Regulations
World Strongman Championship among elite and amateur athletes.
World Strongwoman Championship
Date: October 12-13, 2024
Location: Centro Multiusos in Las Rozas, Madrid!
SCHEDULE
12.10.2024
7:00-9:00 – weighing: elite league athletes in categories up to 80 kg; 80-95kg; 95-110kg; +110kg.
9:00-10:00 – credential committee, technical meeting with judges.
10:00 – first exercise for elite league athletes in categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
12:05 – awards for the first exercise.
12:15 – second exercise for elite league athletes in categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
14:15 – awards for the second exercise.
14:30 – third exercise for elite league athletes in categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
16:30 – awards for the fourth exercise.
16:45 – fourth exercise for elite league athletes in categories up to 80kg; 80-95kg;95-110 kg;+110 kg.
18:45 – awards for the fourth exercise
19:00 – Final: the top 8 athletes of each category based on the results of the previous 4 exercises advance to the final.
19:00 – fifth exercise for elite league athletes in categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
19:45 – awards for the fifth exercise.
20:00 – sixth exercise for elite league athletes in categories up to 80kg; 80-95kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
20:45 – awards for the sixth exercise.
21:00 – ceremonial awards ceremony for the prize winners and champions of elite league athletes in categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
13.10.2024
7:00-9:00 – weigh-in: women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg, amateur men categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
9:00-10:00 – credentials committee, technical meeting with judges.
10:00 – first exercise for women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg.
11:05 – awards for the first exercise.
11:15 – second exercise for women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg.
12:15 – awards for the second exercise.
12:30 – third exercise for women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg.
13:30 – awards for the third exercise.
13:45 – fourth exercise for women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg.
14:45 – awards for the fourth exercise
15:00 – fifth exercise for women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg.
16:00 – awards for the fifth exercise.
16:10 – awards ceremony for categories: women up to 60 kg; 60-75 kg; +75 kg.
16:30 – first exercise for amateur athletes categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
17:30 – awards for the first exercise.
17:45 – second exercise for amateur athletes categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
18:45 – awards for the second exercise.
19:00 – third exercise for amateur athletes categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
20:00 – awards for the third exercise.
20:15 – fourth exercise for amateur league categories up to 80kg; 80-95kg;95-110 kg;+110 kg.
21:15 – awards for the fourth exercise.
21:30 – awards ceremony for winners and prize winners of amateur athletes categories up to 80 kg; 80-95 kg; 95-110 kg; +110 kg.
WORLD STRONGWOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Exercise | Under 60 kg | 60-75 kg | Over 75 kg |
Sandbags | 2х60 kg for 40 m | 2х70 kg for 40 m | 2х80 kg for 40 m |
Axel for reps | 50 kg for 60 sec | 60 kg for 60 sec | 70 kg for 60 sec |
Farmer’s walk | 60 kg for 40 m | 70 kg for 40 m | 80 kg for 40 m |
Dumbbell | 35 kg for 60 sec | 45 kg for 60 sec | 50 kg for 60 sec |
Axle Deadlift for reps | 110 kg for 60 sec | 120 kg for 60 sec | 130 kg for 60 sec |
AWARD CEREMONY
І place – 750 USD, trophy+medal
II place – 500 USD, medal
III place – 350 USD, medal
The winners and runners-up of each exercise are awarded with medals!
Finalists receive additional t-shirts for the awards ceremony
Every participant
receives
- Every participant receives: a participation diploma, a two-day festival entry bracelet for one person, a personalized T-shirt from the organizers, promotional products from our partners, and medical insurance for injuries on the competition day.
- Participants are allowed to wear branded clothing from their own sponsors (shorts, belt, cap, socks). The T-shirt provided by the organizers must be worn during exercises. During warm-up, participants can wear clothing from personal sponsors.
- For the opening and awards ceremonies, athletes are admitted ONLY with the flags of the countries they represent!
Exercise | Action | Prohibited | Note |
Sand socks
| The projectiles are placed behind the starting line. The athlete stands by the projectile, hand above the bag. On the judge’s signal, the athlete picks up the bag and covers a 20m distance, fully crossing the finish line with the bag, returns to the start, and repeats the task for as many projectiles as are at the starting position. The winner is the athlete who completes the given distance in the shortest time. If the athlete fails to meet the time limit, the covered distance is recorded. | Use of adhesives | The finish is considered the transfer of two bags across the finish line and the athlete’s entire body crossing the finish line. If the athlete does not complete the task within the time limit, the judges will measure the distance covered. |
Axel for reps
| The projectile is on the floor. The athlete approaches the loaded projectile. On the judge’s signal, the athlete lifts it from the floor, securing overhead for (1 sec) with elbows and knees fully extended, feet in line. After the judge’s command, the athlete returns the projectile to the starting position. The winner is the athlete who completes the most repetitions. | Not accompanying the projectile down to knee level during lowering. Using padding under the shirt (performing in a single shirt is allowed). Bouncing the exercise off the platform. | In case of elbow joint injuries and inability to fully extend them, the athlete must inform the judge before starting. |
Farmer’s walk
| The projectiles are placed behind the starting line. On the judge’s signal, the athlete lifts the suitcases and covers 20-meter sections, navigating around markers. The athlete who completes the designated distance in the shortest time wins. If the athlete does not finish within the time limit, the covered distance is recorded. | Using straps Advancing the projectile along the track (the athlete receives a 5-second penalty for each attempt to advance) | The athlete is allowed to set the projectiles on the ground any number of times within the time limit. Advancement is considered touching the track with the projectile while moving it more than 50 cm. |
Dumbble for reps
| The projectile is on the floor. The athlete approaches the loaded projectile. On the judge’s signal, the athlete lifts it from the floor, securing it overhead with one arm fully extended (1 sec hold), with elbows and knees straightened, feet parallel. After the judge’s signal, return the projectile to the starting position (S.P.). The winner is the athlete who records the most repetitions within the allotted time limit. | Lifting with both hands from the shoulder. Supporting or assisting the lift with a belt. For the first incorrect drop of the projectile not onto a special mat – a warning, for the second – the repetition is not counted. After securing, throwing the projectile over the head is not allowed; such action will result in the repetition not being counted. | The judge may move around the athlete to always be in the athlete’s field of vision. For the next lift, the athlete must lower the dumbbell below knee level, not necessarily placing it on the floor. The athlete may lift the dumbbell to the shoulder with two hands, but from the shoulder, the lift must be with one hand. |
Axle Deadlift for reps
| The projectile is on the floor. The athlete approaches the loaded projectile and grabs it with any grip. On the judge’s signal, the athlete stands up to full extension of the torso and knees, pulling the shoulders back. After the judge’s signal, the athlete returns the projectile to the starting position (S.P.) and performs the next repetition. The winner is the athlete who records the most repetitions within the allotted time limit. | Using straps, suits; Wrapping tape around fingers; Bouncing off the platform; Lowering or lifting the projectile before the judge’s signal. | The judge gives two commands: “UP” – when to lift, and “DOWN” – when to lower. A lift performed without a command is not counted. It is mandatory to accompany the projectile in hands when lowering to knee level. |
1EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
- Festival admission wristband for 1 day,
- Personalized T-shirt from festival organizers,
- Promotional products from our partners.
Participants are allowed to have branded clothes by their own partners (shorts, a belt, a cap, socks). The participant must wear a T-short provided by the organizers when performing the exercise. During the warm-up participants can wear any kind of clothes.
At the opening and awarding ceremony, athletes are allowed ONLY with the flags of the countries they represent!!!
MAINE RULES
- 1. Each competitor is given one attempt at each exercise. Exceptions are set out in the relevant sections of these rules. The athlete who scored the highest amount of points becomes the winner in his weight category. Other participants are classified according to the collected amount. If two participants show the same result in the sum of points, the athlete with the greater number of victories has the advantage. To determine places in exercises, points will be calculated as follows (example for 8 participants):
1st place – 8 points;
2nd place – 7 points;
3rd place – 6 points;
4th place – 5 points;
5th place – 4 points;
6th place – 3 points;
7th place – 2 points;
8th place – 1 point.
In the case when the athlete did not complete the task in any exercise, no points are awarded. In case of a tie in the exercises, the points of the participants are divided equally. If it is necessary to determine places in the overall standings, places will be determined according to one of the following principles:
- a) according to the majority of first places;
- b) according to the majority of second places and so on;
- c) if all the indicators of the performed exercises are identical, then the victory is given to the athlete with the lightest weight (re-weighing is done before awarding).
Before the start of the competition, a blind draw will be held to determine the starting order of the competitors for the first exercise. After that, unless otherwise stated, the order of exit of athletes in the next exercise will be reversed, according to the results of the previous exercise, that is, the athlete who showed the worst result in the previous exercise will go first and vice versa. In paired exercises, the participants go in the same reverse order of the occupied place in the previous exercise, i.e.: 8 and 7, 6 and 5, 4 and 3, 2 and 1. Before the last exercise, the participants go in the same reverse order, but according to the sum of the points scored in all previous exercises. That is, the participant with the least number of points comes first and vice versa.
If the athletes demonstrated the same results in the exercise (the same fixed weight, the same number of lifts, etc.), the sum of points is added and divided by the number of identical results (arithmetic average), accordingly, places are distributed according to the principle of average values (for example, 1-3; 5-8; 3-4).
- 2. Only an athlete is allowed on the site. The coach or representative is to be in the athletes’ zone. In case of non-compliance with this point, the result of the athlete will be canceled.
- 3. Athletes come out in turn of the announcement and occupy the corresponding lane, that is, the athlete who was called first – occupies lane № 1; the athlete who was called next – lane № 2, etc.
- 4. The athlete must make sure that the equipment is in good condition before the judge’s start signal, in case of malfunction, inform the judge and assistants. After the start signal, judges and assistants have no right to help the athlete in case of any malfunctions of the equipment or to help set the projectiles in the starting position – until the end of the time limit, this is the area of responsibility of the athlete. The judges record the athlete’s actual result. In case of a malfunction of the equipment, which was discovered by the athlete before the start of the exercise, the athlete has the right to skip his turn once during the competition and perform in the next pair after eliminating the defect.
- 5. Athletes must be fully prepared (belt fastened, laced, wrapped bandages and wristbands, etc.) for the competition before being called to the site. If the head judge sees that there is already at least one athlete who is ready to perform the exercise, he gives the signal to start the performance without waiting for the readiness of the rest of the athletes on the site. The readiness of the athletes before going out is monitored by the judge next to the participants, naming the next participants in advance.
- 6. “Sliding” of projectiles on the track is prohibited during distance exercises. For each “slip” of more than 0.5 m, the athlete is fined 5 seconds to his exercise time. If the judge notices a slight touching of the track with the projectile, he gives a warning to the athlete, in case of repeated even a slight touching – a penalty of 5 seconds is given.
- 7. During the competition, the athlete has the right to one video viewing of a disputed refereeing issue, if it is technically possible. Video viewing and clarification of a disputed issue cannot last more than 5 minutes (the chief judge monitors this). In order to objectively resolve the dispute, a council of judges is assembled, who make a decision based on the number of votes. The video review is carried out before the start of the next exercise, exclusively by the panel of judges without the involvement of the athlete or his representative.
8. The judge’s decision is final and is not a subject to discussion, except in the case of item 15.
- 9. The weight of the projectiles can be changed before the end of the warm-up (3 minutes before the start of the exercise).
- 10. 7 minutes are given for a warm-up after each previous exercise. After the assistants have installed the equipment for the warm-up, the head judge will mark 7 minutes for the warm-up. Immediately after the end of the warm-up, the assistants set the equipment to the starting position. Assistants do not help athletes set weights during the warm-up.
- 11. Athletes must adhere to the norms of behaviour, not use dirty swear words and offensive gestures. Athletes are obliged to treat everyone present at the competition with respect. For the first manifestation of improper behaviour, the athlete is given a warning, for the second manifestation, the athlete is removed from the competition, and his result is nullified. All athletes are obliged to participate in the opening and awarding ceremony. If the athlete does not attend the awarding ceremony (for improper reasons), his result will be nullified!
