Battle for the Island Masters Edition

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am UTC+01:00

Iron Island Ltd | Bury St Edmunds

Matt Kennedy
Publisher/HostMatt Kennedy
 Battle for the Island Masters Edition
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The Island’s Strongest Master
After the success of Battle for the Island, we’re proud to present our first Masters-only Strongman & Strongwoman competition.
📍 Venue: Iron Island Gym (gym car park)
📅 Date: Sunday, 9th August
⏰ Competition Start: 9:00am
📝 Athlete Registration: 8:00am
This will be a fun, competitive, and family-friendly event celebrating Masters athletes 💥
👥 Categories
Men
• Men Over 40 u90kg
• Men Over 40 o90kg
• Men Over 50 u90kg
•Men Over 50 o90kg
Women
• 40+ Under 75kg
• 40+ Over 75kg
• 50+ Under 75kg
• 50+ Over 75kg
Each category will complete 5 events.
🏋️‍♂️ Events
• Viking Press – Max reps in 60 seconds
W 40+ u75kg ---60kg
W 40+ o75kg ---80kg
W 50+ u75kg ---55kg
W 50+ o75kg ---75kg
M 40+ u90kg ---100kg
M 40+ o90kg ---120kg
M 50+ u90kg ---95kg
M 50+ o90kg ---110kg
•Truck Pull
Transit van
W 40+ u75kg -- +50kg
W 40+ o75kg -+100kg
W 50+ u75kg empty
W 50+ o75kg + 100kg
M 40+ u90kg +250kg
M 40+ o90kg +350kg
M 50+ u90kg +150kg
M 50+ o90kg +250kg
• Axle Deadlift –
• 9” regular bar x 2 reps
• 9” axle x 2 reps
• 15” axle x 2 reps
W 40+ u75kg
140kg 140kg 160kg
W 40+ o75kg
160kg 160kg 180kg
W 50+ u75kg
120kg 120kg 140kg
W 50+ o75kg
140kg 140kg 160kg
M 40+ u90kg
180kg 180kg 200kg
M 40+ o90kg
200kg 200kg 220kg
M 50+ u90kg
160kg 160kg 180kg
M 50+ o90kg
180kg 180kg 200kg

• Yoke Carry – 15m, drop & turn, 15m return
W 40+ u75kg -130kg
W 40+ o75kg- 150kg
W 50+ u75kg- 100kg
W 50+ o75kg- 130kg
M40+ u90kg - 170kg
M40+ o90kg - 190kg
M50+ u90kg - 150kg
M50+ o90kg - 170kg
• Hercules Hold
⚖️ Weights TBC
Events and weights are subject to change — keep an eye on the page.
🎟️ Entry & Spectators
Athlete Entry:
• £40 standard
• £45 with your name on the back of the competition t-shirt
⚠️ Entry is non-refundable
📧 To enter: [email protected]
Spectators:
• £5 entry
• Under 10s go free
🏆 Awards
• Top 3 trophies in each category
• Overall title: The Island’s Strongest Master

ℹ️ Event Information
• Covered athlete area
• Food & drink available
• Plenty of nearby parking
🔒 Competition Area Rules
Athletes, officials, and the official photographer only.
No coaches or additional photographers permitted.
📏 Rules
Normal strongman rules apply.
Referees’ decisions are final, including behaviour and language.
This is a family-friendly event — respect is mandatory.
👨‍⚖️ Officials
Head Referee: TBC
Referees & Timekeeping:
Phil Hawxwell – 4× Suffolk’s Strongest Man & UK Strongman competitor
🤝 Sponsorship
Any companies interested in sponsoring an event, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
Women 40+ u75kg
1. Stacy Garner
2. Mel Savvides
3. Amy Baynton
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Women 40+ (over75kg)
1. Carly Noble
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Women's 50+ u75kg
1. Emma Brown
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Women 50+ over75kg
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Men 40+ u90kg
1. Dan Smyth
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Men 40+ o90kg
1. Willie Stewart
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Women's 50+ u75kg
1. Emma Brown
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Women 50+ over75kg
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Men 40+ u90kg
1. Dan Smyth
2. Christoforos Spyrou
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Men 40+ Over 90kg
1. Willie Stewart
2. Dan Hurren
3. Sam Lever
4. Damian Webber
5. Daniel Jones
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Men 50+ u90kg
1. Caine Folkes-Miller
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Mens 50+ over90kg
1. Carl Alcock
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Event Venue

Iron Island Ltd, Miro House, Western way (West).,Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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