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Strongman Champions League Sandusky Announces 2025 Official T-Shirt Design Contest

Sandusky, OH – August 20, 2025 – The Strongman Champions League (SCL), the world’s premier strength sports league, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Strongman Champions League Sandusky T-Shirt Design Contest. Designers and artists from across the region are invited to submit original artwork that will be featured on official event merchandise during the highly anticipated U.S. debut competition weekend in Northwest Ohio, September 19–20, 2025.

Contest Timeline

August 20, 2025 – Contest opens for submissions.
August 31, 2025 – Deadline for design entries.
September 2, 2025 – Winner announced and celebrated across Shores & Islands Ohio (S&IO), Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP), and The Emporium at Market Street channels, including social media and newsletters.
September 20, 2025 – Winning design unveiled on event merchandise, available during the Sandusky main stage competition.

Prize

The winning designer will receive a 5% royalty from net proceeds of all T-shirt sales featuring their design on the day of the event. Net proceeds are defined as the sale price minus production costs. The winner must complete a W-9 form, and if royalties exceed $599, a 1099 will be issued.

Creative Guidelines

Designs should blend strongman themes with iconic or recognizable elements from Sandusky or Northwest Ohio. Possible inspirations include regional landmarks, references to Ohio, or nods to the history of strength sports. Designers are encouraged to explore SCL’s Instagram (@scl.usa) and consider highlights like the recent ferry pull event for inspiration. Athlete photos and reference materials are available upon request.

Designers may include the official Strongman Champions League logo, though it is not required (it can be added later if needed).

Submission Requirements

File Formats: Vector (AI, EPS, SVG preferred) or high-resolution raster (PNG, PSD, TIFF).
Resolution: 300 DPI minimum at final print size (12” x 14” max).
Raster Files: At least 3600 x 4200 pixels.
Color Mode: CMYK, 4–6 solid colors, no gradients or photographic images.
Typography: Fonts converted to outlines or accompanied by font files.
File Size: Under 25MB per file; multiple formats encouraged.
Background: Transparent.
Original Work Only: No stock art, clipart, or unlicensed elements.

Entrants retain their editable source files but waive rights to the artwork upon submission. The event team reserves the right to adjust the winning design to meet production requirements, while honoring the integrity of the original concept.

Judging Process

The winning design will be selected by representatives from Strongman Champions League (SCL), Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP), Shores & Islands Ohio (S&IO), and The Emporium. All decisions are final.

How to Enter

Designers must submit their work by August 31, 2025, through the official contest form:
👉 https://forms.gle/wuogzjSiaapH9wZx5

For more information on the Strongman Champions League Sandusky event, visit www.strongmancl.com or follow @scl.usa on Instagram and www.emporumwestmarket.com.