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Welcome to Everhart Strongman: Battle for The Arc! Join us at Everhart Life Sport Recovery for an epic showdown of strength and determination. Watch as competitors push their limits in a series of challenges to claim the title of Strongman. This in-person event promises adrenaline-pumping action and fierce competition.
Don't miss out on witnessing the ultimate test of power and resilience. Get ready to witness feats of strength like never before at Everhart Strongman: Battle for The Arc, where ALL proceeds will benefit The Arc of Centre County, a local nonprofit that provides community programming, employment support, residential community homes and more to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join us for the ultimate test of strength and determination at the "Everhart Strongman: Battle for The Arc" on Saturday, June 22, 2024!
Watch as competitors push their limits in a series of challenges to claim the title of Strongman, all while raising funds to support The Arc of Centre County!
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Date and time
Saturday, June 22 · 10:30 AM - 8 PM
Location
Everhart Life Sport Recovery
2583 Gateway Drive State College, PA 16801
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Agenda
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
“Learn to Lift”
For The Arc "MVPs," learn to lift safely with proper form!
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Weigh-In
For those participating in the Strongman Competition to determine Weight Class.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rules/Instruction to Strongman
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lifters Warm-Up
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Competition Begins!
Event 1) Wagon wheel axle bar deadlift
Scoring: Highest weight lifted for 1 rep wins
Rules:
Technique: Athlete must begin with feet within the boundary of where their hands are placed on the bar (no sumo stance). Bar can move however it needs to between the ground and lockout (downward movement/hitching is permitted). Rep is complete during full hip and knee lockout--athlete must wait for the judges’ “down” signal to show they have control of the bar.
Equipment: Lifting straps, belt, knee sleeves, singlet, knee socks, chalk, and baby powder are permitted, but not required. Shoes are required. Multi-ply deadlift suits and lifting gloves are not permitted. Lifters must be mindful of applying baby powder away from the lifting area to avoid creating slippery walking surfaces. Spotters must wipe down the bar of chalk, baby powder, blood, etc. between every rep.
Event 2) Log Clean & Press
Scoring: Highest reps x weight on presses within 60 seconds wins
Rules:
Technique: Timer starts with log on the ground, lifter cannot touch the log until timer begins. A full press must end with the lifter’s elbows locked out, log above their head.Judges will give the “down” command when the rep is complete. Viper press (smooth motion from ground to press without resting log on chest) is permitted. Lifters are permitted to bend knees and use legs to push press or jerk the weight. Once weight is pressed, lifter can hold the bar at their chest between presses, or rest bar on ground and clean again between presses. Lifters must drop bar on crash pads when returning it to the ground. Lifters should not let go of the bar until it is below their shoulders (no dropping from overhead).
Equipment: Wrist wraps, knee sleeves, belt, singlet, elbow sleeves, heeled-lifting shoes and chalk are permitted for this event. Shoes are required. Multi-ply singlets and lifting gloves are not permitted. Female lifters are required to use the 45-lb log, male lifters are required to use 70-lb log.
Event 3) Farmer’s Carry
Scoring: Farthest distance x weight within 60 seconds wins
Rules:
Technique: Timer starts with farmer’s carry on the ground. Lifter may have their hands on the handles but cannot lift the cage until the timer begins. Lifters may run or walk with the cage. They may set the cage on the ground and regrip as many times as they want. Throwing the cage (i.e. swinging arms are releasing so the cage moves forward) is not permitted. All lifters must carry the cage in the same path and direction (loaders will reset the cage at the starting position and brush any chalk off the handles after each attempt).
Equipment: Chalk, belt, singlet, and knee sleeves are permitted but not required. Shoes are required. Lifting straps, gloves, baby powder, and multi-ply singlets are not permitted.
Event 4) Tire Flip
Scoring: Highest reps within 60 seconds wins
Rules:
Technique: Timer starts with the tire laying flat and lifter not touching the tire. The lifter may use any technique they wish to flip the tire. Lifters must all flip the tire in the same direction.
Equipment: Knee sleeves, heeled-lifting shoes, belt, singlet, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves and chalk are permitted. Multi-ply singlets and lifting gloves are not permitted.
Event 5) Truck Pull
Scoring: Largest distance within 60 seconds wins
Rules:
Technique: Timer starts with the lifter strapped into the truck pull harness. Lifter should have full bodyweight on their feet (not on the harness) until the timer starts. Once the timer starts, lifter can use any technique to pull the truck forward.
Equipment: Knee sleeves, heeled-lifting shoes, belt, singlet, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, lifting gloves and chalk are permitted. Multi-ply singlets are not permitted.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Award Ceremony
