Ragnarok Games Athlete Information

Click on the Travel and accommodations tab to book your hotel room at the host hotel, The Doubletree. You are not mandated to stay at the venue hotel as there are many other options in the immediate area.

The Double Tree Hotel located at the Miami Airport Convention Center 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126. 

Competitor, Sponsor & Exhibitor Hotel Booking Link

www.my-event.hilton.com/strongman-competition-ragnarok-games/

Athlete weigh ins begin promptly at 4:00P.M. EST. Be at the venue by 3:00P.M. EST

Athlete meeting will follow weigh ins and will begin at approximately 7:00P.M. EST

The cost of parking is $7.00 US per vehicle per day.

This is charged by the convention center and no proceeds go back to the promoter.

The Ragnarok Games Day#1 will begin promptly at 8:00A.M. EST and run through until all classes have completed Day 1 events disciplines. Be at the venue at 7:00A.M. EST

The Ragnarok Games Day #2 will begin promptly at 8:00A.M. EST and run through until all classes have completed Day 2 events disciplines. Be at the venue at 7:00A.M. EST

Awards will be given out at the end of all classes competition finals on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at approximately 7:00P.M. EST

If you are an International competitor and win the overall award you do not have to take it on the plane with you. Ancient Smithy will custom fabricate your award and ship it to your home.

In the Pro Mens and Pro Womens division, an additional award will be given to the overall pound for pound strongest athlete in the class.

Athletes will be provided with a lanyard and athlete card to be worn after check in and for athlete meeting and awards ceremony. If you do not qualify for day 2 events there is no charge for admission as long as you wear your athlete landyard.

Athletes will also be given a rubber bracelet and must wear it while competing for both days. The band also shows exhibitors that you are a competitor for free merchandise.

All event photos will be taken by Zero Dark 30 Photography. No other film crews or video shall be taken on the competition floor. Friends and family may take photos with their cell phones but absolutely no professional style cameras can be used.

Photos will be available for purchase from Zero Dark 30 after the competition and you will be sent a link to order the photos. Click here to pre purchase your photo packages:

https://www.zerodarkthirtymedia.com/products/the-ragnorak-games 

It is suggested that you purchase tickets for your family and friends ahead of time so that they will not be stuck in long lines anticipated in the mornings of the event days.

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! If you are an athlete and do not qualify for day 2 you do not have to purchase a ticket to view day 2 events. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR ATHLETE BADGE in order to enter as a spectator for day 2.

Click this link for Tickets:    

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ragnarok-games-the-rise-of-the-berserker-strongman-competition-tickets-439814064707

VIP Ticket Packages include first 3 rows as well as priority seating. 

All other attendees, it is suggested that you begin lining up for tickets to the event at 6:00 A. M. on competition days in order to enter the venue for an 8:00 A.M. sharp start of competition.

Coaches must pay admission for both days.

Tacky is allowed for stone over event only. There will be tacky cleaning stations located in the athlete holding area for clean up.

Stiff Bar Deadlift for max reps in 60 seconds. Lifters will have up and down commands. Do not drop bar. NO suits allowed. Compression pants allowed.All straps are allowed.

Athletes may not wear deadlift suits for any event. With over 200 athletes this will be too time consuming.

** PRO male and female classes will use Texas deadlift bar 

Athletes will have one attempt at max deadlift for reps event.

Athletes may use straps on deadlift event only not for Farmers Carry.

Farmers Carry for distance. Athletes are allowed one drop. No Straps. Fastest time for 50ft. wins the event.

Yoke- heights will be given before the event and cannot be changed. One drop allowed.

Thor Hammer Hold attempt will be for 60 seconds or more with weights specified for class.

Log Press-

Weight Must Start From The Ground On Each Rep.

Each Rep Must Be Cleaned And Pressed From The Ground And Then Away!

Circus Dumbell-Each Rep Must Be Cleaned And Pressed From The Ground And Then Away!

Húsafell Stone Carry 

Athletes will be required to lift the implement from the floor and carry 50ft. for the fastest time in 60 seconds. The implement must be placed back on the ground in the upright position or you will be disqualified from the event. 

No Drops! No Tacky, Grip Shirts And Gloves Allowed.

Each discipline must be done in strict fashion. THERE WILL BE NO DROPPING OF PRESSING IMPLIMENTS FROM SHOULDER HEIGHT TO FLOOR! ATHLETES WHO PURPOSELY DROP IMPLIMENTS WILL RECIEVE A ZERO FOR THAT EVENT!

There will be no outside food or drink allowed in the convention center. Please keep the athlete holding area clean. Garbage cans will be provided. Snacks must be kept in your duffle bag or backpack. No Coolers are allowed in athlete warm up area or inside venue.

Captain Corps Productions bares no responsibility for lost or stolen items in athlete holding area.

Water will be available for athletes in athlete holding area. 

Coaches- one coach per athlete is allowed in athlete holding area only during their athletes warm ups. Coaches must purchase a coaches pass. Coaches must take their seat during their athletes event. NO EXCEPTIONS

When your division is done competing in each event your coach must exit the athlete holding area to make room for other competitors and coaches.

It is the athletes responsibility to know when their class events are. You will be called to the athlete holding area for warms ups. Please listen to the announcements.

There will be no derogatory or defamatory language used at the venue. Families will be in the audience with Grandparents and Children. Security or Staff will give one warning and then on an athletes second offense and warning you will be disqualified from the event.

Athletes will show respect to Ragnarok Games staff, security detail, EMT crew, Event Expediter, loaders, spotters, volunteers and all other competitive athletes. 

There will be no tolerance for bullying of any other athlete or staff. If you do bully another competitor or event staff member you will be disqualified and asked to leave the venue.

Athletes are not allowed to approach the judging or scoring table areas. You will be immediately disqualified from the event.