Strength, Sand, and Sportsmanship
About Clearwater Classic
Clearwater Classic is Florida’s annual beachside strongman competition — a beachside event held on Clearwater Beach that brings together athletes, coaches, families, and spectators from across the state for a day built on strength, community, and sportsmanship.
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Our Mission
Clearwater Classic is Florida’s annual beachside strongman competition — an event held on Clearwater Beach that brings together athletes, coaches, families, and spectators from across the state for a day built on strength, community, and sportsmanship.
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Our Story
Clearwater Classic began with a simple idea: bring real strongman competition to one of the most beautiful settings in the country — Clearwater Beach, consistently ranked America’s #1 beach. What started as a single event has grown into a tradition, now in its 4th year, drawing competitors and spectators from across Florida and beyond.
Every edition of Clearwater Classic is built around the same standard: fair competition, certified officiating, and an event that welcomes everyone from first-time Novice athletes to Pro-level competitors chasing a national card.
Our Mission
To grow the sport of strongman in Florida by producing a professional, welcoming competition every year — one that gives local athletes a real path to compete, advance, and be part of a genuine strength sports community on the Gulf Coast.
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Produced by Strength Sports America
Clearwater Classic is organized and directed by Strength Sports America, a Clearwater, FL-based strength training and event production organization. Strength isn’t just measured in pounds lifted — it’s about character, consistency, and courage. That belief is what built Clearwater Classic, and it’s what keeps it growing every year.
What Makes Clearwater Classic Different
A True Beach Competition
Held at Pier 60 Park on Clearwater Beach, competitors lift with the Gulf as their backdrop. Early February brings ideal outdoor weather.
Divisions for Everyone
Open, Novice, Masters, Teen, Adaptive, and Pro divisions mean there's a place on the platform for athletes at every stage.
A Real Community
From local Tampa Bay sponsors and vendors to returning athletes and families, Clearwater Classic has become a genuine community event — not just a competition.
How We Create Impact
Our Non-Profit Connection: Spirit of Strength
Spirit of Strength Spirit of Strength is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the belief that true strength is forged through adversity, discipline, and community. Our mission is to empower individuals by developing inner resilience alongside physical capability, using fitness and mentorship as catalysts for transformation.
