Static Monsters 2027 Qualifier - Corvallis, Oregon

Static Monsters is a global strongman competition based around a maximum log press and maximum 18″ axle deadlift. Athletes compete in the World Wide Qualifiers on a set weekend  at a registered hosts gym to hit their max lifts. The top 10 are then invited to compete at the World Championships held later in the year at a single location. From amateur to professional, junior and adaptive, Static Monsters covers a classifications for you. Registration includes a T-Shirt. CATEGORIES First Timer’s – Male & Female (This class is for anyone that has never competed in any form of strength sports, and will be ranked on a power to weight ratio).Junior’s 16 – 21 yrs – Male & Female (To be eligible for this class you must be a minimum of 16 years old on the day of the qualifier and under the age of 21 on the day of the World Championships, this will also be ranked on a power to weight ratio).Master’s 40+ – Male & Female (For Masters Classes you must be 40+ or 50+ on the day of the qualifiers, regardless of age at the World Championships, and the Class you qualify in will be the Class you compete in at the World Championships).Master’s 50+ – Male & FemaleMen’s – Opens | U120kg | U105kg |U90kg | U80kg | U70kgWomen’s – Opens | U95kg | U82.5kg | U72.5kg | U62.5kg | U52.5kgAdaptive – Male & Female – Seated | Standing | Seated One Arm | Standing One Arm | Neuro Seated | Neuro StandingMEMBERSHIP To be able to compete at Static Monsters Worldwide and World Championships each competitor must have an active Static Monsters Membership for that year of competition. The youngest age for membership and competing is 16. Membership form is here: https://staticmonsters.com/athlete-membership-details/ Athletes will receive a shirt and top 3 in every division will receive an award. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the rules below. LOG LIFT RULES Competitors will have 60 seconds to complete each lift after receiving the judge’s lift signal.The log must be controlled to the ground; throwing or dropping the implements is prohibited and will result in a failed attempt. There is no requirement to return the log to the chest during descent, only to control it to the ground.Any dropped lift results in a failed attempt and no count will be given. Competitors may retry a failed lift within their allocated 60 seconds. If the log has left the floor before the 60 seconds is up, the athlete is allowed to finish the rep.Each competitor is allowed three attempts, as long as within the 60 seconds time limit.Competitors nominate their opening attempt for both events during the check-in. There is no minimum start weight in the qualifier.Once nominated, the competitors cannot reduce their weight after a failed or completed attempt.No minimum weight increases due to international events using different units    ( lbs or kgs)No total is awarded if no complete lifts are counted.A lift is completed when the judge calls ‘down’ with locked knees, hips and shoulders and head through. If a competitor has a problem with not being able to lock any joints due to body mechanics, they must make the judge aware before the start of event, and it will be at the judge’s discretion if a lift is acceptable, judges’ decision is final and any aggressive disagreements could lead to disqualification.Competitors nominate their second lift weight immediately after completing their first lift. Lifts cannot be changed after this has been entered.Competitors nominate their third lift immediately after completing their second lift. Lifts cannot be changed after this has been entered.Belts are allowed: an under and over belt are permitted. No additions or stuffing into the belt to create a shelf.The log can touch, bounce off, or rest on the belt during the clean.Chalk is allowed.Tacky and straps are not allowed.Wraps and sleeves are allowed, limited to one item per joint, including ‘equipped’ elbow sleeves. No multiple sleeves or cuffs on one joint.If a spotter intervenes in the lift, the log must be reset to the ground. If the spotter steps in too early, the lifter can opt for an additional 60 seconds or repeat the lift at the end of the round.The log cannot be rested on or touch any part of the head during the lift.  19. Log sizes and Classes          12 inch log.          The 12 inch log is mandatory for the Mens Classes:- Open, Under 120, Under 105, under 90, Under 80 and under 70 Classes.          Optional for all other classes based on athletes preference.          10 Inch Log         The 10 inch log is mandatory for Womens classes:- Open, under 95, under 82.5, under 72.5, under 62.5kg and under 52.5kg                  (Women can also chose the 12″ log if they prefer)        Also can be used for the following classes:-        First Timer’s – Male & Female         Junior’s 16 – 21 yrs – Male & Female         Master’s 40+ – Male & Female         Master’s 50+ – Male & Female        8″ Log        The 8″ Log is optional for all other classes listed below…       First Timer’s – Male & Female        Junior’s 16 – 21 yrs – Male & Female         Master’s 40+ – Female        Master’s 50+ – Female        The 8″ log can only be used for the classes listed above. DEADLIFT RULES Conventional stance deadlift is mandatory; Sumo stance, Jefferson deadlifts, or any other variation are not allowed. Hands must remain outside the knees for the entire lift.The Deadlift must be stationary before attempting a  lift, no rolling of the bar onto the knees is allowed, The bar maybe rolled before the lift to enable correct foot positioning, and bar is in  correct alinement, but must be stationary before a lift is attempted.Straps, including figure 8 straps are permitted, but they must remain tight, and the hands must be around/holding the axle. A long figure 8 strap with only fingertips touching the bar is not acceptable, thumbs must be touching the bar at all times throughout the lift.Deadlift suits are allowed, but no multi layers or briefs are too be worn in addition to the suit. The suit must be worn under the official competition t-shirt.Each competitor is allowed 3 attempts within the 60 second time limit.Competitors cannot reduce their nominated weight after a failed or completed attempt.No minimum weight increases due to international events using different units (lbs or kgs). There is no minimum start weight at the qualifier.In the event of a failed lift, the competitor must allow the bar to come to a dead stop before attempting the second lift.Weight must be controlled to the ground for the lift to count.Competitors have 60 seconds to complete each lift after the Referee has declared “bar loaded” and lifting can continue until the 60 seconds expire. If the bar has left the ground before the 60 seconds is up then the athlete is allowed to finish the repNo total is awarded if no complete lifts are countedThe lift is considered complete when the judge calls ‘down’, requiring the lifter to have knees, hips and shoulders locked out, lower or dropping weight before the down signal will be a failed attempt.Competitors nominate their second lift weight immediately after completing their first lift. Lifts cannot be changed after this has been entered.Competitors nominate their third lift weight immediately after completing their second lift. Lifts cannot be changed after this has been entered.Chalk is allowed.Tacky is not allowed.  ADAPTIVE RULES Adaptive Standing male and female to follow the rules outlined above.Adaptive Standing Dumbbell rules:The Dumbbell must start from the floor and can be picked up using one or both hands, once the dumbbell is on the shoulder in the rack position, only one hand may remain on the dumbbell.  Once pressed the dumbbell must be under control, arm locked out before a down signal may be given. If the dumbbell is not under control or the feet are not set, the lift will not be given.Adaptive Seated, male and female:Seated DeadliftA regular flat gym bench is required, load-rated for the lifter’s weight combined with their planned maximum deadlift.There must be 17.5” clearance between the floor and the underside on the bench to allow full lock out of the deadlift.CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADAPTIVE ATHLETES For the Standing division, participants must have a physical disability preventing them from safely handling the weights in the open division or competing against athletes without disabilities.In the seated division, athletes either have a physical disability requiring the use of a wheelchair or meet the physical criteria for the standing division but choose to compete in a wheelchair. For example, those with a prosthetic leg may choose either division based on the prosthetic limb’s condition.In the seated neuro division, all athletes must have cerebral palsy, spina bifida, MS or a similar condition impairing optimal neurological function at a level disadvantaging them against someone with a fully functioning nervous system.