Time once again for annual Zoey’s Dojo Ugly Sweater Classic strongman event. This year will add new tests of strength to see who will come out the winner. Will it be last years winners or will we have a new up and coming. 

Be there December 3rd, 2022 to find out. 

This year will also be held at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Albany, Oregon. 
Address: 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR 97322

It was perfect amount of space for both athletes and spectators. 

*Spectators and Athletes please bring chairs if you need them, chairs WILL NOT be provided*

Weigh Ins Will be the day before comp day (December 2, 2022) at the Fairgrounds from 12-6pm

The events will be as followed:

Event 1: Circus Medley

In 60 seconds you will need to clean and press each implement to stop the time. First will be a globe Circus dumbbell clean and press then into sandbag clean and press then into loadable bell style circus dumbbell clean and press. Athlete will need to show control at the top to be given the down command to finish the rep and move on. Opposite hand must be clear of the Bell before making the press happen and remain off the Bell when locking the Bell out overhead. Fastest time wins. 60 second time cap. NO TACKY or tack cloth of any kind. Belts, grip shirts, sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk approved.
 

Event 2: Deadlift HEAD2HEAD

In this event the Athlete will display their strength by going head to head for max reps against fellow athlete (in same class if applicable). The event will start with whistle blown then the athlete will strap in if he/she chooses then start their reps. Strapping in won’t be allowed before the time starts. 30 second time limit. Athlete must be at full lockout and show total control for rep to count. The bar MAY not be dropped from lockout position or rep will not be counted. There will only be down commands given. The deadlifts will be on axle standard height. NO TACKY or tack cloth of any kind. Belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, straps, suits, chalk approved.

Event 3: Carry Medley

Athlete will carry a keg 30 ft then load over yoke bar height (48 inch for women/ 52 inch for men), after keg is successfully loaded the athlete will then run back grab sandbag and carry that 30 feet to yoke and load it over. The time will stop when both implements are successfully loaded over yoke. At no time will the hands be able to touch the yoke to assist the load of the implement. Grabbing the yoke will be considered a NO REP. 60 second time cap. NO TACKY or TACK CLOTH of any kind. Belts, grip shirts, sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk approved.

Event 4: Sandbag toss

Sponsored by Cerberus Strength

Athletes will start with one hand on yoke cross bar, when given the whistle sound the athlete will run to each bag and toss over a 12ft (women/adaptive) and 15ft (male) bar height.  Time will stop when all bags are successfully thrown over the bar. Each bag will count as a rep for runs that don’t successfully complete all bags. 
30 second time cap. NO TACKY or Tack Cloth of any kind. Belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk approved.

Event 5: Frame hold

Sponsored by Fat Gripz

Weights are a PER hand, Rolling handles are added weight per hand

Athlete will have 15 seconds to break it from the floor

Hold on for as long as you can to frame implement, Open mens and Masters mens classes will be using a rolling handle implement. Time will start when implement is off The ground and time will stop when any part of the implement makes contact with ground. NO STRAPS. NO TACKY or tack cloth of any kind. Belts, sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk approved.

Nearest hotel for travelers: Comfort Suites Linn County Fairground And Expo

Address: 100 Opal Ct Ne, Albany, OR 97322• Phone number: (541) 497-7782

Cannot wait to see you all there! Thank you again for making this what it is! Keep training hard!