12th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest

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, 11, 2023 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

Lightweight Masters: 160 and under

Heavyweight Masters: 160.1 and over

(Masters: Women 40 and up. Must be 40 years old on or before June 11, 2023 Masters will lift the same weights as LW Open. )

(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.)

2023 Events

(Weights are subject to change once determined.)

Event 1: Max Weight Axle Deadlift

Each competitor has three attempts to deadlift as much weight as possible with the axle. Jumps will be in 20 lb increments. No straps allowed. 
LWN: Starts at 185lbs
MWN: Starts at 200lbs
HWN: Starts at 225lbs
LWO/MA: Starts at 200lbs
MWO: Starts at 225lbs
HWO: Starts at 250lbs

Event 2: Truck Pull

Each competitor will pull a truck hand over hand 75 feet in 60 seconds.

Event 3: Log Press for Max Reps

Each competitor will press as many reps as possible in 60 seconds.
LWN: 85lbs
MWN: 95lbs
HWN: 105lbs
LWO/MA: 95lbs
MWO: 115lbs
HWO: 135lbs

Event 4: Carry Medley

Each competitor will have 75 seconds to carry four objects 50 feet. Competitors will be allowed only three runs. Competitors will carry a sandbag, kettlebell, stone and keg.
LWN: Sandbag: 70 Stone: 75lbs Kettlebell: 24kg Keg: 70lbs
MWN: Sandbag: 70 Stone: 95lbs Kettlebell: 28kg Keg: 90lbs
HWN: Sandbag: 70 Stone: 95lbs Kettlebell: 32kg Keg: 90lbs
LWO/MA: Sandbag: 70 Stone: 95lbs Kettlebell: 28kg Keg: 90lbs
MWO: Sandbag: 90 Stone: 95lbs Kettlebell: 36kg Keg: 125lbs
HWO: Sandbag: 90 Stone: 115lbs Kettlebell: 40kg Keg: 125lbs

Event 4: Stone over Bar

Each competitor has 60 seconds to put the stone over a 42″ bar as many times as possible.
LWN: 115lbs
MWN: 135lbs
HWN: 165lbs
LWO/MA: 135lbs
MWO: 165lbs
HWO: 185lbs

Registration Information: Please download the registration form by clicking here. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM BEFORE PAYING.

Registration Fee: The registration fee is $60. THIS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please use the Pay Pal Button below to register for the contest. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE CONTEST VIA THE REGISTRATION FORM ABOVE BEFORE PAYING.

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WEIGH-IN’S: Weigh-in’s will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 10am-1pm and on Sunday, June 11 from 8-9:00am.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Registration is open until June 1, 2023. However, if you would like a t-shirt, please get your registration in by May 19, 2023. Thank you! 

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, who create a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.

All profit will benefit the Ulman House, a home away from home for cancer patients and their families.

The Ulman House Living Room
Looking forward to seeing you at the 12th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest!

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