
The Syndicated Strength Alliance (SSA) was established in 2007 by Sandi and Zane McCaslin.
Drug Testing
The SSA does not drug test.
Equipment
Unlimited Division
The SSA allows bench shirts and lifting suits with unlimited plies in denim, canvas, and polyester. Velcro and open back shirts are legal. Up to double ply briefs with legs and up to 2.5 meter knee wraps are allowed. The SSA uses a monolift.
Single Ply Division
Lifters competing in the Single Ply Division are allowed to wear one ply lifting suits and bench shirts. Briefs cannot be worn unless the lifter isn't wearing a suit. Suits and shirts can be made of any material including polyester, denim, and canvas and have an open or velcro back. Knee wraps can be up to a 2.5 meters in length.
Standard Division
Only a belt and wrist wraps are allowed in the SSA standard division. Knee sleeves and knee wraps are not allowed.
Age Divisions
Men and Women
1. Youth: 8-10, 11-12
2. Teenage: 13-15, 16-19
3. Open: any age
4. Master: 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
5. Special Olympian Division
Weight Classes
Men
52.0kg Class - up to 52.0kg
56.0kg Class - from 52.01 to 56.0kg
60.0kg Class - from 56.01 to 60.0kg
67.5kg Class - from 60.01 to 67.5kg
75.0kg Class - from 67.01 to 75.0kg
82.5kg Class - from 75.01 to 82.5kg
90.0kg Class - from 82.51 to 90.0kg
100.0kg Class - from 90.01 to 100.0kg
110.0kg Class - from 100.01 to 110.0kg
125.0kg Class - from 110.01 to 125.0kg
140.0kg Class - from 125.01 to 140.0kg
140.0+kg Class - from 140.01 to unlimited.
Women
44.0kg Class - up to 44.0kg
48.0kg Class - from 44.01 to 48.0kg
52.0kg Class - from 48.01 to 52.0kg
56.0kg Class - from 52.01 to 56.0kg
60.0kg Class - from 56.01 to 60.0kg
67.5kg Class - from 60.01 to 67.5kg
75.0kg Class - from 67.51 to 75.0kg
82.5kg Class - from 75.01 to 82.5kg
90.0kg, Class - from 82.51 to 90.0kg
90.0+kg Class - from 90.01 to unlimited
Membership Fee
Contact Information
Sandi & Zane McCaslin
Syndicated Strength Alliance (SSA)
PO Box 137
Fultonville, NY 12072
Phone: (518) 829-7838
Email: admin@strengthalliance.com
Syndicated Strength Alliance (SSA) Website