Suffolks Strongest Man and Woman

Strength Collective Events are excited to bring you Suffolks Strongest Man and Woman. This event will take place in BuryStEdmunds.

There will be 8 categories

Beginner Men

Beginner Women

Novice Men

Novice Women

Intermediate Men

Intermediate Women

Open Men

Open Women

Beginners category is for people who have never competed in strongman or have competed a couple of times and not finished near podium. If you have been on the podium in any category you are expected to step up to the next category (this is strongman) it will be fun.

Events are,

Event one, overhead medley

Axle press FTOH, Log FTOH and Monster dumbell press for reps, time 75 seconds

BW 35kg, 32kg, 21kg

BM 60kg, 60kg, 45kg

NW 45kg, 45kg, 30kg

NM 80kg, 80kg, 50kg

IW 55kg, 55kg, 35kg

IM 100kg, 100kg,60kg

OW 65kg, 65kg, 40kg

OM 130kg,130kg,80kg

Event two, Husafell bag carry for distance.

BW 40kg

BM 80kg

NW 60kg

NM 100kg

IW 80kg

IM 120kg

OW 100kg

OM 140kg

time limit 60 seconds, distance 15m turn and repeat.

Event three, Axle Deadlift for reps. 9in height.

BW 110kg

BM 160kg

NW 130kg

NM 200kg

IW 150kg

IM 230kg

OW 170kg

OM 270kg

time limit 60 seconds, straps allowed, No suits.

Event 4, Sandbag Toss

BW

8kg,10kg,12kg,14kg

BM

10kg,12kg, 14kg,16kg

NW

10kg,12kg,14kg,16kg

NM

12kg, 14kg,16kg, 18kg

IW

12kg, 14kg, 16kg,18kg

IM

14kg, 16kg,18kg,20kg

OW

14kg, 16kg,18kg,20kg

OM

18kg, 20kg,22kg, 24kg

Event Five, Sandstone over yoke for reps

all lift over a 48in yoke.

BW 40kg

BM 80kg

NW 60kg

NM 100kg

IW 80kg

IM 120kg

OW 100kg

OM 140kg

Weights and events are subject to change so keep an eye for updated posts.

Athlete entry is £50 or £75 with full photo packages and non refundable. Please email strengthcollectiveevents@gmail.com for entry details

Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 places in each category. Prize money for top places

We will crown Suffolks Strongest Man and Woman!

The competition area is outside in the Arc shopping centre in Bury St Edmunds so there are loads of food and drink places available and plenty of parking in the area.

Athletes, officials and official photographer only are allowed in the competition and warm up area. No coaches or other photographers.

Normal strongman rules apply and referees decisions are final.We also expect top behaviour and language as this event is a family event and open to public spectators. No athlete drinking (alcohol) until your category is complete. only one warning will be given or points will be deducted.

Head referee TBC

Referee and Timekeeping team

Dan McNamee, Founder of Suffolks strongest man.

Andy Wilbers, Giants Live crew.

Guy Brand, Giants Live crew.

Dan Foreman. Giants Live crew.

Scoring by Nathan Baroni

Photography by LightDraw Photography

Spectators are free. However, we would appreciate donations to raise money for "helpforElla"

We will be doing some charity fundraising.

Any companies wishing to sponsor an event please email strengthcollectiveevents@gmail.com