Taurus Throwdown

Welcome to the 2026 Team Taurus Throwdown! Held on September 19 - 20th at Team Taurus Palmerston North

This is an Individual and Pairs competition that stands as the proving ground for upcoming athletes in New Zealand, providing an opportunity to compete against like minded competitors and test yourself against a high standard of events. This will be two days of competition for both Pairs and Individuals, including offsite events.

Divisions
Individual - RX and Scaled
Pairs - Same Sex RX and Scaled

Division Standards
RX Individual and Pairs
Is competent in all gymnastics movements, including but not limited to Bar/Ring Muscle Ups, Pullups and Toes to Bar, Handstand Walking 5m+ under fatigue and Kipping/Strict Handstand Pushups. The standard of these events will be prgrammed to a Quarterfinal and Semi-Final level.

Scaled Individual and Pairs
This division is for the competitive ‘up-and-coming’ individuals. These individuals will typically compete in the scaled or intermediate division at local competitions, or have only begun competing in the last 6-18 months

As a guide, individuals should be able to achieve multiple reps of:
Deadlift: M 75kgs / W 60kgs
Front Squat: M 60kgs / W 40kgs
Snatch: M 40kgs / W 20kgs
Thrusters: M 40kgs / W 20kgs
Stoh: M 40kgs / W 20kgs
Wall Ball Shots: M 6kgs / W 3kgs
And can perform:
Clean and Jerk/Push Press
Single skips 25+ per minute
Box Step Ups: M 24” / W 20”
Hanging Knee Raises and single TTB repetitions
Pull Ups
Supported Handstand hold, and Handstand pushups with a limited range of motion (i.e. with an ab mat).