About This Competition
Arete CrossFit is hosting our annual THROWDOWN comp on Sunday 18/05/2025
A MM/FF/MF pairs comp across 2 divisions - Scaled & RX. Registation is $160 per team, which includes a T-shirt each.
This comp was first formed in 2019 & was created as a way for our community to test their strength, their fitness & ultimately their TEAMWORK, in an epic environment!
The Throwdown is for all fitness levels & is the perfect atmosphere to experience your first CrossFit comp, or your yearly chance to test your improvements. There is a division for everyone & additional scaling is available for athletes that may need it.
We have a huge support network of sponsors that are on board to supply CASH plus epic prize packs for our winners, so push your limits & chase that podium!
Thank you to all athletes for your participation in our last comps! Lets make the ARETE THROWDOWN 2025 the best event yet!
OFFICIAL MOVEMENT STANDARDS ARE NOT YET RELEASED - BUT BELOW IS A LIST OF GENERAL MOVEMENTS YOU WOULD FIND IN THE SCALED OR RX'D CATEGORIES.
SCALED
Clean + Jerk @ maximum of 60/42.5kg
Front Squat @ 42.5/30kg
DB work @ 15/10kg - Can include snatch, bench, shoulder press, devils press, thrusters.
Lunges
Hanging Knee Raises
Ring Rows
Burpees
Box Step Ups & Overs
Wall Balls @ 9/6kg
Dead Ball @ 30/20kg
Jumping Pull Ups
Push Ups on Knees
Single Unders
Rower
Ski
Bike
Shuttle Runs
RX’D
Clean + Jerk @ maximum of 80/60kg
Front Squat @ 60/45kg
DB work @ 22.5/15kg - Can include snatch, bench, shoulder press, devils press, thrusters.
OHS @ 50/35kg
Weighted Lunges
Pull Ups
Toes to Bar
Chest to Bar
Muscle Ups (not every team member)
Burpees
Kipping Hand Stand Push Ups
Box Jump Overs
Wall Balls
Dead Ball @ 40/30kg
Wall walks
Double Unders
Rower
Ski
Bike
Shuttle Runs
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| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crosschix | 17 |
| 2 | Caish & Schae | 17 |
| 3 | Emergency Valve | 17 |
| 4 | Aggressively Average | 20 |
| 5 | We Don’t Run | 23 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Western Starrs | 6 |
| 2 | BnB | 21 |
| 3 | CrossFit Narellan | 23 |
| 4 | SWEATY WALLBALLS | 28 |
| 5 | Altitude | 32 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Druitt x Canberra | 21 |
| 2 | Blue and Red | 21 |
| 3 | CFC | 22 |
| 4 | Bee Gees | 27 |
| 5 | STEPUP DAWGS | 28 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Pain, No Gain | 13 |
| 2 | Tesgo Smurfette’s | 23 |
| 3 | CROELLA | 29 |
| 4 | All Chalk No Action | 30 |
| 5 | Flex & Arrest | 31 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bald and Balding | 12 |
| 2 | Portuñol | 14 |
| 3 | Jaystin Timbolake | 17 |
| 4 | Oh WOD the heck | 25 |
| 5 | Narellan Warriors | 28 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | drilLA NATION | 17 |
| 2 | She’s Cross He’s Fit | 22 |
| 3 | Unwilling and Able | 23 |
| 4 | Caula Power | 28 |
| 5 | Majestic Chonks | 31 |
Workouts
WORKOUT #1 – EVENT DESCRIPTION
Workout One: 10 Minute Cap
2 Rounds Of:
30 Kipping HSPU (SC: Push Ups on Knees or Toes)
30 OHS @ 50/35kg (SC: Front Squats @ 42.5/30kg)
30 Kipping HSPU (SC: Push Ups on Knees or Toes)
30 Barbell Front Rack Back Step Lunges @ 50/35kg (SC: DB Goblet Lunge @ 22.5/15kg)
Workout Overview
Start: On the call of “3, 2, 1, Go!”
- One team member begins with 30 push-up variation reps.
- Partners may switch at any time throughout the workout.
- Once the push-ups are complete, the team progresses through the following sequence:
Workout Sequence
- 30 Push-Up Variations
- 30 Squat Variations
- 30 Push-Up Variations
- 30 Lunge Variations
➡️ Then repeat the entire sequence one more time (Round 2).
Scoring
🕒 Score: Time to complete both rounds
⏱️ Time Cap: 10:00 minutes
❌ If incomplete: Score = "CAP + [reps remaining]"
MOVEMENT STANDARDS
RX’d Division
Handstand Push-Ups (HSPU):
- Only the feet may touch the wall in the lockout position
- Strict and kipping styles are both permitted
- A portion of each hand must be on the designated line on the handstand mat
Overhead Squats (OHS):
- Squat snatch is allowed and counts as rep 1 if depth is achieved
- Depth: Hip crease below or in line with the top of the knee
- Bar may be taken overhead by any method
Front Rack Lunges:
- Bar must be in the front rack position
- Back knee must touch the ground on each rep
- Return to full extension of the hips and knees with torso upright
Scaled Division
Push-Ups:
- Men: Performed on toes – only the chest may touch the ground
- Women: Performed on knees – only the chest may touch the ground
Front Squats:
- Squat clean is permitted and counts as rep 1 if proper depth is met
- Depth: Hip crease below or in line with the knee
Goblet Lunges:
- Dumbbell must be held at shoulder height, supported by one or both hex heads
- Back knee must touch the ground
- Stand to full extension of hips and knees with torso aligned
EQUIPMENT LIST
RX’d
- Pull-up rig (heights of 2.25m & 2.45m)
- Barbell loaded for OHS: 50kg (men) / 35kg (women) + collars
- Handstand mat with line marking to Open standards
- Riser/platform for rig access: 1x 15cm and 1x 7.5cm
Scaled
- Pull-up rig (heights of 2.25m & 2.45m)
- Barbell loaded for front squats: 42.5kg (men) / 30kg (women) + collars
- Dumbbell for goblet lunges: 22.5kg (men) / 15kg (women)
- Riser/platform for rig access: 1x 15cm and 1x 7.5cm
WORKOUT #2 – EVENT DESCRIPTION
Part 1: Max Reps Clean & Jerk (2 Minutes Total)
Start: On the call of “3, 2, 1, Go!”
Minute 0–1:
- Athlete 1 has 1 minute to complete as many clean and jerks as possible at Weight 1.
Minute 1–2:
- Athlete 2 has 1 minute to complete as many clean and jerks as possible at Weight 2.
⚠️ Note: There is no dedicated time to change weights between minutes. Athletes may adjust the barbell as part of their strategy within the time available.
Score 1: Total combined reps across both athletes.
Part 2: 6-Minute Barbell Complex Build
Start: At the 2-minute mark (immediately following Part 1)
Duration: 6 minutes minute 2-8
Workout Standards:
RX’d Complex:
- 1 Clean + 1 Hang Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Jerk
Scaled Complex:
- 1 Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Jerk
Rules:
- Athletes can lift in any order.
- The barbell may ascend or descend in weight as needed.
- Clear communication with the judge is essential at all times.
- The final weight must be confirmed with your judge at the end of your heat.
⚠️ Note:If no confirmation is made, the judge’s recorded weight will stand.
Safety & Logistics
- For mixed-gender teams, ensure all barbells are moved within your designated lane to allow for safe and appropriate lifting.
- Any lift performed outside your lane or in an unsafe manner (e.g., too close to lane boundaries) will result in a NO REP.
- Please be mindful of where weight plates are stacked when not in use to maintain a clear and safe lifting area.
WORKOUT #3 – EVENT DESCRIPTION
Workout Flow:
On the call of “3, 2, 1, Go,” both athletes will begin simultaneously on the rower and Echo bike, completing 20/15 calories each.
Once both machines reach their calorie targets, athletes will move on to the corresponding gymnastics movement. Only one athlete works at a time during the gymnastics portions, and reps may be split in any fashion between partners.
The sequence proceeds as follows:
Workout Sequence:
20/15 Cal Row (per athlete)
20/15 Cal Bike (per athlete)
60 Toes-to-Bar (Scaled: Knee Raises)
20/15 Cal Row
20/15 Cal Bike
60 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups (Scaled: Ring Rows)
20/15 Cal Row
20/15 Cal Bike
30 Bar Muscle-Ups (Scaled: Jumping Pull-Ups – kipping permitted)
Continuing the AMRAP:
Once all movements above are completed , athletes return to the row and bike and begin the sequence again from the top.
⏱️ Time Cap: 12 minutes
🧮 Score: Total reps completed within the time cap
Movement Standards Overview:
Toes-to-Bar (T2B): Both feet must touch the bar between the hands.
- Scaled: Knees must rise above the hip crease.
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups (C2B): Chest must make clear contact below the collarbone.
- Scaled: Ring Rows – body must stay rigid; rings touch the chest.
Bar Muscle-Ups (BMU): Full lockout over the bar required at the top as well as passing through a full kip at the bottom.
- Scaled: Jumping Pull-Ups – start at a distance where fingers are just below bar finish with chin over bar; kipping allowed.
Bike + Row: Both partners work simultaneously and must finish both machines before progressing.
Equipment Needed:
- Echo Bike (1 per team)
- Rower (1 per team)
- Gymnastics Rig (heights of 2.25 & 2.45)
- Gymnastics Risers for scaled movements and athlete accessibility(1x 15cm + 1x 7.5cm)
FLOATER #1 Workout Format
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Each partner has 90 seconds to complete a set sequence of work.
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Athletes swap at the 90 seconds
WORKOUT DESCRIPTION
Each athlete, on their 90-second interval, will complete:
- 1. 6 x 10m Shuttle Runs
- Up and back = 1 rep (i.e., 6 full out-and-back runs) - 4 x 10m Deadball Shuttles
- Carry the deadball while performing shuttles
- Weights:
RX’d: 40kg (men) / 30kg (women)
Scaled: 30kg (men) / 20kg (women) - Remaining time:
AMRAP Burpee Box Overs
- Box Heights:
RX’d: 24" (men) / 20" (women)
Scaled: 24" (men) / 20" (women)
- RX’d: Must jump onto and over the box.
- Scaled: No need to jump over – step-ups allowed.
MOVEMENT STANDARDS
- Shuttles:
- Athletes must clearly cross the 10m line with both feet each direction.
- Deadball must be carried across the line.
- Burpee Box Overs:
- RX’d: Chest must touch the ground. Full jump over the box. No need to stand fully on top.
- Scaled: Chest to ground. Step-overs allowed. No jump required.
SCORING
- Score: Total number of burpee box overs completed across both athletes.
- Shuttle runs and deadball carries are mandatory buy-in each round before scoring can begin.
Floater #2 – WORKOUT DESCRIPTION
Workout Format
- Duration: 4-minute time cap
- Athletes: 2 partners working simultaneously
- Equipment: 2 separate C2 bikes
Workout Description
- Partner 1:
Performs 4 minutes of continuous effort on the C2 bike. - Partner 2:
Performs 4 x 30-second bike sprints, with 30 seconds of rest between each sprint.
⚠️ Both partners are on their own bikes and complete their roles at the same time.
Scoring
- 🧮 Score = Total calories accumulated across both bikes during the 4-minute workout.
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Closes: May 13, 2025
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