will be given 15 second reminders at 45, 30 and 15 seconds. 

Truck Deadlift - PRO-Q Class: Competitors may strap into the implement when ready. Judges will ask for a readiness command and then give an audible start or whistle. Competitors will deadlift the implement to meet the standards of the judge before receiving a down command. Competitors may “touch and go” each rep, but it MUST touch the floor in order to be counted as a rep. 

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Intentional Drops