We're excited to share our latest collaboration: we're teaming up with The Fittest ExWe're excited to share our latest collaboration: we're teaming up with The Fittest Experience as a host for the 2024 TFX Throwdown! Established in 2008, The Fittest Experience has been at the forefront of functional fitness competitions, originating in the heart of Texas.
This year, they've expanded their reach, partnering with nearly 30 across the US and Mexico to bring you the TFX Throwdowns, and we're honored to be among them!
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the game, this event promises an awesome Saturday afternoon spent with friends, sweating it out in the spirit of camaraderie and competition.
The Throwdown is for teams of three, divisions include Rookie, Intermediate, RX, and Masters there is a spot for everyone! From novices looking to try their very first competition to seasoned athletes eyeing the podium, this event offers something for everyone, including the chance to snag prizes and secure a spot at the TFX Championship in January.
We at Rose City believe that competition is for everyone. Competition gives purpose to training. It brings communities together and across the nation. And more times than not, it reminds us that we are capable of more that we can imagine! We are excited to partner with TFX to bring this event within our community!
For RX, Intermediate, Rookie, and Masters Teams
3 Person Teams
All teams are comprised of 3 men or 3 women
TFX Throwdown
Saturday, June 8th
@ Rose City Barbell
Early Bird Registration: $225 per team
The price will increase on May 17th
Registration opens Monday, April 15th at 12pm CST!
This is an awesome opportunity to team up with your friends, spend a Saturday afternoon throwing down and qualify for The Fittest Experience Championship! All teams will complete three events at the TFX Throwdown.
How to Participate
1. Rally your team of 3 men or 3 women
2. Register your team on Monday, April 15th @ 12pm CST!
3. Get ready to have some FUN!
How To Qualify
All teams will complete three TFX Throwdown events at the host gym of their choice. There will be 48 spots open for our TFX Throwdowns, 6 RX Male Teams, 6 RX Female Teams, 6 Male IntermediateTeams, 6 Female Intermediate Teams, 6 Masters Male Teams, 6 Masters Female Teams, 6 Male Rookie Teams, & 6 Female Rookie Teams.
There will be a global leaderboard over the 27 different TFX Throwdowns. Based on the Global Leaderboard, the top 15 teams from RX/Intermediate/Rookie and top 10 teams from Masters division will receive an automatic invite to The Fittest Experience in February, bypassing the Online Qualifier. The Global Leaderboard is an accumulation of all local host leaderboards. The Throwdowns will take place at specific host sites on June 8th, the global leaderboard will remain dark until the final Throwdown is complete.
On the global leaderboard, teams placed 1st-15th will qualify as a team at TFX Championship.
NOTE: This is NOT the only way to qualify as an RX, Intermediate, Masters or Rookie team. ALL teams and individuals can register and compete in The Fittest Experience Qualifier. Any team that participates in the TFX Throwdown but does not qualify for The Fittest Experience may compete in the online qualifier in October.
Not sure if you and your teammates are RX, Intermediate or Rookie Athletes? Check out the standards below!
Rookie:
Clean & Jerk 135/95
Snatch 95/65
Pull Ups, Toes to Bar, Wall Walks, & Double Unders
Intermediate:
Clean & Jerk 185/125
Snatch 135/95
Chest to Bar Pull Ups, Toes to Bar, Handstand Push Ups, & Double Unders
RX:
Clean & Jerk 225/155
Snatch 185/125
Muscle Ups, Toes to Bar, Pistols, Handstand Walks, Strict Handstand Push Ups, & Double Unders
Masters:
Masters Division Explained: Masters teams are unlocked based on the combined ages of the athletes, with a minimum total age of 120 years.
Here’s how it works: When you add up the ages of your team members, they must meet or exceed the 120-year threshold to qualify. For example, 35 years + 42 years + 45 years = 122 years (eligible). All team members must be 35 and older by 1.31.2025.
Masters will follow a standard close to the Intermediate Division
Snatch 135/95
Clean & Jerk 185/125
Skills: C2B Pull Ups, Rope Climbs, Toes to Bars, Handstand Push Ups, & Double Unders