FULL COUNTER SAME SEX PAIRS THROWDOWN

Welcome to the FULL COUNTER SAME SEX PAIRS THROWDOWN (MALE PAIRS AND FEMALE PAIRS) taking place on December 3rd, 2023 at Royal Docks Fitness (2 Western Gateway Warehouse K London E16 1DR).

PRICE: £100 PER PAIR (excluding platform fees).

SPECTATOR TICKETS: £5 (click link below to purchase) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/full-counter-same-sex-pairs-throwdown-spectator-ticket-tickets-661103326847

KEY INFORMATION (PLEASE READ)

• This competition is for SAME SEX PAIRS. Your team has to be made of either two male athletes or two female athletes.
• To compete you must be 18+ and be in good physical health (please consult your GP if ever in doubt).
• Direct entry (no qualifiers).
• The WODs will be released a few days before the event.
• Please bring a water bottle.
• Parking is not available at the venue. Street parking only (free on Sunday).
• Dogs are not allowed at the venue.
  
  

What can you expect on the day?
Four workouts for the competitors
Games for everyone to get involved in
An eco-conscious event (we do our best to work with sustainable, B Corp or eco-friendly partners)
Amazing people
Some really cool vendors (we will announce them on our instagram)
Strong and sweaty WODs
A LOT of fun
If there's something you're worried about or would love to have on the day, please contact us on Instagram (FULL COUNTER EVENTS).

Competition timings*:

8am arrival
8:30am athlete brief
9am competition kick off
4:30pm podium
5pm home time

*Subject to change. Full schedule will be released closer to the time.

This event has six categories:
 - Female scaled
 - Male scaled
 - Female intermediate
 - Male intermediate
 - Female RX
 - Male RX

Movement standards:
Please note that the workouts will not be limited to these movements. These are guidelines to let you know what you must be able to do in each category.

FOR ALL CATEGORIES:
- Full range of motion on bodyweight movements (knees to floor on lunges, squatting below parallel, chest to floor on push ups)
-At least one athlete to be able to perform the gymnastics movements listed below.

SCALED
At least one athlete:
- Knee raises
- Jumping pull-ups
- Jumping chest to bars
Both athletes:
- Single unders
- x1 dumbell 15kg (M) / 10kg (F)
- Clean 50 kg (M) / 30kg (F)
- Snatch 35kg (M) / 25kg (F)
- Deadlift 60kg (M) / 50kg (F)

INTERMEDIATE
At least one athlete:
- Toes to bars
- Pull-ups
- Chest to bars
Both athletes:
- Double unders (or high rep single unders)
- x1 dumbell 22.5kg (M) / 15kg (F)
- Clean 70 kg (M) / 50kg (F)
- Snatch 50kg (M) / 30kg (F)
- Deadlift 85kg (M) / 60kg (F)

RX
At least one athlete:
- All gymnastics movements
Both athletes:
- Double unders
- x2 dumbells 22.5 (M) / 15kg (F)
- Clean 80kg (M) / 60kg (F)
- Snatch 60kg (M) / 40kg (F)
- Deadlift 100kg (M) / 70kg (F)

FAQs

I have purchased a ticket but I cannot compete anymore. What should I do?
All tickets are transferable should you or your team be unable to attend the competition. In order to transfer your ticket to another athlete or team, please contact chloe.dolo@gmail.com.

I am a competitor. How many tickets do I need to buy?
You need to buy 1 ticket per pair.

Will there be prizes for the podium?
Yes! There will be some great prizes.

I don't have all the gymnastics movements but my partner does. Is that ok?
Yes! As long as one of you has the gymnastics movements listed in your category, you're all good.

I am a spectator. Can I buy a ticket on the door?
Yes, you will be able to buy a ticket on site. The ticket on site will cost £8.

Can I bring my dog to the event?
No, the venue does not accept dogs on site.

Can I park at the venue?
There is no parking available at the venue. However, street parking is free on sunday, around the venue.

Is there a bike rack at the venue?
Yes, there is a bike rack. Please ensure to bring your bike lock.

Will there be food and drinks at the venue?
Yes, there will be food and drinks at the  venue! Athletes, please bring some extra snacks and a water bottle as you will need to fuel properly to compete safely!

What should I wear?
Please bring all your usual sport attire and gear. Also ensure to bring a coat to keep you warm when not working out.

If you have any questions, please message us on instagram or email chloe.dolo@gmail.com.