The Sapphire Games

For Time (12:00 Cap)

A1: 8 x 50ft Shuttle Runs
A2: 18/15 Ski Cals
A2: 8 x 50ft Shuttle Runs
A1: 18/15 Ski Cals
30 Synchro Single Arm DB/KB Suitcase Lunges

A1: 8 x 50ft Shuttle Runs
A2: 18/15 Ski Cals
A2: 8 x 50ft Shuttle Runs
A1: 18/15 Ski Cals
30 Synchro Single Arm DB/KB Front Rack Lunges

A1: 8x 50ft Shuttle Runs
A2: 18/15 Ski Cals
A2: 8x 50ft Shuttle Runs
A1: 18/15 Ski Cals
30 Synchro Single Arm DB/KB Overhead Lunges

*Athletes work simultaneously on shuttle runs & ski
*One athlete holds DB, one holds KB (switch anytime)

DB Weight:
Intermediate – 20kg / 12.5kg
Scale – 15 / 10kg

KB Weight:
Intermediate – 20kg / 12kg
Scale – 16 / 10kg

Movement Standards
 
50 ft Shuttle Runs
The shuttle distance is 50 ft total between two clearly marked lines.
Athletes must start with both feet behind the starting line.
At the opposite line, both feet and one hand must touch the floor beyond the line before returning.
Each down-and-back counts as one shuttle.
Athletes must fully cross the start/finish line before beginning the next shuttle.
Missing the line or failing to touch the floor will result in a no-rep.
 
Ski Erg Calories
The monitor must be set to calories before the workout begins.
Athletes must remain on the machine until the required calories are displayed.
The judge will call the athlete off once the target calories are reached.
 
Synchro Single Arm DB/KB Suitcase Lunges
Each athlete holds one dumbbell or kettlebell in one hand at their side (suitcase position).
The dumbbell/kettlebell must remain below the hips and alongside the body throughout the movement.
The back knee must touch the ground every rep.
Athletes must reach full extension (hips and knees locked out) between each step.
The dumbbell cannot be supported on the leg.
The athletes non-working hand or arm cannot touch the legs.
Athletes can change hands as needed.
 
Synchro Single Arm DB/KB Front Rack Lunges
Each athlete holds one dumbbell or kettlebell in a single-arm front rack position.
The rear head of the dumbbell must be in contact with the shoulder, the other out in front of the body.
The kettlebell must rest between the forearm and the bicep. The hand must stay in front of the chest with the arm out to the side. No part of the arm is allowed to rest on the torso.
The back knee must touch the ground every rep.
Athletes must reach full extension (hips and knees locked out) between each step.
Reps count only when both athletes are synchronised at the top of the movement.
Athletes can change hands as needed.
 
Synchro Single Arm DB/KB Overhead Lunges
Each athlete holds one dumbbell or kettlebell locked out overhead with one arm.
The arm must remain fully extended with the dumbbell / kettlebell over the midline of the body.
If the elbow bends significantly or the weight drops below head level, the rep is a no-rep.
The back knee must touch the ground every rep.
Athletes must reach full hip and knee extension at the top before the next step.
Reps count only when both athletes are synchronised at the top of the movement.
Athletes can change hands as needed.
 
General Rules (All Variations)
Both athletes must perform the lunge at the same time (synchronised).
Synchronisation occurs at the top of each lunge rep.
Each lunge counts as one rep.
Athletes must alternate legs.
If athletes are not synchronised at the top of each lunge rep, the rep is no-rep.

00:00 – 08:00 Part A

Build to a max weight complex:
1 Clean + 1 Hang Clean + 2 Jerks

08:00 – 16:00 Part B

Intermediate:

6 Rounds For Time (You Go, I Go)
50 Double Unders
10 Thrusters (42.5 / 30 kg)

Scaled:

6 Rounds For Time (You Go, I Go)
50 Single Unders
10 Thrusters - (30 / 20 kg)

Movement Standards
 
General
As many attempts in within 8:00 minutes
Resting athlete may change the weight on the barbell
 
The Clean
Starting Position:
The barbell must start on the ground.
The athlete may choose any clean variation: power clean, squat clean, or split clean.
 
Range of Motion Standards:
The barbell must be lifted in one continuous motion to the front-rack position.
Front-Rack Position: The barbell must rest on the shoulders with elbows clearly in front of the bar.
 
The Hang Clean
Starting Position
The barbell must start above the knee.
The athlete may choose any clean variation: power clean, squat clean, or split clean.
 
Range of Motion Standards:
The barbell must be lifted in one continuous motion from above the knee to the front-rack position.
Front-Rack Position: The barbell must rest on the shoulders with elbows clearly in front of the bar.
 
The Jerk
Starting Position
The rep continues from the front-rack position.
Any shoulder-to-overhead variation is acceptable:
Split Jerk
Push Jerk
Push Press
Strict Press
 
Range of Motion Standards:
Full Lockout Overhead: The rep is complete when the athlete shows full control of the barbell overhead with:
Arms fully extended.
Hips and knees fully extended.
Feet in line under the body.
For a split jerk, the feet must return to alignment before the rep is counted.
 

00:00 – 08:00 Part A

Build to a max weight complex:
1 Clean + 1 Hang Clean + 2 Jerks

08:00 – 16:00 Part B

Intermediate:

6 Rounds For Time (You Go, I Go)
50 Double Unders
10 Thrusters (42.5 / 30 kg)

Scaled:

6 Rounds For Time (You Go, I Go)
50 Single Unders
10 Thrusters (30 / 20 kg)

Double-Unders / Single Unders
Double-Unders: The rope must pass under the athlete's feet twice during a single jump. If the rope does not clear twice, the rep is invalid.
Single Unders (Scaled): The rope must pass under the feet once per jump. Consecutive jumps without a rope pass do not count.
 
Barbell Thrusters
Barbell must be cleaned to the shoulders to start the thruster rep.
A squat clean is acceptable when taking the bar from the floor to start the first rep.
Full depth squat (hip crease below knee).
Once legs have extended standing up out the squat, the knees cannot re-bend. (no push jerks)
Rep is credited when barbell is fully locked out overhead and hips/knees are extended.
Each rep must pass through a full squat and overhead lockout.
 

Intermediate

For Time: (16:00 Cap)

10 Synchro Devils Press
20 Synchro Pull Ups
40 Burpee Box Jump Overs (shared)
60/50 Cal Row (shared)
40 Burpee Box Jump Overs (shared)
20 Synchro Pull Ups
10 Wall Walks (shared)
 
DB Weight: 22.5/15kg

Scaled

For Time: (16:00 Cap)

10 Synchro Devils Press
20 Synchro Jumping Pull Ups
40 Burpee Box Jump/Step Overs (shared)
50/40 Cal Row (shared)
40 Burpee Box Jump/Step Overs (shared)
20 Synchro Jumping Pull Ups
10 ½ Wall Walks (shared)
*Athletes may perform full pull ups and/or box jumps if desired
 
DB Weight: 15/10 kg

Movement Standards:

Synchro Devils Press
Start with dumbbells on the floor.
One had must be holding the dumbbell while performing the burpee.
Chest & thighs touch ground each rep.
Single continuous motion from floor to overhead (no clean + jerk).
Finish with dumbell overhead, arms, hips, and knees fully extended.
Rep counts when both athletes reach overhead lockout simultaneously.
Dumbbells return to floor before next rep.
DO NOT DROP DB’s or you will be NO REPPED
Must alternate arms each rep

Synchro Pull Ups 
Full arm extension at bottom of each rep.
Both athletes must be at the top of the pull-up (chin over bar) at the same time.
Strict, Kipping and Butterfly pull ups are all permitted
 
Synchro Jumping Pull Ups: Scaled
Bar height set so athlete's head is 6” below Pull Up bar when stood tall.
Both athletes must be at the top of the pull-up (chin over bar) at the same time.
Arms fully extended at the start of each rep.

Burpee Box Jump Overs
To begin the rep the athlete must perform a full burpee facing the box. 
Chest and thighs must touch the ground at the bottom of the burpee.
Stepping up and/or down is allowed for the burpees
For the rep to be credited the athlete is to jump on the box and step down on the opposite side of the box to where they began. DO NOT clear the box completely.
BOTH feet must leave the ground simultaneously.
BOTH feet must touch the top of the box.
Stepping over the box is not permitted for RX or Intermediate
Hips DO NOT need to reach full extension on top of the box
Only the athletes’ feet are to contact the box.

Burpee Box Step Overs: Scaled
To begin the rep the athlete must perform a full burpee facing the box.
Chest and thighs must touch the ground at the bottom of the burpee.
Stepping up and/or down is allowed for the burpees
For the rep to be credited the athlete is to step on the box and step down on the opposite side of the box to where they began.
BOTH feet must touch the top of the box.
Hips DO NOT need to reach full extension on top of the box
Only the athletes’ feet are to contact the box.

Wall Walk
Start laying down with chest, thighs, and feet on floor, hands on the start line.
Athlete walks feet up the wall while hands move toward wall.
At top, both hands touch the target line on the floor.
Athlete then walks back down until chest, thighs, and feet return to floor.
Rep counts when athlete returns to full prone position past the start line.

½ Wall Walk: Scaled
Start laying down with chest, thighs, and feet on floor, hands on the start line.
Athlete walks feet up the wall while hands move toward wall.
Both hands must clear the target line on the floor.
Athlete then walks back down until chest, thighs, and feet return to floor.
Rep counts when athlete returns to full prone position past the start line.