ELFIT Calisthenics 2024 Vol.4

ELFIT Calisthenics is back in its 4th edition and will be held on 15 & 16 November at the New Capital Sports city as part of ELFIT Sports & Fitness Games 12th edition.

ELFIT Sports & Fitness Games is not just an event, it’s the biggest multi-sports festival in Egypt & the MENA region, featuring more than 10 different competitions & sports including ELFIT Championship, the biggest competition in the region.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Whether you’re new to competition or a pro,Male or Female, ELFIT Calisthenics is for you! The event is open to all and there are no qualifiers. 

DIVISIONS:

The event will have two categories (Power & Strength) that participants could choose to participate in one or in both if they want

• Men Strength 
• Women Strength 
• Men Power  

COMPETITION FORMAT:

POWER:

1 rep-max in (Muscle-ups/Dips/Pull-ups/Squats)

• Athletes will be allowed three attempts to lift their maximum weight for each movement.
• Each attempt has a 60-second time limit from the judge's signal to complete the lift.
• The heaviest successful attempt for each movement will be recorded and combined to calculate the athlete's total score.
• The highest total weight across all four movements will determine the winner.

STRENGTH:

The Strength Competition will test athletes across three different stages, with each round presenting unique challenges. The event starts with a qualification phase and proceeds through a series of elimination rounds, culminating in a final showdown to determine the best competitor.

• Qualification Round: All athletes will compete in a set of exercises designed to be completed as quickly as possible.

  Athletes will be ranked according to their finishing times, with the top 12 fastest athletes advancing to the next stage.

• Battle Round:

  The Battle will have two sub-rounds, featuring head-to-head knockout matches:

  Round 1: The top 12 athletes from the Qualification Round will face off, with matchups based on ranking (e.g., 1st vs. 12th, 2nd vs. 11th). The winners from these six matchups will move on to Round 2.

  Round 2: The six winners will compete in three head-to-head matches, with each match determining a finalist.
  Winners from each Round 2 match will proceed to the final.

• Finals:The top three remaining athletes will compete Together to determine the ultimate winner.
• Workouts Announcement: All workouts will be announced by mid October

TIMELINE:

Below is a tentative timeline, a more detailed timeline will be shared early november after registeration is closed

Friday 15 Nov.:

Strength & Power:

• 16:00 - 18:00 Power & Strength Login & Athletes Photoshoot

Saturday 16 Nov.:

• 09:00 - 10:00 Late Login (Must fill a late check-in form)
• 09:30 - 10:00 Power & Strength Technical Briefing
• 10:00 - 17:30 Power Competition
• 11:30 - 16:30 Strength Competition
• 18:00 - 18:30 Awards Ceremony

REGISTRATION:

• Platform: All Athletes' registration are via Competition Corner
• Early Bird Registration: 25 September - 15 October
• Late Registration: 16 October- 9 November
• Registration Deadline: registration will close on 9 November 2024, or upon reaching full capacity
• Capacity: All divisions combined will have a maximum capacity of 60 athletes
  Policy: Registration is on a first come first serve base

REGISTRATION BENEFITS:

• 1x Athlete participation spot
• 1x Official ELFIT Calisthenics T-shirt
• 1x ELFIT Games Weekend entry Bracelet for each athlete to use for themselves (Coaches, Family & Friends will have to purchase a spectator ticket)

PRIZES:

The Top 3 winners in each division will get medals in addition to the following monetary prizes:

• Men Strength:  First Place: 4,000 EGP / Second Place: 2,000 EGP / Third Place: 1,000 EGP
• Men Power:  First Place: 2,500 EGP / Second Place: 1,500 EGP / Third Place: 1,000 EGP
• Women Strength:  First Place: 2,500 EGP / Second Place: 1,500 EGP / Third Place: 1,000 EGP
• Men Freestyle: First Place: 2,500 EGP / Second Place: 1,500 EGP / Third Place: 1,000 EGP
   

SPECTATORS:

• Coaches, families & friends will have to purchase ELFIT Sports & Fitness Games spectator ticket to enter the event
• Spectator tickets are now live, get your tickets through tickets marche Click Here

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT RULES:

• Liquid or Powder Magnesium: Participants are allowed to use liquid or powder magnesium during their performance, which will be provided by the Organizer.
• Prohibited Accessories: Participants are prohibited from using gloves, knee, elbow, wrist, back, or any additional accessories during their performance.
• Clothing Requirements: Participants' clothes must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Tight-Fitting Clothes: Participants are required to wear tight-fitting clothes or shorts that clearly display their joints, specifically the elbow and knees, when performing.
• Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are allowed, but gymnastic shoes are not.
   

* All Registration fees are final and non-refundable 

* All Schedules & Timelines are subject to change without prior notice

* ELFIT has the right to cancel or merge any divisions that doesnt have at least 5 participants

* ELFIT has the right to change the competition format at any time

* For any questions contact us on events@elfiteg.com

*  ELFIT Calisthenics is part of ELFIT Fitness Events series and organized "In The Zone Sports" in collaboration with the ESWCF.