Central Valley Throwdown 2023
About This Competition
!! Update!!
Registration will close Sunday March 19 at midnight!
This is a week sooner than originally planned.
Lets go!
April 1st & 2nd, 2023
The Central Valley Throwdown hosted by Prima Wawona is back again. This is the Central Valley's premier CrossFit competition. Teams of 4 (2 men & 2 women) will compete on Saturday followed by Individuals competing on Sunday. That means you can compete both days if you're up for the challenge. Compete on a team Saturday then come back and compete as an Individual on Sunday. We have Scaled, Masters, and RX divisions so there is a place for everyone to join in and compete.
The Central Valley Throwdown is the main attraction of the Reedley Chamber of Commerce Health & Fitness Expo that will be running the entire weekend. There will be vendors, informational booths, food vendors, and a whole bunch of health and fitness activities going on at the venue.
The venue is Prima Wawona fruit packing facility in Reedley. It has a large 38,000 square foot covered area where most of the competition will take place. The Health and Fitness Expo will be next to the competition area so there will be plenty of things to see and do.
We have set aside space to create an athlete camping area just a short walk from the venue. Bring your trailer, tent, or RV and camp out with other athletes and families.
The Central Valley Throwdown will run rain or shine. There will be no refunds for this event. Substitutions can be made for team members.
History of the CVT
The Central Valley Throwdown began as a vision from our late friend Veronica Morillo. In 2014 Veronica brought together our community like it never had been to hold the first CVT at the Visalia Convention Center. We were proud to have hundreds of Athletes compete for the day. MCs Kiki D & Bill Grundler (in his wheelchair) were there at our first CVT.
During preparation for the CVT 2015 Veronica passed away. We then decided to partner w/ Paul Castaneda and the Frogman Challenge to hold the CVT 2015 as a swim event at the Lindsay Swim Complex. Veronica's background was in swimming. She always wanted to bring a swim event to CVT, she had a plan to connect the Mt Whitney High School pool to the CVT in 2015 before she passed.
For the next 3 years, 2016-2018 Tanya Pennington & Tiffany Christmas Craddock took over running the CVT and brought it to the Tulare Ag Expo Center.
Then from 2019 to 2021 the CVT did not have a home. After the pandemic we felt it appropriate to bring it back.
Scott, Mike, & Matthew have been a part of the CVT from the beginning and continue to be our Directors.
Last year Prima Wawona plant in Reedley gave us their 30,000 sq/ft covered facility to use as our main competition floor, we will return there this year!
We learned a lot from last years event. Athlete, spectator, and vendor suggestions were all heard and we have made significant changes to our facility, and programming. Expect to see exciting programming changes (swimming pool) and smoother running event.
Judging was one area that has been addressed. We aim for consistency, and accuracy for all of our judges and this year we think we have found a great team that will ensure a fair and consistent competition.
In addition to our big podium prize package similar to last year will be our $20,000+ prize purse for all Masters & RX division podium finishers.
The mission of the CVT as set forth by our Founder, Veronica is to:
BRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A WEEKEND OF FITNESS COMPETITION
Schedule
Teams will compete on Saturday.
Individuals will have a swim event Saturday evening at the Reedley High School Pool. Event time and details will be released later.
Swim
The swim workout is for all Individual divisions Saturday evening (not Teams this year...perhaps next year)
Thank You
Thanks to our Headline Sponsor Packline Technologies, Inc. and all of our Sponsors
Cash prizes for all RX & Masters podium finishers
Big prizes for podium finishers including Scaled divisions
Thank you to Revision Fitness for providing all barbells & competition plates!
Find them on social or at https://www.revisionfit.com
MC's
Bill Grundler & Wodapalooza's Dylan Malitsky will be back calling the action.
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Top Results
Top 5 finishers per division. View full results →
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Robinson | 375 |
| 2 | Brian Orosco | 375 |
| 3 | Leonidas Pappas | 360 |
| 4 | Paul Diaz | 355 |
| 5 | Mike Sorenson | 320 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALACHI BENNETT | 380 |
| 2 | Rafael Sancen | 367 |
| 3 | Hans Koellnberger | 360 |
| 4 | Bryce Hayes | 330 |
| 5 | WILLIAM FORD | 328 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Thornton | 370 |
| 2 | Mathew Nuttall | 370 |
| 3 | Jim Bossert | 338 |
| 4 | Corey Wilson | 333 |
| 5 | Zachary Lugo | 322 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Platt | 400 |
| 2 | RACHAEL CABANTING | 385 |
| 3 | JESSICA DIAZ | 370 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caitlin Bernardin | 380 |
| 2 | SARAH LYKINS | 360 |
| 3 | Malia Yim | 355 |
| 4 | Hayden Buckley | 339 |
| 5 | Cassidy Williams | 308 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Montero | 346 |
| 2 | Vanessa Guthrie | 344 |
| 3 | Shelby Vidmar | 341 |
| 4 | Jessica Apodaca | 322 |
| 5 | Savannah Uhlir | 321 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tie Dye Nation | 490 |
| 2 | Macramento | 475 |
| 3 | Bussin’ | 435 |
| 4 | Four Amigos | 425 |
| 5 | BeachBox | 405 |
| # | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certus Cartel | 430 |
| 2 | MIDSTATE MADNESS | 428 |
| 3 | The Avengers | 387 |
| 4 | Reservoir Dogs | 386 |
| 5 | Krispy Kleans | 375 |
Workouts
For Time
Full Team - 100 Worm Thrusters (Scaled - 50)
Mixed pair #1 - 50 Bar Muscle Ups w/Support (Scaled - 30 PullUps)
Mixed pair #2 - 25 Ring Muscle Ups (Scaled -30 Synchro. Burpees to Target)
Description
Teams will begin on their start/finish mats. On 3-2-1go, teams will make their way to their worm and begin work on 100 (50) worm thrusters. After the thrusters are complete mixed pair #1 will make their way to the rig and complete 50 bar muscle ups (30 pullups). One of the mixed pair #1 partners must be in a locked out support position while the other completes bar muscle ups. Pair #1 may switch roles at any time. When mixed pair #1 has completed their work mixed pair #2 will then complete 25 ring muscle ups split between the pair as they want. Scaled will compete 30 synchro burpees to target.
Time will stop after all work is compete and each team is back at their worm.
Score is fastest time
For Time - 10 MIN CAP
Echo Bike Cals 40/28 (Scaled 30/20)
30 Thruster #135/#95 (Masters #115/#75 - Scaled #95/#65)
15 Ring Muscle Ups (Masters 10 Bar Muscle Ups - Scaled 20 Burpee to target)
30 Alternating DB Snatch #70/#50 (Masters #50/35# - Scaled #35/#20)
Echo Bike Cals 40/28 (Scaled 30/20)
Description
*This event has been modified on 3/29/23. The originally programed DB thrusters will be replaced with barbell thrusters* Your'e wlecome.
Athletes will begin on their start/finish mats. On 3-2-1 go athletes will begin their Echo Bike Cals. In order for the cals to count, an athlete must stay on the bike until the cal shows on the monitor. Once the Echo Bike cals are completed athletes will move to their dumbells and complete their thrusters. After completion of the thrusters athletes will make their way to the rig to complete their muscle ups/burpees to target. After the muscle ups/burpees are complete athletes will return to their dumbells to complete their alternating snatches. After their snatches are complete athletes will return to their Echo Bike to complete their final cals. After completion of Echo Bike cals athletes will return to their mats and time will stop.
Score is fastest time.
FF/MM Pairs
1RM - Clean & Jerk
Description
Teams will be grouped FF/MM. At 3-2-1-Go the FF pair will have 5 minutes to find their 1RM Clean & Jerk. There will be one #35 bar and each teammate will work one at a time.
After the 5 minutes have ended there will be a 1 minute rotation. The MM pair will bring out their #45 bar and adjust weights.
At the 6 minute mark the MM pair will have 5 minutes to find their 1RM Clean & Jerk. Time is over at the 11 minute mark and teams will then have a 2 minute rest period then rotate to Part B of the workout.
Each teammate will record their heaviest lift. The total score will be the sum of all 4 teammates lifts.
*Collars are required.
*Athletes need to declare their weight to their judge.
*Only the working pair of athletes may adjust weights during their 5 minute window. During the 1 minute rotation between FF/MM the whole team may adjust weights.
Team Worm
4 Rounds
20 Worm Jerks (Scaled - 10 worm jerks)
21 Toes to Bar - Teammates hold worm in support (Scaled - Toes above hips)
Description
At the 13 minute mark continuing from Part A teams will start working on their 20 (10) worm jerks. Once they reach 20 (10) one teammate will make their way to the rig to complete 21 toes to bar (toes above hips) while the other three teammates hold the worm in a support position. Once the athlete completes their toes to bar they return to the worm and that sequence is completed 3 more rounds.
After the final teammate has completed their toes to bar they must return and touch the worm while it is in support to stop the clock.
If the worm is dropped at any point of the workout the team must complete 8 synchronized burpees over the worm before they continue. If a teammate is working on the toes to bar when the worm is dropped they must stop and return to the worm to complete the burpees before completing their toes to bar.
Score for Part B is fastest time.
For Max Weight
3 Rounds
:20 Seconds - Lift
1:10 Minute - Rest & Change Weight
Description
On 3-2-1 go athletes will have 20 seconds to attempt a heavy 1 rep Jerk. At the end of the 20 seconds athletes will have 1:10 (1 minute and 10 seconds) to rest and change weight. This sequence will continue for two more rounds.
Athletes may make several attempts within the 20 second lifting period.
The jerk must be complete within the time limit for the rep to count.
Athletes must load/unload their own weights. Collars must be used.
The bar will be taken from a rack.
Score is heaviest completed weight.
Prima 5K
This run will take place Saturday morning and will be the first event of the Central Valley Throwdown.
All teams will be pre-registered and do not need sign themselves up for the event.
The 2023 Prima 5K will be run relay style. Teams will decide their own running order. The first athlete will start at the start/finish line with their teams timing chip/baton. They will then run approximately 1250m then handoff the timing baton to the next teammate. This will happen two more time until the final athlete crosses the start/finish line and earns their time.
The timing chip/baton must be carried throughout the race.
Transistion areas will be designated at the 1250m/3750m and at the halfway turn around point. The baton exchange should take place in this transition area.
The terrain will be mostly asphalt and take place on the beautiful Rails to Trails scenic walkway.
For Time
RUN
50 Wall Ball Shots #20/#14 (Scaled #14/#10)
25 Toes to Bar (Scaled - Toes above Hips)
Heavy Yoke Carry - Distance and weight TBD
Description
Athletes will begin on their start/finish mats. On 3-2-1 go athletes will begin their 50 wall ball shots. After the wall ball shots are complete the athlete will move to their pullup bar and begin their 25 toes to bar (toes above hips). After toes to bar are complete athletes will then move to thier yoke and carry their yoke across the designated line. Once the yoke is passed the line time will stop.
Score is fastest time.
Saturday evening 5:00
Reedley High School Pool
477 Manning Ave Reedley, CA 93654
Triathlon
300yd Swim
3,000m BikeErg
800-1200m Run
This event will start in the pool with a 300yd swim. The pool is 25yd long. The swim will be 12 lengths (12x 25y = 300yd) or 6 laps (6x 50yd = 300yd), depending on how you interpret the lengths vs laps. There will be lap counters who will assist athletes in counting.
After completion of the swim athletes will make there way to the BikeErgs and complete 3,000m.
After the completion of the BikeErg athlete will dismount the BikeErg and make their way to the 800-1200m run. The run will consist of a cross country style run around the surrounding football/baseball practice fields. Final distance TBD and will be released at the athlete breifing.
Scores will be determined by fastest time.
For Time
45 Synchronized DB Overhead Squat #70/#50 (Scaled - Goblet Squat)
10 Lengths Yoke Carry (Distance and weight - TBD)
Description
Teams will work simultaneously to complete their portions. When both pair have finished their work then they will switch movements and complete that portion. When all work has been completed teams will need to gather on their finish mat to stop the clock.
MM Pair will start with 45 Syncronized DB Overhead Squats #70 (Goblet Squat)
FF Pair will start on 10 Length Yoke Carry (Distance and weight - TBD)
Score is fastest time
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Event Details
Closes: Mar 29, 2023
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