The Strongman and Strongwoman competition will provide athletes with the opportunity to test their overall strength, power and endurance. Events for this competition will involve pulling, pushing, pressing, carrying and static strength mimicking real-world scenarios for emergency personnel. It will be an impressive display of the physical prowess of the athletes and provide an excellent showcase for spectators. This competition is designed to be beginner friendly, advanced athletes may elect more challenging weight options.
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 Time: 9am – 4pm Cost: $60
Address: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara.
Competition Categories:
- Female
- U64kg
- U73kg
- U82kg
- Open
- Masters (over 40’s) U73kg
- Masters (over 40’s) O73kg
- Male
- U80kg
- U90kg
- U105kg
- Heavy weight
- Masters (over 40’s) U105kg
- Masters (over 40’s) O105kg
This may change depending on the number of competitors.
Competition Structure:
- 5 events testing each competitor’s total athletic strength.
- Hercules hold
- Emergency Services Vehicle (APES Games KIA) pull
- Conan’s wheel
- Overhead ladder – Barbell, axle, log
- Max deadlift circus barbell
Check in: Weigh-in for the event will commence at 8am.
Start time: 9am.
Toilets: Yes.
First Aid: First aid officer will be on site during the event.
Food/Beverage: Food trucks and onsite café will be operating during the event for food and beverages.
Getting there: Competitors will need to source and arrange their own transport to this event and venue.
Free vehicle parking is available at the venue with space for buses and minibuses if required.
Public transport- TransLink bus services run to this location with a short walk to the centre. The nearest train station is Nerang Station, which is about a 23 minute walk. See the TransLink website https://translink.com.au or app to plan your journey.
For more information and to register for this event visit our registration platform or contact us: APESGames_GC26@police.qld.gov.au
