Night of the Living Deadlift: Wednesday, October 28

Stay alive as long as you can in this deadlift-only competition. No restrictions on equipment or technique; straps, hitching, suits, sumo/conventional are all allowed. Personal records are celebrated and awarded along with the best costume. 

See rules below.

Wednesday, Oct. 28
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Chinook B40
Free Entry, Up to 50 Participants

Register by Oct. 28

THE RULES

  • This event is for the deadlift only. Check in will start at 5:00pm followed by a short athlete meeting at 5:30pm then the first deadlifts begin. Please take warmup time into consideration.

  • When arriving for the event, make sure to submit your first deadlift weight at the registration table. Lifting order will be released on the day of the event.

  • After you attempt your lift, you may go to the registration table to submit the weight for your next attempt. Each participant will have 3 lifts total.

  • Prizes will be given to heaviest lift, any PRs, and a variety of secret awards to be given at the end. Stick around!

  • In the event of a tie, the lifter with the higher DOTS coefficient will be given the award.

LIFT CRITERIA

  • The bar will be loaded on the platform in a position parallel to the front of the platform. Platform will be free of any unnecessary equipment including deadlift jacks.

  • Once bar is loaded, the lifter may take up to 60 seconds before beginning their attempt.

  • Lifter assumes a position facing the bar. Sumo or conventional stances are allowed.

  • The attempt begins when the bar leaves the floor.

  • The bar is pulled in an upward motion until the lifter is standing erect with knees locked and shoulders slightly behind the bar when viewed from the sagittal plane.

  • Once lockout is attained and the bar is motionless, the bar is lowered under control with both hands back to the ground.

  • No commands will be given. It is up to the lifter to ensure lockout is attained before lowering the bar.

  • Hitching is allowed. Bar path going up-down-up on the way to lockout is not reason for disqualification.

EQUIPMENT

  • Allowed equipment: chalk, belt, straps, wraps, sleeves, and suits.

  • Foot coverings are required. If you choose to lift without shoes, you must still be wearing socks.

QUESTIONS

  • Is there a cost for entry? Registration is free!

  • What are the rules for equipment? Can I use straps? This is an “anything goes” event. You can use straps, sleeves, belts, suits, hitching, no shoes, whatever it takes!

  • Will there be a warm-up space? There will be some bars nearby to warm up for deadlifts.

  • Is this sanctioned? Nope! This is all just for fun.

  • Are there prizes? Yes, we have a wide variety of prizes. Not just for the heaviest lift, but also for PRs and other secret awards. Stick around until the end!

  • Can I bring my friends? You must be registered to compete, and we will have a seating area for anyone who wants to watch.

  • Am I strong enough to compete? This event is designed to celebrate all skill and strength levels. We just want to have fun!

SCHEDULE

  1. Arrive a half hour before the competition for weigh-in, attempt selection, and to get familiar with the equipment.

  2. Be present for the rules briefing 10 minutes before the competition.

  3. The event starts at 5:30 PM with 95 lbs on the platform.

  4. Awards and prizes are given out after the competition ends.