Cupid's Revenge 2027

LOCATION: Iron Asylum Gym 369 Chatham Drive, Newport News VA    *EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $65 till October 31 then Nov 1st.   $80 STRONGMAN CORPORATION SANCTIONED EVENT  * Strongman Corporation membership is required for all competitors and can be purchased online at https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships/. Please note that USS and Strongman Corporation are not the same, and you will need a Strongman Corporation membership for this competition. Rule Meeting 9am  Lifting starts Directly after (with time for warm up) Spectator Fee  $20 Children under 10 Free Weigh in:  Mandatory 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 claim opening deadlift weight at weigh ins.    1 changed allowed 10 min before start of event. Friday 9am-11:30am       Saturday 7:30-8:30am Nationals bids will be awarded in Open classes based on the number of athletes in each class as follows: - 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. EVENTS   ( weights subject to change at Promoters Discretion)  LOG PRESS 60 secondsClean & Press each rep (may press, push press, jerk, split jerk  to lock out –Will start on Crash Pads (not floor)Must wait for “Good” down signal each rep – Must lower under control no deliberate dropping or athlete will forfeit his attempt – If the implement leaves the platform/ crash pads then the athlete will retrieve it themselves while time is still running to continue.Equipment allowed: belt, chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Grip ShirtsEquipment Not allowed any item placed in belt to provide a “shelf”, back of belt built up to no more than 8” wide, tacky, elbow wraps.Any and all anatomical limitations preventing athlete from locking out as described above must be demonstrated to the judge prior to start of the event. This is soley the responsibility of the athlete.MAX DEADLIFT TRAP BAR Max weight (starting preset weight see chart)Athlete must claim opening weight at weigh ins.    1 changed allowed 10 min before start of event.Athlete may jump in at any weight – 20lb jumpsCan never go down in weight3 attempts (Wessel’s Rule) Miss and you are out60 SecTrap Bar.  (Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar.  Raised Handles )Straps Allowed Thumbs must be wrapped around if straps are used. Athletes will strap in on their own time.Conventional stance only (NO SUMO)Hitching allowedDeadlift Suits NOT allowedGood Lift: Athlete must lift bar to stranding position, shoulder back, legs and feet in line. Must wait for “Down Signal from judge” is given from judge - athlete must return bar to the floor under control hands on – NO DroppingFARMERS CARRY 60 sec Time Frame80’   no turnsOne Drop allowedStraps allowed  - Thumbs must be wrapped around if straps are used. Athletes will strap in on their own timeTime Stops when Athlete’s feet cross the lineNo Throwing or sliding of implement allowed or will receive 3 second deduction.CAR DEADLIFT  REPS : 60 sec Time Frame    -   No Split TimesFront Horizontal Bar Hand Placement -Athlete must wait for  “Down Command” before Lowering or rep will Not Count. Athletes must be at full lockout with a down call from their judge before time is called to receive the last rep.NO Up CommandNo Dropping of implementTraditional deadlift straps, figure 8s and versa grip allowed-   No Deadlift Hooks allowedAthletes will strap in on their own time - Thumbs must be wrapped around. .  No Deadlift Hooks allowedNo Deadlift Suits allowed – Non-Stretchy Powerlifting Briefs,Rehband or Stretchy briefs ALLOWEDTRUCK PULL  (Harnessed):60 SEC - 25 meters   NO ROPE