Norse Highlander 2020 (CANCELLED)

Norse Fitness presents

The Norse Highlander 2020

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

Promoter- Paul Mouser and Andy Lewis

Date/Time- Saturday, April 11th . Action begins at Noon.

Location- Norse Fitness Concord, 367 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28027

Weigh-ins- 5-8pm Friday    AND   8-9am Saturday morning

Rules/Safety Briefing- 11:00am. This meeting is mandatory.

Divisions-      Open,   Novice,   Masters,   StrongMom,    Teen

Weight Classes: Women’s LW 0-120, & 121-140, MW 141-160, & 161-180, HW 181-200, & 201+

Men’s Open LW 0-150, 151-175, MW 176-200 & 201-231,  HW 232-265 & 266-300, SHW 301+

Consolidation of some classes is possible. Open  divisions must have at least 5 competitors to ensure a qualifying spot for Nationals. I will do my best not to consolidate!

Awards- Celtic/Norse themed awards for 1^st-3^rd

Entry-   Early bird until 10/18 – $52, $67 normal entry. Must have Strongman Corp membership card present or YOU CAN PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS AT THE SHOW with cash or check. Entries must be post marked by NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, Friday, March 27th. $25 late charge. Competitor order is determined by reverse order of entry received!

Make sure to follow the FB page for updates!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1207534432783931/

Spectator fee – $10, kids 12 and under free

Contact Info– Paul Mouser: email [email protected], phone (304) 614-5291

EVENTS (subject to change): Weight Over Bar – Claymore Front Hold – Mouser Block Carry –

Hercules Hold – Celtic Pole Push – Tire Toss

Hercules Hold

• Athletes will hold as long as possible; longest time wins.
• No grip aids allowed besides chalk.
• Mouser Power’s Deep Waters Hercules Holds will be used.

Weight Over Bar

• Athletes will throw a traditional Highland Games weight with one hand over a bar that rises higher each round. Highest throw wins.
• Athletes will have 60sec to get the weight over any given height. If unsuccessful, the athlete is at that point eliminated. Athlete may also be asked to exit the field if the referee feels he/she is stalling.
• 3 heights allowed per competitor
• Standing throw only; spinning techniques are not allowed

Celtic Pole Push

• Athletes will have 30sec to try to maneuver their opponent outside of the 20ft border circle by pushing against a 10ft pole that both athletes are holding onto.
• Athletes may not physically contact each other, touch any part of the body except the feet to the ground, or leave the border circle, lest the bout be awarded to the opponent. Pulling is also prohibited.
• The exact tournament format will be determined once the entries are all received, but we will do our best to make sure everyone gets to face more than one opponent. (winner/loser bracket style)
• Sleeves, a single belt, gloves, and wrist wraps are legal. Cleats are prohibited. Boots are recommended because regular shoes may blow out. It happened people, it happened.

Claymore Front Hold

• “Claymore” means “great sword” in Gaelic, and this enormous blade was used by the Highland clans of Scotland for around 300 years. The deadly arc of the claymore cleaved through the forces of the Celts’ enemies, perhaps even as late as 1689 against William of Orange. Tremendous strength was required to employ such a massive weapon effectively, and thus we honor the Scottish Claymore and its history with this challenge.
• Sword is to be held with both hands, arms outstretched with elbows extended, as long as possible; longest time wins.
• Elbows must remain straight, top of fists must remain level with top of deltoids or your time will stop
• Butt, upper back, and head must remain in contact with the wall you’ll be leaning against. Failure to do so will result in stoppage of your time.
• Incidental infractions will be met with a referee warning. An incidental infraction is a movement violation of 2 inches or less. Failure to adjust to a proper position immediately, and/or repeated offenses will result in a stoppage of your time.

Mouser Block Carry, Max Distance

• Athlete will have 30 sec to pick the Mouser Block from the ground and cross the start line
• Once the start line is crossed, there will be no time limit – furthest distance wins
• Athlete may readjust during the carry, however the athlete’s turn will be over whenever the block itself or any part of the athlete other than the feet touch the ground. Athlete may not stop moving forward for more than 3 seconds or the athlete’s turn will be over.
• One belt (with buckle to the side or back) may be worn, neoprene sleeves and wrist wraps are OK.
• No rubberized shirts, no gloves, no spray tacky, no tacky towels, no tacky anything, no rubber gauntlets.
• Hands and chests will be inspected for sticky stuff prior to your turn.
• No whining about equipment and sticky stuff being banned. Everyone is under the same rules so it’s fair and the strongest person will win. Whining results in a 10ft penalty on distance!
• Mouser Block available at www.mouserpower.com/mouser-block/

Tire Toss

• 30sec to make a single attempt. 3 attempts total allowed.
• Spinning is legal. No part of the body may touch the ground beyond the trig.
• Best throw of the 3 attempts is counted; Furthest distance wins.

General Rules/Usual Mouser Stuff

• In the event of a tie in the final standings, a tie breaker event will be held. No countback absolutely necessary!
• Sportsmanship is expected and required. This is the greatest sport in the world, let’s keep it that way.
• 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.