ULTIMATE TEEN CHALLENGE

Official Rules & Event Guide

Event Details

Event Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Georgia International Convention Center – College Park, GA
Division: High School Teams (Grades 9–12)
Team Size: 4–6 Athletes Per Team

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The Ultimate Teen Challenge is Georgia's premier high school team strength and conditioning competition. Schools from across Georgia will compete in a series of team-based events designed to test strength, endurance, teamwork, leadership, and school pride.

Teams will earn points based on their placement in each event. At the conclusion of all four events, the team with the highest overall point total will be crowned the 2026 Ultimate Teen Challenge Champions.

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Team Eligibility

• Participants must be enrolled in grades 9–12.

• Teams may represent:

  • High Schools

  • Athletic Programs

  • Football Teams

  • Wrestling Teams

  • Strength & Conditioning Programs

  • Multi-Sport Athletic Programs

• Parent or guardian waivers are required for all athletes under 18 years of age.

• Teams must compete with the same roster throughout the competition.

• School apparel, uniforms, and team spirit are encouraged.

 

Team Requirements

Team Size

• Minimum: 4 Athletes

• Maximum: 6 Athletes

Divisions

• Boys Teams

• Girls Teams

• Co-Ed Teams

Divisions may be combined based on registration numbers.

 

Registration Fee

Team Entry Fee

$100 Per Team

Includes:

• Team competition entry

• Event admission for participating athletes

• Awards eligibility

• Team recognition during the event

 

Scoring System

Each event awards points based on placing.

Place Points

1st - 10

2nd - 8

3rd - 6

4th - 5

5th - 4

6th - 3

7th - 2

8th - 1

 

Overall Champion

The team with the highest total points after all four events wins.

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Tie Breaker

If teams are tied after all events, the highest placement in the Truck Push event will determine the winner.

 

EVENT #1: TRUCK PUSH

Objective

Test total team power, conditioning, and determination by pushing a weighted Ford F-150 over a designated distance as quickly as possible.

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Team Members

Maximum: 4 Athletes

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Format

• Teams line up behind the vehicle.

• At the start signal, the team pushes the vehicle from the start line to the finish line.

• Vehicle must remain moving forward at all times.

• Team members may reposition as needed during the push.

 

Distance

50 Feet

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Scoring

Fastest completion time wins.

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Rules

• No pulling ropes or straps.

• Hands must remain on the vehicle.

• Team members may not ride on the vehicle.

• Time stops when the front bumper crosses the finish line.

Measures

Speed + Team Power

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EVENT #2: TIRE FLIP RELAY

Objective

A fast-paced relay testing strength, speed, coordination, and teamwork.

Team Members

• Minimum: 4 Athletes

• Maximum: 6 Athletes

Format

• Teams move a large tractor tire down a designated lane.

• Each athlete must complete 3 tire flips before rotating to the next teammate.

• Once an athlete completes their 3 flips, the next athlete immediately continues.

• The relay continues until all team members have completed their assigned flips.

Distance

Approximately 60 Feet

Scoring

Fastest total time wins.

Rules

• Tire must fully rotate before the next flip begins.

• Skipping a rotation will result in a time penalty.

• Team members may not assist another teammate's flip.

Measures

Speed + Explosive Strength

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EVENT #3: CHIN-UP RELAY

Objective

Determine which team possesses the greatest upper-body endurance and mental toughness.

Team Members

Exactly 4 Athletes

Format

• One athlete begins performing chin-ups.

• Athletes may continue until unable to perform another repetition.

• Once they dismount, their turn is complete.

• The next teammate then begins.

• Each athlete receives one attempt only.

Chin-Up Standard

• Full extension at the bottom.

• Chin clearly above the bar at the top.

• No excessive kipping or swinging.

Scoring

All valid repetitions from all four athletes are added together.

Winner

The team with the highest combined repetition total wins.

Measures

Upper Body Endurance + Mental Toughness

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EVENT #4: BENCH PRESS FOR REPETITIONS

Objective

Determine which team can accumulate the greatest number of controlled repetitions.

Team Members

Exactly 4 Athletes

Weight Used

Each athlete will bench press:

50% of their body weight
(Rounded to the nearest 5 pounds)

Format

• Athletes lift individually.

• One continuous set only.

• Team total equals all valid repetitions combined.

Bench Press Standards

• Bar must touch the chest.

• Arms must fully lock out at the top.

• Hips and shoulders must remain in contact with the bench.

• Bouncing the bar is prohibited.

Scoring

All valid repetitions are combined for a team total.

Winner

The team with the highest accumulated repetition count wins.

Measures

Strength Endurance + Team Depth

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COMPETITION STRATEGY

Success in the Ultimate Teen Challenge isn't about having the strongest individual—it's about having the strongest team.

Teams must balance:

• Strength

• Endurance

• Speed

• Communication

• Strategy

• Mental Toughness

Every point matters. A strong finish in every event is often more valuable than winning one event and placing poorly in others.

 

AWARDS

🏆 1st Place Team – Ultimate Teen Challenge Champions

• Championship Trophy

• Team Awards

• Sponsor Prizes

• Ultimate Teen Challenge Champion Recognition

 

🥈 2nd Place Team

• Team Awards

• Sponsor Prizes

 

🥉 3rd Place Team

• Team Awards

• Sponsor Prizes

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Additional Recognition May Be Awarded For:

• Fastest Truck Push

• Fastest Tire Flip Relay

• Most Chin-Ups

• Most Bench Press Repetitions

• Outstanding Team Spirit Award

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SCHOOL PRIDE. STRENGTH. TEAMWORK.

Gather your teammates, represent your school, and compete in the 2026 Ultimate Teen Challenge—where Georgia's strongest student-athletes battle for bragging rights, championship honors, and school pride while promoting fitness, leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition.

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Build Strength. Build Character. Build Champions. 

Questions? Contact Us

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The Ultimate Teen Challenge is part of the 2026 Lee Haney Games at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, Georgia. This exciting high school strength and conditioning competition features team-based challenges including a Truck Push, Tire Flip Relay, Chin-Up Relay, and Bench Press Competition. Schools, coaches, athletic directors, and student-athletes from across Georgia are invited to compete for championship honors and showcase teamwork, leadership, and athletic excellence.