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The 2024 Odd Haugen Strength Classic
All-American Strongman Challenge
All-American MAS Wrestling
All-American Armlifting
supported by
Rogue Fitness.com
Los Angeles Convention Center - South Halls
LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Convention Center - South Halls
Saturday, January 20 10am - 5pm
Sunday, January 21 10am - 5pm
NOW YOU CAN WIN THE COVETED ALL AMERICAN STRONGMAN CHAMPIONSHIP WHILE QUALIFYING FOR 2024 NATIONALS AND Arnold Amateur World Championship plus FREE Entry into 2024 Official Strongman Games in your weight category!
The All-American Strongman CHAMPIONSHIP is a Strongman Corporation Pro/Am contest OPEN to all qualified member athletes If there are two to five athletes in a weight class:
1st place - National (2024) and Regionals (2024) invite
2nd place - Regionals (2024) invite
3rd place - Regionals (2024) invite
If there are six or more athletes in a weight class:
1st place - Nationals (2024), ARNOLD AMATEUR WORLDS (2024 or 2025) Invites, and Regionals (2024) invites and FREE( we pay on your behalf) entry into your weight category at the OFFICIAL STRONGMAN GAMES (2024)
2nd place - Nationals (2024) and Regionals (2024) invite
3rd place - Regionals (2024) invite
4th place - Regionals (2024) invite
You must be member or join Strongman Corporation https://www.strongmancorporation.com/contest-licence-1
Weight Divisions are: Light Weight Women (LWW) -140lb(U141); Welter Weight Women (WWW) -160lb (U161) Middle Weight Woman (MWW) - 180lb (U181); Heavy Weight Women Division (HWW) 181lb and above Weight Class; Light Weight Men (LWM) -175lb (U176) Weight Class; Welter Weight Men (WWM) – 200lb(U90kg) Weight Class; Middle Weight Men (MWM) -231lb Weight Class; Heavy Weight Men (HWM) -265lb Weight Class; and Super Heavy Weight Men 265lb and above Weight Class. Also Masters 40+ and 50+ for men and Masters 40+ for women. Please
Heavy Weight Men (HWM) -265lb Weight Class; and Super Heavy Weight Men 265lb and above Heavyweight Class are combined for purposes of OSG FREE Entry in Open category!
Official Strongman Games qualifying weight classes are: Women - under 141lb / U64 Women’s; - under 161lb / U73; women - under 180lb / U82; Womens – open; Women’s Masters - 40+; Mens - under 176lb / U80; Men - under 198lb / U90 Men - under 231lb / U105; Men – open; Men’s Masters 40+; Men’s 50+; Women’s 40+.
All American Strongman Entry Fees (including MAS and Armlifting): Early-early Registration $100(July 31, 2023); Early $150.00 (by 10 /31/2023); $180 (by 12/31/2023); and late entry $200 payable with entry form at: https://www.oddehaugen.com/2024-odd-haugen-strength-classic-la-fitexpo-registration/
MAS wrestling ONLY $35.00 by 10/31/2023; $50.00 after 10/31/2023
Armlifting ONLY $50.00 by 10/31/2023; $75.00 after 10/31/2023
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2023
Hotel Information:
https://thefitexpo.com/city/los-angeles/attendees/hotels/
The Challenge will be contested over Eight (8) Disciplines (TO BE DETERMINED) of which six (6) count towards OVERALL STANDING. ATHLETES COMPETiNG IN ALL EIGHT (8); THE TWO (2) EVENTS WITH THE WORST SCORE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DICARDED IN
DETERMINING OVERALL SCORE. Athletes’ order in all the Disciplines where applicable are determined by reverse order of received entry forms and entry fee and announced at the Athletes’ Rules Meeting prior to the commencement of the contest. The order in SUBSEQUENT Disciplines shall be the reverse order of PREVIOUS DISCIPLINE. finish. FINAL Discipline in reverse order of Overall Standing. Ties in the overall standing shall be broken by finish in previous Discipline. If discipline is contested in pairs or groups, the “lane” assignments must be uniformly applied “odd” in left lane, “even” in right lane to all the pairs. No powerlifting suit or straps allowed in any discipline.
Scoring:
Timed Disciplines shall be hand timed, and distances shall be measured by standard measuring tapes or measuring wheel. The score in a Discipline will equal the placement in the contest, i.e. first place finisher receives one (1) point. If an Athlete pass on a Discipline or fail to get a measurable result in a Discipline, he will receive max points (for example 16 points if there’s a total of 15 competitors in a weight division) i.e. fails to get one repetition in a Discipline for maximum repetitions, fails to lift the opening weight in a max lift, pass on a discipline etc. Ties for purpose of determining overall score will share points. Example: Two-way tie for FIRST in a discipline each will receive 1.5 point; and next athlete will receive 3 points (3rd).
Friday January 19. 2024
12PM –5 PM Weigh-in and check in and Strongman Corporation/MAS /ARMLIFITNG (Please text 805 444-5720 if you are unable to make weigh -in time )
Saturday January 20, 2024
8:00AM – Late weigh-in and check in Strongman Corporation/MAS/ARMLIFTING Registration.
9:30AM - Rules Meeting: Athletes and officials
10:05AM 11:00 AM – FARMERS with Carry FOR DISTANCE (All-American Strongman-1 ) The athletes, competing one at a time each attempt to lift and carry a a pair of Farmers imlements using hands/ no straps (see weight chart bebow) for 60 feet;. Set-down in safety zone at start ONLY. No set downs allowed other than in safety zone. Longest distance within 90 Seconds time limit wins.
LW women (LWW-140)/ Masters 40+ MW women (MWW-180) HW women (HWW+180) LW men (MLW-175/ Masters 50+ WW men (MWW-200) /(Master 40+) MW men (MMW-231) HW men (MHW+231)/ OPEN
Famers Carry MAX distance/weight per hand 145lb 165lb 175lb 225lb 245lb 275lb 305lb
11:00AM – Log Clean and Press away (All-American Strongman-All athletes-2) The athletes will attempt to clean and press/jerk away)overhead a Log (see weight chart above) Press away on Log. Athletes will have 60 seconds time limit to complete as many lifts as possible. Most reps wins.
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12:30PM - Wrecking Ball deadlift hold for time (Armlifting and All-American Strongman -4)
The athletes will each attempt to deadlift and HOLD for time a WRECKING BALL WITH ROLLING HANDLEs (NAPALM Night Mare) This discipline counts towards overall score as well as All-American Armlifting Championship. Two implements used: one for female competitors ( 1.25” rolling handle); and one for all male competitors (2” rolling handle) High deadlift Pick approximately at 20”: Time start upon deadlift lockout; and ends when Wrecking ball is dropped.
Wrecking Ball Deadlift hold for max time LW women (LWW-140)/ (MWW -180) MW women (MWW-180) HW women (HWW+180) LW men (MLW-175 WW men (MWW-200) /(MMW-231) MW men (MMW-231) HW men (MHW+231)/ OPEN
small Ball 220lb 260lb 300lb
large ball 300lb 350lb 380lb 420lb
2:00PM - Combat MAS™: All-American Championship (MAS Prelims All-American Strongman -7)
Athletes in each weight division will compete in double elimination type tournament based on random draw. Each match is best two of three bouts. The overall standing is scored identical to all other disciplines contested. This discipline counts towards overall score as well as the All-American MAS Wrestling Championship.
Sunday January 21, 2024
9:30AM - Rules Meeting: Athletes and officials
10:00AM - Rogue Wagon Wheel Deadlift for reps (All-American Strongman-3)
The athletes will chose and attempt (one attempt only) to deadlift a MAX weight for Max reps Hitching is allowed! NO lifting suit but regular straps are allowed, and weight will increase in fixed intervals thereafter. All will lift on Axle (2”) bar with Rogue Wagon wheels (13”) choice of weight in 20 kg increments (i.e. 110kg, 130kg, 150kg, 170kg, 190kg, 200kg, 220kg, 240kg 260kg,280kg etc.). Each Athlete has 60 seconds to complete as many reps on the chosen weight. A second higher attempt will be allowed by foregoing the first attempt (Trump and double Jeopardy Rules in effect!.
11:30AM -Rogue Bags Throw over BAR (All-American Strongman-5)
The athletes will attempt to throw 4 Rogue Bags iwith increasing weight (see weight chart below) over bar (12’ for women 15’ for men). Athlete will have 60 seconds time limit to complete all 4 bags over bar. Most successful throws in least amount of time wins
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11:30AM - Rolling Thunder® One-Arm Deadlift (Armlifting ONLY/optional for Strongmen competitors)
The athletes will each attempt to deadlift with one hand the IronMind Rolling Thunder®. Each athlete having maximum 4 attempts. Time starts when the implement is loaded, and athletes have 60 seconds to commence and complete the lift and may attempt the lift multiple times within the 60 second time limit. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. Athletes can use either hand and must grip the center of handle. Thumb less or locked thumb grip not allowed. Athletes must await referee’s down signal before returning the implements back to the platform all the while maintaining the grip/contact with implements. Highest weight lifted wins.
Two platforms/implements used: one with starting weight 15kg and increase increments of 2.5kg; and one with starting weight 50kg and increase increments of 5kg. You may choose smaller increment in one attempt but that will be your last attempt!
Armlifting USA Leaderboard https://armliftingusa.com/rolling-thunder
12:30PM - Saxon Bar Deadlift (Armlifting and All-American Strongman -6)
The athletes will each attempt to deadlift with two hands the Sorinex (3”by 4”) Saxon Bar, in Rising Bar Format, each athlete having maximum 4 attempts. No grip aids other than chalk allowed. Thumb less or locked thumb grip not allowed. Athletes must await referee’s down signal before returning the implement back to the platform all the while maintaining the grip/contact with implement
Two platforms/implements used: one with starting weight 25kg and increase increments of 2.5kg; and one with starting weight 60kg and increase increments of 5kg. You may choose smaller increment in one attempt but that is will be your last attempt!
Armlifting USA Leaderboard https://armliftingusa.com/3%22-saxon-bar
1PM - NATURAL STONE TO SHOULDER SERIES (All-American Strongman-7)
. Athletes will attempt to lift to shoulder a series of five (5) stones. The most stones lfeted in in shortest time wins (90 second time limit).
Lightweight women: 75lb and 95lb(atlas); 120lb;140lb; 177lb
Middleweight and Open: 120lb; 140lb;177lb; 177lb; 218lb
Lightweight and Masters Men: 177lb;177lb; 218lb; 227lb; 255lb
Welterweight Men: 177lb; 218lb; 227lb; 255lb;286lb
Middleweight and Open Men: 218lb; 227lb; 255lb;286lb; 321lb
2:00PM - Combat MAS™: All-American MAS Wrestling Championship FINALS (All-American Strongman -8)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Los Angeles Convention Center, Coffeework Coffee, 845 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States,Los Angeles, California
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