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Austin Badass Gyms is Proud to Present:United States Strongest
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Registration Links:
USS Strongman - "Iron Podium" https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/united-states-strongest
WRPF Powerlifting - "Eventbrite" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-united-states-strongest-powerlifting-registration-267056572397
SCN Strict Curl - "Eventbrite"
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-states-strongest-scn-strict-curl-registration-317155459517
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Strongman Meet Directors
Aaron Moeller
[email protected]
361-489-6947
Jon Ecklund
805-551-5227
Powerlifting and Strict Curl Meet Directors
Joel Hendershott
[email protected]
512-690-6226
Event Date: September 3rd, 2022
Title Up for Grabs:
United States Strongest
Event Venue:
Palmer Event Center
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Come on out on 09/03/2022, to compete against other the strongest the country has to offer in an all out battle to prove who can claim the title of "United States Strongest"!
This year, we are combing not only some of the badass strength gyms around Austin to host this meet; we are doing this competition at the Austin Fit Fest - the biggest Fit Fest in Austin history!
As always, we will have fun for both competitors and spectators alike:
-Vendors
-Live DJ
-Food
-Badass Trophies with Cash Prizes
-ADL Live Streaming
-Some of the Coolest, Strongest Friends You Will Find!
Event Descriptions (Also in each links above):
**USS STRONGMAN DETAILS:**
(Keep Scrolling for Powerlifting details on the bottom)
USS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPETITORS. MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE VERIFIED AT WEIGH INS.
USS MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: USS Membership | usstrongmaninc (unitedstatesstrongman.com)
ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERRABLE
Meet Director: Aaron Moeller
Executives: Robert Impastato & Esther Chou
Contact: Aaron Moeller 361-489-6947 / [email protected]
Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the day before the event.
---- TIME ----
Athlete Meeting (Mandatory) - 8:30am
Contest Start Time - 9:00 AM
---- STRONGMAN WEIGH INS ----
1. Friday September 2nd, 2022 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Big Tex Gym
1921 Cedar Bend Dr Ste A130 Austin, TX
2. Saturday September 3rd, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at Palmer Event Center:
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
---- WRPF POWERLIFTING WEIGH INS ----
1). Friday September, 2nd 2022 - 9:00 a.m.- 12:00p.m. @ Big Tex Gym
2). Friday September, 2nd 2022 - 5:00p.m.-8p.m. @ Big Tex Gym
3). Saturday, September, 3rd from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. @ Palmer Event Center
----MANDATORY LIFTER MEETING ----
Saturday, September 3rd at 9 a.m. at competition venue
*(ALL COMPETITORS MUST attend or you do not lift)
Event Start Time: Saturday, September , 3rd at 9:45 a.m.
---- COMP SHIRT----
Must enter before August 24, 2022 to guarantee a FREE contest shirt, ALL athletes must wear contest shirt on the day of competition to fulfill our sponsors' contractual obligations. Shirt will be for sale @ $20 on event day for athletes and $25 for spetatcors.
---- ENTRY FEE ----
You may enter more than one event, please put in note just check all the events applicable and send the amount as advertised for each event. But you MUST buy a crossover.
For Example:
You could do Full Power AND Bench Only and medal in both but you need to buy 1 crossover.
You could do Open and Sub-Masters Full Power and you would need to buy 1 crossover.
If you want to do multiple classed and events, such as Open and Sub-Masters and compete in Full Power and Bench only, since you may receive 4 total medals you need THREE crossovers
**MUST be a WRPF Membership to participate**
Membership card. You should purchase this before the meet. For more information, go to :
https://thewrpf.com/membership/
Memberships will be good for 12 months (1 year) from the date of purchase.
*All prices below does not include mandatory sale tax*
Full Powerlifting (Squat, Bench, Deadlift): $80.00 (For Early Birds)
Push/Pull: $80.00
Bench Press Only: $70.00
Deadlift Only: $70.00
All Crossovers are an additional $40.00
There will be a $20.00 late fee after 08/20/22, so get your entries in early.
Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the contest starts but you must enter and order your comp shirt by 08/24/22 to be guaranteed a FREE T shirt in your sizes, shirt price will go up to $20 a shirt on event date.
**ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE**
Cash only the day of meet. NO exceptions.
Total 50 spots for Push/Pull, and remain will be for Bench Only or Deadlift Only. Spots are open on a first come basis regardless.
RULES:
Any questions please refer to rules https://thewrpf.com or contact meet director.
RAW division: The approved apparel and equipment for the RAW division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps and knee sleeves. The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Classic Raw Competitors.
CLASSIC Division: The approved apparel and equipment for the Raw with Wraps division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps, up to 2.5m knee wraps, and knee sleeves. The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Raw with Wraps competitors.
Single Ply Division: The lifting costume (commonly known as a bench shirt, squat or deadline suit) shall consist of an one-piece costume of single-ply material. The construction of the suit must be without any patches or padding, and have a maximum overall material thickness not exceeding 1.3mm at any measured point, except at the seam. Any seams, false or otherwise, that in the opinion of the referees are incorporated into the costume purely as a form of reinforcement or bracing, shall invalidate the costume from being used in competition. The straps must be worn over the shoulders at all times while lifting in competition.
Divisions:
Juniors Men/Women Ages: 14-16, 17-19, 20-23
Men/Women: Open (Any Age 24 and above)
Men/Women Sub-Masters Ages: 33-39
Men/Women Masters Ages: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, etc
Mens Weight Class (in Kilos):
52.0 kg (Class up to 52.0 kg)
56.0 kg (Class from 52.01 to 56 kg)
60.0 kg (Class from 56.01 to 60.0 kg)
67.5 kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5 kg
75.0 kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0 kg
82.5 kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5 kg
90.0 kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0 kg
100.0 kg Class from 90.01 to 100.0 kg
110.0 kg Class from 100.01 to 110.0 kg
125.0 kg Class from 110.01 to 125.0 kg
140.0 kg Class from 125.01 to 140.0 kg
140.0 kg + Class from 140.01 to SHW (Super Heavy Weight)
Womens Weight Class (in Kilos):
44.0 kg Class up to 44.0 kg
48.0 kg Class from 44.01 to 48.0 kg
52.0 kg Class from 48.01 to 52.0 kg
56.0kg Class from 52.01 to 56.0 kg
60.0 kg Class from 56.01 to 60.0 kg
67.5 kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5 kg
75.0 kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0kg
82.5 kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5 kg
90.0 kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0 kg
90.0 kg + Class from 90.1 to unlimited
This is the weight class you are trying to weigh in for– You will be placed in whatever weight class in which you qualify.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for knowing what the records are in your division/age/weight group. If you are trying for a state/national record, it is your responsibility to let someone know at weigh in OR let the person at the table know.
ALL LIFTERS MUST WEAR SINGLETS. This is ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL WRPF MEETS. Please understand you will not be allowed to compete without them.
All deadlift competitors MUST WEAR LONG SOCKS
---- AWARDS ----
-Medal and Goodie Bags for 1st – 3rd Places in all Divisions and weight classes.
-One male and one female overall will be awarded with the title of "Overall Winner" - $500.00 Cash Each Champion Belts
-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Squat Winner" - $200 Cash
-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Bench Winner"- $200 Cash
-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Deadlift Winner"- $200 Cash
**Please Note** The best lifter and "Strongest" prizes are only available for Raw and Classic Raw Divisions.
WRPF Rules:
https://thewrpf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WRPF-Americas-Official-Rule-Book.pdf
Want to Break Some Records? Check this WRPF Record Link:
https://thewrpf.com/wrpf-united-states-national-records/
Powerlifting Meet Director
Joel Hendershott
[email protected]
512-690-6226
WRPF Powerlifting - "Eventbrite" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-united-states-strongest-powerlifting-registration-267056572397
SCN Strict Curl - "Eventbrite"
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-states-strongest-scn-strict-curl-registration-317155459517
-------------------------------------
Strongman Meet Director
Aaron Moeller
[email protected]
361-489-6947
Powerlifting and Strict Curl Meet Directors
Joel Hendershott
[email protected]
512-690-6226
Event Date: September 3rd, 2022
Title Up for Grabs:
United States Strongest
Event Venue:
Palmer Event Center
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Come on out on 09/03/2022, to compete against other the strongest the country has to offer in an all out battle to prove who can claim the title of "United States Strongest"!
This year, we are combing not only some of the badass strength gyms around Austin to host this meet; we are doing this competition at the Austin Fit Fest - the biggest Fit Fest in Austin history!
As always, we will have fun for both competitors and spectators alike:
-Vendors
-Live DJ
-Food
-Badass Trophies with Cash Prizes
-ADL Live Streaming
-Some of the Coolest, Strongest Friends You Will Find!
Event Descriptions (Also in each links above):
**USS STRONGMAN DETAILS:**
(Keep Scrolling for Powerlifting details on the bottom)
USS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPETITORS. MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE VERIFIED AT WEIGH INS.
USS MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: USS Membership | usstrongmaninc (unitedstatesstrongman.com)
ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERRABLE
Meet Director: Aaron Moeller
Executives: Robert Impastato & Esther Chou
Contact: Aaron Moeller 361-489-6947 / [email protected]
Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the day before the event. Early Bird Pricing is available through August 20, 2022. After August 20, 2022, registration will be $115.
---- TIME ----
Athlete Meeting (Mandatory) - 8:30am
Contest Start Time - 9:00 AM
---- WEIGH INS ----
1. Friday September 2nd, 2022 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Big Tex Gym
1921 Cedar Bend Dr Ste A130 Austin, TX
2. Saturday September 2nd, 2022 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at Palmer Event Center:
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
---- COMP SHIRT ----
Must enter before August 24, 2022 to guarantee a FREE contest shirt, ALL athletes must wear contest shirt on the day of competition to fulfill our sponsors' contractual obligations. Shirt will be for sale @ $20 on event day for athletes and $25 for spectators.
---- SPECTATORS -----
Information coming soon....
----HOTEL----
TBD
----- AWARDS -----
$500 for top OPEN male and female athletes with Champion Belts for each.
$200 for all OPEN first place winners
+Medals & Goody bags for 1-3rd place in all divisions/classes.
***There must be 5 in each weight class for the cash prize***
$500 for 1st place male and female in Pro Class
$300 for 2nd place male and female in Pro Class
$200 for 3rd place male and female in Pro Class
Winner of the Pro Class goes to Pro Internationals as well!
Podium finishers in the Pro Class Qualify for USS Nationals 2023!
***Pro class must have a minimum 6 athletes to receive an invite.
***Minimum of 5 to receive prize money to the top 3, but no invite.
If there are 4 or less, you can go into your respective weight class in the amateurs for a chance to win prize money there and go to amateur's nationals.
---- DIVISIONS/WEIGHT CLASS ----
*Divisions/weight classes will be combined if there are fewer than 5 competitors
Weight classes:
Novice Women (combined class)
LW Open Women <132>
MW Open Women <165>
HW Open Women <181>
SHW Open Women >181
Masters Women (combined class)
Novice Men (combined class)
LE Open Men <181>
LW Open Men <198>
MW Open Men <220>
HW Open Men <242>
HW Open Men <275>
SHW Open Men >275
Masters Men (combined class)
---- EVENTS & RULES ----
1.) Carry, Drag & Load Medley
90 sec
Athletes will start with a hand on the yoke. On the START commend, he/she will run to the sandbag and carry it 25 feet back to the yoke then run to the sled and drag it 50 feet back to the start line, then for the remainder of the 90 seconds, load the sandbag over the yoke. 44" height for women, 52" height for men. Total number of reps of sandbag over the bar is your score. If an athlete does not finish the sled drag, the distance they dragged the sled will be their score.
Authorized Equipment: Elbow/Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, gloves, chalk, liquid chalk, soft belt, belt.
Anything NOT on the Authorized Equipment list will not be allowed.
2.) Yoke Zercher Carry
60 sec
Athlete will start with back to the yoke. On the START command, the athlete will turn and face the yoke, pick it up in a Zercher style and carry the yoke 50 feet to the designated finish line. Unlimited drops, NO SLIDES. If the yoke slides more than 1/2 the length of a yoke skid, the athlete will be given one warning, a one second penalty will be assessed for each infraction after the warning. If the yoke slides across the finish line in this fashion, the athlete will be assessed a one second penalty.
Authorized Equipment: Elbow/Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, gloves, chalk, liquid chalk, soft belt, belt.
Anything NOT on the Authorized Equipment list will not be allowed.
3.) Max Silver Dollar Deadlift
60 sec/attempt
Wessel's rules. Three attempts, get in where you fit in, 60 seconds per weight and as many tries as you want to muster per weight in 60 seconds...miss a pull & you're out.
Athlete will start with hands on bar (strapped in if using straps). On the START command, athlete will perform one silver dollar deadlift. Athlete MUST WAIT FOR THE JUDGE'S DOWN COMMAND. If you jump the down command, your lift will not count and you will only have the remainder of your 60 seconds to attempt to pull it again. NO SUMO!!! Conventional stance deadlift only.
TWO LANES, LIGHT LANE AND HEAVY LANE! Light lane starts at 255lbs with 50 lb jumps. Heavy lane starts at 430 lbs with 90 lb jumps.
Deadlift suits are allowed.
Several deadlift suits of varying sizes and styles to fit competitor from LW Women to SHW+ Men will be provided for athletes to use. First come, first served, no reservations.
Authorized Equipment: Elbow/Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, gloves, chalk, liquid chalk, soft belt, belt, lifting straps, figure 8's.
Anything NOT on the Authorized Equipment list will not be allowed.
4.) Sandbag Throw For Distance
90 sec time limit
Athlete will start with sandbag in hands facing the judge. On the START command, the athlete will throw the bag behind them with both hands. No single hand or overhand throwing techniques, no forward throwing techniques, or field sport (highland games, shotput, discus) style throws allowed. There will be linen marked every five feet up to 80 feet. Score keepers will mark the bag's official landing point where it strikes the ground, not the final resting place after the bag slides to a stop.
Each athlete gets three throws; longest throw will be the athlete's score. Only the longest throw will be measured.
Authorized Equipment: Elbow/Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, gloves, chalk, liquid chalk, soft belt, belt.
Anything NOT on the Authorized Equipment list will not be allowed.
5.) Harness Tug Of War
No time limit
Two athletes will start in truck pull harnesses facing away from one another with a 9 foot tow strap connecting their harnesses in the back. On the START command, the athletes will attempt to force their opponent across the center line between them and onto their side of the contest area. Athletes MUST face away from one another the entire time. No turning or backpedaling allowed.
Best 2 out of 3 wins. Bracket style scoring. Last man/woman standing in each class wins.
Authorized Equipment: Elbow/Knee sleeves, wrist wraps, gloves, chalk, liquid chalk, soft belt, belt.
Anything NOT on the Authorized Equipment list will not be allowed.
Palmer Event Center
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
September 3rd, 2022
Start Time
9:00 AM
Strongman Meet Director
Aaron Moeller
[email protected]
361-489-6947
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***WRPF POWERLIFTING EVENT DETAILS***
"United States Strongest"
(WPRF National Qualifier)
Meet Directors: Joel Hendershott
Executors: William Lee, Robert Impastato, Esther Chou
ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERRABLE
----HOST HOTEL-----
Info Coming Soon
----SPECTATOR FEE----
Info Coming Soon
---- WEIGH INS ----
1). Friday September, 2nd 2022 - 9:00 a.m.- 12:00p.m. @ Big Tex Gym
2). Friday September, 2nd 2022 - 5:00p.m.-8p.m. @ Big Tex Gym
3). Saturday, September, 3rd from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. @ Palmer Event Center
----MANDATORY LIFTER MEETING ----
Saturday, September 3rd at 9 a.m. at competition venue
*(ALL COMPETITORS MUST attend or you do not lift)
Event Start Time: Saturday, September , 3rd at 9:45 a.m.
---- COMP SHIRT----
Must enter before August 24, 2022 to guarantee a FREE contest shirt, ALL athletes must wear contest shirt on the day of competition to fulfill our sponsors' contractual obligations. Shirt will be for sale @ $20 on event day for athletes and $25 for spetatcors.
---- ENTRY FEE ----
You may enter more than one event, please put in note just check all the events applicable and send the amount as advertised for each event. But you MUST buy a crossover.
For Example:
You could do Full Power AND Bench Only and medal in both but you need to buy 1 crossover.
You could do Open and Sub-Masters Full Power and you would need to buy 1 crossover.
If you want to do multiple classed and events, such as Open and Sub-Masters and compete in Full Power and Bench only, since you may receive 4 total medals you need THREE crossovers
**MUST be a WRPF Membership to participate**
Membership card. You should purchase this before the meet. For more information, go to :
https://thewrpf.com/membership/
Memberships will be good for 12 months (1 year) from the date of purchase.
*All prices below does not include mandatory sale tax*
Full Powerlifting (Squat, Bench, Deadlift): $80.00 (For Early Birds)
Push/Pull: $80.00
Bench Press Only: $70.00
Deadlift Only: $70.00
All Crossovers are an additional $40.00
There will be a $20.00 late fee after 08/20/22, so get your entries in early.
Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the contest starts but you must enter and order your comp shirt by 08/24/22 to be guaranteed a FREE T shirt in your sizes, shirt price will go up to $20 a shirt on event date.
**ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE**
Cash only the day of meet. NO exceptions.
Total 50 spots for Push/Pull, and remain will be for Bench Only or Deadlift Only. Spots are open on a first come basis regardless.
RULES:
Any questions please refer to rules https://thewrpf.com or contact meet director.
RAW division: The approved apparel and equipment for the RAW division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps and knee sleeves. The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Classic Raw Competitors.
CLASSIC Division: The approved apparel and equipment for the Raw with Wraps division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps, up to 2.5m knee wraps, and knee sleeves. The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Raw with Wraps competitors.
Single Ply Division: The lifting costume (commonly known as a bench shirt, squat or deadline suit) shall consist of an one-piece costume of single-ply material. The construction of the suit must be without any patches or padding, and have a maximum overall material thickness not exceeding 1.3mm at any measured point, except at the seam. Any seams, false or otherwise, that in the opinion of the referees are incorporated into the costume purely as a form of reinforcement or bracing, shall invalidate the costume from being used in competition. The straps must be worn over the shoulders at all times while lifting in competition.
Divisions:
Juniors Men/Women Ages: 14-16, 17-19, 20-23
Men/Women: Open (Any Age 24 and above)
Men/Women Sub-Masters Ages: 33-39
Men/Women Masters Ages: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, etc
Mens Weight Class (in Kilos):
52.0 kg (Class up to 52.0 kg)
56.0 kg (Class from 52.01 to 56 kg)
60.0 kg (Class from 56.01 to 60.0 kg)
67.5 kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5 kg
75.0 kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0 kg
82.5 kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5 kg
90.0 kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0 kg
100.0 kg Class from 90.01 to 100.0 kg
110.0 kg Class from 100.01 to 110.0 kg
125.0 kg Class from 110.01 to 125.0 kg
140.0 kg Class from 125.01 to 140.0 kg
140.0 kg + Class from 140.01 to SHW (Super Heavy Weight)
Womens Weight Class (in Kilos):
44.0 kg Class up to 44.0 kg
48.0 kg Class from 44.01 to 48.0 kg
52.0 kg Class from 48.01 to 52.0 kg
56.0kg Class from 52.01 to 56.0 kg
60.0 kg Class from 56.01 to 60.0 kg
67.5 kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5 kg
75.0 kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0kg
82.5 kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5 kg
90.0 kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0 kg
90.0 kg + Class from 90.1 to unlimited
This is the weight class you are trying to weigh in for– You will be placed in whatever weight class in which you qualify.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for knowing what the records are in your division/age/weight group. If you are trying for a state/national record, it is your responsibility to let someone know at weigh in OR let the person at the table know.
ALL LIFTERS MUST WEAR SINGLETS. This is ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL WRPF MEETS. Please understand you will not be allowed to compete without them.
All deadlift competitors MUST WEAR LONG SOCKS
---- AWARDS ----
-Medal and Goodie Bags for 1st – 3rd Places in all Divisions and weight classes.
-One male and one female overall will be awarded with the title of "Overall Winner" - $500.00 Cash Each Champion Belts
-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Squat Winner" - $200 Cash
-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Bench Winner"- $200 Cash
-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Deadlift Winner"- $200 Cash
**Please Note** The best lifter and "Strongest" prizes are only available for Raw and Classic Raw Divisions.
WRPF Rules:
https://thewrpf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WRPF-Americas-Official-Rule-Book.pdf
Want to Break Some Records? Check this WRPF Record Link:
https://thewrpf.com/wrpf-united-states-national-records/
Powerlifting Meet Director
Joel Hendershott
[email protected]
512-690-6226
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd,Austin,TX,United States