USS Pro Internationals

Qualifying: There are 3 ways to qualify for this event. 1: have a current USS Pro card. 2: Top 3 in the open and master classes at 2026 USS nationals. 3: Win a pro class at a competition during the year, with 6 or more entrants and not zero an event. 4. Anyone who has placed top three in any USS Pro Internationals or Master Pro.  If you're reading this far, you noticed there are 4 ways, not 3. Prize Money: So far up to $10,000 to pay out among top competitors.  Totals for top finishers will depend on number of athletes that sign up in each class. Athlete Meeting; Saturday November 14th, 8am. Weigh-ins: weigh-ins will be at Smash Iron Fitness Friday November 13th.  Time TBD. Coach/partner Passes; All athletes will get 1 coach pass free. Anyone else will have to pay a spectator fee at the door. Weights will be posted shortly and are subject to change  THE ONLY EVENT TACKY IS ALLOWED ON IS STONE OVER BAR.  USE OF TACKY ON ANY OTHER EVENT WILL RESULT IN ELIMINATION AND CONSISTENT RIDICULE ON YOUR WAY OUT THE DOOR.  Tacky is anything that is sticky, including but not limited to actual tacky, tacky towel, liquid tacky, honey, maple syrup, hair spray, rosin spray, tree sap, stickum, liquid chalk with liquid tacky mixed in, double sided tape, industrial or chemical adhesives, or anything else that isn't on this list that Chad Coy might suggest. Max Deadlift This event will be contested on deadlift bars. Equipment: Deadlift suits and straps are permitted.  For you figure 8 wearing weirdos, entire hand must wrap the bar.  You know what I mean.  I'm not going to answer this question 42 times.  If you fingertip the bar, you will get a "no rep".  Hold the bar like God intended.  Footwear: I don't care.  Bring shin protection.  If you bleed on the bar, be prepared to clean it.Format: Rising bar / max weight format. Athletes will have 30 seconds to complete each attempt once called.Records: USS National Records may be broken at this event — come prepared to take your shot at history.Rules: Wessels Rule will be enforced: You will have 3 attempts, but if you fail any attempt, you are done.Judging: Standard strongman lockout required — hips through, knees locked, shoulders back, and controlled down command.Starting weight will be 245lbs, 100lbs plates on a deadlift bar.Max Log Press Equipment: All athletes will compete using a 12" log.Belts: One hard belt and one soft belt may be worn.Rules: No pressing off the head, athlete will have 3 attempts.  Wessels rule appliesTime Limit: Athletes will have 30 seconds to complete their attemptJudging: Full lockout required — elbows locked, head through, feet in line, and control shown before the down command.Most likely using Rogue 12" logs, starting weight is 135lbs.Farmer’s Carry Course: 150’ total distance with turns at 50’.Turn Rule: Athletes must physically make the turn with the implements.  You can drop during the turn, but that counts as a drop.Drops: Two drops are allowed. Any drop beyond that will end your run at that distance.Time Limit: 60 seconds to complete as much of the course as possible.Finish: Distance will be recorded to the nearest foot if the course is not completed.Yoke Walk Course: 50’ straight course.Drops: One drop is allowed. Any additional drop will end your run at that distance.Time Limit: 60 seconds to complete the course.Scoring: Fastest time wins if completed; partial distances will be measured if the course is not finished.Atlas Stone Over Bar Women will load to a 50” barMen will load to a 54” barFormat: Athletes will load the stone over the bar for as many successful reps as possible within the time limit.  A spotter will roll the stone back to youTime Limit: 60 seconds.Tacky: Tacky is allowed for this event only.You may not use the cross bar to assist in the load; rep will not be counted if this happens.Hotel: currently working on negotiating a room block. MORE INFO COMING