bceaa competition guidelines

Level One

Level Two

Level Three

Weight Classes

ESAA Event Groupings

 

LEVEL ONE

These shows are designed for novice Strongman competitors with very little or no competitive experience. A Level One show will adhere to the following criteria: -  Prize money is optional -  Will have a minimum of 4 events -  Should incorporate at least 3 of the following “classic” Strongman events:  

• Farmer’s Walk   

• Log Lift   

• Object Loading   

• Medley

LEVEL TWO

These Strongman shows will be designed to help Strength Competitors gain experience, or return to competition post-injury, and compete for prize money. These shows will be intermediate in nature. A Level Two show will be heavier than a Level One show but will be lighter or less technical then a Level Three show. For instance; a 300 lb Farmer’s Hold could be a reasonable Level Two event, where a 300 lb Farmer’s Walk would be considered a Level Three event.    It is recommended that Strength Athletes have some experience with Strongman equipment prior to competing in a Level Two show. This experience can be gained from Level One competition or from formal training sessions with a recognized Strength Athletics Association. All Level Two shows will be designated as open shows.

LEVEL THREE

All Level Three shows will require that a Strength Athlete has previous experience, as these shows are the heaviest/hardest regional events (regional being the Provincial’s, Western’s, or Canadians). This experience will be at the discretion of the promoter, for example, a very strong, very talented competitor that has placed well at a Level One show may be admitted for entry to a Level Three show if the promoter deems that athletes’ participation safe.    Level Three shows are intended to provide stiff competition and better prize money to experienced Strength Athletes.    Level Three shows will be further designated as open or invitational.  - - Open Level Three shows – Open to all experienced Strength Athletes from all regions and all Countries  - - Invitational Level Three shows – Only Strength Athletes that have been invited by the promoter or that have qualified to compete (as per the criteria set forth by the promoter) will be permitted to compete. In most cases the athletes will be invited from the host region (Alberta/Western Canada)

 

WEIGHT CLASSES 

Where a promoter decides to include weight classes in a Strongman show, at any level, the distinction between “light” and “heavy” weights should be made at 105 kilos (231lb). This 105 kg mark is in keeping with the national levels in both Canada and the United States.    Although a distinction between weights of competitors has been made, there should be no distinction in the weights of the implements used; rather scoring of the weight classes should be done separately. This will provide the under 105 kg competitor an opportunity to mark his performance against the entire field as well as against other under 105 kg competitors. This will be useful for the athlete as fewer shows have weight classes and a lighter athlete should be able to see how he stacks up against all competitors.

 

ESAA EVENT GROUPINGS
Group One - Shoulders & Arms	Group Two - Back
Crucifix Hold Forward Hold Overhead Pressing: Viking, Log, Keg, or  Axle)	Car Flip Deadlift (Vehicle, Axle, or Olympic Bar) Power Stairs
Group Three - Legs	Group Four - Grip
Super Yoke Squat Samson’s Wheelbarrow	Farmer’s Walk or Hold Hercules Hold
Group Five - Overall Conditioning	Group Six - Medley
Tire Flip Truck Pull Hand-over-hand pull Husafeld Stone Carry Loading Race Stone Load	Carry and Drag Any combination of 2 or more events from the previous 5 event groups

 Acknowledgements  

Parties consulted in the preparation of this document:  

• Manitoba  Crawford Halliday (MASA) Brent Hamm (MASA)  

• Saskatchewan  Scott Pirsak (Strongman Advisor) Brad Provick (Strength Athlete)  Al Block (Strength Athlete & Promoter) Darren Cleave (Strength Athlete & Promoter)  

• Alberta  Drew Burton (ESAA) Rob Allan (ESAA)  Sean Langford (ESAA Head Judge) Grant McReynolds (Strength Athlete)  Beerd Beekman (Strength Athlete)  

• British Columbia  Robin Wright (BCEAA)  Glen Britton (Strongman Promoter & Advisor)  United States of America  Geoff Dolan (Strength Athlete)    

• Document prepared by Rob Allan, Director of Extreme Strength Athletics Alberta, Jan. 29, 2005.  

• Document edited with Drew Burton, Director of Extreme Strength Athletics Alberta, Jan.  29, 2005.  

• Weight class amendment added with the help of Brent Hamm, Director of the Manitoba Association of Strength Athletes, Jan. 31, 2005.    

• Event grouping amendment added on February 1, 2005 by Drew Burton, ESAA director and Rob Allan, ESAA Director with direction from Scott Pirsak, Strongman Advisor and Sean Langford, head judge of ESAA.

• Edited by Robin Wright, BCEAA for use in BC.

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