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 Florida 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 25th, 2025 at 4:00PM
Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave UNIT 15, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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 in by 3:00PM.
Finalists should head towards the beer garden behind the tasting room which will be marked. Shelby (available at 850-982-1299) will be your point of contact on the day of the finals.
There is ample parking on site with additional parking on the east side of the railroad tracks just 100 yards away.
No tickets are required to attend the State Finals and cheer on your favorite competitors!
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 compete in the USSA National Steinholding Championship on November 22nd, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competitors who represent Florida 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! Learn more on our National Championship program page here.
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 bad weather we will move indoors just across from the outdoor stage area.
Florida Steinholding State Championship Finals
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