Appalachian Christmas Clash

From the Creators of "Southwest Virginia's Strongest Man" and "The Yard Brawl"  Now Presenting:  "The Appalachian Christmas Clash"  Thank you for taking the time to view this page! This show will take place at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tennessee on December 12th. This contest will be from 9am-5pm. Weigh ins will be from 9-11am and 4-6pm at the venue. 100 Lakeview St, Gray, TN 37615.  Weigh-ins will be conducted in KILOGRAMS and there is NO "allowance" for clothing. For example, an athlete in the 64kg class must weigh in at 64.0kg or less. Athletes must weigh in wearing (minimally) a bra and underwear. Athlete must have valid Strongman Corporation card at time of weigh-ins.   Follow us on Instagram for event and Sponsorship Updates! @APPALACHIANCHRISTMASCLASH Link to Strongman Corporation Membership: https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships Tell all Your friends and peers about this competition. Strongman is a very accepting and encouraging community. There is a spot in this sport for athletes from beginner level all the way to advanced lifter/pro athlete.   Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated in this event. Let's work hard to make this a very memorable day for everyone.   Competition T-shirt will be furnished as part of the competition fee.   ***Weights for Events are subject to change at Promotor Discretion*** Classes are subject to combining/expanding if more/less participation occurs (Athletes will be made aware of such changes) This event is a Strongman Corporation Nationals 2027 Qualifier.   1 athlete in a class: the promoter may merge the class with another class; if the athlete competes alone they will earn an invite by completing (i.e. not “zeroing”) at least 4 of the 5 events to the standards originally set forth by the promoter. 2-4 athletes in a class: 1st place qualifies for Nationals 5-9 athletes in a class: 1st and 2nd place qualify for Nationals 10+ athletes in a class: 1st-3rd place qualify for Nationals Masters Athletes qualify for America's Strongest Master by placing in the top 3 of a Masters class *or* in the top 5 of an Open class. Teens qualify for America's Strongest Teen by participating in a Teen, Novice, or Open division. More information will be given soon regarding prizes, awards, hotel discount information, sponsorships, etc... will be given when available.   Any questions in the meantime, feel free to text or call 276-275-3119 or email peytonstallard111192@ymail.com. Event 1:"Kringle's Max Log" Rules:Athlete will signal ready to the judge. Once athlete signals ready, the judge will announce: "Athlete Ready, Set, LIFT!" The scorekeeper will start the timer, and the athlete will have 30 full seconds to clean, press, and lock the log out fully. Athlete must have the log fully locked before the 30 second time limit has passed. For example: If the athlete is in the middle sticking point of the press at :30 seconds, the attempt will be finished, and the log must be returned to the crash pads. If the athlete locks the log out at :30 or :29 the attempt will count. Heaviest Log Wins!  Allowed:Wrist straps, elbow wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, knee wraps, grip shirt, grip shorts. Chalk. Squat Shoes. One soft belt and one hard belt. Athlete may push press, push jerk, split jerk, strict press, continental clean, power clean, squat clean, etc....  Not Allowed:No shelf belts, no pressing barbell off of head. If log hits TOP of head, it will be considered a NO-REP and athlete must re-start the attempt. No grip aids.  Event 2:"North Pole Deadlift Ladder"  Rules:Athlete will get ready on the start line (WILL BE MARKED). Athlete will signal ready to judge. Once signaled ready, the judge will announce: Athlete ready, set, LIFT. After that announcement, the judge will start a one-minute timer. The athlete will have one minute to strap in (AFTER THE JUDGE ANNOUNCES LIFT), deadlift to full lockout three implements in this order: dinnie stone handle replicas, 13" axle (wagon wheel height), and a 9" DL bar. Athlete will only hear "DOWN" command upon the finishing of each implement; no "Up" commands will be given. Once all three reps are completed, athlete will have the remainder of the full minute to deadlift the barbell as many reps as possible.  Most reps win and split times will NOT be taken on this event! Allowed:One hard and soft belt, wrist straps, wrist wraps, strongman briefs, elbow sleeves. Hinging is allowed. Athlete must have full lockout including locked out knees, hips, shoulders, and head through for judge to give down command. Figure 8 straps, figure 6 straps will all be allowed. Soft lockouts will not be given.  Not Allowed:NO SUITS OR DL BRIEFS OF ANY KIND!! No tacky. No hook grips.  Event 3:"Santa’s Workshop Delivery Run" Presented by: Battle Ready Gear (Sandbag Steeplechase)Rules:Athlete will be allowed to have sandbags positioned any way they like. (Up, down, sideways, left right). Athletes will begin with foot behind start line. Once signaled ready, the judge will announce: Athlete Ready, Set, LIFT. Upon starting the timer, athlete will have one full minute to pick two sandbags and carry 20 feet over a set height bar twice (44" for men, 38" for women and teen). Athlete must lift the lighter sandbag, and it must cross over the upright prior to moving on to the second. Once the light and heavy sandbag are over the first upright, they will start again with the lighter sandbag, pick and carry and load over the second upright. The timer will stop upon the heavier sandbag going over the bar, or if the minute time limit has been reached.  Fastest Time wins!! Split times will be taken.  Allowed:Wrist straps, elbow wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, knee wraps, grip shirt, grip shorts.  One soft belt and one hard belt.  Not Allowed:No tacky!! Event 4: "The Reindeer Run" Presented by: Texas Roadhouse of Kingsport(Frame Carry) Rules:Athlete will start with grip made on frame. Athlete will then lift the frame and carry it down 50 feet. Athlete will continue going back and forth the 50 ft course until they cannot finish the 50ft requirement. There will be two safe drop points: At the beginning of the course (start line) and at the 50-foot mark. This will be a distance event. Athlete MUST re-pick the implement within a 5 SECOND window upon dropping implement in the safe zone. The FRONT of the frame must reach the safe zone line before the implement can be dropped. The timer will be started as soon as the implement hits the ground in the safe zone. If both ends of the frame are not off the ground at the 5 second mark, their attempt will be finished, and their distance will be recorded.   Furthest Distance Wins!  Allowed:Wrist straps, hard and soft belt, knee sleeves, knee wraps, chalk. Not Allowed:No slamming of equipment!! Be respectful. No grip aids with the exception of chalk. NO DRAGGING!! If dragging/sliding is noticed, the athlete's attempt will be finished. Event 5:"Jingle Bell Front Hold for Time"  Rules:Athlete will stand against a wall holding a straight handle with both hands with a metal jingle bell dangling by a rope. Athlete will begin upon the judge/staff releasing the jingle bell to have tension/weight on the rope. Longest time wins. Athlete must keep butt, shoulders, and head against the wall at all times. No warnings will be given. Arms must stay at a 90-degree angle with the body. If angle drops below 90, the attempt is over and the time will be recorded. Athlete may use double over, double under, or mixed grip. All fingers must remain on bar at all times.   Longest Time Wins!! Allowed:Wrist straps, hard and soft belt, knee sleeves, knee wraps, chalk. Not Allowed:Bent arms, butt, head or shoulders coming off the wall. Arms must be completely straightened out (unless prior authorization of limb mobility issues).