The Belgium Showdown Finals 2022

RULEBOOK DUTCH THROWDOWN BUDDY EDITION 2020

Naming conventions in this document:

BSD: Belgium Showdown
QUALIFIER: the QUALIFIER competition period
FINALS: the finals of BSD Buddy Edition
THE EVENT: the complete competition, including QUALIFIER and finals
ATHLETES: the ATHLETEs competing in the QUALIFIER or the finals
COMPETITION CORNER: the platform at competitioncorner.net that is used by BSD for sign up and scoring.

1.      The Belgium Showdown

1.1.  BSD is not a sanctional CrossFit event. BSD has nothing to do with CrossFit HQ.

1.2.   The QUALIFIER for the finals is held from Sept 11th until Oct 11th 2020 22:00 CEST.

1.3.   The Finals are held in november 26 & 27 Nov of 2022

2.      GENERAL RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1.   By participating in any stage of BSD, the ATHLETE agrees to all rules and policies pursued by the organization of BSD. The ATHLETE accepts all the risks associated, or could reasonably be associated with a sport event. For each specific case, the policy conducts by BSD Organization is always determined by decisions made by BSD Organization.

2.2.   The ATHLETE accepts that these decisions are final and binding in all respects. To clarify the rules that apply before, during and after BSD, the rulebook is established and are compulsory for every ATHLETE, participating in BSD finals.

2.3.   All times, deadlines etc mentioned in our communications are in Central European (Winter) Time.

2.4.   Under no circumstances will BSD be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including injuries. All ATHLETES compete at their own risk.

2.5.  BSD has the right to exclude ATHLETES from the QUALIFIER or FINALS without giving any reason. BSD also has the right to validate scores or declare them invalid.

3.      PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1.   Participation in BSD is only allowed if the ATHLETE has never been at the finals of an (inter)national fitness tournament, individual or as a team, in the top division. Competitions include but are not limited to: The CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown, Tiglon Series, The Amsterdam Throwdown, The Battle of Amsterdam, The Beach Throwdown, The German Throwdown, The Belgium Throwdown, Battle of the North.

3.2.   Anyone that is able to perform the Qualifier Workouts as prescribed in their category, and has not joined a major event as in 3.1,  may attempt to register to compete as an ATHLETE in TDTD. Such registration is subject to each prospective ATHLETE’s agreement to all BSD policies, rules and regulations.

3.3.   ATHLETES that have been to the FINALS of BSD before have to sign up in a higher division. ATHLETES are not allowed to join the same division multiple times, except for the KIDS division.

3.4.   ATHLETES under 18 must have explicit permission from their parents or guardians.

3.5.   All ATHLETES must compete in the QUALIFIER to advance to the FINALS.

3.6.   All ATHLETES must register online at COMPETITION CORNER. Upon registration, the ATHLETE agrees to all policies, rules and regulations, including processing of personal data.

3.7.   Registration of an ATHLETE is only valid if the registration and fee is paid in full before the deadline.

3.8.   The registration fee’s are published at the platform of COMPETITION CORNER.

4.      TEAM REQUIREMENTS

4.1.   A team includes two ATHLETES, which can be male/male, female/female or male/female.

4.2.   Registration is per team, not per ATHLETE.

4.3.   Substituting an ATHLETE of the team is allowed upon the deadline of the QUALIFIER.

4.4.   All QUALIFIER workouts have to be performed with both ATHLETES that are registered.

5.      CATEGORIES

5.1.   ATHLETES can participate in the following categories:

-        Scaled Adult M/M

-        Scaled Adult M/F

-        Scaled Adult F/F

-        Scaled Master 40+ & Junior M/M

-        Scaled Master 40+ & Junior M/F

-        Scaled Master 40+ & Junior F/F

-        Advanced Adult M/M

-        Advanced Adult M/F

-        Advanced Adult F/F

-        Advanced Master 40+ & Junior M/M

-        Advanced Master 40+ & Junior M/F

-        Advanced Master 40+ & Junior F/F

-        Rx Adult M/M

-        Rx Adult M/F

-        Rx Adult F/F

-        Mommy & Kid 6-10y

-        Daddy & Kid 6-10y

5.2.   The ATHLETE’s age as of November 14th 2020 will determine for which category the ATHLETE is eligible to subscribe.

CATEGORY
BORN DATE
Parent and Kid 6-10y
Kid has to be born on or between 15-11-2009 and 14-11-2014

Adult & junior
Born on or before 14-11-2002
Master 40+
Born on or before 14-11-1980
 

5.3.   A Master 40+ ATHLETE can subscribe to the ‘Master 40+ & Junior’ category OR the ‘adult’ category.

5.4.   If a team wants to change the category, the ATHLETE must contact BSD by email at info@thedutchthrowdown.nl at least 24 hours before the QUALIFIER deadline.

6.      REGISTRATION DETAILS

6.1.   Participation in THE EVENT is subject to payment of the registration fee. All payments are final. No refunds or transfers will be permitted, regardless of reason.

6.2.   Registration prices do not include costs from COMPETITION CORNER or currency conversion fees.

6.3.   Tickets for the EVENT are available only at COMPETITION CORNER. If COMPETITION CORNER doesn’t support your currency or payment method, please contact us via info@thedutchthrowdown.nl

6.4.   Ticket price per team for the QUALIFIER is €29,75

6.5.   Ticket price per team for the FINALS is €89.

7.      MOVEMENT STANDARDS

7.1.   The rules relating to the movements for the QUALIFIER and FINALS are prescribed by BSD. These prescriptions are binding and conclusive.

7.2.  BSD will demonstrate the required movements and explain these to all ATHLETES via their website and Competition Corner.

7.3.   If an ATHLETE has a disability and therefore cannot perform or continue with a standard movement as prescribed by BSD, the movement does not count as a repetition in the Workout (and will be considered as a ‘no rep’).

7.4.   Physical limitations in Range of Motion from prior physical defects or  temporary or permanent injuries that are obvious and clearly definable by  demonstration and are brought to the attention of the BSD Head judge ​prior ​to the beginning of the competition may  be granted an exception at BSD sole discretion. (ATHLETES competing  at the QUALIFIER must email ​info@thedutchthrowdown.nl  ​24 hours  before the registration deadline) These cases are very rare and will be  handled on a case-by-case basis. 

8.      THE QUALIFIER

8.1.   Registration for the Qualifier closes Sunday Sept 12th 2022 at 22:00 CEST.

8.2.   Workouts will be released Friday morning Sept 2 th 2022.

8.3.   Scores must be submitted before Sunday Sept  12th 2022 at 22:00 CEST.

8.4.   All workouts need to be done with the same two ATHLETES.

8.5.   The QUALIFIER workouts are team workouts, and not to be performed individually.

8.6.   Repeating the workouts is permitted, All workouts can be done on different days.

8.7.   ATHLETES are advised to perform all workouts with a judge.

8.8.   ATHLETES aiming to qualify for the finals have to submit a video of their workouts by entering their scores in COMEPTITION CORNER.

9.      VIDEO SUMBISSION

9.1.   Videos will be viewed by BSD as part of the review process. If the video shows any faults, the team score may be penalized or rejected.

9.2.   A score adjustment occurs when an team’s score needs to be modified based on miscounted reps, no reps, an invalid video, or a combination of all.

9.3.   There are four options for the requested videos:
1.) Good video - the team achieves the prescribed movement standards during each
repetition during the workout and the score entered is correct. The score will be
accepted.
2.) Reporting with a small penalty - the team shows 1 to 4 "no reps" over the entire video,
of the workout. The no reps will be deducted from the score.
3.) Valid with a big penalty - the teams shows 5 to 8 "no reps" over the entire video.
In this case, 15% of the final score will be deducted.
4.) Invalid - the team cannot follow the prescribed workout according to the movement
standards, a significant and unacceptable number of "no reps" repetitions or the video
does not comply with the film regulations. The team’s score in this case will be
rejected.

10.   INVITATION PROCESS

10.1.                Teams on the top of the leaderboard will receive an invitation for the FINALS.

10.2.                In case of a tie, the team with the lowest ranking on any of the QUALIFIER workouts will be invited.

10.3.                If one ATHLETE of the team cannot participate in the FINALS for some reason, the ATHLETE cannot be replaced.

10.4.                If a team declines their invite or does not accept the invite within the deadline, the invite is cancelled. BSD will invite the next team from the QUALIFIER ranking in that division.

11.  THE FINALS

11.1.          The scores at the FINALS will be registered by BSD Judges. The Judges will determine the workout results but are entitled to change a result after irregularities.

11.2.          Photo or video material made by spectators or other participants does not have to be taken into account in case of a dispute and may be neglected by the judges

11.3.          In case of a dispute the judge is always right unless the head judge decides otherwise.

11.4.          It is not allowed to advertise without the prior consent of BSD or engage in business activity in BSD field.

11.5.        BSD assumes no liability for lost clothing or other belongings of ATHLETES. This also applies to personal possessions which have been left in BSD changing facilities.

11.6.          The ATHLETE has to follow the instructions given by BSD Organization, or BSD staff in BSD uniform, or otherwise apparently belonging to BSD Organization.

11.7.          BSD has the right to disqualify an ATHLETE and/or pull him or her out of BSD if the ATHLETE does not abide by the rules, or behaves in an unsportsmanlike or improper manner, or of it is considered necessary due to medical reasons. In such a case, the entire Team will be taken out of the FINALS.

11.8.          ATHLETES are expected to not cause damage to the property of others and leave no waste.

11.9.          Any regulations not covered here will be displayed at BSD final field and must be abided by.

12.  RANKING

12.1.          Teams will be ranked after each workout.

12.2.          The best score will get 1 point, the second best 2 points etc.

12.3.          The team with the lowest total number of points by the end of the day will be the winner.

12.4.          The prizes are provided by sponsors of BSD.

12.5.          A prize must be returned to BSD Organization by the Buddy Team when its results are revised and it appears that a Buddy Team is no longer entitled to a prize.

12.6.          An ATHLETE or Buddy Team cannot claim a refund in return of his prize/prizes. No fees or other costs are paid (back) to the winners.

13.  CANCELLATION POLICY

13.1.          BSD Organization may cancel the finals (hereinafter “Cancel”), or on the day of the finals withdraw (“Withdraw”) them. BSD may Cancel or Withdraw BSD if there are unforeseen circumstances and/or force majeure, which includes (but is not limited to) (expected) extreme weather conditions, computer virus, epidemic, bugs, worms, tampering, unauthorized intervention. It is unilaterally decided by BSD what constitutes extreme weather or a force majeure. It is the responsibility of BSD Organization to determine when the risk of accidents or dangerous situations are increased due to extreme weather conditions or force majeure. The decision of BSD to Cancel or Withdraw BSD Buddy Edition in the event of such conditions is undisputable.

13.2.          In the case of a Withdraw or Cancel, costs incurred by the ATHLETE for participating in the finals, including the costs of the ticket are non-refundable.

14.  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

14.1.          All intellectual property rights and material made by the camera crew of BSD (both photos and film material) is property of BSD.

14.2.          Photographers or cameramen who do not belong to the camera crew of BSD and which have not received explicit permission from BSD, shall not be permitted on the competition floor. BSD is entitled to send these people away.

14.3.          ATHLETES taking part in the finals, or located on the site of BSD automatically agree to waive their portrait rights and other intellectual property rights for images of video created during BSD.

15. CHANGES

15.1.        BSD can revise this rulebook anytime. Changes to the rulebook will be communicated on our website www.thedutchthrowdown.nl

15.2.          In case where the rulebook, workout descriptions or other communications is unclear, BSD always has the final word.