Welcome
to Battle of the Hogs a competition for all high schools in the
Delaware Valley. This strength and endurance competition is for the
guys in the trenches who never get the credit they deserve, the
offensive line! We have put together a number of tough, physical events
to test the strength, speed, and fortitude of each team of four.
Do you have what it takes to be a HOG?
It's
a rare individual who actually takes pride in being a hog. A hog is the
type of lineman who does whatever it takes to protect his quarterback,
help his running back gain that extra inch, and above all else win! The
hog revels in the idea of being able to hit someone every snap. The hog
leaves each game covered in cuts and bruises. These reminders let him
know just how hard he played and give him the sense of a job well done.
Hogs are the sort of "no excuse," "no nonsense" type of men who are
able to carry the whole team on their shoulders to victory. The hog may
never talk to reporters, never score a touchdown, in fact he may go
through his whole career without even touching a football, but a hog
will do what ever it to see that check in the W column.
To the victor go the spoils, in the case its bragging rights!
Some
of the main events include: Tire flip, a four
man bus push, bench press competition and a weighted dumbbell relay.
THE TUG O’ WAR WILL BE A SEPARATE EVENT
Tug o’ War will be scored separately and there will be trophies given out to the first place team ONLY! The Tug o’ war: This will be a 4 on 4 event. Members will compete in a double elimination tug o’ war battle. Cleats and gloves may be worn for this event. The Tug O’ War will have no impact on the overall winner of the competition.
Proceeds from this event will go to the North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club “The Positive Place for Kids.”
What should you bring?
NO FOOD WILL BE GIVEN OUT THIS YEAR
ALL PARTICIPANTS should pack a lunch this year. Pretzels & Gatorade will be sold to all. Water will still be available to all.
Competitions
- 1. Team Dumbbell Relay: A team of 4 will need to compete in a (Farmers Walk style) relay race. This event is timed.
- 2. Team Bench Press: With 185 lbs. each member will do as many reps as he can. We will total
the 4 member team reps. In case of a tie in the team rankings for
placing, one member from each team will compete in a lift off for reps
at 225 lbs.
- 3. Team Bus Push: The 4 man team will have to push a regular size school bus for 40
yards. This event will be timed and located in the schools parking lot.
(Sneakers may be worn for this event as it will be held on a macadam
surface.)
- 4. Team Tire Flip: Members will have to individually flip a monster tuck tire 5 times.
Times will then be added up and the team who completes this task in the
shortest amount of time will win.
- 5. Mystery Events?: These events will test all of your skills as an offensive lineman as
well as your fortitude. Get ready to "Hog - Up!" and be prepared for
anything.
Scoring System -- (Similar to a track meet)
- 1st place--------------- 10 points
- 2nd place---------------- 8 points
- 3rd place----------------- 6 points
IMPORTANT COMPETITON NOTES:
- PIAA rules prohibit the use of official team jerseys out of season.
- Schools may enter more than one team, however they MUST have an individual coach with them.
- All athletes will receive a free Battle of the Hogs t-shirt.
- It is recommended that all participants bring cleats and shoes.
- Gloves may be worn for the events.
Rules
Each
Team will be composed of four linemen. Each high School may only
register up to four teams. Each team must have a coach representing
them. Only sophomores, juniors, and the seniors of the 2008 season are
eligible for this event. (IF YOU ARE GOING TO GRADUATE in 08, OR ARE A
SENIOR THIS YEAR, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE!
Team members must be centers, guards, and tackles. (Any combination of those positions)
The total score of all events wins the team title. ( In case of tie,
one member from each of those teams will designate a player to compete
in an individual event picked by the event staff. They will
compete head-to-head to determine the winner.
The only exception to this will be the lift off in the bench press competition.
If any event ends in a tie, points will be combined and split evenly.
Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams.
Equipment
Competitors
should wear workout gear appropriate for the weather. The wearing of
the Jerseys is against PIAA rules. Each competitor will receive a free
t-shirt. Football cleats and sneakers should be worn if available.
Location of Lineman Challenge
The Lineman Challenge will take place at the Lansdale Catholic High School campus and its football practice facilities.
700 Lansdale Avenue - Lansdale, PA 19446-2995 - Montgomery County
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