Welcome to the inaugural War of the Ouachitas!

This is a combination strongman competition and fundraiser for the Mount Ida High School football program. I am the oldest of four brothers, and we have all played football for Mount Ida. This is my way of giving a little back to the football program while also pushing the sport of strongman forward in Arkansas!

LOCATION: Mount Ida, AR

VENUE: Lions Stadium at Mount Ida High School

WEIGH-INS: TBD

SPECTATOR TICKETS: TBD

Note: All event weights are subject to adjustment both prior to competition and on comp day as needed. I will try to keep changes to a minimum.

Note: Any equipment not listed in the "Equipment Allowed" sections are forbidden even if it is not specifically listed in the "Equipment NOT Allowed" sections. If you have a question, ask it!

Event 1: Vehicle Arm-Over-Arm Pull

On judge's "go" command, start pulling!
Athlete will be stationary to pull the vehicle arm-over-arm style with a rope.
Distance TBD
60 second time limit
Time stops once vehicle crosses the finish line or comes to a complete stop.
If course is not completed, a distance measurement will be taken.
Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk
Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky

Event 2: Log Clean and Press Away

On judge's "go" command, clean the log and start pressing!
60 second time limit
Only one clean is required, then press the log overhead, get the down signal, touch your chest, and press again!
You may drop the log to the pads and rest then re-clean to get more presses within the time limit
You may strict press, push press, push jerk, or split jerk. Judges will give a "down" signal once the log is locked out overhead under control, head is through, and feet are together
Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, USS approved grip shirts, chalk
Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky

Event 3: Axle Deadlift for Reps

On judge's "go" command, lift the axle to lockout, wait for the "down" signal, and hit another rep!
Good lockout and "down" signal is given once knees are straight and hips are through
Judges will give both a "down" AND an "up" command. No bouncing the axle at the bottom. Wait for the "up" command.
60 second time limit
Deadlift is raw with straps from the floor. Standard plate height with no suit or briefs allowed.
Foot covering is required. Barefoot is NOT allowed, but socks are. All shoes are allowed
Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves or wraps, figure 6 or figure 8 straps, chalk
Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, tacky, anything else sticky, baby oil or baby powder

Event 4: Tire Throw for Distance

This is a throwback to early World's Strongest Man in 1977 and 1978!
On judge's "go" command, throw the tire by any means necessary as far as you can (discus style, sandbag toss style, etc.)
If a spin is used similar to a discus throw, only one full rotation is allowed (head can only pass straight ahead once). Do not get dizzy and throw into the spectators or judges.
2 throws will be given. Once the first throw is marked, the tire will be returned immediately for your second throw.
Best distance of the two throw attempts will be counted.
Distance will be taken at the farthest point of first-landing impact at judge's discretion. No distance given for bounces or rolling.
Distance will be measured from a set mark at the no-step line.
Do not step over the no-step line while still holding the tire in the act of throwing. If you carry the tire over the line, the throw will be disallowed.
Best efforts are expected to avoid stepping over the no-step line during your follow-through. It is judge's discretion to issue distance penalties for egregious faults, but this isn't the Olympics. (Be nice to your judges)
Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk
Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky

Event 5: Max Distance Sandbag Carry

At judge's "go" command, lift the sandbag and get moving!
We are at a football field, so you have a LONG straight course to chew up! Start at one end zone and carry toward the other. If you make it to the opposite end zone, turn around and come back!
Distance is taken once the sandbag is dropped. Only one drop is allowed, but there will be a five-feet grace zone at the start to reset if needed before moving.
Front carry only. No shouldering the sandbag.
Equipment Allowed: one hard and one soft belt, knee/elbow sleeves, USS approved grip shirts, chalk
Equipment NOT Allowed: suits, briefs, knee wraps, straps, tacky, anything else sticky, anything to extend your arm reach

Name	Current Place	Total Points	Vehicle Arm-Over-Arm Pull		Log Clean and Press Away		Axle Deadlift for Reps		Tire Throw for Distance		Max Distance Sandbag Carry
Name	Current Place	Total Points	Score (ft + mm:ss)	Points	Score (reps)	Points	Score (reps)	Points	Score (ft)	Points	Score (ft)	Points
Novice Men (Single Class)
Devin Adams
Open M HW (275-)
Keithen Bowling
Open M SHW (+)
Chris Warden