Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest 13

Mountain State Forest Festival presents

The 13^th annual

Strongest Man/Woman in the Forest!!

 (Strongman Corp. membership REQUIRED of all competitors)

***This show is SOLD OUT – thank you!***

Promoter- Paul Mouser

Date/Time- Saturday, Sept 28th . Action begins at Noon.

Location- Wimer Field, 1400 S Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241

Weigh-ins- 8-9am Saturday morning   OR  after the rules meeting during warm-ups

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 0-175, 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- Classic Festival leaf plaques for 1^st, medals for 2^nd and 3rd

Entry-   the “Lucky 13” first 13 entries only $42!!!    $62 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, Sept 13h. $25 late charge. Includes t-shirt. Late entries are not guaranteed a shirt. Additional shirts will be available for purchase. Competitor order is determined by reverse order of entry received! Roster will be capped at 50!!!

Make sure to follow the FB page for updates! Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1195276143969788/?ti=cl

Spectator fee – only $5, kids high school age and under free

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

Events:  Stone to Shoulder for Reps, Timber Wagon Carry, Max Log, Steel Bar Bending, Truck Pull

EVENTS (subject to change)

Stone to Shoulder

• 60sec to get as many reps as possible
• Athlete will have 2 stones to choose from, one heavy and one ridiculously heavy
• Most reps wins, however, anyone who achieves any number of reps on the heavier stone automatically places ahead of anyone who achieved no reps on the heavier stone.
• Any athlete wishing to attempt the heavier option stone must do so prior to attempting the lighter stone. Once you have attempted the lighter stone, you may not “move up” or “move back” to the heavier stone. Do the big one first if you’re gonna do it – it’s not that complicated yall!
• Sleeves (with no buckling or fastening mechanisms), wrist wraps, chalk, and one belt allowed. No gloves, no tacky, no sticky stuff of any kind. Complaint letters can be sent to my address but envelopes must be sealed with your tears so I can taste them while I laugh like an evil cartoon villain.

Timber Wagon Carry

• 60sec, fastest time wins. If you do not finish the course, you will be credited with distance.
• 80ft course, straight shot.
• Sleeves (with no buckling or fastening mechanisms), wrist wraps, chalk, and one belt allowed. No gloves, straps, tacky, or sticky stuff of any kind.
• For those not familiar, the timber wagon is a trailer full of logs (like real logs yall) with a set of parallel handles you use to pick it up.

Max Log

• 30sec per attempt. WV state records up for grabs.
• 3 attempt selections, however if you miss on any given weight, you’re out
• You may skip any increments you choose
• 4^th attempts will only be allowed if doing so would exceed a current WV state record
• Must wait for down command upon completion of lift.
• To receive down command, knees, hips, elbows must be extended with log overhead and steady. Feet must within shoulder width, stationary, and in a non-staggered stance.
• Log must be lowered to chest first, then controlled to the ground. These are actual real logs that used to be trees folks, if you toss them like a moron they will break and you may be ejected from the contest.
• Sleeves (with no buckling or fastening mechanisms), one belt, and wrist wraps allowed.

Truck Pull

• 60sec, fastest time wins, if you do not finish you will be credited with distance.
• Harness and hand rope style
• Everyone will use the same harness. Please do not pester me about using your own harness. I won’t budge. In 9 years, probably 14 contests, and countless training sessions with 110 pound ladies all the way up to 400+lb men, no one has ever “come out” of the harness in mid-pull. The only way to accomplish that would be to literally stop pulling and move backward to create slack while letting your arms hang down to the side and slumping your shoulders. If you do that, you didn’t want to win anyway.
• Fastest time wins. Weight will be added to pick up and roll back as needed.
• You may assign your own “rope handler” if you wish, if not, one will be provided for you

Max Steel Bar Bending

• 60 sec per attempt, 3 attempts allowed. When you fail, you’re out.
• ~10 athletes will go at once.
• In order to receive credit for a successful bend, bar must be bent into a “U” shape where there is no more than 7in of horizontal space between the inside border of each end. If the bend is uneven, the measurement will be taken from the inside border of the lower end to the inside border of the bar directly across from it.
• Once an athlete feels that his/her bar is properly completed, the athlete tosses the bar down immediately. Time will be scored by when the bar hits the ground.
• Athletes that tie on the same bar will receive placings based on the faster time to finish.
• 6-8 levels of difficulty will be available, maybe more.
• Length will vary from 30” to 12” (shorter is harder). Thickness will vary from ¼” to ½”
• Competitors may use any part of their body to bend the bar while standing or kneeling, but the bar may not touch the ground or anything other than the competitor’s body. Padding may be used for protection, but is subject to inspection and approval by the referees. Using the feet is legal, but shoes must be removed to use such techniques.
• Elbow sleeves & knee sleeves (without fastening or buckling mechanisms), a single belt, and wrist wraps are legal. You may wrap the ends of your bars if you choose, or wear gloves.

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.