*US Strongman, Inc. Nationals 2026 Qualifier*

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR THE FIRST 10 ATHLETES ONLY!!!

Lift for Autism 2026 is a FUNDRAISER event that is sanctioned by United States Strongman. This is a great show to get experience in or if you just wish to come out, have fun and give back to the community.

2026 Partnership TBA

Location: TBA

Toms River, NJ 08755

Weigh-Ins (no exceptions):

Friday 4/17/26: 10-4pm

Saturday 4/18/26: 8-9am

Athlete Meeting: 9am(Mandatory for all athletes)

Contest Time: 9:30am

Spectator fee: will be posted

Events:
Circus Dumbbell Press

**8" teens and novice women, 10" for open women, 12" for men

Athlete will have 60s to clean and press the implement for as many reps as they can. You must clean and press every rep.
Implement can be cleaned with two hands but must be pressed with one
Judge will give down command when knees are locked, hips are through, elbows are locked and head is through.
If an athlete is split jerking, they must return their feet to a neutral position prior to receiving the down command
A no rep will be given for tree topping or dropping before getting down command.
Belts with metal parts MUST be turned backwards to avoid damage to the implement
This event is scored via reps.
Allowed: chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, belts, knee sleeves, grip shirts, soft belt+ regular belt
Not allowed: liquid chalk, tacky, straps, tree topping (dropping from overhead)

Timber Frame Deadlift

Athlete will have 60s to deadlift the timber frame for as many reps as they can.
Athlete can strap in prior to beginning the lift
The judge will give a down command once the athlete stands fully upright with knees locked, hips through and shoulders back. There will also be an up command.
A no rep will be given for bouncing or if the athlete begins to descend prior to receiving the down command
This event is scored via reps.
Allowed: chalk, straps, knee sleeves, soft or hard belts
Not Allowed: tacky, deadlift suits

Front Hold

Athlete will perform this event with their back and hips placed against a solid surface
Volunteers will help athlete get the implement into position and once time starts, they will slowly release to allow athlete to hold independently
Time ends when the implement can no longer be held up (and hit the yoke crossbar) or if your hips come off of the wall
A yoke crossbar will be underneath the athletes arms to ensure that everyone's hold is being held up to the same standard
Allowed: chalk, wraps, soft or hard belts
Not Allowed: tacky, straps

Fire Truck Pull

Are you excited? Because we are excited!
Toms River Fire Company 1 is donating a fire truck for the event
Specifics of size of truck and testing will occur this summer so keep an eye out for clinics that will be posted on social media
You will utilize a harness and a guide rope attached to a truck to pull the fire truck forward
There will be a volunteer moving the excess rope from you
Allowed: chalk, wraps, soft or hard belts
Not Allowed: tacky, straps, walking backwards

Water Event

*This will be the final event for everyone so you can change after and aren't wet for subsequent events.

Specifics will be announced by July 1

PRIZES

NOVICE

1st place- qualify for nationals and medal

2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags

OPEN (including masters)

1st Place- trophies and swag bags from sponsors, qualify for 2026 USS Nationals

2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags from sponsors, qualify for 2026 USS Nationals

**teen, novice and masters will be combined if they do not have at least 5 in each subdivision

**all weights are subject to change, athletes will be notified via iron podium communication as well as social media (FB event page, IG NJ Promoter page)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

FACEBOOK- Lift for Autism 2026

INSTAGRAM- @us_strongman_inc_newjersey

Name	Current Place	Total Points	Circus Dumbbell		Timber Frame Deadlift		Front Hold		Fire Truck Pull		Pool Event TBA
Name	Current Place	Total Points	Score (reps)	Points	Score (reps)	Points	Score (+mm:ss)	Points	Score (ft + mm:ss)	Points	Score (reps)	Points
Novice W LW (165-)
Alina Gonzalez
Open W MW (165-)
Kori Taylor
Masters W HW (+)
Michelle Jones
Open M MW (220-)
George Souflis
Gabe Balascio
Open M SHW (+)
John Doyle
Masters M HW (+)
John Benton
Michael Franco
Masters M HW 50+
Don Taylor
John Pasquale