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Connecticut State Finalist Details

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 Connecticut 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.


Date and Time of State Finals Match:

October 19th, 2024 at 6:00pm

Location:

Bad Dog Brewing Co., 117 Water St, Torrington, CT 06790

Finalist Check-In Time:

Finalists are expected to arrive by 5:00pm for check-in.

Check-In Instructions:

There will be a table set up for check-in, ask at the bar and they will point you in the right direction.

Parking:

There is plenty of street parking and a parking lot across the street from the brewery.

Other Things To Do:

Live music, food trucks with German food, and some special seasonal beers on tap!

Ticketing / Reservations:

There is plenty of room inside and outside, so bring a crowd to cheer you on! No reservations are needed.

Competition Format:

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.

Competition Rules:

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

Prize:

$500 in prizes, plus this year's State Champions will ALSO receive a full Oktoberfest outfit provided by our partners at BavariaTrachten.com where you can use the discount code STEINHOLDING to get 10% off any purchase all season long!

Cost To You:

As a pre-qualified, confirmed finalist, there is no cost to you to participate in the State Finals competition.

What To Bring:

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.

Rain Option:

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.

State Finals Facebook Event:

https://www.facebook.com/share/xZ33c7PtqJMHWrzm/

Steinholding Training Tips:

How to Train for Steinholding

Discount Code/Link for Bavarian Trachten:

Our partners at BavariaTrachten.com provided an extra special discount code (STEINHOLDING) to get 10% off any purchase of lederhosen, dirndls, and other Festwear accessories. So if you want to get decked out for the State Finals or other Oktoberfest events this season, check them out.

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