USS Strongman Sanctioned

HARLEY-DAVIDSON® OF MADISON

Wisconsin’s Strongest Man/Woman 2025

USS STRONGMAN SANCTIONED - National and Pro Qualifier!

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025

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

Show Promoters: James R. Brooks and Kevin Prothero

Co-Promoters: HARLEY DAVIDSON of MADISON

LINK TO WEIGHT MATRIX

$100 Per Competitor-this includes your t-shirt at no extra cost. Important Dates & Schedule

Friday September 19, 2025 - DEADLINE to ENTER - and get a shirt. Registrations after September 19th, 2025 may NOT get a shirt.

Weigh-In Times

Friday October 3, 2025

9:00am - 6:00pm in the Harley Warehouse

Go to the Harley Warehouse - DO NOT WALK INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO WEIGH IN.

Saturday October 4, 2025

Weigh in from 8:00-9:00am SHARP - Don’t Be Late

Check-in With at the Scoring Table

9:15am - ATTENDANCE and RULES - DO NOT MISS the Attendance and Rules

9:30am - Warmups

10:00am - First Lifts Begin at 10am SHARP

Event 1: Log Press Max - 3 Attempts for a National Record

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 log 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 log from overhead. Dropping or tree-topping and failure to maintain control of the log will result in a “no rep” Upon being given the verbal “DOWN” command from the judge, the competitor will lower the log to the platform pads in a reasonably controlled fashion. Competitors will be given 15 second reminders at 45, 30 and 15 seconds. After the completion of a successful lift, the competitor will have 60 seconds to report to the scoring table for their next attempt. Failure to give a next attempt will result in the competitor being given the same weight to lift in their next attempt.

Causes for Disqualification:

Intentional Drops

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Event 2: Harnessed 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

Gloves

Time Limit :60 Seconds

Rules: Competitors will be able to strap into the harness and prepare the rope. 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 during the pull, however, coaches or helpers are not allowed to pull or set up the rope in a “slingshot fashion.” 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: Farmers Hold National Record

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

From the National Records Information on the USS Website:

Farmer Hold for Time - Max time.Time starts on lockout, ends when either implement hits the floor. Handle height must be 17" or lower and less than 1.25" diameter.

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Event 4: Sandbag, Duck Walk, Tire Flip Medley

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

Implements must be carried in order: 1. Sandbag, 2. DuckWalk, TireFlip

Competitors may place hands on top of the sandbag. When given the start whistle, competitors will front carry (no shouldering) the sandbag to and across a 30 foot line. Once the sandbag has crossed the line and set down, the competitor may run back and grab the DuckWalk. Once the competitor has completely set down the DuckWalk, run back and flip the tire The time ends when any part of the tire touches the line. If the tire does not touch the line, the timer will keep running. Split times will be used.

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

Event 5: Vehicle Deadlift for Reps

Equipment Allowed: NO TACKY/NO BABY POWDER

Chalk

Mouthguard

Straps and Figure 8 Straps

One Layer of Elbow Sleeves

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

Knee Sleeves

Shoes

Briefs, Suits

Time Limit :60 Seconds

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 at the bottom in order to be counted as a rep. Competitors MAY NOT fingertip grip the bar, meaning, using the straps to lengthen the distance of the bar as an attempt to pull a shorter range of motion. Hands must be strapped in.

Causes for Disqualification:

Vulgar Language towards Judges and Volunteers

Not following directions by judges

We will be doing some testing of the duck walk and vehicle deadlifts. We are a year out, so some adjustments may be made. Just show up strong and you'll be fine!

Jimmy

Name	Current Place	Total Points	Log Press National Record Breaker		Harness Truck Pull		Farmer's Hold National Record Breaker		Sandbag, Duckwalk, Tire Flip Medley - 30 Foot Lanes		Vehicle Deadlift
Name	Current Place	Total Points	Score (lbs)	Points	Score (mm:ss)	Points	Score (+mm:ss)	Points	Score (ft + mm:ss)	Points	Score (reps)	Points
Pro Women (165-)
Danielle Evansen
Pro Women
Nichole Bell
Open M MW (220-)
Wyatt Roed
Pro Men
Jeremiah Schummer