Battle of the Bears is non-sanctioned and not affiliated with any other strongman organization.

 

This events purpose is to spread the amazing fun and excitement of the sport of strongman to the Walla Walla Valley.

 

This competition is intended for Novice/Beginners and welcoming to anyone interested in trying strongman competition for the first time.

• Novice/Beginners is defined as first time athletes competing in a strongman competition. In the event a competitor has competed and made a podium in a strongman competition, you are no longer considered novice/beginner and we ask you to refrain from signing up. 

 

Event Date: 

Saturday August 26th, 2023. 

 

Rules meeting 9am 

Start time 10am

 

Event Venue: 

 Cinemark Grand Cinemas

 

Venue Address:

1325 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

 

 

Event Order:

 

Event 1 - Log Clean & Press 

  

Event 2 - Max 13" Axle Deadlift 

  

Event 3 - Farmers Carry

 

Event 4 - Yoke Carry 

  

Event 5- Max Distance Sandbag Carry 

 

Event Descriptions, Weights, and Rules: - CLICK HERE

These are subject to change before or during the competition

 

 

 

(If under 18 years of age, parent/guardian should complete consent, below)

Note:

• Any teen or lighter weight athlete are welcome to compete up in weight/age class, except masters. 
  
  
• Weigh ins will be done the day before the contest. Friday 8/25 from 9am-12pm and 4pm-7pm.
  
  
• Masters athletes are a single class, but are welcome to sign up for the weight classes, but not both. 

 

NOTICE TO PURCHASER:

• Athlete Fees  THE ATHLETE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PURCHASE.
  • ATHLETE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER SIGN UP IN THE CASE OF NO SHOWS OR DROP OUTS. 

 I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT WHILST PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITY:

•    I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I HAVE A HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE, I SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE UTILIZING THE FACILITY. 

 

•   I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE MUSCLE SHACK URGES ME TO OBTAIN A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FROM A DOCTOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH THE MUSCLE SHACK.

 

•  I ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACTIVITY I WILL UNDERTAKE IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY AND THAT BY PARTICIPATING IN IT I AM EXPOSED TO CERTAIN RISKS. THESE RISKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ABNORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE, FAINTING, HEART DISORDERS AND HEART ATTACK, DEHYDRATION, HEAT EXHAUSTION, SPRAINS, MUSCLE STRAIN, MUSCLE TEARS, BLISTERS, STRESS FRACTURE, SHIN SPLINTS, TENDONITIS, CARTILAGE TEARS, BURSITIS, BACK PAIN AND BRUISING OF JOINTS.

 

•  I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MUSCLE SHACKS MAIN PRIORITY IS KEEPING ITS PARTICIPANTS SAFE, IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER SAFETY PHYSICAL CONTACT MAY BE REQUIRED AT ANY TIME DURING THE SPOTTING AND MONITORING OF EXERCISES  

 

• I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT WHILST PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITY:

 

1.      INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.

 

2.      MY PERSONAL PROPERTY MAY BE LOST OR DAMAGED.

 

3.      OTHER PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITY MAY CAUSE ME INJURY OR MAY DAMAGE MY PROPERTY.

 

• THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED MAY VARY WITHOUT WARNING.

 

• THERE MAY BE NO OR INADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT OR TRANSPORT OF ME IF I AM INJURED

 

• I ASSUME THE RISK OF AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY.

(1) I PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY AT MY SOLE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY.

(2) I RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE MUSCLE SHACK, ITS SERVANTS AND AGENTS, FROM AND AGAINST ALL AND ANY ACTIONS OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY BE MADE BY ME OR ON MY BEHALF OR BY OTHER PARTIES FOR OR IN RESPECT OF OR ARISING OUT OF ANY INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE OR DEATH CAUSED TO ME OR MY PROPERTY WHETHER BY NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER.

(1) BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND HEREBY ACCEPT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS DEFINED IN THIS CONTRACT AND KNOW THAT IT AFFECTS MY LEGAL RIGHTS.