King of the Cave 3

Participation in the event necessitates a valid 2027 USS membership for all athletes.  Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category.  Athletes placing first, second, and third in the Open, and Master Class divisions will qualify for USS Strongman 2026 Nationals. Athletes who register before February 5th will receive an event shirt with their last name; late registrations will receive a shirt without a name.  Potential Cash prizes will be awarded in classes with five or more participants, with prizes for first and second place. Measurements taken during weigh-ins for the YOKE will be final, and no adjustments will be permitted during the competition. Event weights, classes, and rules are subject to modification or consolidation.  Strongman Corp Grip shirts are prohibited in the competition  Weigh-ins will take place on Friday, February 19th, 2026  from 12 pm to 7:30 pm , at the same location as the event.  The athlete briefing will commence at 9:00 am, followed by the start of the first event at 9:30 am. Max Weight Sandbag Toss 60 seconds  -Athlete will have 60 seconds to throw sandbag over the bar.   -If the athlete misses they will retrieve their own sandbag and will be allowed to throw again within that 60 second window.  If the athlete fails to clear the bar in that 60 second window they will be done with that event.  Wessel rule  -If the athlete is successful they will move on to their next attempt.  If multiple athletes are tied after all successful attempts it will be up to the promoters discretion to allow more attempts to break the tie.   -Equipment allowed- belts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves, chalk, and liquid chalk. All other equipment not allowed unless approved.  -Bar height will be 12' for all women's classes and 15' for all men's classes.   Sandbag medley 60 seconds  begin by loading the first sandbag over the bar.next shoulder the second sandbag with the down command from the judge.with the remaining time clean and press the final sandbag. wait for down command and all reps will need to be  cleaned from the ground.  -Equipment allowed- belts, wrist wraps, knee and elbow sleeves, chalk, and liquid chalk, grip shirt. All other equipment not allowed unless approved.  Truck Pull60 seconds Athletes will be harnessed in and pull a truck 50ft as fast as possible with a  1 1/2 guide rope. Time stops when the front tires cross the finish line. 1 min time cap. Score is based on the faster pull or furthest pull if time cap is meet.  equipment allowed: hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, gloves, chalk, knee sleeves, climbing shoes, no tacky. 13" axle deadlift for reps 60 seconds  athletes will be allowed to be strapped in before time starts.All reps will need the down command, no soft lockouts will be counted. equipment allowed: hard belt, soft belt, straps, chalk, knee sleeves not allowed tacky  Yoke & Power Stairs Medley:Time Limit: 60 second time limit.Event Setup:head to headCompetitors may start under the yoke, behind the line before picking and carrying yoke on the go command.Competitors will carry the yoke 20ft down before dropping and carrying it back down an additional 20ft back to the start.Athletes will then run to the Power Stairs to load two separately loaded pins up 3 flights each. Pins will be loaded lighter to heavier.Only the front of the yoke needs to cross the line each way.Steps/Stairs will be 18" & Handle Will be 16"Equipment Specs: stairs are 18" high and handles are 16" highScoring: Time Ends once both Power Pins are loaded, and hands are off.Equipment Allowed: Belt, knee sleeves or wraps, supportive suits, chalk, grip shirts.Equipment Not Allowed: Tacky, or any sticky substances.