Local Sports Calendar

The 2nd annual Strasburg Strongest Man event will be held in conjunction with the Strasburg Lions Club Homecoming on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a. m. Registration is REQUIRED from 8:45 am -9:30 am, where contestants will be weighed in and ready to compete.

Spectators are welcome and we need you there to cheer these contestants on!

Events will be held at the Strasburg Park, field west of Softball Diamond and will be held rain or shine. Participants must sign a waiver and be 18 years of age or older.

Events include a Farmer's Carry, Harness Pull, Tractor/Semi-Tire Flips, and the Strongman Surprise event. The weight classes will be as follows: 165 lbs and below, 166-186, 187-207, 208-228, 229+.
If there are enough entries (minimum of three), there will also have a masters division for ages 42 and up.

Pr-registration is requested. The cost to sign up before July 1 is $25 and includes a T-Shirt. Day of registration cost is $35 and will include a shirt if still available. All proceeds from the event supports
Lions Club in Strasburg.

First place in each weight class will be awarded a trophy and prize pack - and, of course, the Title of Strasburg's Strongest Man!

For more info call or text Brian Shelton at 217-690-6677 or email Boilerman1977@yahoo.com. The registration form may be downloaded at www.strasburgil.com. Check out this site for more Strasburg
news and information!

May the strongest Gnome Win!