Divisions & Standards

An athlete’s competitive division will be assigned based on birthdate and gender. The athlete’s age as of December 31, 2024, will determine which division the athlete will compete in during the 2024 season.

The qualifier competition has the following divisions (if applicable):

  1. RX male and female and teams*
  2. Intermediate male and female (all ages)
  3. Masters 35 – 39 male and female (athletes born 1985-1989)
  4. Masters 40 – 44 male and female (athletes born 1980-1984)
  5. Masters 45 – 49 male and female (athletes born 1975-1979)
  6. Masters 50+ male and female (athletes born 1974 and earlier)
  7. Teens 17 – 18 male and female (athletes born 2006 and 2007)**

* NO teams in 2024
** For 2024 we will allow athletes born in 2008 to compete in the teens division

RX

Athletes in this division are expected to be highly experienced and able to perform ANY functional fitness movement and be ready for the unknown. If you have gaps in your overall fitness, this is not your division. Some examples of minimum requirements for this division include, but are not restricted to:

  • Ring/Bar Muscle-Up, Strict Handstand Push-up, Legless Rope Climb, Pistols;
  • Snatch 80/60 kg (180/135 lbs),  2-3 decent reps);
  • Clean & Jerk 110/80 kg (345/180 lbs), 2-3 sound reps;
  • Skills in performing multiple unbroken reps of any movement with 30/22.5 kg dumbbells (70/50 lbs);
  • Any movement can occur in the RX divisions.

Intermediate

Athletes in this division should have some experience in functional fitness competitions and an average fitness level. The Intermediate division is intended for athletes with a good command of basic movements in gymnastics, powerlifting and weightlifting, but with some gaps in their overall fitness, especially in very advanced movements or very heavy lifting. Some examples of minimum requirements for this division include, but are not restricted to:

  • Chest-to-bar Pull-Up, Double Under, Toe-to-bar, Handstand Push-Up (kipping), Rope Climb;
  • Snatch 60/40 kg (135/90 lbs), 2-3 decent reps;
  • Clean & Jerk 80/60 kg (180/135 lbs), 2-3 sound reps;
  • Skill in performing multiple unbroken reps of any movement with dumbbells of 22.5/15kg (50/35 lbs).

Masters

Athletes in this division must be at least 35 years old. These athletes must be experienced and in good overall condition. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed all workouts as prescribed. They are also expected to perform almost every known movement, gymnastics, powerlifting, weightlifting or strongman, without gaps in their overall fitness. Overall, this is not a division for beginners. Some examples of minimum requirements for this division include but
are not restricted to:

  • Ring/Bar Muscle-Up, Double Under, Toe-to-bar, Handstand Push-Up, Rope Climb;
  • Snatch 70/45 kg (155/100 lbs), various good reps;
  • Clean & Jerk 90/65 kg (195/145 lbs),  various good reps;
  • Skill in performing multiple unbroken reps of any movement with dumbbells of 22.5/15 kg (55/40 lbs).

Teens

Athletes in this division should have some experience in functional fitness competitions and an average fitness level. The teens division is intended for athletes with a good command of basic movements in gymnastics, powerlifting and weightlifting, but with some gaps in their overall fitness, especially in very advanced movements or very heavy lifting. Weights will be adjusted to teens level.