2016 Functional Strength CrossFit Postal

2 DIVISIONS

Compete in 1 or compete in both…

The Functional Strength CrossFit Weightlifting Postal Competition is aimed at any CrossFitter at any level that is able to perform a Snatch + Clean & Jerk and/or Back Squat & Deadlift. This is a friendly competition based around participation.

The purpose of the Postal is to encourage more of a focus on Olympic Weightlifting and Strength to improve your CrossFit. This is an opportunity to compare yourself to other CrossFitters by bodyweight and challenge yourself to achieve new personal bests.

Division 1 – Olympic Total

Snatch + Clean & Jerk = Total

Placings by : Body Weight vs Weight lifted (IWF Sinclair formula)

Division 2 – Powerlift Total

Back Squat + Deadlift = Total

Placings by: Body Weight vs Weight lifted (IPF Wilks formula)

Placings and Results

From the Postal results the following Athletes will be invited to the Championships at Functional Strength HQ. 9-11 September.

This year the Championships are being held in conjunction with the Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand Masters Nationals. 7A Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland.

Division 1:

Open Men & Women Top 15 (placings determined by IWF Sinclair formula)
Masters Men & Women Top 5 masters (placings determined by IWF masters adjusted Sinclair formula)

Division 2:

One open category only: Top 10 Men and Women (placings determined by IPF Wilks formula)

RULES

Lifts are to be of an acceptable standard in an Olympic Lifting Competition and/or Powerlifting competition, no elbow press-outs in Oly lifts etc and make sure you are in control of the lift.
Squat must pass below parallel and Deadlifts must be performed in conventional style (ie. not sumo wide stance) fully locked out at the top of the lift and controlled down/ keep holding the bar until returned to ground.
No pulling straps allowed in either divisions. Squats must pass below parallel with only soft knee wraps/sleeves and belt acceptable, ie RAW.
Lifts must be performed in front of a CrossFit or Strength Coach who will verify results.

It is encouraged that Athletes upload lifts to the Facebook Page but not mandatory, however all submitted lift results MUST be videoed incase of required verification.

SCORES

Affiliate’s will submit the Athletes best Snatch + Clean & Jerk = Total and/or Backsquat + Deadlift Total achieved during Saturday 25 June – Sunday 3 July. Along with Bodyweight at the time of the lift. If lifts are performed separately across the week the lightest body weight (at the time of the lift) across the week will be acceptable to be submitted.

Participating CrossFit Affiliate’s/Training Facilities will be provided with a score sheet to fill out and submit for all Athlete’s by email: fscomp(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)functionalstrength.co.nz
Score Sheets due: Monday 4 July.

PRIZES up for grabs for the POSTAL

Division 1 – Olympic Total
Team’s Event: Top 3 Male and 3 Female’s Sinclair scores from each CrossFit will be put towards team total (no extra cost to enter a team)

Division 2 – Powerlift Total
Team’s Event: Total = Wilks formula for every person entered from a Facility (no extra cost to enter a team)

SOCIAL MEDIA DAYILY GIVE AWAY – One prize pack for every day of the postal
Facebook OR Instagram Tags

Post a Video or Photo on Facebook with the following statement:
“ I PR’d at the @Functional Strength CrossFit Postal with @Industrial Athletic”
Note: on Facebook – Make video privacy settings public

Video or Photo on Instagram with the following statement:
“ I Hit a #PR at the @FSOLYMPIC postal with @industrialathletic #FSOLYMPIC

CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION PRIZES

Division 1 – Olympic Total (Placings using Sinclair formula)
Top 3 Placings Overall:
Open Mens & Women
Masters Men & Women
School Age Boys & Girls

Division 2 – Powerlift Total (Placings using Wilks formula)
Top 3 Placings Overall:
Open Men & Women

Important dates

Entry fee due by: Saturday 25 June
Lifts performed during: Saturday 25 June – Sunday 3 July
Results/Score sheets due by: Monday 4 July, 10am
Championships: 9-11 September

How to enter

Cost: $20 per person
(Cost to enter is the same for 1 or 2 divisions)
Payment to be made online below. Make sure you include your CrossFit Gym name when you are processing the payment.

No refunds of entry fee.

Results in the Functional Strength Olympic Weightlifting Postal are not recognised as official within ranking lists, selection or qualification for grading with Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand

2016 FSCF CHAMPIONSHIP

Entry by invitation.