STRONGMAN

Clash of the Tridents 2021
*US Strongman 2022 Nationals Qualifier
*XPC Qualifier for the Arnold 2022
Location: The Showboat in Atlantic City
Weigh-Ins (no exceptions):
Friday 10/8/21: 2-5pm
Saturday 10/9/21: 8-9am
Athlete Meeting: 9am(Mandatory for all athletes)
Contest Time: 9:30am
Weight Classes:
WOMEN:
Novice
LWW (132.4 and under)
MWW (132.5-165.4)
HWW (165.5-198.4)
SHW (198.5 and above)
MASTERS
ADAPTIVE (STANDING AND SEATED)
MEN:
Novice
LWM (181.4 and under)
MWM (181.5-220.4)
HWM (220.5-275.4)
SHM (275.5 and above)
MASTERS ADAPTIVE (STANDING AND SEATED)
ENTRY: $100 (competitors are given entrance to Fitness expo and all competitions occurring during)
Spectator fee: $25 (allows for entry into Fitness Expo and all competitions occurring during)
PRIZES
1st Place- cash prizes (for OPEN classes with 8+ athletes) and trophies
2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags from sponsors
*1st place in novice and top 3 in open classes get bid to USS Inc Nationals 2022
ENTRY DEADLINE: 10/1/21
RULES:
**THE RULES BELOW ARE FOR ALL NOVICE AND OPEN CLASSES. RULES FOR ADAPTIVE ATHLETES WILL BE EMAILED TO THEM INDIVIDUALLY FOR ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Circus Dumbbell Press (clean every rep)
- 60 second time limit
- Complete as many reps as possible.
- Competitor will clean the CDB to their shoulder with two hands but MUST press with ONE hand
- A successful lift will have the competitor standing with hips through, locked knees and elbow locked at the top with head through
- Competitor must wait for judge’s down command. Competitor must clean and press every rep.
Allowed: Wrist wraps, sleeves, chalk, grip shirts
Not allowed: Tacky, SC/OSG grip shirts, tree topping the implement
Max Deadlift
(NJ/PA State Records/XPC Qualifier for the Arnold 2022)
- Wessels Rules
- Each attempt will have a 60 second time limit
- 3 attempts
- Hitching allowed
- Competitor must wait for judges down command
- Men 40lbs jumps
- Women 20lbs jumps
Allowed: Straps, suits, chalk
Not allowed: Sumo, tacky, baby oil
Fingal’s Fingers
- 60 second time limit
- As many flips as possible
- Once athlete picks, the tire will be removed
- If finger needs to be put back down, tire will be replaced
Allowed: Belts, gloves, grip shirts, sleeves, wraps
Not allowed: Built up belts, SC/OSG grip shirts, tacky
Sandbag/Yoke Medley
- 50’ course
- 60 second time limit
- Competitor will pick the first sandbag at the 25' line and carry to the yoke placing it in a basket on either side of the yoke
-Competitor will run back to a second sandbag at the 25' line and carry to the same yoke and place into second basket attached to the yoke
- Competitor will then turn around and pick the yoke, carrying it 50'
-No sliding yoke
- Unlimited drops
- Entire yoke must cross finish line
- Max distance will be measured for uncompleted attempt
- Must be carried on back
Allowed: Chalk, sleeves, wrist wraps, grip shirts
Not allowed: Tacky, SC/OSG grip shirts, throwing bag to gain distance or throwing bag into basket
Truck/Boat Pull
- 60’ course
- 90 second time limit
- Max distance measured if competitor doesn’t finish course
- Truck/boat will be pulled with harness and rope to assist
Allowed: Gloves, sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk
Not allowed: Tacky