This contest is held in memory of my sister, Charlotte Giza, who passed away on February 11, 2015, after 3 ½ years of living with colon cancer. She was my inspiration and my other half. This event is for her and for all strong women. Charm City Strongwoman is also dedicated to FiveX3 member Jan Avengine, who passed on February 2, 2022, from mouth cancer. Jan was a dedicated volunteer and a force of nature with a heart of gold.
Date: Sunday, June, 8, 2025
Location: Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224.
Divisions
Novice
- Lightweight: 140 & under
- Middleweight: 140.1-185
- Heavyweight: 185.1+
Open
- Lightweight: 140 & under
- Middleweight: 140.1 – 185
- Heavyweight: 185.1+
Masters
Must be 40 or older on date of event
The meet directors reserve the right to move you, divisions will be combined if there are not more than 5 in a division.
2025 Events
(Weights are subject to change once determined.)
Event 1: Lever Deadlift
Complete six deadlifts on a lever apparatus as fast as possible (60-second cap). Scoring is based on reps completed. Dropping the implement = no-rep; dropping more than once = zero score. Must wait for “Down!” command.
Weights:
- LWN: 10lbs
- MWN: 15lbs
- HWN: 15lbs
- LWO/MA: 15lbs
- MWO: 20lbs
- HWO: 20lbs
Event 2: Circus Dumbbell for Max Reps
Max reps in 60 seconds. Each rep starts from the ground, ends at full lockout, and must wait for the “Down!” command. No reps in progress at time expiration count. Tiebreaker: lighter competitor wins. Allowed: Belts, wrist guards, chalk. Not allowed: Straps, tacky
Weights:
- LWN:50lbs
- MWN: 60lbs
- HWN: 70lbs
- LWO/MA: 60lbs
- MWO: 70lbs
- HWO: 80lbs
Lockout requirements: Fully locked elbows, extended hips and knees, feet in line and parallel, weight positioned over or behind ears. Competitors must wait for the down command before lowering the implement.
Event 3: Husafell Carry
Competitors will be called in order and have 60 seconds to report to the Husafell Carry station. Once ready, the official will give a start signal. The goal is to carry the stone as far as possible, covering a 50-foot down-and-back course within a 90-second time limit. If the stone is dropped at any point, the competitor’s attempt ends. Allowed: Chalk. Not allowed: Straps, tacky.
Weights:
- LWN: 125lbs
- MWN: 150lbs
- HWN: 185lbs
- LWO/MA: 150lbs
- MWO: 185lbs
- HWO: 225lbs
Event 4: Behind the Head Throw
Each competitor has 75 seconds to complete three throws for max distance using a slam ball. Competitors will stand behind the line, facing forward, and must keep their feet behind the line at all times. The best recorded throw will determine ranking, with competitors ordered from greatest to least distance.
Weights:
- LWN: 10lbs
- MWN: 15lbs
- HWN: 20lbs
- LWO/MA: 15lbs
- LWO/MA: 15lbs
- HWO: 20lbs
Event 5: Hoist for Reps
Competitors will be called in order and have 60 seconds to report to the Hoist Event. Once ready, the official will give a start signal, and the competitor will begin pulling when the judge says “Go.”
Weight: 70lbs for all divisions
Registration Information – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Registration Information: Registration ends officially on Saturday, May 31, 2025 BUT in order to receive a t-shirt, all registrations must be in by Monday, May 19, 2025!!!
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.
WEIGH-IN’S: Weigh-in’s will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10am-12pm and on Sunday, June 8 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.
