The Strongest of Centerville High School participated in a Strongman competition at Heritage High School in Leesburg VA.  The schools competing were Battlefield, Broad Run, Centreville, Heritage and Robinson High Schools.  The goal of the event was to allow the student athletes an opportunity to compete against other athletes, in order to measure their strength gains during the off-season.  This contest, held in the spirit of competition, helped build camaraderie between the athletes and their teammates, as well as with the athletes they are competing against.

The Heritage Strongman Competition is modeled after the Met-Rx Strongman competition that is aired nationally on ESPN.  The six events in the competition were:  Farmer’s Carry, Yoke Walk, Tire Flip, Truck Pull, Weighted Loading Event, and a Sled Drag.  Details on each event are provided below. 

1. RV Harness and Rope Pull (same for all weight classes)

 Athletes will be fitted with a pulling harness that is attached to the front of the RV. The athlete will start with his back to the RV. There will also be a large rope used with this event which will allow the use of your arms.

2. Farmer’s Carry     (Light 110 lbs. Mid & Heavy 150 lbs.)

This event is a time and distance event located on the grass. The athlete will have 70 seconds to complete the event. The athlete will carry a cylinder in each hand for 60 yards.

3. Tire Flip (Lights 10 yards.  Mid & Heavy 15 yards. )

This is a time and distance event located on the grass.  The athlete will have 90 seconds to complete this event.  A 450 lb tire will be flipped end over end for the fastest time. 4. Yoke Walk    (lights  300 lbs.   Mids  350 lbs.  Heavy 400 lbs.)

This is a timed event located on the pavement.  Athletes will carry a plate loaded yoke 25 yds. for the fastest time. 

5. Loading Event (loading items and weights may change without notice)

This is a timed event located on the grass. The lightweight athlete will have 90 seconds and the heavyweight will have 90 seconds to complete this event. The athlete will load 5 items varying in weight (100 – 200lbs) onto 55 gallon drums. The drums will be filled with water and located 20 feet from each of the five items.  Loading items are:

1.  100 lb plate

2.  140 lb round stone

3.  160 lb sand bag

4.  180 lb fire hydrant 

5.  200 lb round stone (Heavyweights Only)

6.  Sled drag (Lightweights 300 lbs.   Middleweights 350 lbs.   Heavyweights  400 lbs.)

This is a timed and distance event located on the grass. Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete this event. The athlete will drag a weighted sled backwards 20 yards for the fastest time.  

Essential elements of this article are complements of Heritage High School Athletic web page: http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/5252081314581850/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=93170

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