War Zone Lineman Challenge I Spring High School

BIG BODIES ASSEMBLE!!

Lineman

challenge

Click for 2025 OFFICIAL INVITE

Friday

JUNE 6th, 2025

wildkat Stadium @

willis high School

$20 per athlete

(includes dri-fit shirt)

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

BRIAN FITZGERALD

BFITZGerald@willisisd.org

IMPORTANT!!!
WE ARE THE OFFICIAL HOUSTON QUALIFIER FOR THE HARDIN SIMMONS STATE LINEMAN CHALLENGE @ HSU ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21st

*There are 7 state qualifier challenges across the state. Top 4 advance and meet in Abilene to battle out who the best big bodies are in TEXAS!

ABOUT

War Zone LC
2025

War Zone Lineman Challenge is proud to be going on it's 7th year of competition. we take great pride in making sure we have one of the best events in the state. This event will be an opportunity for your LINEMAN to showcase their abilities as a team, in drills specific to their position. Such as Tire Flip, PowerDrive, bench press, farmers walk relay, atlas stone relay, obstacle course, the worm carry, tug of war and more.

There is a minimum of 5 athletes per team. You can have as many as you want on a team, however, only 5 members compete per event. You are welcome to bring more than 1 team. Competitors MUST be OL/DL/TE type athletes only. Athletes need to bring gloves, sunscreen, flats, cleats and anything else they may need. There will be a trainer and water on site, however, you are encouraged to bring your own water.

Events

EVENTS

The Veterans Memorial Worm Carry

Only 5 athletes can participate in this event. This is a team event. Athletes will pick The Worm up above their shoulders and carry it 100 yards. Time will start once the whistle blows, however, athletes will not be able to start walking until The Worm is above their shoulders. Official will let them know when they can take off. Time will stop once The Worm is completely across finish line.

Tire Flip

Only 5 athletes will participate for this event. Each athlete will flip the tire over 5 consecutive times followed by the next athlete until all 5 participants have completed their flips. The clock will continue until all participants have finished. The tire has to be flat on the ground before the next athlete starts their flips.

Bench Press

There will be a 225, 205 and 185 bench set up. You must have 2 athletes max per weight amout w/ 1 weight amount having only 1 athlete. The point system per rep : 225 – 5pts, 205 – 3pts, 185 – 1pt. All 5 participants points will be added for total. Must touch chest and lock elbows out completely. Official will make final call on successful reps. You will need tennis shoes for this event – Will be in weight room

PowerDrive

Only 5 athletes will participate in this event. 2 athletes will push it 20 yards, then switch to 1 athlete pushing it 10 yards, then switch to 2 athletes pushing it 20 yards. The official will give a call to announce when it is pushed to the correct yardage, to indicate next athlete can begin their push. This event will be scored by the total time it takes to complete all 3 drives.

Medicine Ball Throw

The total distance will be added for all 5 participants. Athletes will be on their knees and will throw the medicine ball from the chest as far as they can. Forward momentum is allowed in this event. (It is ok to fall on the floor after throwing as long as knees stay on ground)

Obstacle Course

The total time will be added for all 5 participants. Athletes will begin at the starting line, participating in numerous challenges on the way to the finish line. Complete instructions and demonstration if necessary will be taken care of at the event.

KB Stack Relay

The total time will be added for all 5 participants. There will be 4 plyo boxes and 4 different size kettle bells. Object of the event is to get the kettle bells successfully on top of the plyo boxes in the fastest time possible. Similar to atlas stones

Farmers Walk Relay

Only 5 athletes will participate in this event. Athletes will carry 2- 85 lb DB’s. Athletes will begin event by picking up the 2 DB’s and speed walk (no running) around the designated cone and back. There will be a marked off area for athletes to drop DB’s to exchange to the next participant. The time will stop when last participant crosses the finish line

Tug-of-War

This will take place at the end of the 8 event rotation – It will be our Final Event. Only 5 athletes will participate. This event is for double points. Only top 4 teams will get points (20,16,12,8). Seeding in bracket will be based on luck of the draw. Gloves are recommended