Strongman of the North

AFX Invitational Strongman Championships October 15th, 2016

(North American Strongman Inc. Membership Required of all Contestants) Contest Level: NAS Level 2 PROMOTER: AlaskaFit Productions: Pete Menage (907) 715-1205

ENTRY FEE: $75.00 - please make checks payable to AlaskaFit Productions (This will include photo CD/Download of all events)

DATE/ TIME: Saturday, October 15th, 2016. Start time: 12:00pm

WEIGH-IN Friday, October 14th, 2016, 6:00 pm – Uptown Athletic Club LOCATION: 802 Gambell, Anchorage (907) 770-1124

VENUE Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center LOCATION: 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 263-2800

HOST Anchorage Downtown Marriott HOTEL: 820 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 279-8000

DIVISIONS/ WT CLASSES: Men’s Open LW - Up to 230 lbs Men’s Open HW - Over 231 lbs Women LW - Up to 140.4 lbs Women HW - Over 140.5 lbs Men’s Masters - Open Women’s Masters - Open

* To qualify, competitors must have won or placed second in a SC competition in 2015-16 *

EVENTS: (Events may be subject to change for any reason)

Log Press Axle Squat for Reps 18’ Deadlift – Max Effort Farmer Walk

AWARDS: 1ST -3RD Trophies/Medals - This competition is an NAS Level TWO event. The top 2 placing’s in each Open Division Class will qualify for the NAS National Championships. ENTRY FEE: $75.00 ENTRY DEADLINE: Must be received by October 8th, 2016 ****LATE ENTRIES WILL $150.00 NO EXCEPTIONS**** MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: AlaskaFit Productions NO REFUNDS AFX Invitational Strongman Championships October 15th, 2016

By entering this contest I realize that a Strongman Contest of this nature is a dangerous sport where serious injury and/or death may occur. In consideration of my entry, I hereby waive all claims for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns against any/ all staff, officials, sponsors or organizations however remotely connected with the NORTH AMERICAN STRONGMAN Inc., Strongman Corporation, Dione Wessels, AlaskaFit Productions, Alaska Fitness Expo, which may occur while traveling to and from this contest and while participating in this contest. I further agree to hold harmless, waive and release rights (photo, name and likeness), for media (newspapers, TV, radio, and/ or magazines). I have carefully read this information and understand it. I thus affix my signature below.

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Mail Form and Check to: AlaskaFit Productions P.O. Box 110771 Anchorage, AK 99511

EVENTS – All events subject to change without advanced notice

***Upon equipment failure or other unforeseen, Crucifix Hold will be substituted. Weights will start with 10lb DB for women, 25lb DB for men*** ------**NOTE: Please be aware these weights are EXTREMELY heavy.***

Weight Classes:

Men’s Open LW - Up to 230 lbs Men’s Open HW - Over 231 lbs Women LW - Up to 140.4 lbs Women HW - Over 140.5 lbs Men’s Masters - Open Women’s Masters - Open

Event 1 – Log Press 60 second time limit. Log must be picked up into press position and pressed from standing position. Reps are counted from standing position. Full lockout (Lockout will be: Elbows locked, feet even, hips inline with shoulders and ankles, knees locked) must be achieved for the rep to count and the athlete must wait for the referees signal to lower the weight. This is a timed event. Equipment Allowed: - Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, fore-arm sleeves 250/275/135/155/155/135

Event 2 – Axel Squat Measured by Reps. Athlete will start with hands on the axle. Depth must be at Parallel or below, the rack arms will be measured and placed at the proper depth. Athlete may pause the axle at the arms before starting on the ascent. Full lockout (Lockout will be: Feet even, hips inline with shoulders and ankles, knees locked) must be achieved for the rep to count and the athlete must wait for the referees signal to lower the weight. Equipment Allowed: Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, fore-arm sleeves, lifting straps. 450/500/285/315/315/250

Event 3 – 18’ Deadlift: Competitor gets one attempt per weight. Weights will be increased 20lbs per attempt, done in last man standing format. Full lockout (Lockout will be: Elbows locked, feet even, hips inline with shoulders and ankles, knees locked) must be achieved for the rep to count and the athlete must wait for the referees signal to lower the weight Eq uipment Allowed: - Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, fore-arm sleeves, STRAPS ALLOWED Weights used: Starting at 315 for women, 405 for men.

Event 4 – Farmers Walk: The time starts at "GO". Start with hands gripping the bars. Must carry a frame (or tubes) a total of 60'.. The time and/or distance is recorded when the frame touches the ground or when both tubes completely cross the Finish line. Competitor gets one attempt. Equipment Allowed: - Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, STRAPS ALLOWED Weights used: 300/350/135/155/175/135