Name: King and Queen of the South - Cupids Carnage
Start: 2026-02-22T09:00:00+00:00
Location: Fortis Strongman

The Ultimate Showdown In the South Begins: King and Queen of the South – Cupids Carnage
Are you ready to push your limits across five brutal events, battle against the region’s toughest athletes, and fight for the crown (yes a literal crown) of King and Queen of the South?
This is your chance to make history – only one can take the title. Will it be you?
Full event details and videos will be released in the upcoming weeks to give you a taste of what to expect.

Competition entry is £45, which includes a comp t-shirt, paid via Paypal FRIENDS AND FAMILY to https://www.paypal.me/Teamfortis
Spectators: £3 pre-order | £5 on the door
Place not secured until payment received. Any payments received not via F&F will be refunded and place not confirmed.
When sending payment please include Name, Category entered and T-shirt size. No refunds for withdrawal and no name changes.
Spaces are limited — sign up now and prove you’re truly the King or Queen of the South.
Prizes and trophies for top 3 in each category, The prestigious King and Queen of the South Crown for the winners of the Men’s opens and Women’s Inters categories.

Registration at 9AM with athlete brief at 9.30AM and first event start at 10:00AM.

Must be first comp to qualify as beginner status

The events will run as:- (all weights and events subject to change)

Event 1 – “Heartbreaker Pull”
Lift till your heart skips a beat. Reps mean romance… or regret.
Axle Deadlift for reps - 60sec time limit.
Deadlift for reps - Any bounced or touch and go reps will be disallowed. Any hitching etc is fine we just want a good solid lockout. Straps, chalk, suits allowed, no oil
Beginners Women – 90kg
Novice Women – 110kg
Inters Women – 130kg
Beginners Men – 140kg
Novice Men – 160kg
Inters Men – 200kg
Opens Men – 250kg

Event 2 – “Arrow of Love”
Cupid’s arrow never misses — but can your lockout say the same?
Log Press- Max weight
Athletes will have 3 nominated lifts, weight can be nominated following previous attempt, must wait for down command for rep to count. Sleeves, wrist wraps, grip tops allowed.
Minimum opener:
Beginners Women – 30kg
Novice Women – 40kg
Inters Women – 50kg
Beginners Men – 50kg
Novice Men – 60kg
Inters Men – 80kg
Opens Men – 95kg

Event 3 “Runaway Fiancé”
Pick it up and go! Don’t trip before the altar.
Husafell carry for distance – 75 sec time limit
Bag to be lifted from a Keg and carried max distance over a 20m course, foot must cross the line. Sleeves, wraps belts, chalk allowed. No straps, grip tops, power briefs, tacky of any kind or liquid chalk.
Beginners Women – 40kg
Novice Women – 60kg
Inters Women – 80kg
Beginners Men – 80kg
Novice Men – 80kg
Inters Men – 100kg
Opens Men – 120kg

Event 4 – “Lover’s Lift”
Nothing says commitment like hoisting your heavy baggage.
Sandbag to Shoulder – 60 sec time limit
As many reps as possible, choice of 3 bags, points increase the heavier the bag. Event starts with the sandbag upright and athletes hand off. Athlete must show control over the sandbag with it wholly on the shoulder and one hand away. Wait for the down command to be given the rep.
No tacky of any kind, no liquid chalk, wraps, grip shirts and chalk allowed
Beginners Women – 40kg -1pt, 50kg -2pts, 60kg -10pts
Novice Women – 50kg -1pt, 60kg -2pts, 70kg -10pts
Inters Women – 60kg -1pt, 70kg -2pts, 85kg -10pts
Beginners Men – 70kg -1pt, 85kg -2pts, 100kg -10pts
Novice Men – 85kg -1pt, 100kg -2pts, 120kg -10pts
Inters Men – 100kg -1pt, 120kg -2pts, 130kg -10pts
Opens Men – 120kg -1pt, 130kg -2pts, 160kg -10pts

Event 5 – “Love Lockdown”
Grip tight, don’t let go — just like your ex should’ve.
Hercules Hold
As long a hold as possible. Athlete stands between pillars, holding handles attached by chains. Time starts when both pillars are released. Athlete must remain upright and stationary throughout. Time stops when either hand releases a handle. Grip shirts, chalk, and wraps allowed. No tacky or liquid chalk permitted.
Weights TBA
Beginners Women –
Novice Women –
Inters Women –
Beginners Men –
Novice Men –
Inters Men –
Opens Men –

Love hurts — and so will this comp! Step into the arena for a battle of strength, passion, and pure power. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned beast, Cupid’s got his sights set on you.

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