Appalachian Team Championships 2016

For the third year the Appalachian Team Championships returns to Fairmont, WV as part of the WV Three Rivers Festival. This meet is still the only one of it’s kind in the country (to my knowledge). This is not pairs or couples, but actual teams of 4-6 people working together to take home the massive Mouser Cup trophy. For the last 2 years, the Windy City Rumble has taken the trophy home, using a combination of unbelievable strength and masterful strategy. Who will take home the trophy this year???

NAS memberships available at the show!

When: Saturday, May 28th

Where: Palatine Park, Fairmont, WV 26554

Promoter: Paul Mouser (kozbeesemail@yahoo.com) in conjunction with the Three Rivers Festival (www.wvthreeriversfestival.org)

Hotel: TBA

Divisions: Teams only, see rules below

Start Time: 3:00pm

Weigh-ins – 8:00am-8:30am and then 1:00pm-2:00pm. “Day of” only.

Rules/Safety Meeting – 2:00pm

Events (subject to change): Kegs and Truck Pull, Chain Drag and Squat, Push/Pull, Stones and Wheelbarrow, Tug of War

Awards: medals for each member of the top three teams, the winning team receives the Mouser Cup Trophy and each member receives an invite to NAS Nationals 2016!

Entry Fee: $50 per person, late entries $75.

Entry deadline: Monday, May 16^th

Rules

TEAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Each team MUST have at least one female of any weight, one male 0-200, one male 201-231, and one male 231+

Teams may represent their state, their gym, their city, their place of work, a group of friends, or nothing in particular. This is your choice. Each team must have a NAME though… a family friendly name J

• Every member must compete in at least one event.

• Every team must have a captain. This captain is responsible for communications with the officials (to help maintain order amongst the chaos!)

Events:

• Kegs and Truck – 3 members will simultaneously begin a keg carry, 100ft with a turn. Members must be a female, a LW, and a MW. One HW member will be stationed at the truck, but cannot begin until the first help arrives. As each person finishes their keg carry they may run over and begin pushing or pulling on the truck. Anyone that does not complete the keg carry portion cannot help with the truck. If not finished, distance will be credited. One drop allowed; a second drop ends your run (this is to protect the equipment). 90sec allowed.   Keg weights: Female – 150, LW – 200, MW – 250

• Push/Pull – There will be two pressing stations and two pulling stations. Team captains must assign a person to each station prior to the event. Total reps of all four stations are added for a team score. Standard NAS pressing and deadlifting rules apply to receive credit for a lift. Presses are one clean and press away. You may set the implement down, but logs are not to be dropped. These are real wood logs and can be damaged. 60sec time limit. Weights are listed below:

• Medley – Female must carry any male team mate any style but piggy back 50ft. Both the carrier and the carried must cross the line completely before the carried teammate may be set down. Once down, the female AND the carried team member may begin loading implements into our giant wheelbarrow. Once loaded, a third team member must push the wheelbarrow 50ft to finish. The front wheel of the barrow must touch the line in order to be finished. Number of items loaded or distance will be credited if a team does not finish. Slide rule penalty 10sec. Weights of Atlas Stones: 115, 240, 240. Wheelbarrow weight in hand will be around 550.

• Chain Drag and Squat – 3 giant chains must be dragged across a 40ft course. 3 team members must participate in the chain drag portion. One additional member (the designated squatter) must be stationed at the squat machine. As each member finishes their chain drag, they may climb aboard the squat machine and sit down. Once all three members have boarded the machine, the designated squatter will be given the signal to begin squatting. Most reps wins. If no reps are recorded, the finish time of the chain drags will be credited. DROPPING THE MACHINE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION and zero points will be credited. Please respect the equipment and your teammates.

• Tug of War – 4 teammates, 1 female must participate. The rope will be thick and heavy. No tying it around the hands or body. No knotting the rope. Tournament format, double elimination.

Equipment – One belt, sleeves without buckles or straps, and wrist wraps will be allowed on every event. Things that are not allowed include: tacky, super suits, straps, hooks, shirts with rubber mats on the chest, and hydraulic forklifts.

General Rules/Usual Mouser Stuff

• In the event of a tie in the final standings, 1^st place finishes will decide the winner. If there is still a tie, then 2^nd place finishes will be the determinant, and so on. If a tie cannot be broken this way, teams will compete in a tie breaker.
• Sportsmanship is expected and required. This is the greatest sport in the world, let’s keep it that way. Also please mind your language, this is a family show.
• There will be a pre-event prayer. No one is expected to participate, so please do not feel obligated. All we ask is to be respectful of those that do or do not wish to participate.
• This is a drug free contest. If you are juiced feel free to come cheer on your buddies but please do not bother to sign up.
• If you have a question, please ask! I would rather take a minute to clarify something than to see someone have a poor showing due to a misunderstanding.