SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2026 | 9AM - 4PM

Event, Weights + Rules NOW LIVE!

First Release Tickets go on sale Sunday 1st March 12pm (Brisbane Time)

ATHLETE REGISTRATION: $150 ex processing Fees (Registration Fee includes Shirt)

All Fees are non-transferable & non-refundable. Ticket Protection is available via 3rd Party Provider "Protecht" - this is a voluntary option available to all Athletes.

SPECTATOR FEES TBC

WEIGH INS TBC

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EVENT RULES

EVENT ONE: SUPER YOKE

10M DISTANCE | NO DROPS | 60S TIME CAP | FASTEST TIME WITHOUT DROPS, WINS

INCOMPLETE DISTANCE RECORDED

ATHLETE WILL START WITH FEET ON THE START LINE (CENTRE OF YOKE) + WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE FINISH LINE IN THE SAME MANNER (CENTRE OF YOKE)

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT:

WHITE POWDERED CHALK ONLY

GRIP SHIRTS | KNEE + ELBOW SLEEVES | WRIST WRAPS | HARD + SOFT BELTS

FOOTWEAR MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

NOT PERMITTED / PENALTIES APPLY:

NO SLIDING OVER THE LINE OR ZERCHER CARRY ATTEMPTS

NO GRIP AID OTHER THAN WHITE POWDERED CHALK

EVENT EQUIPMENT USED:

UTILITY YOKE WITH CUSTOM SPARTAN REFRIGERATOR ATTACHMENTS

 

EVENT TWO: FINGAL’S FINGER

2 IMPLEMENTS | FASTEST TIME TO FLIP BOTH WINS | 60S TIME CAP

2 GENUINE ATTEMPTS PERMITTED ON EACH IMPLEMENT WITHIN TIME CAP

TIME WILL START WITH ATHLETE ON THE START LINE + TIME WILL FINISH WHEN THE 2ND IMPLEMENT HAS LANDED ON THE DROP PAD

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT:

WHITE POWDERED CHALK ONLY

GRIP SHIRTS | KNEE + ELBOW SLEEVES | WRIST WRAPS | HARD + SOFT BELTS

FOOTWEAR MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

NOT PERMITTED / PENALTIES APPLY:

NO GRIP AID OTHER THAN WHITE POWDERED CHALK

EVENT EQUIPMENT USED:

CUSTOM STRENGTH SMITH AU FINGALS APPROX 3.5M IN LENGTH

 

EVENT THREE: OVERHEAD ADVENTURE

TIME WILL START WITH ATHLETE ON START LINE | 60S TIME CAP

1 POINT FOR BARBELL, 3 POINTS FOR LOG, 10 POINTS FOR AXLE

ATHLETES CAN CHOOSE TO START + CHANGE IMPLEMENTS WHEREVER THEY LIKE TO ACCUMULATE AS MANY POINTS AS POSSIBLE

STRICT, PUSH PRESS, PUSH JERK + SPLIT JERK PERMITTED | ATHLETE MUST RETURN FEET TO START POSITION TO RECEIVE A “DOWN” CALL | BELT CLEANS PERMITTED

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT:

WHITE POWDERED CHALK ONLY

GRIP SHIRTS | KNEE + ELBOW SLEEVES | WRIST WRAPS | HARD + SOFT BELTS

FOOTWEAR MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

NOT PERMITTED / PENALTIES APPLY:

NO GRIP AID OTHER THAN WHITE POWDERED CHALK

NO BELT LOOPING | RESTING IMPLEMENT ON HEAD (ATHLETE WILL BE TOLD TO STOP REP)

EVENT EQUIPMENT USED:

12 INCH STEEL LOG FOR ALL DIVISIONS

 

EVENT FOUR: GIANT DEADLIFT

STANDARD DEADLIFT PULL HEIGHT (9 INCH) | 60S TIME CAP

AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE WITHIN TIME CAP

TIME WILL START WITH ATHLETE STRAPPED IN ON THE BARBELL

ATHLETE MUST RECEIVE “DOWN” CALL FROM THEIR REFEREE ONCE LOCK OUT IS ACHEIVED LOCKOUT: KNEES, HIPS + SHOULDERS LOCKED, FEET FLAT ON THE FLOOR

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT:

WHITE POWDERED CHALK ONLY

FIGURE 8 + FIGURE 6 STRAPS PERMITTED | HARD + SOFT BELTS

FOOT COVERINGS (NO BARE FEET) + LONG SOCKS COVERING SHINS ARE REQUIRED

TALC TO BE APPLIED IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY (NO BABY OIL)

NOT PERMITTED / PENALTIES APPLY:

NO GRIP AID OTHER THAN WHITE POWDERED CHALK

FAILING TO STRAP IN WITHIN A TIMELY MANNER TO START

“FINGER TIPPING” OR FAILING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE BAR

EVENT EQUIPMENT USED:

CUSTOM STRENGTH SMITH AU DEADLIFT ATTACHMENTS

GENERAL PURPOSE BARBELL

 

EVENT FIVE: SANDBAG CARRY + DRAG

2 BAGS TO CARRY | 60S TIME CAP | FASTEST TO COMPLETE WINS

BAG 1 WILL BE CARRIED 10M + LOADED ON THE SLED | ATHLETE WILL RETURN FOR BAG 2 + LOADING ON THE SLED. ATHLETE MUST DRAG THE SLED BACK BACKWARDS TO THE START LINE

TIME WILL START WITH ATHLETE ON START LINE | NO SPLIT TIMING

ATHLETE MUST BE FACING THE SLED FOR THE DURATION OF THE DRAG

TIME IS RECORDED WHEN ATHLETE RECEIVES A “CLEAR” CALL FROM THE REFEREE ONCE SLED HAS CROSSED THE LINE IN IT’S ENTIRETY

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT:

WHITE POWDERED CHALK ONLY

GRIP SHIRTS | KNEE + ELBOW SLEEVES | WRIST WRAPS | HARD + SOFT BELTS

FOOTWEAR MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

NOT PERMITTED / PENALTIES APPLY:

NO GRIP AID OTHER THAN WHITE POWDERED CHALK

BAGS CAN NOT BE SHOULDERED

EVENT EQUIPMENT USED:

DUAL-PLY SANDBAGS

CUSTOM MADE SPARTAN SLED

 

GENERAL RULES

AS ALWAYS, ALL RULES + EVENT WEIGHTS ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AT ANY TIME

IF SOMETHING IS NOT STATED IN THE RULES, DO NOT ASSUME IT IS PERMITTED: EITHER ASK, OR DON’T DO IT

THE RULES ARE QUITE SIMPLE, LET’S SET A GREAT EXAMPLE ON HOW TO COMPLY WITH THEM

ANY DELIBERATE ENDANGERMENT/ABUSE OF VOLUNTEERS, OFFICIALS OR SPECTATORS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION

ANY + ALL COMPLAINTS MUST BE RESPECTFULLY ESCALATED AS PER THE ATHLETE APPEALS PROCESS:

 

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Event website

www.theempirebodyshop.com.au/grudge

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Empire Sports Promotions aims to bring to life, elite-level Event experiences for all levels of Strength Sport Athletes. Our Events are Athlete focused where communication, integrity, respect + giving Athletes what they need to put on a great show - is at the top of the priority list. No matter how new you are to the sport, we hope you feel like "The Big Time" at our shows. Run by Athletes, for Athletes.

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