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5-6 October 2002
RAF Cosford
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Entry
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information phone Jez at Relay 0207 554 8803, or mail@relayteam.com
£70 for a team, £10 for a reserve member
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Event Format
Each
Team must consist of:
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3 men or
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3 women
a reserve
member can be assigned
The event
takes the form of a timed team relay
Heats
The event will be run in a number of heats on Saturday
5th October. You will be notified on the day of the competition as
to which heat / lane you are in.
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DISCIPLINE
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MALE
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DETAILS
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Min. distance per person
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FEMALE
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DETAILS
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Min. distance per person
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Treadmill
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9K
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3% Incline
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2.5k
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6K
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3% incline
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1.5k
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Rope Climb
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5 x 12ft
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1
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5 x 10ft
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1
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Sit Ups
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150
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inclined
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30
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100
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inclined
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25
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Pull Ups
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50
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10
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25
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5
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Upright Bike
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15K
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4k
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9K
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2.5k
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Chest Press
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4000kg
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50kg
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15 reps
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1600kg
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25kg
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15 reps
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Bench Jumps
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200
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7 risers high
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50
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150
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5 risers high
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35
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Shoulder Press
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2000kg
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25 kg
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15 reps
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1200kg
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15kg
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15 reps
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Row
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6K
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1.5 k
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4.5k
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1 k
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Weight Carry
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20 / 40 / 60 kg
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10m
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10 / 20 / 30kg
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10m
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Finals
There will be a semi final on the morning of Sunday
6th October. The Grand Finals will run on the Sunday afternoon
The following
disciplines will change for semi’s and finals:
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DISCIPLINE
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MALE
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DETAILS
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Min. distance per person
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FEMALE
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DETAILS
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Min. distance per person
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Sit Ups
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200
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inclined
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50
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150
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inclined
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35
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Pull Ups
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70
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15
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40
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10
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Chest Press
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5000kg
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*
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1000Kg
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2500kg
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*
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500Kg
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Bench Jumps
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250
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7 risers high
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50
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200
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5 risers high
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35
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Shoulder Press
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3000kg
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*
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600Kg
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1800kg
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*
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400Kg
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* Select the weights that suit you
Discipline Rules & Regulations
The Clock will start when the team begins the first
discipline. The clock will continue running throughout the relay and
will only stop when the last team member crosses the finishing line.
The fastest
overall time wins.
Each discipline will be undertaken as a team. The
distance of a particular discipline will be completed as a team; each
team member must perform a distance whereby the total sum of the 3 reaching
the required distance.
A minimum distance has been set and every member must
cover this. The team determines the remaining distance covered by each
member. Each team member does not have to cover the same distance.
Each team must register individual’s set distance
for the treadmill, bike and row. All other disciplines can be completed
as the team feels on the day. Competitors can vacate and revisit the
discipline.
Each team member will perform the treadmill, bike and
row at the same time. All other disciplines will be performed separately.
Example Team Relay Formats
(heats)
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Man 1
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Man 2
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Man 3
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Woman 1
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Woman 2
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Woman 3
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Treadmill
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2.5k
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3k
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3.5k
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1.5k
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1.5k
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3k
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Rope Climb
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2 x 12
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2 x 12
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1 x 12
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2 x 10
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2 x 10
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1 x 10
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Sit Ups
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50
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50
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50
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40
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25
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30
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Pull Ups
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10
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15
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25
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5
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10
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10
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Upright Bikes
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4K
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5K
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6K
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2.5K
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3K
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3.5k
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Chest Press
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45reps
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20reps
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15reps
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35reps
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30reps
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15reps
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Bench Jumps
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50
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75
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75
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35
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50
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75
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Shoulder Press
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50reps
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15reps
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15reps
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45reps
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20reps
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15reps
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Row
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2k
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2k
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2k
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1k
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2.5K
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1K
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Weight Carry
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2 x 60kg
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1 x 40 & 1 x 20
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1 x 40 & 1 x 20
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1 x 30 & 1 x 20
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1 x 30 & 1 x 20
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2 x 10kg
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Once each discipline distance has been reached, the
team may then proceed to the next discipline. Under no circumstance
can a team member start the next discipline before the last team member
has finished a preceding discipline.
There will
be a short run between each discipline station.
Treadmill
Competitors will start standing on the treadmill.
The clock will start for each team when the first team member starts
the run.
Individual distances will be programmed into the treadmill
by the competitor at the start of the relay. Incline will be programmed
before the speed (an incline of 3%). Speed will be determined by each
individual competitor and can be changed throughout the discipline.
Rope
Climb
To be performed
by one member at a time. There will be no knot at the bottom of the
rope.
Sit
Ups
To be performed
by one member at a time.
Feet can be held or supported by team members. Finger
tips on ear lobes. Elbows facing forward. Knees at 90°.
Both Elbows must touch both knees at top. A side touch will not be
counted. Shoulders must touch at bottom. Hips must not jump on and
off bench as exercise is executed.
Pull
Ups (Chins)
To be performed
by one member at a time.
Will be performed on a ProSeries Chin & Dip machine,
No assistance. Chin must clear the bar at the top. At the bottom eyes
must be in line with elbows.
Upright
Bike
The LifeFitness bike xxx will be used. The distance
will be set by competitor. The bike will be set in race mode. The
rpm can be changed throughout. Marshal will preset seat for each individual.
There will be no facility to use cleated shoes. Standing or sitting
stances are allowed at any time.
Chest
Press
Chest Press will be performed on a xxxx. A marker
will be placed on the bar, this marker must contact the chest and arms
lock out at top for that rep to be valid. The only part of the body
that must remain in contact with the bench is the head, shoulder blades
and hips. Chalk, Gloves and wrist straps may be used.
Semi’s & Finals: each team member can select their
designated weight. Any weight can be used. The weight must be registered
before the start of the relay.
Bench
Jumps
The ‘Step’ will be used. The competitors will have
their hands placed on tops of the ‘Step’ and will push off with their
legs. Competitors’ hands must remain in contact with the front half
of the ‘step’ at all times. A rep counts as once over the bench. Both
feet must touch the floor on each landing for that rep to count.
Shoulder
Press
Shoulder Press will be performed on a xxxxx. The bar
must be bought in front of the head, will pass a mark in line with the
jaw and arms must lock out for the rep to be counted as valid. Chalk,
Gloves and wrist straps may be used.
Semi’s & Finals: each team member can select their
designated weight. Any weight can be used. The weight must be registered
before the start of the relay.
Row
Any fan setting is allowed. Competitor will preset
the designated distance. Damper will be preset by marshal.
Weight
Carry
Each team member must carry a pair of dumbbells, either
together or singularly; pairing of the weights is not essential. One
member at a time will perform the weight carry, the next can not start
until the previous member has crossed the line. They must be carried
and not pushed or rolled across the floor. Team members will run or
walk 10m to the finishing line; the dumbbells must be placed over the
finishing line. When the last team member cross the line, the total
relay time will be recorded. Chalk, gloves and wrist straps may be
used
Event Rules & Regulations
Reserves
Reserve member cannot be introduced once a team has started the SuperTeams
Relay. The reserve member can be bought in for the Semi Finals on the
Sunday morning however they can only bought in for the Grand Final on
Sunday if a verified injury occurs.
Team members may only register / compete for one team
throughout the whole tournament.
Open to
any competitor of any standard.
Qualification:
Semi Finals: the top 20 teams both male and female
from the heats or times over a pre-decided time
Grand Finals: the top 5 teams, or times over a pre-decided
time.
Earrings
must not be worn.
Team score sheets will be filled out and signed by
the captain. Failure to do this before the start of the relay will
result in team elimination.
