The Clark Sports Center

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Vis Vires

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Competition Information • Registration Information • Event Descriptions • Directions to The Clark Sports Center

Competition Information

Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition
"Force, power, and ultimatr strength"

Date
Saturday, August 2, 2008

Time
Weigh-ins and registration begin at 9:00am. Welcome and rules review will begin at 10:00am. Competition will begin at approximately 10:30am.

Events
Bench Press For Reps, Crucifix Hold For Maximum Time, Farmer’s Carry For Minimum Time, Keg Walk For Minimum Time, Log Clean And Press For Reps, Tire Flip For Minimum Time, and Tire Toss For Maximum Distance.

Important Notes
• Each event will take place at a different station. All participants will complete each event before the next one begins.
• Rules will be read and explained before the start of each competition. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and to clarify the rules during this time.
• Participants will alternate order for each event to allow for maximum amount of rest time. There will be a short break between events to allow all participants to rest.
• The competition will have a break between 12:00–1:00pm.

Assumption of Risk Form
An Assumption of Risk waiver form is required and must be signed by a parent or guardian for all camp participants. Forms can be found at the Main Desk.

Registration Information

Download the Vis Vires Registration Form (PDF, 92kb)

Entrance Fee
• Individual registration received by August 1: $35
• Individual registration on the day of the event: $45
• Entrants who pre-register will receive a free muscle shirt. Entrants registering on the day of the competition will receive a muscle shirt if available.

Payment Instructions
Make checks payable to The Clark Sports Center. Mail payment and completed registration form to the address to the right.

Event Descriptions

Bench Press For Reps

Rules
• Standard bench press
• 90 second time limit
• Feet planted
• Butt on the bench
• Shoulders on the bench
• Bar may be racked only once

Weights
Male • 225 lbs.
Female • 100 lbs.

Equipment Allowed
Gloves, wrist wraps, elbow wraps, weight belts, and chalk

Equipment NOT Allowed
Weight lifting shirts

Crucifix Hold For Maximum Time

Rules
• One attempt for the best time.
• No time limit.
• Standard dumbbells.
• Participant may lean against a board or similar object to reduce excessive lean back.
• Hands must have palms facing forward, not up or down.
• Staff members may hand dumbbells to the participant.
• The participant must hold the dumbbells straight out from the sides of the torso. A slight bend in the elbows is permitted, however if the bend becomes too great the judge has the right to stop the event and record the time.
• Using the fists as a guide, the implements must not go below the chin level or higher than eye level. The athlete may get one warning from the judge to correct their form. Next time the level is broken, the time will be stopped.
• The judge may read off every five seconds.

Weights
Male • 25 lbs.
Female • 10 lbs.

Equipment Allowed
Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps

Equipment NOT Allowed
Tacky

Farmer’s Carry For Minimum Time

Rules
• One attempt for best time.
• A 200’ course with a turn at 100’
• 90 second time limit.
• Implement may be set down only once during the course. On the second set down, distance will be measured.
• Various farmer’s implements will be used for the carry.
• The implements start with the front of the implement. Measurements are taken from the back of the farthest back implement.
• Time will stop when the whole implement or farthest back implement crosses the finish.
• No excessive sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact, not where the implements slide to.

Weights
Male • 200 lbs. each hand
Female • 75 lbs. each hand

Equipment Allowed
Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps

Equipment NOT Allowed
Tacky, lifting straps, hooks

Keg Walk For Minimum Time

Rules
• One attempt for best time.
• 100’ long course to be traversed four times.
• Four kegs increasing in weight each length.
• Kegs must cross line before next is picked up.
• A keg may be set down only once in each pass.
• Two minute time limit.
• Keg must be held by arms with no setting on shoulders or anything hooked to waist belt.

Weights
Male • 100, 150, 200, & 250 lbs.
Female • 50, 75, 100, & 125 lbs.

Equipment Allowed
Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps

Equipment NOT Allowed
Tacky

Log Clean And Press For Reps

Rules
• One attempt.
• 90 second time limit.
• 8” to 12” log with handles 24” to 29” apart.
• Participant may press, push press, push jerk, or split jerk the log overhead to a locked out position.
• Participant must wait for the “good” down signal to get a good lift and continue with the next rep.
• The participant must lower the log under control. No deliberate dropping of the log is allowed. The person may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
• A good lift requires the log locked out under control overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs and feet parallel and stationary.

Weights
Male • 185 lbs.
Female • 100 lbs.

Equipment Allowed
Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves

Equipment NOT Allowed
Tacky, elbow wraps, any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”, back of belt built up no more than 8 inches wide

Tire Flip For Minimum Time

Rules
• One attempt for best time.
• 100’ long course.
• 60 second time limit.
• The tire will be between 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.
• The tire will start in the upright position with the front of the tire on the starting line.
• The participant may have their hands on the tire at the start.
• When the start signal is given, the athlete must flip the tire end over end throughout the course.
• Rolling of the tire is NOT allowed.
• Once any part of the tire crosses the finish line, time is stopped.
• If the participant cannot make the full course, measurements will be taken from the starting line to the front of the tire.

Weights
Male • One tire
Female • One tire

Equipment Allowed
Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, forearm sleeves.

Equipment NOT Allowed
Tacky

Tire Toss For Maximum Distance

Rules
• Three attempts for best distance.
• 60 second time limit for each attempt.
• The participant may use one or two hands to toss the tire.
• The participant may spin to toss the tire. A backwards toss over the head is NOT allowed.
• A standard automobile tire will be used for the toss.
• The participant will have to stay behind a line or barrier.
• The participant must NOT touch, step on, or step over the line or barrier during the attempt. Doing so will forfeit the attempt.
• Distance will be measured from the line or barrier to the point of contact that the tire had with the ground.

Weights
Male • One tire, 25 lbs.
Female • One tire, 15 lbs.

Equipment Allowed
Belt, chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves.

Equipment NOT Allowed
Tacky

Directions

Address
The Clark Sports Center
124 County Highway 52
Cooperstown, NY 13326

From the North – From Interstate 90, take Exit 30 and follow Route 28 South directly into Cooperstown. Once into town, take a left onto Chestnut Street, and a right turn onto Susquehanna Avenue. Follow Susquehanna for about one mile. The Clark Sports Center will be on the right hand side of the road.

From the South – Take Exit 17 off of Interstate 88 and follow Route 28 North into Cooperstown. Take a right hand turn onto Walnut Street once in town. Turn right at the end of Walnut onto Susquehanna Avenue. The Clark Sports Center will be a quarter of a mile ahead on the right hand side of the road.

From the West – Take Interstate 90 East to Exit 30 and follow Route 28 South directly into Cooperstown. Once into town, take a left onto Chestnut Street, and a right turn onto Susquehanna Avenue. Follow Susquehanna for about one mile. The Clark Sports Center will be on the right hand side of the road.

From the East – Take Interstate 88 to Duanesburg and follow Route 20 West. Turn left onto Route 80 South to Cooperstown. Once in town, turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue and follow for about one mile. The Clark Sports Center will be on the right hand side of the road.