South Australia's Strongest 2026

South Australia's Strongest 2026

Australia's Strongest presents South Australia's Strongest Man & Woman 2026

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Australia's Strongest

Australia's Strongest

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Women

0 Women Novice
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0 Women 64kg
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0 Women Masters 40+ 73kg
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0 Women 73kg
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0 Women Masters 40+
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0 Women 82kg
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0 Women Open
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Men

0 Men Novice
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0 Men 80kg
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0 Men Masters 40+ 105kg
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0 Men 90kg
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1 Men Masters 40+
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3 Men 105kg
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1 Men 120kg
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3 Men Open
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Dinnie Stone Carry

Dinnie Stone carry for 15m

Athletes have 60 seconds to carry the Dinnie Stones for 15m

  • Athletes will start with their hands on the handles. The handles must remain in contact with the ground until the go command is given.

  • No drops permitted

  • If either stone touches the ground before the finish line, the athletes attempt is considered done.

  • The athlete will be given a clear call once the stones and athlete cross the finish line.

  • Shoes must be worn

  • Athletes will be given a time or distance score

Allowed

  • belts

  • knee sleeves

  • wrist wraps

  • chalk

  • elbow sleeves

Not Allowed

  • Grip aid of any kind

  • lifting straps of any kind

  • gloves/hand protection

  • headphones

Women Novice 30kg
40kg
Women 64kg 65kg
75kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 65kg
75kg
Women 73kg 65kg
75kg
Women Masters 40+ 65kg
75kg
Women 82kg 85kg
95kg
Women Open 85kg
95kg
Men Novice 65kg
75kg
Men 80kg 100kg
115kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 100kg
115kg
Men 90kg 100kg
115kg
Men Masters 40+ 100kg
115kg
Men 105kg 120kg
135kg
Men 120kg 125kg
135kg
Men Open 130kg
145kg

Max Axle Overhead

Athletes will have 3 attempts to lift the heaviest weight possible.

  • Athletes have 3 attempts to lift a successful max axle overhead

  • Axle will be using bumper plates

  • Each attempt has 60 seconds, athletes may take 2 attempts during this 60 seconds

  • Opening weights must be submitted 10min prior to the event starting

  • Next attempts must be submitted to the athlete wrangler within 60 seconds of their previous attempt. If the athlete fails to declare there next attempt, it will automatically increase by 2.5kg

  • Minimum jumps 2.5kg

  • Athletes can go up in weight, but not back down

  • On the 'Bar is loaded' call is when the 60 second time cap starts

  • For a succesful lockout, the athlete is required to demonstrate: head through, elbows locked, feet back under the body, stability & control over the axle once overhed

  • Athletes can strict press, push press, push jerk, split jerk

  • Belt cleans are allowed

  • A successful rep is when the referee gives a down call

  • Any reps lost behind the head will be declared a no rep regardless of a good rep or not.

  • Implement in not allowed to rest on the head

  • Athletes must control the axle back to the ground, hands must remain on the axle until at least waist height.

  • Any reps mic dropped or aggressively dumped will be no repped

  • If an athlete has any limitations that prevent them from achieving a full lockout, it is their responsibility to approach the referee to discuss these limitations and what the expectations will be.

  • Shoes must be worn

  • The athlete with highest successful lift will get most points. If that number is achieved by more than one athlete, points will be shared

Allowed

  • Belts

  • Knee sleeves

  • Elbow sleeves

  • Wrist wraps

  • Grip shirts

  • Chalk

Not Allowed

  • Grip aid of any kind

  • Lifting straps of any kind

  • Headphones

Minimum Opening Weights

  • u64 + Masters o73 - 65kg

  • u72 + Masters o73 - 70kg

  • u82 - 75kg

  • Open Ladies - 80kg

  • u80 + u105 Masters - 100kg

  • u90 + o105 Masters - 115kg

  • u105 - 130kg

  • u120 - 135kg

  • Open Men - 140kg

14" Axle Deadlift for Reps

Athletes will deadlift an axle for as many reps as possible within a 60 sec time limit.

  • Athletes will have 60 seconds to lift as many reps on a 14" wagon wheel deadlift

  • Athletes can start strapped in. The athlete is not permitted to have help from anyone strapping in or using smelling salts.

  • For the athlete to get a down call, full lockout must demonstrate: Knees locked, hips through, shoulders back, control of the bar

  • Touch and go reps are permitted

  • For a rep to be successful, the athlete must receive the down call within the 60 second time cap

  • Athletes must control the axle back down the the ground. Any reps that are deemed aggressively dropped will be no repped.

  • A minimum of socks must be worn

  • Athletes will be given a rep count

Allowed

  • Figure 6 & 8 straps, versa grips

  • Belts

  • Knee sleeves

  • Talc

  • Chalk

  • deadlift suits

Not Allowed

  • Grip aid of any kind

  • Oil

  • Headphones

Women Novice 80kg
Women 64kg 140kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 140kg
Women 73kg 150kg
Women Masters 40+ 150kg
Women 82kg 160kg
Women Open 180kg
Men Novice 160kg
Men 80kg 200kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 200kg
Men 90kg 230kg
Men Masters 40+ 230kg
Men 105kg 260kg
Men 120kg 280kg
Men Open 300kg

Yoke Carry for Max Distance

Athlete will carry a yoke for maximum distance.

  • Athletes will carry a yoke for a max distance within 60 seconds

  • The course will be set out 15m up, 15m back

  • Drops are allowed

  • Athlete can start under the yoke. On the go call the athlete will lift the yoke and start moving

  • Sliding, dragging and pushing the yoke it not allowed. 1 warning will be given, on the second warning the athletes run is considered over

  • Athletes will be given a clear call at each end of the course.

  • The centre of the implement must cross the line for a clear call to be given

  • Athletes will receive a distance score

  • Shoes must be worn

  • Yoke heights must be submitted prior to the start of competition

Allowed

  • Belts

  • Knee sleeves

  • Wrist wraps

  • Grip shirts

  • Chalk

  • Elbow sleeves

Not Allowed

  • Grip aid of any kind

  • Lifting straps of any kind

  • Knee wraps

  • Headphones

Women Novice 130kg
Women 64kg 170kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 170kg
Women 73kg 190kg
Women Masters 40+ 190kg
Women 82kg 210kg
Women Open 230kg
Men Novice 220kg
Men 80kg 270kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 270kg
Men 90kg 300kg
Men Masters 40+ 300kg
Men 105kg 330kg
Men 120kg 350kg
Men Open 360kg

Sandstone to Shoulder for reps

Athletes will lift the sand stone to shoulder for max reps in 60 seconds

  • On the referees go command, the athlete will lift the sandstone to shoulder

  • The athlete can start with their hands on the sandstone, but it must remain in full contact with the ground until the go command is given

  • For the athlete to get a good rep the sandstone must be clearly on the shoulder, be stable and under control and the opposite hand must be clearly away from the sandstone.

  • If the sandstone is deemed resting on the chest, bicep, forearm or any other part of the body other than the shoulder, their referee will tell the athlete to get it to the shoulder.

  • A down call must be received during the time cap of 60 seconds to be successful

  • Shoes must be worn

  • Athletes will be given a rep count

Allowed

  • Belts

  • Knee sleeves

  • Wrist wrps

  • Elbow sleeves

  • Chalk

  • Grip shirts or no shirt

Not Allowed

  • Tacky or grip aid of any kind

  • Headphones

Women Novice 50kg
Women 64kg 60kg
Women Masters 40+ 73kg 60kg
Women 73kg 70kg
Women Masters 40+ 70kg
Women 82kg 80kg
Women Open 90kg
Men Novice 80kg
Men 80kg 120kg
Men Masters 40+ 105kg 120kg
Men 90kg 120kg
Men Masters 40+ 120kg
Men 105kg 130kg
Men 120kg 130kg
Men Open 140kg
Enjoy Venues

A$150 – A$195

Closes 10 Oct 2026

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