Nature Coast Novice Classic

Welcome to the first Nature Coast Novice Classic! This show will be an Unsanctioned NOVICE ONLY show and conducted OUTDOORS. To be eligible, you must have never podiumed in a strongman show. We want this show to target curious strength athletes to get familiar with how a Strongman show works. Follow @NatureCoastClassic for more info. If it is determined that you register for the show and have podiumed in any sanctioned strongman show you will be removed and refunds will be at the meet director's discretion. We want to grow the strongman community and introduce new athletes to the sport. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Meet Director. TimelineDecember 5th - Subject to change. 8:00AM - 9:00AM - REGISTRATION / YOKE HEIGHT9:15AM - RULES MEETING10:00AM - Event 1 Axle Clean and Press11:00AM - Event 2 Wagon Wheel Axle Deadlift12:00PM - Event 3 Yoke to Farmer Carry Medley1:00PM-1:30PM - BREAK1:30PM - Event 4 Sandbag Loading Medley 2:30PM - Trump Sandbag to shoulder3:45PM - AwardsAthletes may begin warming up as soon as they're checked in. Weigh-InsDecember 4th -  Weigh ins will be done virtually the day prior. More info on that later. Only LW athletes will need to weigh in.  UniformAthletes must wear event T-Shirt at all times when on the competition floor competing. Grip shirts are allowed during permitted events. No Restrictions on Grip shirt brand. At minimum, Socks MUST be warn if not wearing shoes. MiscThe show will be ran with 2 lanes. Lane 1 will more than likely have the LW and HW women athletes and Lane 2 the LW and HW men athletes. LW Men and Women will be running simultaneously and we will not move onto the next event until all 4 classes are complete. Please keep this in mind as you warm up and prepare for each event. We will put out lanes when registration closes so you will know which lane you will be in. SpectatorsWe ask you bring an unwrapped toy for a toy drive, chairs and canopy if desired. Event will be outdoors. We will have food for purchase.  Awards & PrizesPrizes for athletes who podium and swag bags for all athletes. Training OpportunitiesTo help athletes prepare for the show, Freak Strong will be hosting Strongman Saturday classes with highly qualified Strongmen and Strongwomen to help athletes get familiar with equipment, and get tips and trips on how to improve!   EventsAxle Clean and PressEquipment Allowed: Grip Shirt (Any Brand), Chalk, Wrist Wrap, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, One Soft Belt, and One Hard Belt Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, Sticky adhesive, Straps, Built up belts with towels or sleeves (Anything to make your belt stack wider) Equipment: Men's & Women's LW & HW: Empty Axle weight 25lbs Cleans will be done from crash pads. Time Limit: 60 seconds Scoring: Max Reps Athlete will start with hands OFF bar and on the GO command of the judge, the athlete will have 60 seconds to complete as many clean and press repetitions as possible. Athletes will be given DOWN commands by the judge. The judge will give a down command for a good rep. Any form of pressing is allowed (Push, Strict, Split Jerk etc.). The axle can NOT rest on athletes head. If the axle rolls away, it is on the athletes and their time to retrieve the axle and reset. A DOWN command will be given when the athlete has pressed the axle overhead and demonstrated: A fully locked-out elbow position.Standing upright with straight legs and squared feet.Full control of the axle.Eyes focused on the judge.If a down command is not given and the athlete drops the axle or lowers it, the rep will not count. If an athlete has an elbow lockout issue, they MUST notify the judge prior to their attempt. After receiving a down command, the axle must fully return to the crash pads before beginning the next attempt. The axle can be dropped overhead but must be controlled and guided to the crash pads. Any uncontrolled or "tree drop" action will result in a ZERO for the event. At the show director's discretion, removal from the show may also be a result. Respect the equipment, and ensure the log is dropped on the designated pads. Wagon Wheel Axle DeadliftEquipment Allowed: Chalk, Wrist Wrap, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, One Soft Belt, and One Hard Belt, figure 8 straps, lifting straps Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, Sticky adhesive, deadlift or squat suits, briefs, baby powder, water, or lubricant to the thighs, Built up belts with towels or sleeves (Anything to make your belt stack wider) Equipment: Men's & Women's LW & HW - Titan or Rogue Wagon Wheels and Axle bar Time Limit: 60 seconds Scoring: Max Reps The athlete will start STRAPPED IN OR HANDS ON IF NO STRAPS. On the GO command of the judge, the athlete will begin to deadlift as many repetitions within 60 seconds. Judges will give DOWN commands for each successful repetition.  No Touch-and-Go reps. During each attempt the bar may rise or lower as many times needed until repetition is successful. Lowering the deadlift bar to the floor before a DOWN command will result in a NO-REP. Ramping the bar and hitching are allowed. CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT ONLY (No Sumo, Jefferson, Etc.), Legs must be within arms. Repetition Requirements: The athlete must lock out each rep with shoulders back, hips through, and knees locked to receive DOWN command.The bar must be controlled and returned to the ground completely before starting the next repetition—no touch-and-go reps are allowed.The bar must be lifted only once it has come to rest on the ground, and if dropped before the DOWN Command, the rep will not count.Additional Rules: Deliberately dropping the bar from the top will result in a NO REP or potentially a ZERO for the event. All hands, thumbs, and fingers must maintain full contact with the bar while using straps. Respect the equipment: ensure the bar is lowered under control and placed on the designated stall mats. Yoke to Farmer Carry MedleyEquipment Allowed: Grip Shirt (Any Brand), Chalk, Wrist Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, Warmer Shorts, One Soft Belt, One Hard Belt Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, Sticky adhesive, Straps,  suits, or briefs, Built up belts with towels or sleeves (Anything to make your belt stack wider) Equipment: Lane 1 - Madewell Yoke (160LBS) Lane 2 - Valor Yoke (160LBS) Time Limit: 60 Seconds Scoring: Total Time or Max Distance The athlete will start under the yoke, with yoke on the ground. On the GO command of the judge, the athlete will stand up the yoke and walk a distance of 40’ for the front of the yoke to cross the line. The athlete will then dismount the yoke and move to the Farmer carry handles lateral to the finish of the yoke. The athlete will pick the farmer's handles and move a distance back to 40’ where the yoke was started. Time stops when the front of the farmer's handle crosses the line. Athletes have unlimited drops for both implements. Any sliding or dragging of the yoke will result in a 3s time penalty at the Judge’s discretion. Warnings may also be given. If an athlete does not finish either run a max distance will be taken.  Sandbag Loading MedleyEquipment Allowed: Grip Shirt (Any Brand), Chalk, Wrist Wrap, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, One Soft Belt, and One Hard Belt, gloves Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, Sticky adhesive, suits, briefs, baby powder, water, or lubricant to the thighs, Built up belts with towels or sleeves (Anything to make your belt stack wider) Equipment: Subject to change - Freedom Fitness bags may be used. All filled with just play sand Time Limit: 60 seconds Bar Height: ALL Women: 48", ALL Men: 52" Distance: 50' Scoring: Bags - Total Time or Max Distance  The athlete will start hands off, behind THE LIGHTEST sandbag that is set 40’ away from the yoke loading crossbar. On the GO command of the judge, the athlete will pick the sandbag carry it 40' and load it over the yoke crossbar. Athletes can NOT move onto the heavier bags until completing the lighter one. The athlete will pick the sandbag either to the front carry or shoulder the bag, NO DRAGGING or ROLLING sandbags. Then the athlete will run back 40’ to pick the next heaviest sandbag and continue the course. 60 seconds to complete the course, distances and total time will be taken. Trump Sandbag to ShoulderEquipment Allowed: Grip Shirt (Any Brand), Chalk, Wrist Wrap, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, One Soft Belt, and One Hard Belt, gloves Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, Sticky adhesive, suits, briefs, baby powder, water, or lubricant to the thighs, Built up belts with towels or sleeves (Anything to make your belt stack wider) Equipment: Subject to change - Freedom Fitness  bags may be used. All filled with just play sand Time Limit: 60 seconds Scoring: Trump Reps count more than light reps. Max reps win. The athlete will start behind the sandbag of choice, hands off the sandbag. Sandbags will be standing upright, set to the same way for all athletes. Athletes may not make adjustments to sandbags prior to the start. On the GO command of the judge, Athletes may lift the sandbag to their shoulders with whatever technique they prefer. Athletes will get a DOWN command after a successful attempt. Athletes can attempt either bags and can change bags at anytime. Light bag will be one point and heavy bag ten points for each rep. So if athlete does one successful rep on the heavy bag and then 3 on the light their rep score will be 13.  Repetition Requirements: Athletes will have a sandbag centered and balanced on shoulder with the support hand off the bag and out of the way demonstrating control of the bag and balanced.Feet must be parallel, legs & hips fully locked out standing tall.Judges will follow the front of the athlete after each reset to ensure eye contact and DOWN commands are heard and seen.Sandbag must make contact with floor before beginning next attempt.