Round 2 ASA Victorian StrongMan and StrongWoman Grand Prix

StrongMelbourne welcomes you to compete and spectate at the second round of the Victorian Grand Prix.

Once again there will be 4 points available for competitors towards their overall score towards winning the Grand Prix.

Weight classes will include
Women u62.5 u72.5 u82.5 Open
Men u80 u90 u105 Open
Victorian ASA StrongMan/StrongWoman Grand Prix

Round 2 – April 17th

Scoring

Each round will award 4 points for first place, down to 1 point for fourth place towards the total score of the Victorian Series. The winner will be the contestant with the highest total points at the end of the three rounds.

Note you do not need to compete in all competitions, it’s entirely possible to compete in just 1,2 or all 3.

Entry Fee

$50 for ASA members. (ASA membership for this year is $80 and can be paid with your entry fee)

$65 for non ASA members.

Time Table

9:30 Athletes arrived this time to sign in.

10:00 Marshaling for first event starts.

10:15/30 First event starts.

We will attempt to be finished by 4pm.

The weight Classes

Women – under 62.5kg, under 72.5kg , under 82.5kg , open
Men – under 80kg, under 90kg , under105kg, open

The four events will be
Yoke Carry

You will have 60 seconds to carry a yoke 15m , drop it and carry it 15m back as fast as possible.

You can use belts, knee sleeves and knee wraps.

There is no limits to drops.

Your score will either be the time completed the full 15/15m or the distance traveled. You must travel 7m to get a score.

An option will be given to choose a lighter weight or a heavier weight. Any score over 7m on the heavier weight will count more than any score on the lighter weight.

u62.5 women
180kg/220kg
u72.5 women
190kg/230kg
u82.5 women
200kg/240kg
open women
210kg/240kg
u80 men
250kg/290kg
u90 men
260kg/300kg
u105 men
270kg/320kg
open men
290kg/340kg
Max Straight Arm Hold

You will have to hold an implement at arms reach for the maximum time possible. The rules are simple, you will need to keep your elbows locked and maintain a horizontal position, once you drop below a certain height your time will end.

To prevent any cheating by holding the weight vertically or against your chest you will receive a warning the first time your arms bend or go above horizontal, after that you will have 2 seconds to correct your position before you are disqualified and your time will end.

The following weights are subject to testing and change, but should give a reasonable indication.

u62.5 women
6kg
u72.5 women
6kg
u82.5 women
8kg
open women
8kg
u80 men
10kg
u90 men
10kg
u105 men
15kg
open men
15kg
Maximum Axle Clean and Jerk.

You will have 4 attempts to find your maximum axle clean and jerk on a rising bar. The bar will start at 40kg for women and 60kg for men, the minimum rise will be 5kg, you can elect your lifts and do not have to lift consecutive bars, for example you can elect to lift 100kg, 120kg, 125kg and 135kg before you run out of attempts.

Belts can be used to rest the bar in continental clean. Straps can not be used, elbow sleeves and knee sleeves can be used.
Loading Race

You will have 75 seconds to load 3 objects, either kegs or sandbags. The objects will start 10m distance from a 4 foot bar. Your time finishes when the last object touches the ground on the opposite side of the loading bar. Belts and sleeves may be used. The weights indicated include the range of weights you will be required to load and may be kegs or sandbags. Your score will be the number of objects loaded and how quickly you loaded the last object.

u62.5 women/u72.5 women
40-60kg
u82.5 women/open women
50-60kg
u80 men/u90 men
60-80kg
u105 men/open men
80-100kg

If you want to register your interest or reserve a spot email info@strongmelbourne.com today!
Spectators are welcome and there will be a BBQ.
Make sure to let your Strong friends know!