The Fight For Liberty Combat Challenge
Event Information
Description
The 2016 Fight for Liberty Combat Challenge!!
A competitive obstacle course that puts the participant into the sweat drenched mindset of those that have served our country. True strength and condition concepts organized to mimic the tactical requirements and duties performed by today's military and civil service men and women. For those who like mud runs and competitive challenges! This is a timed event and people will be ranked by time and awarded medals to first, second and third places in each category for both men and women's classes.
CATEOGIRES:
Juniors 16 yrs-18yrs men and women's class
19-35 yrs men and women's class
35 yrs + men and women's class
100% of the proceeds go to the Veterans Liberty Center of Iowa City.
COURSE OUTLINE: WEIGHT AND CLASSES
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn8ro0LqJEs
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Sled Pull with Harness- 20 yards (Men 135 lbs Women 90 lbs plus sled)
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Push Up/ Sit up station (Reps for both Men 50 Women 30)
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Reverse sled drag/rescue drag- 20 yards (men 135lbs women 90lbs plus sled)
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Sandbag Cargo Carry- 20 yards down and back (men 50lbs women 30lbs)
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Sledge Hammer strikes- 8lb sledge hammer (reps men 30 women 20)
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Prowler push (stay low and go)- 20 yards (Men 90 lbs women 50lbs plus prowler)
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Rope pull- hand over hand pulling the sled (Men 90lbs women 50lbs plus prowler)
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After the rope pull you will sprint to the finish line and be given a chance to perform a stiff arm hang from the pull up bar. This is optional as your time at this station will be subtracted from your overall obstacle course time.
The course will also involve sprinting to the next station which will vary in length but not exceeding 20 yards apart.
(currently integrating a waiver of liability to this event page. Upon check in on the day of the event a paper waiver also must be signed. If under the age of 18 please contact us and a waiver of liability will be supplied to the contestant and their parental guardians for dual signatures.)
Even if you aren't wanting to participate in the event please consider donating to the cause!
Hosted by
Organizer The Veterans Liberty Center/Magni Barbell INC
Organizer of The Fight For Liberty Combat Challenge
A veteran ran Non Profit organization (501c3) that aims to inspire and empower local veterans in our area. We aim to establish a community for local veterans that may need assistance with everyday problems and for those that wish to be apart of something that benefits the local veteran population. Some of the things we are aiming to achieve:
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An employee program to assist veterans to find employment
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A program to assist veterans with finding local transportation
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A mobility program to aid veterans in getting wheel chairs
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As assistance program to help with food, shelter, clothing and bill payment for veterans.
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To provide information and guidance to veterans that need help with everyday problems
We are not government financed and depend on donations from the community! We are the only non profit/multi service agency in Johnson County and the surrounding 6 counties; catering to a veteran population of nearly 65,000! We are only a year old and need YOUR help to keep this center growing! Please consider either donating to the cause or signing up for the challenge to help support your local veterans.
www.veteranslibertycenter.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK
phone: 319-499-1576
2116-18 S. Riverside Dr.
Iowa City, IA
