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Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest X
October 1, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s finally here, the tenth anniversary of the contest that started it all. A decade ago less than a dozen brave souls ventured into the unknown and pioneered the sport of strongman in WV. Join us this year as we celebrate ten years of strength at the Mountain State Forest Festival with bigger and better events, prizes, and surprises than ever before.
*featuring the WV State Log Lift Championships
The Mountain State Forest Festival Presents
The 10th Annual Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest
(Strongman Corp. membership REQUIRED of all competitors, and will be available at the show)
(enter at www.mouserpower.com, and follow at https://www.facebook.com/events/143545439378632/)
Promoter- Paul Mouser
Date/Time- Saturday, Oct 1st. Action begins at 12:00pm.
Location- Wimer Field in Elkins, WV. Follow S Davis Ave to 13th St and you will see the field on the left (no real address).
Weigh-ins- Begin at 8am. Athletes MUST be present by 10am regardless.
Rules/Safety Briefing- 11:00am. This meeting is mandatory.
Divisions-
Open, Novice, Masters, 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, 301+
Consolidation of some classes is possible. Each division must have at least 5 competitors to ensure a qualifying spot for Nationals. Additionally, if there is enough demand (aka sign ups), we may offer more classes.
Awards- Traditional Forest Festival plaques for 1st-3rd
Entry- $50. Must have NAS 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, SEPT 16TH. Late fee $25 and you may not receive a t-shirt. Additional shirts will be available for purchase.
ONLINE PAYMENT AT: www.mouserpower.com
Hotel- TBA. Please contact me if you will need a hotel.
Checks and entry forms to- Paul Mouser, 1465 Barry St, Fairmont, WV, 26554.
Contact Info– email [email protected], phone (304) 614-5291
Events (subject to change)- Max Log, Fingal’s Fingers, Atlas Stones, Pole Push, Timber Wagon Deadlift
***Masters & Novice athletes use implements/weights one “level” lighter than the listed class on the chart. Teen athletes use implements/weights two “levels” lighter.
Example: Masters HW uses Open 231 weights***
Events (subject to change)
| Division | Max Log (starting wt/increments) | Fingal’s Finger | Atlas Stones (raw) | Pole Push | Timber Deadlift |
|
LWW |
75/15 | ½ length | 95, 115, 135, 150 | n/a | Some wood (190-430) |
|
MWW |
75/15 | Full length | 95, 115, 135, 150, 175 | n/a | More wood (250-490) |
|
HWW |
75/15 | Full Length | 115, 135, 150, 175, 200 | n/a | Legit wood pile (300-540) |
| 0-150 | 120/15 | TBA |
135, 150, 175, 200, 220
|
n/a | More wood (350-590) |
| 175 | 170/20 | TBA | 150, 175, 200, 220, 230 | n/a
|
Half the forest (400-640) |
| 200 | 170/20 | ½ weight |
200, 220, 230, 240, 260
|
n/a | More forest (500-740) |
| 231
|
195/20 | ½ weight | 220, 230, 240, 260, 285 | So many trees (575-825) | |
| HW
|
215/20 | Full weight | 230, 240, 260, 285, 300 | n/a | EPA gonna get us (625-875) |
Fingal’s Fingers
- Athletes will have 75sec to flip the pole as many times as possible. Most flips wins.
- Split times will be taken so that rep ties can be broken. Example: Jim does 3 flips and Joe does 3 as well, but Jim is faster. Jim wins.
- Elbow sleeves & knee sleeves (without buckling mechanisms), a single belt, and wrist wraps are legal.
Max Log
- Athletes will have 30sec to make a successful lift each round. There is no limit on how many attempts can be made in those 30sec. Log is to be lifted from the ground to the overhead position while standing.
- Each athlete may lift or pass on any given weight. Once you miss a weight, you are “out” and will be credited with your highest successful attempt. The athlete is responsible for maintaining his/her position in the rotation; failure to do so may result in disqualification from the event.
- Athletes must wait for the “down” signal to receive credit for their lift. To receive the signal, the feet must not be staggered, must be shoulder width or narrower, and must not be moving. The elbows and knees must be locked, and the hips must be extended with the log overhead and steady.
- In the event of a tie, the athlete that took less attempts to reach the weight will receive the higher placing
- Elbow sleeves & knee sleeves (without buckling mechanisms), a single belt, and wrist wraps are legal.
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. (Double elim. to a winner)
- 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.
The Atlas Stones
- 75 sec to load 5 atlas stones (4 for LWW). Tacky is not allowed. Send angry letters by email please.
- Implements must be lifted in order of lightest to heaviest
- Stones will be loaded onto 55gal barrels
- Fastest time wins. Don’t finish? You’ll get credit for what you did accomplish. See? I’m not so bad.
Timber Wagon Deadlift
- 60sec to complete as many reps as possible in a “progressive” format. This means weight is added each rep (in the form of volunteers tossing weight plates onto a loading pin). Must wait for “down” command.
- Weight will be added 8 times. Each rep will have approximately 30 pounds added. Once the final weight is reached, athletes may rep out that top weight. You will also receive a handshake, get your picture in the paper, and probably an invitation to meet the President of the United States because anyone that completes all 9 reps will become a national hero.
- I do not know what the exact weight will be so please don’t ask. It is hard to quantify what a wagon full of logs and fire wood weighs. We will test it to make sure it’s challenging but appropriate. The weights listed are BALLPARK weights. *It has tested to exact weights listed above in the chart*
- This will be parallel handles, and set above standard height roughly 16-18in.
- Sleeves, one belt, and straps legal. No suits, cranes, forklifts, or hydraulic floor jacks.
General Rules/Usual Mouser Stuff
- In the event of a tie in the final standings, 1st place finishes will decide the winner. If there is still a tie, then 2nd place finishes will be the determinant, and so on. If a tie cannot be broken this way, athletes will compete head to head in one final pole push match to determine the winner.
- Sportsmanship is expected and required. This is the greatest sport in the world, let’s keep it that way.
- 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.
Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest 2016
In consideration of your acceptance of this entry, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and my assignees, waive, and release all rights and damages I may have against Paul Mouser, The Mountain State Forest Festival, Strongman Corp./North American Strongman, Inc., Dione Wessels, The City of Elkins, Randolph County, and all sponsors of the event, their representatives and assigns, for any and all injuries incurred by me in conjunction with this competition and in traveling to and from the event. And in further consideration of permission being granted to me to participate in the Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest and its related events, I hereby grant Strongman Corp./NAS, Inc. and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization and all of their agents, successors, licensees, and assigns, the right to photograph or otherwise reproduce (whether by film, tape, still photography or otherwise) my voice, appearance, and name, and to exhibit, distribute, transmit, and/or otherwise exploit any and all media, including without limitation, by means of still photography, motion pictures, radio, television, television motion pictures, video, printing or any other medium now known or hereafter devised, including with respect also to any merchandising, advertising, and/or publicity, and the right to use my name and information about me in any connection with any of the foregoing. The rights granted by me hereunder are granted for the entire universe and shall endure in perpetuity and no further compensation shall be payable to me at anytime in connection therewith. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to obligate Strongman Corp./NAS, INC., and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization, to photograph or otherwise reproduce my voice, appearance or name, or to make use of any rights granted herein. I also understand that the aforementioned rights may be reassigned at any time without further consent. I understand that Strongman Corp./NAS, Inc., and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization are videotaping and photographing the Event in express reliance upon foregoing, and I represent and agree that I am free to grant the rights granted to Strongman Corp./NAS INC. and/or any other approved video or entertainment organization hereunder. Therefore I affix my signature below: