To make it as easy as possible for you to compete with no distractions, we compiled all of the details and FAQs for finalists who are participating in the California Steinholding State Championship Finals!
If you have any other questions prior to the day of the State Finals, please contact the USSA representative who confirmed your attendance for the finals or jbanko@ussteinholding.com for help. On the day of the event, please use the contact at the State Final venue listed below, so we can make sure you get in touch with someone who can help quickly.
October 11th, 2025 at 2:00pm
Quintopia Brewing Co., 45 Crescent St, Quincy, CA 95971
IMPORTANT: All competitors are required to sign our Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver prior to participating in the State Championship Finals. Please review the document as soon as possible, and sign electronically for agreement to it's terms online here. If you have any questions before signing, please contact USSA.
Competitors are asked to check by 1:00pm.
Tom and Ashlee will be your points of contact on the day of the State Finals. They can be reached at Quintopia's land line number at (530) 289-6530. When you arrive, let a member of the Quintopia team know that you are a Steinholding State Finalist and they will point you in the right direction.
Quintopia has a small lot which fills up quickly, but there is plenty of public parking nearby. Please do not park in the neighboring business' lots or you may be towed.
Tickets are not required for the event, but we recommend that you arrive early to get a table since it is expected to be a busy day with the championship.
Since all competitors have qualified at one of our registered tournament locations, the State Finals is a single round, winner-takes-all Steinholding match with separate men's and women's divisions.
Official U.S. Steinholding Association Competitions Rules will be enforced at the State Finals. Make sure you review them before the match so that you're ready to compete correctly: USSA Official Rules
The winners at the State Finals (or runners-up if the State Champions choose not to move on) will be eligible to represent California at the USSA National Steinholding Championship on November 22nd, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competitors who represent California at the National Championship will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses to Cincinnati, and USSA will cover their hotel the night before and the night after the National Championship in Cincinnati. The winners at the National Championship will receive the $4,000 cash prize!
As a pre-qualified, confirmed finalist, there is no cost to you to participate in the State Finals competition.
You don't need to bring anything other than your ID and your iron will to become a champion. The competition steins will be provided to you by the venue, and will be yours to keep as a souvenir of the competition, win or lose.
In the event of rain, the competition will still be held on the same day, but it will be moved indoors or under a festival tent. If this is the case, you will receive additional instructions when you arrive.
California Steinholding State Championship Finals
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