Wrath of the Warrior 2023

Grinder Gym & Grinder Strongman Club Present

Wrath of the Warrior

2023 Strongman Competition


LOCATION

Grinder Gym

1013 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

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DATE & TIME

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Starts at 11:00 AM

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AWARDS

Awards for the top 3 finishers in each class.

1
1st Place
2
2nd Place
3
3rd Place

RULES

Viking PressDetails

Handles are 2 ft apart. The lever height is 54″. Athletes may choose to face in or out. The down position is any point when the elbows drop below the shoulders. Athletes must completely lockout at the top. Athletes will be given a down command when the lift is locked out. No lift for any double dips. Allowed items include chalk, belt, deadlift suit or squat briefs, wrist straps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps, or knee sleeves.

16″ Barbell DeadliftDetails

The lift will be done with a deadlift bar and Jeep Tires. No bouncing. Athletes will be given a down command when the lift is locked out. No lift for any attempts made before the “lift” command. Allowed items include chalk, baby powder, belt, deadlift suit or squat briefs, wrist straps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps, or knee sleeves. Shoes are optional. Deadlift socks are required. Hitching is allowed. No sumo deadlifts.

Carry MedleyDetails

The carry medley will be performed with a Rogue Yoke, Red Beard Frame, and a Standard Keg. The distance is a total of 50 feet (25 out and 25 back). Unlimited drops. Allowed items include chalk, belt, deadlift suit or squat briefs, wrist straps, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps, or knee sleeves.

Conan’s WheelDetails

Athletes will Zercher lift the bar and carry the implement in a circle. Athletes may choose to go in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The athlete will 60 seconds to carry the implement as far as possible. One drop within the first 3 feet is allowed to adjust for stability. Any drops outside the 3 feet starting block will end the event, and both distance & time will be recorded for scoring. The athlete that goes the farthest distance will rank the highest. Athletes who tie for the same distance will then be ranked based on the fastest time they covered that distance. The bar must never rest on the athlete’s belt. Allowed items include grip shirt, chalk, 1 belt*, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps, or knee sleeves. No tacky is allowed.

Stone SeriesDetails

Athletes will have 90 seconds to successfully load all four atlas stones to the stone load tables. Stones will be set up in front of the tables in accenting weight and descending table height. (Table Heights for loading; 42″ / 46″ / 50″ / 52″ ). Allowed items include grip shirt, tacky, chalk, 1 belt*, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee wraps, or knee sleeves.

EVENTS & WEIGHTS

All weights in pounds. Carry Medley shows Yoke / Frame / Keg. Conan’s Wheel and Stone Series shown per implement. Weights are subject to change.

DivisionViking Press16″ DeadliftCarry (Y/F/K)Conan’s WheelStone Series
Novice Women (Single Class)120275225/225/100Wheel + 250110/130/150/170
Open W LW (132-)120275225/225/100Wheel + 250110/130/150/170
Open W MW (165-)140300250/250/125Wheel + 300130/150/170/210
Open W HW (198-)160325275/275/140Wheel + 350150/170/210/230
Open W SHW (242-)180350300/300/190Wheel + 400170/210/230/265
Open W SHW (+)200375325/325/200Wheel + 450210/230/265/295
Masters Women (Single Class)120275225/225/125Wheel + 250110/130/150/170
Novice Men (Single Class)220500450/450/190Wheel + 470230/265/295/330
Open M LW (181-)220500450/450/190Wheel + 470230/265/295/330
Open M MW (220-)240550500/500/220Wheel + 500265/295/330/350
Open M HW (275-)260600550/550/220Wheel + 550295/330/350/365
Open M SHW (308-)280625575/575/250Wheel + 600330/350/365/415
Open M SHW (+)300650600/600/250Wheel + 600330/355/365/415
Masters Men (Single Class)300650600/600/250Wheel + 600330/355/365/415

SCHEDULE

Weigh-ins will be on Friday, March 24th from 12 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, March 25th from 8 am to 10 am.

NO WEIGH-INS AFTER 10AM. NO EXCEPTIONS.

ENTRY FEES, PAYMENTS & REFUNDS

$75 for online registration.

ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE

COMPETITION SHIRTS

Competition Shirt

One T-shirt provided per athlete. Additional shirts available for purchase.

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SPECTATORS

Spectator entry is $10 online. Show proof of online purchase at the door. Kids under 10 get in free.

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Day-of tickets are available at the gate.

REGISTRATION

Sign up online through Iron Podium to claim your spot. Walk-up registration may be available on event day while classes still have room.

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Athlete spots are limited and capped per event.

SANCTIONED EVENT

United States Strongman

Since its inception in 2014, United States Strongman has continually recommitted itself to providing opportunities for athletes to achieve their goals through competition. Everything earned. Part of this commitment is to help create the best atmosphere for our promoters to actively provide these opportunities at local and regional locations, and working with veteran and quality promoters for YOUR USS Nationals competitions. This is prefaced by our motto, “For Athletes, By Athletes,” as USS’s history began with athletes. We appreciate you, and are thankful that you are part of the USS family.

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ELIGIBILITY

USS Membership

A current United States Strongman membership is required for every athlete. Purchase or renew yours before competition day so you are cleared to compete.

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Novice

The entry division for athletes new to strongman. If this is your first time on the competition floor, this is where you start. Choose the bodyweight class that fits you in the Events and Weights chart above.

Amateur

The open competitive division for athletes past their first meet. Compete in the Open bodyweight class that matches you in the Events and Weights chart above.

DIVISIONS & WEIGHT CLASSES

Women:

Novice Women (Single Class)

Open W LW (132-)

Open W MW (165-)

Open W HW (198-)

Open W SHW (242-)

Open W SHW (242+)

Masters Women (Single Class)

Men:

Novice Men (Single Class)

Open M LW (181-)

Open M MW (220-)

Open M HW (275-)

Open M SHW (308-)

Open M SHW (308+)

Masters Men (Single Class)

ORGANIZER

Dave DePew

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RESULTS

Final standings from Wrath of the Warrior 2023.

Novice Women (Single Class)

  1. 1Tabitha Jones5 pts

Open W MW (165-)

  1. 1Samantha Scardino7 pts
  2. 2Jennie Roberts7 pts

Open W SHW (242-)

  1. 1Elvira Villasenor10 pts
  2. 2Nycole Cook5 pts

Masters Women (Single Class)

  1. 1Stephanie Cahill5 pts

Novice Men (Single Class)

  1. 1Austin Bons17.5 pts
  2. 2Ian Edwards13 pts
  3. 3Shane Green10.5 pts
  4. 4Tim Hutson9 pts

Open M MW (220-)

  1. 1Timothy Cioffi-Dinkel15.5 pts
  2. 2Brandon Lee14.5 pts
  3. 3Brandon Kiefer10.5 pts
  4. 4Neal Schulte9.5 pts

Open M HW (275-)

  1. 1Chris Gallegos9 pts
  2. 2Gabriel Villanueva6 pts

Open M SHW (+)

  1. 1Christopher Hutson8 pts
  2. 2Toddrick Anderson5 pts

Masters Men (Single Class)

  1. 1Dave DePew4 pts

Full event-by-event scoring is on Iron Podium.