Calling ALL DAD’s, STEP-DAD’s, DAD’s to be, Future DAD’s, & GRANDDAD’s

IT CAN BE HARD BEING A MAN IN TODAYS WORLD AND SOMETIMES EVEN HARDER BEING A DAD. TAKE IT FROM ME A FATHER OF 4.

SO MUCH IS EXPECTED OF US. TAKES A LOT OF MENTAL STRENGTH AND WILL POWER. JUST LIKE THOSE WHO COMPETE IN THE SPORT OF STRONGMAN. THATS WHY I AM CONTINUING FLORIDA'S STRONGEST DAD 2025!

WHERE WE WILL FIND OUT WHICH ONE OF US SUPERHERO'S ALSO HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN AND CLAIM THE TITLE FLORIDA'S STRONGEST DAD!!

ALL DADs ARE SUPERHEROS BUT WHICH DAD IS THE STRONGEST IN THE STATE?

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SHOW UP & CLAIM FLORIDAS’ STRONGEST DAD!

Welcome DAD’s, family, friends, vendors, sponsors, helpers, and spectators to the

2ND ANNUAL FLORIDAS STRONGEST DAD 2025!

We are extremely excited to have everyone visit the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida in the coziest county in the state, Pinellas County where we will see who has what it takes to claim the title Florida’s Strongest Dad. There will be more details and information added and updated here on this Iron Podium page as we go.

Please check back routinely for the news and updates!

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TRAVEL INFORMATION:

(TPA) Tampa International Airport: Homepage | Tampa International Airport

15mi from Clearwater Beach

(PIE) St. Petersbugh/Clearwater Airport: Homepage | St Petersburg Clearwater Airport

5.4mi from Clearwater Beach

(SRQ) Sarasota International Airport: Homepage | Sarasota International Airport

51mi from Clearwater Beach

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Coming Soon!

WEIGH INS / ATHLETE CHECK IN:

LOCATION: 2400 HARN BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL, 33764

TIME: 8:00am-9:30am

RULES MEETING:

FITNESS ROOM at 9:30am

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

All entries must be submitted by Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at 11:59PM. Iron Podium is the only form of entry. Order of entry does matter for 1st event advantage. No refunds will be issued.

ALL ATHLETES MUST OBTAIN USS MEMBERSHIP EITHER AT REGISTRATION OR AT CHECK IN. CAN NOT COMPETE WITHOUT MEMEBERSHIP!

1st Florida Competition 2026 National Qualifier

Podium Finishers qualify for Nationals 2026!

1st Place Novice Only Qualify for Nationals!

USS National Records

EVENT RULES: *Subject to change - all current information listed here & updated if there are changes.

FOR ALL EVENTS:

Competition shirt must be worn at all times (EXCEPT CIRCUS DUMBELL)!
No Strongman Corp. Shirt or Grip Shirt!!!
No bare feet (must have at least socks on)
No tacky or sticky substance!
No gloves (EXCEPT FINGAL FINGERS)
No build up belts (only one hard and one soft)
Any athlete who leaks any body fluids (blood, urine, vomit, etc.) on the competition field must help clean it up!
There will be 2-3 lanes per event!

MEDALS/TROPHIES + GIFTS TO TOP 3 PODIUM FINISHERS PER CLASS

EVENT 1: CARRY MEDLEY (Duck Walk, Suitcase Light, Suitcase Heavy)

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Fastest Time

Athletes will begin standing over duck walk implement.
On judge’s command (3, 2, 1, GO!) athlete will duck walk 40ft.
Athlete will then grab light suitcase (single farmers handle) carry back 40ft.
Athlete will then grab heavy suitcase (single Farmers handle) carry back across finish line.
Athlete not able to finish all 3 carry’s will be credited for distance.
For Suitcase Carry L or R arm can be used.
Equipment Allowed: Wrist Wraps, Belts (1 hard, 1 soft), elbow/knee sleeves, chalk.
NO SUITS! NO TACKY!
NO WRIST STRAPS OR FIGURE 8’S!
NO GRIP SHIRT!

EVENT 2: HUMMER TIRE DEADLIFT (NATIONAL RECORD BREAKER ATTEMPT)

Time: 30sec. per attempt

Scoring: Max Weight

This event is conducted on a Power Bar.
We will have USS National Rep there for State & National Record Attempt.
Athletes can begin strapped in.
Athlete will have 30 seconds to complete lift.
Athlete must wait for the “DOWN COMMAND”
Athletes have 3 attempts for max weight.
Heaviest successful attempt will be recorded.
All supporting equipment allowed.
SUITS ALLOWED!
NO TACKY! NO GRIP SHIRTS!
Chalk allowed and will be provided.

EVENT 3: CIRCUS DUMBELL

Time: 60sec.

Scoring: Reps

Athletes will start standing over dumbbells.
On judge’s command athlete will clean & press circus dumbbell.
With successful lift athletes will continue to perform as many reps as possible.
Part of dumbbell must tap/touch pad or mat before next lift.
Clean with 2 Hands
Press with 1 Hand
THERE WILL BE DOWN COMMAND!
Purposely dropping dumbbell overhead will be an immediate ZERO!
All supporting equipment allowed.
Grip Shirt Allowed
Chalk Allowed
NO SUITS! NO TACKY!

EVENT 4: FARMERS HOLD (NATIONAL RECORD BREAKER ATTEMPT)

Time: NO TIME LIMIT

Scoring: MAX TIME

Athlete will begin grabbing farmers’ handles.
Time does not start till implements are off the ground.
If dropped in 1st 10 seconds athlete may get 1 courtesy restart.
This is MAX HOLD FOR TIME!
Time stops when 1 or both implements hit ground.
All supportive gear allowed!
NO SUITS! NO TACKY
NO Grip Shirts
Chalk RECOMMENDED!
FOR NOVICE/MASTERS/ADAPTIVE you may choose the weight listed or if you wish to attempt State or National record you will use the weight based on your weight class category.

THIS IS STRONGMAN

BE RESPECTFUL!

BE STRONG!

MOST IMPORTANTLY

HAVE FUN!

Name	Current Place	Total Points	Carry Medley (Duck Walk, Suitcase 1, Suitcase 2)		Hummer Tire Deadlift		Circus Dumbell		Farmers Hold
Name	Current Place	Total Points	Score (ft + mm:ss)	Points	Score (reps + mm:ss)	Points	Score (lbs)	Points	Score (reps)	Points
Novice Men (Single Class)
Derek Denison
DAMIAN EKER
Carl Craig
Tommy Swallow
Pierce Doerfler
Open M LW (181-)
Michael “Fact Check” Trupke
Open M MW (220-)
Thomas Rountree
Masters Men (Single Class)
David Solomita
Bubba Foster
Adaptive M Standing
David Badtke