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Collins Days Deadlift Competition is BACK for year 6.

Come lift some big weights in the tiny town of Collins, Iowa!

T-Shirts available this year! (must be pre-ordered during pre-registration)

Entry Fee: $25 - CAPPED AT 100 LIFTERS. Pre-register to avoid disappointment.

When: Saturday, June 27th, 2026; lifting starts at 7 pm

Location: Main Street Amphitheater, 213 Main Street, Collins, Iowa 50055

Divisions: kids (10&under), Juniors (11-14), Teens (15-17), Men’s & Women’s Open, and Men’s & Women’s Masters (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+)

Registrations & Weigh-Ins: Saturday, June 27th 5:00p-6:30p at 213 Main Street, Collins, IA, rules meeting 6:45 pm in Warm-up Area

Competition Info & Rules:

Each lifter will get 3 attempts (come to weigh-ins prepared to tell us your opening attempt)

Scores will be determined using a Wilks calculator (bodyweight to weight-lifted ratio). Highest score wins.

Singlets are not required, but knee high socks are.

Straps can be used.

Deadlift Standards:

The bar must be laid horizontally in front of the lifter’s feet, gripped with an optional grip in both hands, and lifted without any downward movement until the lifter is standing erect.

The lifter shall face the front of the platform.

On completion of the lift, the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders square or back.

The Chief Referee’s signal shall consist of a downward movement of the hand and the audible command “down.” The signal will not be given until the bar is held motionless and the lifter is in the apparent finished position. Any raising of the bar or any deliberate attempt to do so will count as an attempt. THE BAR MUST BE LOWERED WITH CONTROL – NO EXCEPTIONS – NO DROPPING THE BAR WITHOUT CONTROL

The correct finish position in the deadlift is – The lifter must be standing erect with the shoulders back and the knees locked

Causes for Disqualification of a Dead Lift

Failure to stand erect with the shoulders square or back.

Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.

Stepping backward or forward although lateral movement of the sole or rocking feet between ball and heel is permitted.

Lowering the bar before receiving the Chief Referee’s signal.

Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands…DROPPING THE BAR AND OR DROPPING THE BAR WITHOUT CONTROL- You must show control ALL the way to the resting position for the lift to be good.

Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the general description of the lift, which precedes this list of disqualifications.

COME LIFT SOME BIG WEIGHTS IN A TINY TOWN!

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Collins Days Deadlift Competition
Release of Liability & Assumption of Risk

By registering for and participating in the Collins Days Deadlift Competition (the “Event”), I acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Assumption of Risk

I understand that strength training, powerlifting, and deadlift competitions involve inherent risks, including but not limited to muscle strains, sprains, fractures, equipment failure, falls, overexertion, dropped weights, improper lifting technique, and other serious bodily injury or death. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage, or personal injury that may be sustained while participating in, preparing for, or attending the Event.

2. Health & Physical Condition

I certify that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent safe participation in this Event. I understand it is my responsibility to consult a physician prior to participating if I have any health concerns.

3. Release & Waiver

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Collins Days Deadlift Competition, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue:

Gym-N-Eat Crickets LLC

Beeler Lawn & Landscape LLC

Nevada Barbell

All event organizers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, venue owners, and affiliates

from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, or losses of any kind arising out of or related to any injury, disability, death, property damage, or loss that may occur as a result of my participation in or attendance at the Event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. Indemnification

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gym-N-Eat Crickets LLC, Beeler Lawn & Landscape LLC, Nevada Barbell, and all associated parties from any loss, liability, damage, or costs (including court costs and attorney fees) that may arise due to my participation in the Event.

5. Rules & Conduct

I agree to abide by all Event rules, equipment standards, and instructions provided by Event staff and judges. I understand that failure to comply with Event rules or engaging in unsafe conduct may result in disqualification without refund.

6. Media Release

I grant permission to Gym-N-Eat Crickets LLC, Beeler Lawn & Landscape LLC, Nevada Barbell, and their representatives to use photographs, video recordings, and other media taken during the Event for promotional, marketing, and social media purposes without compensation.

7. Emergency Medical Treatment

In the event of injury or medical emergency, I authorize Event staff to obtain emergency medical treatment on my behalf if I am unable to do so, and I accept full responsibility for any related medical expenses.



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