About This Competition
TOP END THROWDOWN – Presented by ARC Fitness
The Top End Throwdown is a dynamic CrossFit-style competition hosted by ARC Fitness, designed to challenge athletes of all levels through a series of high-intensity workouts. This event brings together fitness enthusiasts in a spirited and competitive environment, promoting community, athleticism, and teamwork.
Competition Format
The competition is structured around three main workouts (WODs) offering a comprehensive test of strength, endurance, and strategy. Participants compete in pairs, with divisions categorised by skill level and gender:
Beginner Male Pairs
Intermediate Male Pairs
Advanced Male Pairs
Beginner Female Pairs
Intermediate Female Pairs
Advanced Female Pairs
Each pair competes in the three WODs, accumulating points based on their performance. The overall winners in each division are determined by the total points earned across all three WODs.
Scoring System
Scoring is straightforward and performance-based. Each workout contributes to the pair’s total score, with the lowest cumulative score determining the winners in each category. This format ensures that consistency and all-around fitness are rewarded, rather than just excelling in a single event.
Event Goals and Community Spirit.
The Top End Throwdown is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of fitness, resilience, and community. By offering divisions for all skill levels, the event ensures inclusivity and encourages participation from newcomers and seasoned athletes alike.
Whether you're aiming for the podium or just looking to challenge yourself and have fun, the Top End Throwdown offers an unforgettable experience. With its well-rounded format, fair scoring, and emphasis on teamwork, it stands out as a premier fitness event in the region.
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| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&M. Muscles & Moustache | 3 |
| 2 | Average Dads | 7 |
| 3 | Sweat and Regret | 9 |
| 4 | Ambitiously Lazy | 13 |
| 5 | The Mighty Ducks | 15 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrusters & Busters | 6 |
| 2 | The hose bros | 7 |
| 3 | Dirty Chalk | 7 |
| 4 | The Brothers of Destruction | 10 |
| 5 | Christy Traps | 15 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chalk Dirty To Me | 6 |
| 2 | Cryst-elles | 7 |
| 3 | Jess & Em | 8 |
| 4 | Not our first Rodeo | 9 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pool Noodles | 5 |
| 2 | High-ARCtane | 7 |
| 3 | Rep Rookies | 8 |
| 4 | Squats your flavour | 11 |
| 5 | Buns & Guns | 17 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Reps Too Many | 9 |
| 2 | Time Capped & Tired | 10 |
| 3 | Life Savers | 10 |
| 4 | Trap Queens | 14 |
| 5 | Burpees and Beers | 14 |
Workouts
💥 Part 1 – For Time:
6 Alternating Rounds
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Shoulder-to-Overheads
Switch partners after each full round (12-9-6)
Only one athlete works at a time.
🏋️ Part 2 – In Remaining Time
Establish a 2-Rep Max (2RM) Hang Power Clean (per athlete)
Score = Combined heaviest successful 2RM from each athlete
🔢 Scoring:
Part 1: Time to complete 6 rounds
Part 2: Combined 2RM (tie-breaker is Part 1 time)
Divisions & Recommended Loads (Part 1):
Division (Deadlift / HPC / S2OH)
Beginner 50/25kg
Intermediate 60/40kg
Advanced 70/50kg
* Athletes may use the same barbell throughout Part 1.
* One bar per team.
🧭 Workout Flow & Setup
* There will 6 lanes open, setup in a staggered formation, 3 bars forward and 3 bars behind.
* Teams of 2 begin behind the start line (2.4m behind barbell)
At “3, 2, 1… go”, Athlete A runs forward and completes one full round (12-9-6).
* Athlete A returns and tags Athlete B, who completes the next round.
* Athletes continue alternating rounds until all 6th rounds are completed (3 each).
Once Part 1 is complete,
* the remaining time on the 15-minute clock is used for both athletes to find their individual 2RM Hang Power Clean.
* Athletes may share the barbell and must load it themselves.
* Teams must declare weights and lifts to a judge for valid scoring.
Movement Standards
Deadlift:
* The barbell starts on the floor.
* Full extension at the top: hips and knees locked out, shoulders behind the bar.
* Touch-and-go cycling standards required.
Hang Power Clean:
* Bar must start from above the knees (hang position).
* Rep ends with bar in front rack, hips and knees fully extended, elbows in front of the bar.
* No full squat required (power position only).
Shoulder-to-Overhead:
* Any style allowed: push press, push jerk, split jerk.
* Bar must start in the front rack and finish locked out overhead.
Elbows, shoulders, hips, and knees must be in line at the top.
2RM Hang Power Clean:
* The bar must be lifted from the hang (above the knee).
* No full squat allowed (must catch above parallel).
* Both reps must be consecutive (no dropping and resetting).
* Lift must be completed and controlled before time expires to count
3 Rounds for Time, 10 min Cap
🔰 Beginner (Shared):
30 Barbell Thrusters (40/25kg)
20 Lateral Burpees Over Bar
10 Ring Rows
⚡ Intermediate (Shared):
30 Barbell Thrusters (50/35kg)
20 Lateral Burpees Over Bar
10 Pull-Ups
🔥 Advanced (Shared):
30 Barbell Thrusters (60/40kg)
20 Lateral Burpees Over Bar
10 Bar Muscle-Ups
🧮 Score:
Fastest time to complete all 3 rounds. One score per team
🧭 Workout Flow & Set up
* There will be 5 lanes open, choose a lane with the correct pull up bar height for your team.
* Teams of 2. One athlete works at a time.
* Reps may be divided between partners as desired.
* At the call of “3, 2, 1… go,” both athletes start behind the start line.
* Athletes advance to the barbell and begin the first movement: 30 shared thrusters.
* Once complete, the team proceeds to 20 shared reps of the burpees.
* Then complete 10 shared reps of the pulling movement.
* Repeat for a total of 3 rounds.
Movement Standards
Barbell Thruster (All Levels):
* The barbell starts from the floor.
* First Rep can be a Power clean or squat clean into a thruster.
* Full squat must be below parallel.
* The rep ends with the bar locked out overhead, hips and knees and elbow fully extended, and head through.
* No jerk or re-dip allowed.
Lateral Burpee Over Bar:
* Chest and thighs MUST touch the floor.
* Beginner athletes can step over the bar.
Intermediate & Advanced
*Athlete must jump laterally over the barbell with a two-foot take-off. Both feet MUST be airborne at the same time. (Pony hop is allowed) .
* No requirement to extend at the top, stepping over or single-leg jumps are no reps.
Ring Row (Beginner):
* Rings set at waist height or lower. Set the height to the shortest Athlete.
* Heels must stay on the ground, body in a straight line.
* The Rep starts with the arms fully extended; rings must contact the chest
* The Rep is only complete when the athlete returns to full arm extension at the bottom.
Pull-Up (Intermediate):
* Arms fully extended at the bottom.
* Chin must clearly pass over the bar at the top.
*Kipping and butterfly allowed.
Bar Muscle-Up (Advanced):
* Arms extended at the bottom.
* The rep ends with elbows locked out above the bar; shoulders stacked over or slightly in front of the bar.
* Only the hands can touch the bar during the rep, but no other part of the arm
You Go, I Go AMRAP 15min
Format: Athlete A completes one full round, tags Athlete B, who completes the next round. Alternate until time expires.
🔰 Beginner:
2 Inchworms
10 Wall Balls (4/6kg to 9/10ft target)
10 Step-Ups (20")
20 Single Unders
⚡ Intermediate:
2 Wall Walks
10 Wall Balls (6/9kg to 9/10ft target)
10 Box Jumps (20/24")
30 Double Unders
🔥 Advanced:
2 Handstand Push-Ups
10 Wall Balls (9/12kg to 9/10ft target)
10 Box Jump Overs (24/30")
40 Double Unders
Time Cap: 15 minutes
Score: Total combined rounds + reps completed by the team
Workout Flow & Setup:
There will be 6 Lanes open, 1-6 Left to Right.
Teams of 2. One athlete works at a time.
At the call of “3, 2, 1… go,” both athletes begin behind the start line.
Athlete A completes one full round of their level's movements.
Once finished, they run back and tag their partner.
Athlete B then completes the next full round.
Athletes continue alternating rounds until the 15-minute time cap.
Score is the total rounds + reps completed by both athletes.
Movement Standards
Inchworm (Beginner):
*Athlete must run to the taped line, turn around with the heels on the line.
* Athlete walks hands forward into a high plank position.
* Full extension at the bottom.
* Walk hands back to standing with hips fully extended.
No push-up required.
Wall Ball (All Levels):
* Athlete starts in full squat, hip crease below the knee.
* The ball must hit the wall above the designated target height (9ft for women / 10ft for men).
* The rep ends when the athlete catches the ball in a controlled position, or it falls to the floor.
Step-Up (Beginner):
* The full foot must be placed on the box.
*Hips and knees are fully extended at the top.
* Must perform 10 reps alternating each step.
Box Jump (Intermediate):
* Two-foot take-off required.
* Full extension of hips and knees on top of the box.
* Stepping down is allowed. Stepping up is not permitted.
Box Jump Over (Advanced):
* Two-foot takeoff required.
* No need to stand tall on the box.
* Must land on the box and then over.
Wall Walk (Intermediate):
* The athlete starts lying prone with their feet touching the wall and their chest on the floor.
* Hands and feet must remain in contact with the floor/wall throughout.
Both hands MUST contact the marked tape line.
* The athlete must then return to the starting position, chest and thighs to the floor
Handstand Push-Up (Advanced):
* Kipping or strict allowed.
* The rep starts when the athlete is in a full handstand position- arms and legs fully extended and locked out, heels touching the wall.
* Athlete lowers their head until it touches the floor.
* The maximum distance for hand spread is 1m.
* No Ab mats allowed. Flat mat supplied if requested.
* Heels must be in contact with the wall at the top of the movement to complete the REP.
* Full handstand position must be re-achieved; heels MUST contact the wall at the top of the REP with the elbows locked out for the REP to count.
Single Under (Beginner):
* The rope must pass under once for each jump.
Double Under (Intermediate/Advanced):
* The rope must pass under the feet twice per jump.
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Closes: Jun 30, 2025
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