Competition Info

• What should you bring? NO FOOD WILL BE GIVEN OUT. ALL PARTICIPANTS should pack a lunch. Pretzels & Gatorade will be sold.
  
  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. Load and Go Relay: A tough relay race in which each individual will load up a wheelbarrow full of 25lb sandbags take it down a hill, around a cone, back up the hill and unload it for the next guy in line!
  
  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 2010 season are eligible for this event. (IF YOU ARE GOING TO GRADUATE in 2010, 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