Maidens of Might Strongwoman Challenge 2017

***Registration will close Wednesday 3/22 at midnight***

The 2nd installment of WV’s only all-female strength event is here – join us as we celebrate our strongwomen with a incredible challenges of muscle and will power!

Promoters- Paul Mouser & Jay Handley

Date/Time- Saturday, March 25^th at noon

Location- Viking Performance Training, 139 Greenbag Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501

Weigh-ins-     8:00 am-8:30am.  You can weigh in after this time, but we may be busy and not able to get you on the scale immediately. If you’re cutting weight and dying to eat do yourself a favor and show up at 8am. Athletes MUST be present by 11am regardless.

Rules/Safety Briefing- 11:00 am. This meeting is mandatory.

Divisions- Open,   Novice,   Masters,   StrongMom, and Teen     divisions will be offered for each class. Novice & Masters weights will be one level below the equivalent Open class. Ask me if you have questions please!

Weight Classes:  LW 0-120, & 121-140,     MW 141-160, & 161-180,     HW 181-200, & 201+

Consolidation of some classes is likely. I will do my best not to consolidate! Top 3 in all qualify for Nationals!

Awards- Viking themed awards for 1^st-3^rd

Entry- $52. Must have NAS membership card present or YOU CAN PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS AT THE SHOW with cash or check. Late entries are not guaranteed a shirt.  $5 spectator entry. $25 late fee, see below.

Hotel- TBA

Checks and entry forms to- Paul Mouser, 1465 Barry St, Fairmont, WV, 26554.

Contact Info– Jay Handley: (304) 216 7496 / theicedwarrior@yahoo.com or Paul Mouser (304) 614 5291 / kozbeesemail@yahoo.com

Events

(Events subject to change and weights are approx.)

* LW 0-120,  121-140      MW 141-160,  161-180      HW 181-200,  201+

General Rules/Usual Mouser Stuff

• In the event of a tie in the final standings, 1^st place finishes will decide the winner. If there is still a tie, then 2^nd place finishes will be the determinant, and so on. If a tie cannot be broken this way, athletes will compete head to head in Axle Clean and Press for reps (90sec) as the tie breaker.
• Sportsmanship is expected and required. This is the greatest sport in the world, let’s keep it that way.
• There will be a pre-event prayer. No one is expected to participate, so please do not feel obligated. All we ask is to be respectful of those that do or do not wish to participate.
• This is a drug free contest. If you are juiced feel free to come cheer on your buddies but please do not bother to sign up. Don’t be surprised if I show up with a duffel bag full of testing kits!
• If you have a question, please ask! I would rather take a minute to clarify something than to see someone have a poor showing due to a misunderstanding.

Max Keg Over Bar   *eligible for WV state records*

• 30 sec to get the keg over a 48″ bar. Keg may start vertical or horizontal. Athlete will start with hands off.
• Each athlete may lift or pass on any given weight. Once you miss a weight, you are “out” and will be credited with your highest successful attempt. The athlete is responsible for maintaining his/her position in the rotation; failure to do so may result in disqualification from the event.
• In the event of a tie, the athlete that took fewer attempts to reach the weight will be credited with the higher placing.
• Elbow sleeves & knee sleeves (buckling mechanisms and straps must not be tightened), a single belt, and wrist wraps are legal.
• If the keg has been loaded over the bar and time expires as the keg is falling, the lift will still count.

*special note for both MAX events: if we have a large number of competitors, we may limit you to 3 attempts

Max Log    *eligible for WV state records*

• Athletes will have 30sec to make a successful lift each round. There is no limit on how many attempts can be made in those 30sec. Log is to be lifted from the ground to the overhead position while standing.
• Each athlete may lift or pass on any given weight. Once you miss a weight, you are “out” and will be credited with your highest successful attempt. The athlete is responsible for maintaining his/her position in the rotation; failure to do so may result in disqualification from the event.
• Athletes must wait for the “down” signal to receive credit for their lift. To receive the signal, the feet must not be staggered, must be shoulder width or narrower, and must not be moving. The elbows and knees must be locked, and the hips must be extended with the log overhead and steady.
• In the event of a tie, the athlete that took fewer attempts to reach the weight will be credited with the higher placing.
• Elbow sleeves & knee sleeves (buckling mechanisms and straps must not be tightened), a single belt, and wrist wraps are legal.

Car Deadlift

• Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible
• Athlete must wait for a down and up signal on each deadlift repetition or the lift will not count. Knees must be locked, back straight, and hips extended in order to receive the down command. An “up” or “lift” signal will be given once the bar has been set down. Hands must remain in contact with the bar all the way to the ground.
• Weight will be added with each rep.
• Knee sleeves, belts, and straps are allowed. No deadlift suits or compression shorts, etc.

2 Part Truck Pull

• 75sec time limit to cover the 80ft course
• Harness and hand rope will be used but separately!
• Part one of the pull will be a hands free pull (aka no hand rope) with a harness only for 40ft.
• Upon completing part 1, athlete will slip out of the harness (no buckles so you can take it off easily) and immediately begin an arm over arm pull (seated with feet braced against a board) and pull a 2^nd vehicle toward herself. Once this 2nd vehicle is pulled 40ft, the challenge is complete.
• Everyone will use the same harness. Please do not pester me about using your own harness. I won’t budge. In 7 years, probably a dozen contests, and countless training sessions with 110 pound ladies all the way up to 400+lb men, no one has ever “come out” of the harness in mid-pull. The only way to accomplish that would be to literally stop pulling and move backward to create slack while letting your arms hang down to the side and slumping your shoulders. If you do that, you didn’t want to win anyway.
• Fastest time wins.
• You may assign your own “rope handler” if you wish, if not, one will be provided for you

Tire Flip to Axle Deadlift

• 75sec time limit. Most reps wins.
• Athlete must flip a giant tire over a 30ft course. Once finished, athlete will perform as many deadlifts as possible with a loaded axle. Tires or wagon wheels will be loaded on the bar. Pick height of the bar TBA.
• Athlete must wait for a down and up signal on each deadlift repetition or the lift will not count. Knees must be locked, back straight, and hips extended in order to receive the down command. An “up” or “lift” signal will be given once the bar has been set down. Hands must remain in contact with the bar all the way down. Please do not drop or slam the equipment on purpose.
• Knee sleeves, belts, standard straps and figure eights are allowed. No deadlift suits or compression shorts, etc