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COVID-19 Guidelines

For the most recent COVID-19 guidelines for this event, click HERE.

Date

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Time

8:30 a.m. – Onsite Registration
9:30 a.m. – Competition Starts

Site

Iowa State University
Parking Lot S7 – East of Jack Trice Stadium

[MAP]

Parking is available in parking lot S8; please refrain from parking in the competition lot.

Commissioner

Jerrod Enyart & Brian Brink
515.689.7333 (Jerrod)
iagamesstrongman@gmail.com

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a colored T-shirt for their entry fee. Pre-registered athletes may upgrade their cotton shirt for a dri-fit for an additional $12 through June 23.

T-shirt pick up will be located indoors at the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center (MAP). To enter, use the north doors and enter at ground level. Hours are:

Friday, July 30: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 31: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 1: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Competition Format

Men and women will compete in four of seven possible events which may include: Farmers Walk, Tire Flip, Vehicle Pull, Loading Relay, Arm Over Arm Pull, Ground to Overhead Relay, Car Deadlift, and/or Overhead Press. Events will be decided on the day of competition. Event directors have the right to change events day of competition for site conditions and safety of the athletes (i.e. weather conditions, etc.).

Weight Classes for Women (140 lbs & Under, 141 – 165 lbs, and 166 lbs & Over)
Weight Casses for Men (175 lbs & Under, 176-200, 201-231, 232-265, 266-300, 301 & Over)
Master’s Division for athletes 40 & Older (Weight classes will depend upon entries)

To improve competition flow, some divisions and events may run simultaneously or side by side.

Rules

Click Here for Strongman Event Information

*NOTE: This is a natural meet (no athletes allowed that have used anabolic steroids or strength inducing hormones).

Age Determining Date

Athletes must be 18 or older on July 31, 2021

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver, and Bronze will be awarded in each division.

Volunteers

If you are interested in helping with this event or know someone that may be interested, please contact Kim Abels at the Ames CVB at 800.288.7470 or email him at kima@amescvb.com.