Name: The 5th Annual Rougarou Classic
Start: 2024-11-23T10:00:00-06:00
Location: Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center

The Fifth Annual Rougarou Classic
The Atlas Strength Shop will be hosting the 5th Annual Rougarou Classic on Saturday November 23rd at 10:00am and the Pontchartrain Center. As will all USS Shows this will be a Nationals Qualifier. There is a hotel that shares a parking lot with he venue and parking will be ample.
Weigh ins will be at the Atlas Strength Shop on November 22nd from 7:30 to 10:30am and again from 5:00-6:30pm.
We‘ll have weigh ins the day of on November 23rd at 8am
Rules meeting Starts at 9:00am on Saturday November 23rd
Rules:(Copies will be handed out at weigh ins as well)
Event 1: Max Axle Press; On the command “GO” the Athlete will have :60 seconds to lift their axle from the ground and lock out over head to complete their rep. The Athlete may have their hands on the axle before time starts if they wish. The Athlete MUST wait for the down command in order for their rep to count. The down command will be given when the elbows are locked out, the head is pushed through the window and eye contact is made with the judge. If you have shoulder issues that prevent this let the judge know and REASONABLE accommodations will be made. It is at the discretion of the judge what constitutes “reasonable” Each Athlete will have THREE attempts to lift the most weight possible overhead.
Pick Height will be 13” (Rogue Wagon Bumpers) Men’s weight will increase in 40lbs increments and Women’s weight will increase in 20lbs increments.
Equipment Allowed: Grip Shirts, Knee Sleeves, Chalk, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belts, (soft belts too)
Event 2: Max Reps Ukrainian Deadlift; On the command “GO” the Athlete will have :60 seconds to complete as many reps as they can in :60 seconds. A rep is complete when the knees and hips have locked out and the judge gives you the down command. You’ll replace the weight to the ground, tap the ground and lift again. Athletes will stand on 18” boxes and the handle will be 24“off the ground. This makes a pick height of 6 inches.
Equipment Allowed: Deadlift Suits, Chalk, Knee Sleeve, Knee Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Straps, Belt (soft belts too)
Event 3: Max Distance Farmers Carry. This event has NO TIME LIMIT! On the command “GO” the athlete will pick the up their handles and carry them for as long as they can. There will be a turn every 50 feet. No drops. As soon as you drop you’re out. Distance will be measured cone to cone by the nose of the handles. This means you if your start your turn at the 50 foot mark you much complete your turn without dropping to see 51. There will be no split times on this event. Athlete may have their hands on the implements before they begin.
Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belt, Soft Belt,
Event 4: Rising Yoke Run; On the command “GO” the athlete will pick their Yoke and carry it 25 feet. Once they drop the yoke More wight will be added and they will then carry it back 25 feet. This will continue until the athlete fails to complete 25 feet without drops. Athlete starts with their hands on the Yoke but not underneath.
Men’s jumps will be 90lbs and Women’s jumps will be 50lbs.
Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee Sleeves, Knee Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belt, Soft Belt
Event 5: Max Reps Stone Over Bar; On the command “Go” the athlete will load their stone over a bar for as many reps as possible in :60 seconds. One of our volunteers can roll it back to you or you can have a training partner do it for you. IF OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE TO DODGE YOUR STONE THEN YOU WILL ZERO THE EVENT! BE INTENSE BUT DON’T BE A LIABILITY TO MY PEOPLE!
Equipment Allowed: Tacky, Chalk, Grip Shirts, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Belt, Soft Belt, High Heels