Test of the Einherjar 2021: Super Total & Strongman

***SUPER TOTAL DAY 1***       ***STRONGMAN DAY 2***

***Registration now OPEN!!!***

***LATE FEE KICKS IN SUNDAY JAN 10th AT 11:59pm***

***Each day capped at 35 Competitors!!!***

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The hit contest, Test of the Einherjar, returns to Viking Performance Training for its 6th edition, and for the second year in a row… it spans TWO DAYS!

The most daunting of challenges populates day 1 – the Super Total meet!

Then the fabled challenges of Strongman Sport shall face us on Day 2!

Bigger… better… the Einherjar are hungry to prove themselves as Odin calls upon his warriors at the ultimate time of need!

This will be a full SUPERTOTAL meet on Day 1!  The supertotal will consist of the two Olympic Weightlifting events, the snatch and the clean and jerk.  These will not be sanctioned, but will be judged near sanctioned standards and using top-of-the-line equipment.  Immediately following will be a non-sanctioned Powerlifting meet consisting of squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Competition in either only the Olympic Weightlifting or Powerlifting portions is allowed, but for the full Test of the Einherjar, the Supertotal must be completed!

The Einherjar were the chosen warriors of Odin, the valiant dead taken to his hall to train during the day to death…be reborn…and feast at night, until the end of the world!  Do you have what it takes???

Then, on Day 2, we dig deep, strain, push, pull, and carry for the Test of the Einherjar Strongman by Strongman Corporation, a second day of glory and might! A gauntlet of events that challenge every muscle in your body, in this life and the next!

***Strongman Corporation membership is required for Day 2***

Viking Performance Training Presents

The 6th “Test of the Einherjar”

Supertotal Meet (Weightlifting + Powerlifting)

and…

The Test of Einherjar Strongman

Promoter- Jay Handley

Date/Time- January 23rd 2021, the Test begins at 10:00am Saturday. Strongman starts at noon on Sunday, January 24th.

Location- Viking Performance Training, 141 Greenbag Rd., Morgantown WV 26501

Super Total Weigh-ins- Friday Jan 22nd 5:00-7:00pm, Saturday Jan 23rd 7:00-8:00am,

Sunday 8am-9am then 10:30-11:00am

***Strongman-only competitors may only weigh-in Sunday***

***Two day competitors only have to weigh-in ONCE for the whole weekend***

Rules/Safety Briefing- Saturday 9:00am. Mandatory for Super Total competitors

Sunday 11:00am. Mandatory for Strongman competitors.

Divisions-

Teen, Open, Masters (40+), Novice (Strongman only)

Weight Classes (both days; kilos/pounds)

Women’s –  LWW: 48/106, 54.5/120 , 63.5/140   MWW: 72.5/160 , 82/180   HWW: 91/200 , Unlimited

Men’s – LW: 62/137 , 68/150 , 79.5/175   MW: 91/200 , 105/231   HW: 120/265  ,  120/136/300,  Unlimited

Awards- Viking themed awards, goodies, and gear for:

Supertotal: Best Teen Lifters, Best Open Lifters, Best Masters Lifters. There will also be awards for Highest Weightlifting Total, Highest Powerlifting Total, Best Weightlifter by Wilks (yes Wilks, not Sinclair), Best Powerlifter by Wilks, and Heaviest Deadlift.

Strongman: Viking themed trophies for Teen, Open, and Masters winners, viking themed custom medallions for Open 2nd & 3rd and Novice classes

TEST OF THE EINHERJAR 2-DAY GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS!!!

Super Total Entry- Normal price, $77 first ten only $62

Strongman Entry – Normal price, $77 first ten only $62

BOTH DAYS – first ten registered – $105       Normal price, $125

***LATE FEE kicks in Sunday, Jan. 10th***

No memberships are necessary for Day 1 Super Total.

Spectator Policy – TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A CLOSER DATE due to Pandemic rules.

Contact Info– Jay Handley: email vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com, phone (304) 216-7496.

Event Rules (listed in order of contest)

Order will be Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift.

There will be 3 attempts each lift; attempts may not be lower than the previous attempt.

Weightlifting and Powerlifting flights will be used for each half of the contest, respectively!  This means that during the Snatch and Clean & Jerk portion of the event, attempts will be progressed based on amount of weight lifted, so YOU MAY FOLLOW YOURSELF.  A 2:00 break is allowed if a lifter has 2 attempts in a row.  For powerlifting portion, athletes will maintain the same flight order by weight class through all lifts and attempts.

The following equipment will be used:

• Snatch, Clean & Jerk- Men will use a 20kg Uesaka competition bar, Women will use a 15kg Eleiko training bar.
• Squat & Bench Press- Rogue IPF approved Power Bar
• Deadlift- Texas Deadlift Bar

Snatch and Clean & Jerks may be contested in increments as low as 1.0kg.  Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift may be contested in increments as low as 2.5lb (we have 1 1/4 lb plates).

Snatch- The lifter will take the bar from ground to overhead in one single motion; arms must be locked and feet in parallel stance with straight legs, showing control of lift before the lift is complete.  No part of the lifter other than the feet may touch the ground.  Once bar begins upward movement there may not be any stopping of barbell’s upward motion.  Pressing the barbell overhead will be dismissal of the lift.  Contact of the bar with the head will cause a bad lift.  When lowering the bar, the bar must be lowered under control at least to the minimum of the shoulders (hands stay in contact with bar).  Dropping the bar from above the shoulders will result in an incorrect lift.

Clean & Jerk- The lifter will take the bar from ground to shoulder/chest in one single motion.  Bar will then be jerked or pressed overhead in one single motion.  This is one of the ONLY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN TEST OF THE EINHERJAR AND SANCTIONED WEIGHTLIFTING- A Press IS allowed (if it’s good enough for Paul Anderson, a former USA Weightlifting Gold medalist and strength icon, it’s good enough for us!).  No part of the lifter other than the feet may touch the ground.  Once bar begins upward movement there may not be any stopping of bar’s upward motion.  The barbell must not touch the chest until it’s final motion on the clean.  During the clean the elbows or upper arms may not touch the thighs.  Only one jerk effort per clean is allowed.  The athlete MUST be motionless before starting the jerk.

Squat- Lifter will communicate to head judge, after walking the barbell out, that they are ready to begin.  Judge will give “squat” command.  Lifter squats to or below parallel and stands back up, without moving the feet.  Judge will call “rack” command after lifter is motionless.

Bench Press- Lifter will approach bench when given the command get ready, then unrack the barbell with or without a spotter.  Once spotter has removed contact and bar is motionless, judge will give “Lift” command and bar will be lowered to chest.  Bar must be motionless on chest before judge gives “Press” command and lifter presses weight up.  Once bar is motionless at arms’ length, judge will give the “Rack” command.

Deadlift- Once judge gives “Lift” command, lifter may approach the bar and deadlift with any foot placement.  Lifter may not hitch and bar may not have downward movement.  At full extension the lifter and bar must become motionless, and then judge will give the “Down” command.  The lifter MUST maintain control of the bar on the way down.

Equipment

Singlets are NOT required.  Lift in whatever you’re comfortable in, so long as it’s not offensively minded!  Shirts are required for all lifts, shoes are required for all lifts EXCEPT deadlifts (socks only is fine).  Calf length socks MUST be worn for deadlifts.

Weightlifting belts, wrist wraps, neoprene elbow and knee sleeves are allowed.  No suits, lifting straps, knee wraps, or ply sleeves (note this is to minimize gear which may directly increase the force output).

General Rules

• Sportsmanship is expected and required.  Strength sports are the greatest sports in the world, let’s keep it that way.

• If you have a question, please ask! I would rather take a minute to clarify something than to see someone have a poor showing due to a misunderstanding

DAY 2: TEST OF THE EINHERJAR STRONGMAN

Date/Time- Sunday, Jan 24^th.  Action begins at noon.

Location- Viking Performance Training, 141 Greenbag Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501

Weigh-ins- Begin at 8am. Weigh-ins will close at 8:30am, OR 10:30-11am *Check-ins close at 11am sharp* Strongman athletes MUST attend one of these sessions, unless they competed on Day 1.

***lifters who competed on day 1 can “carry over” their weighin – they do NOT need to weigh in again***

Rules/Safety Briefing- 11:00am. This meeting is mandatory.

Divisions-

Open, Masters, Teen, Novice

Weight Classes (kilos/pounds)

Women’s –  LWW: 54.5/120 , 63.5/140  MWW: 72.5/160 , 82/180   HWW: 91/200 , Unlimited

Men’s – LW: 68/150 , 79.5/175  MW: 91/200 , 105/231   HW: 120/265  ,  120/136/300,  Unlimited

Consolidation of some classes is possible.

Awards- Strongman worthy awards for 1^st place, custom Strongman medals for 2^nd and 3rd

Entry-  EARLY BIRD $62 for 1^st ten registered only!  Normal entry $77

Contact Info– Jay Handley: (304) 216-7496 or vikingperformancetraining@gmail.com

The Events Are (subject to change): Overhead Press Medley – Max 18″ Deadlift – Yoke Carry to Seated Arm Over Arm Pull – Front Hold – Sandbag Carry for Max Distance

Overhead Press Medley

• Medley consists of: 2-Dumbbell Clean & Press, Log Clean & Press, then Keg Press for max reps in allotted time.
• 60sec to complete as many reps as possible!
• Each press on every implement must await the down command. To receive down command, feet must motionless, non-staggered, and within shoulder width with arms straight and elbows completely extended overhead. Knees and hips must be extended, with upright posture.
• For the keg press reps, keg must touch the floor between every rep.
• Do not drop increments from overhead – dropping will result in a no lift and possible disqualification from the meet.
• Wrist wraps, chalk, sleeves (minus fastening/buckling mechanisms), gloves and a single belt are allowed
• Specifically disallowed: sticky substances of any kind including but not limited to tacky, spray tack, tacky towels, Loctite, etc. Yes people actually glue themselves to stuff nowadays so it had to be said. No rubberized clothing beyond gloves.

Max 18″ Deadlift

• 30sec to complete a successful lift.
• Equipment – Texas Deadlift Bar with MB PowerCenter Deadlift Jacks on the ends of the collar (40-42lb each).
• Wessels Rule – Up to three attempts if successful, but when you miss, you’re out. You may skip any increments you choose. We will start at a weight, and everyone will have the chance to take that weight. We will continue in ascending order.
• In the event of a tie, “less attempts” wins. If that doesn’t work, “higher opener” wins. If that doesn’t work, “highest second attempt” wins. If that doesn’t work, you just tie and split the points.
• Must wait for down command. To receive down command, feet must motionless, non-staggered, and within shoulder width. Knees, hips, and elbows must be extended, with upright posture. Arms must be inside legs (no sumo).
• Do not drop the bar out of the hands. This will result in a “no lift”. Follow the bar down, aka keep hands on the bar the entire way to the ground.
• Wrist wraps, chalk, sleeves (minus fastening/buckling mechanisms), and a single belt are allowed. No deadlift suits. Normal straps or Figure-8 straps allowed, but fingers must be curled around the bar regardless.

Yoke Carry to Seated Arm Over Arm Pull

• Competitor begins with a Yoke Carry and must carry it 30ft, then gets sets for Seated Arm Over Arm Sled Pull. Rope distance will be approximately 20ft (depending on rope). Fastest time wins.
• 60-second time limit.
• Maximum drops allowed on Yoke. 2-second slide penalty will be added for each slide of the Yoke.

Front Hold

• We will find a nifty weighted object for you to hold, arms outstretched in front of you with elbows extended. Forearms will be above a string, band, or bar. If the forearms touch the surface below them, the event is over.
• A PVC Pipe will be placed 6 inches behind you, vertically. If you lean so far back as to touch the PVC pipe, the event is over.
• Judges will be watching elbows to make sure they’re sufficiently extended (no more than 45 degrees of elbow flexion).

Sandbag Carry Max Distance

• 60 seconds
• Competitor will have choice of lifting Sandbag from a height or from floor, cross start line, and carry for max distance.
• Start line will be 3ft beyond starting point.
• Distance will be in 30ft increments, where the foot must touch the line or past it at each distance.
• Carry must be in front of body.
• If sandbag touches the floor or time expires, event is over.
• Any distance beyond the starting line from the floor beats any distance of sandbag from the a height.

General Rules/Usual Stuff

• In the event of a tie in the final standings, 1^st place finishes will decide the winner. If there is still a tie, then 2^nd place finishes will be the determinant, and so on. If a tie cannot be broken this way, athletes will compete in a tie breaker.
• Sportsmanship is expected and required. This is the greatest sport in the world, let’s keep it that way.
• There will be a pre-event prayer. No one is expected to participate, so please do not feel obligated. All we ask is to be respectful of those that do or do not wish to participate.
• This is a drug free contest. If you are juiced feel free to come cheer on your buddies but please do not bother to sign up. Don’t be surprised if I show up with a duffel bag full of drug testing kits!
• If you have a question, please ask! I would rather take a minute to clarify something than to see someone have a poor showing due to a misunderstanding.

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