Competition Date
The competition will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The competition starts at 10:30am.
Competition Location
Monster Bench & Brew will be held at Brewery Ommegang! The event will be held outdoors on their expansive, covered outdoor patio. Brewery Ommegang is located at 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Competition Cost
Individual 2026 Monster Bench & Brew Registration received on or before August 12: $45 for one class, $55 for two classes
Individual 2026 Monster Bench & Brew Registration after August 12: $55 for one class, $65 for two classes
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
Make checks payable to The Clark Sports Center. Mail payment and completed registration form to The Clark Sports Center, P.O. Box 850, Cooperstown, New York, 13326.
Event t-shirts will be available for sale. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to national non-profit organization: Stop Soldier Suicide. For more information about SSS, please visit their website at https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/.
Competition Registration
To register, drop off a registration form at the Clark Sports Center, or mail to: Clark Sports Center, Attn: Doug McCoy, PO Box 850, Cooperstown, NY, 13326.
Lifters may weigh-in:
- Friday, August 14, 11:00am-4:00pm, at the Clark Sports Center
- Saturday, August 15, at 8:00am on the patio of Brewery Ommegang
A rules review will take place at 10:00am. Competition will begin at approximately 10:30am.
Competition Waiver Form
All runners must have a Clark Sports Center waiver form on file. Children 18 and under must have this waiver signed by a parent. Waivers will be available on at the competition or can be downloaded and printed from our site.
Competition Awards
Award winners will be announced shortly after the last finisher. The Awards Ceremony will take place on the patio.
Events
100% RAW!
Popular 225 lb. & 115 lb. Rep-Off!
Divisions
Men’s Division
Ages: Pre-Teen, Teen, Open, 37-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Weight: 132lbs., 133-148 lbs., 149-165 lbs., 166-185 lbs., 186-215 lbs., 216-235 lbs., 236-265 lbs., Heavyweight (266-299 lbs.,) and Super Heavyweight (over 300 lbs.)
Women’s Division
Ages: Pre-Teen, Teen, Open, 37-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Weight: 114lbs., 115-132 lbs., 133-150 lbs., 151-175 lbs., 176-198 lbs., 199-215 lbs., Heavyweight (216-225 lbs.) and Super Heavyweight (over 226 lbs.)
Past Competitions
2025 Monster Bench and Brew Competition
2024 Monster Bench and Brew Competition
2023 Monster Bench and Brew Competition
2022 Monster Bench and Brew Competition
2019 Monster Bench Press Competition
2018 Monster Bench Press Competition
2017 Monster Bench Press Competition
2016 Monster Bench Press Competition
2015 Monster Bench Press Competition
2014 Monster Bench Press Competition