This contest is a Memorial Contest for my sister Charlotte Giza who died on February 11, 2015 after 3 1/2 years of living with colon cancer. She was my inspiration and my other half. This contest is for her and for ALL the strong women out there. This contest is also dedicated to our Fivex3 member, Jan Avengine, who died on February 2, 2022 from mouth cancer. She was a volunteer at our contest from 2013 – 2019, a force of nature with a heart of gold.
The contest will take place on Sunday, June, 9, 2024 at Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224.
Divisions
Lightweight Novice: 140 and under
Middleweight Novice: 140.1-185
Heavyweight Novice: 185.1 and over
Lightweight Open: 140 and under
Middleweight Open: 140.1 – 185
Heavyweight Open: 185.1 and over
Masters
(Masters: Must be 40 years old on or before June 9, 2024. Masters will lift the same weights as LW Open and MW Novice.)
(n.b. The meet directors reserve the right to move you from class to class based on their discretion the day of the event. Divisions will be combined if there are not more than 5 in a division.)
2024 Events
(Weights are subject to change once determined.)
Event 1: Tire “Discus” Toss for Distance
Each competitor has three attempts to throw the tire as far as possible. Three attempts will be made.
Event 2: Hercules Hold
The hercules hold requires the strongman to hold up two giant pillars of weight for as long as possible. Each contestant will stand in the middle of the apparatus, take hold of a handle in each arm before the pillars are released – pulling the strongman in opposite directions. The contestant who can hold onto the pillars the longest is declared the winner.
LWN: TBD
MWN: TBD
HWN: TBD
LWO/MA: TBD
MWO: TBD
HWO:TBD
Event 3: Sandbag Press Medley
Each competitor will clean and press the first sandbag for one rep, clean and press the second bag for one rep and clean and press the third sandbag for as many reps as possible. The weight will start on the floor each time for the third sandbag. Weights are subject to change.
cLWN: 50lbs, 60lbs, 70lbs
MWN: 60lbs, 70lbs, 80lbs
HWN: 70lbs, 80lbs, 90lbs
LWO/MA: 70lbs, 80lbs, 90lbs
MWO: 70lbs, 80lbs, 90lbs
HWO: 80lbs, 90lbs, 100lbs
Event 4: Frame “Chariot” Carry
Each competitor will have 60 seconds to carry the “chariot” 50 feet. NO STRAPS ALLOWED. Weight to be determined.
LWN: 245lbs
MWN: 265lbs
HWN: 285lbs
LWO/MA: 265lbs
MWO: 285lbs
HWO: 315lbs
Event 4: Stone to Shoulder
Each competitor has 60 seconds to shoulder the stone to her shoulder as many times as possible. The stone must begin on the ground before each rep.
LWN: 75lbs
MWN: 95lbs
HWN: 115lbs
LWO/MA: 95lbs
MWO: 115lbs
HWO: 135lbs
Registration Information
REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CONTEST.
WEIGH-IN’S: Weigh-in’s will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 10am-12pm and on Sunday, June 9 from 8-9:00am.
FUNDRAISING PAGES FOR RAISING MO’ MONEY
We will also have a Fundraising Page to help raise money for the organization. All proceeds from the Charm City Strongwoman Contest benefit the Ulman Foundation and the Ulman House a home away from home for cancer patients and their families. The Ulman Foundation was founded to support young adults and their loved ones who have been impacted by cancer.
