The Letchworth Club presents SUMMER-SLAM

We are back for our second Strongman competition of the year.

On Saturday 26th September we will descend onto one of the main streets in Letchworth!! After the success of our last one, our local council want us to showcase the competition on one of the main streets within the town! We are here to put on a show for you athletes and our local community too, we want to make this a big one!

The event will be taking place on Leys Avenue, Letchworth, but free parking is available the the gym, approx. 6 minute walk from Leys Avenue.

We have a limited number of slots so we can ensure the event runs smoothly and each category will only go ahead if a minimum number of athletes register. In the event a category doesn't go ahead the athletes who have already paid will be refunded.

Event 1 - Overhead Medley (60s)

3 Implements, FTOH.

Monster Dumbbell -> Axle -> Log

1 rep on the Dumbbell, 1 rep on the Axle, then AMRAP on the Log for the remaining time.

The athlete will start 2m from the first implement. Once the timer starts the athlete must complete 1 successful rep on the Monster Dumbbell before moving onto the Axle. The same applies to the Axle before moving onto the Log. The athlete will then use the remaining time to complete as many reps as possible on the Log. Points scored based on the total number of reps completed.

Rules: The athlete must wait for the 'Down' command from their referee before moving on. To get the 'Down' command the athlete must demonstrate control over the implement over head. Elbows and knees to be locked, feet inline and looking towards the ref for the visual 'Down' command. After which athlete must return the implement to the pads. If the athlete drops the implement behind them this will be a 'no-rep' and must be reattempted, the athlete is responsible for returning the implement. 60s time limit.

Kit: If it's not listed; it's not allowed. Chalk, Elbow Sleeves, Knee Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, 1x Soft Belt, 1x Hard Belt

Women's Novice: 25kg (MDB), 50kg (Axle), 9" Log (45kg)

Women's Inters: 32.5kg (MDB), 65kg (Axle), 13" Log (55kg)

Men's Novice: 50kg (MDB), 100kg (Axle), 13" Log (85kg)

Men's Inters: 60kg (MDB), 120kg (Axle), 13" Log (115kg)

Event 2 - Car Deadlift (60s)

The athlete can start with hands/straps on the bar. You are to complete as many successful reps as possible in the 60s time limit. The athlete must wait for the 'Down' signal, to get the 'Down' the athlete must have knees locked, hips through, chest up and shoulders back. Look towards the ref for the visual 'Down' command. Bouncing reps is not allowed, the athlete will be given one warning if a rep is bounced, any bounced rep after that will not be counted. Scores are based on the number of successful reps completed. 60s time limit

Kit: If it's not listed; it's not allowed. Chalk, 1x Soft Belt, 1x Hard Belt, all Deadlift strap variations.

Women's Novice: TBC

Women's Inters: TBC

Men's Novice: TBC

Men's Inters: TBC

Event 3 - Truck Pull (60s)

Everyone loves a Truck Pull!

The athlete will enter a harness attached to the front of the truck. They will be instructed to take the slack from the rope and, when the timer starts, pull the Truck along the 15m course. The course is completed when the athlete touches the finish line with any part of their body. Scores are based on time to completion or, if the course isn't completed, distance covered. 60s time limit

Kit: If it's not listed; it's not allowed. Chalk, Gloves, Knee and Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belts, Appropriate footwear.

Women's Novice: TBC

Women's Inters: TBC

Men's Novice: TBC

Men's Inters: TBC

Event 4 - Super Yoke (60s)

Super by name and by nature. 15m Carry, one way. Shorter distance, heavier load.

The athlete will start under the Yoke, when the timer starts the athlete is to carry the Yoke along the 15m course. The Yoke can be dropped and re-picked after the timer starts. If the Yoke is slid in a way that is deemed advantageous, it will incur a time penalty or each occurrence. The Yoke will start behind the 'Start' line the course is completed when the front of the Yoke breaks the finish line. Points are based on time to completion or distance covered if the course is not completed.

Kit: If it's not listed; it's not allowed. Chalk, Knee and Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, 1x Soft Belt, 1x Hard Belt.

Women's Novice: 180kg x15m

Women's Inters: 210kg x15m

Men's Novice: 280kg x15m

Men's Inters: 320kg x15m

Event 5 - Husafell Bag Carry

Husafell Sandbag carried for max distance in 60s.

The Husafell bag will start on a plinth, when the timer starts the athlete is to pick up the Husafell bag and start to walk down the course, once the husafell bag is lifted off the plinth, the event is started and if you don't cross the start line before dropping the bag, you will score zero. The referee will be responsible for moving the plinth out of the athletes way when the bag is lifted, athletes are to keep this in mind when they start moving. This will be a 15m course, you have 60s to cover the greatest distance possible travelling back and forth along the course, the athlete MUST touch the line with their foot in order to turn around and continue. If the line is not touched the ref will alert the athlete to come back and touch the line. Once the Bag is dropped or the 60s time limit is up the distance travel will be recorded, this will decide your points for this event.

Kit: If it's not listed; it's not allowed. Chalk, Knee and Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, 1x Soft Belt, 1x Hard Belt.

Women's Novice: 70kg

Women's Inters: 90kg

Men's Novice: 120kg

Men's Inters: 140kg

To make sure this event runs smoothly without lengthy breaks between events we will limit the number of athletes per category. Payment secures your place, once the category is full we will start a reserve list. If an athlete cannot make it after registering their place will be offered to the next in line, payment will also secure that athletes place if they still want it.

Closing date for entry is 26th August so we can get all T shirts printed in time.

Please send payment via PayPal to theletchworthclub@gmail.com

Please include your tee shirt size and category in the reference

Payment secures your place, once all spaces are taken we will start a Reserves list, Reserves DO NOT need to pay until a space is offered to them