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TURF WARS TORONTO

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NEW YORK CITY’S INFAMOUS TURF WARS COMPETITION IS HITTING THE GROUND IN TORONTO THIS SUMMER BROUGHT TO YOU BY CITY SHRED.

CREATED BY TONE HOUSE, NYC’S ICONIC STRENGTH & CONDITIONING GYM, TURF WARS IS AN ATHLETIC COMPETITION FEATURING 10 SIGNATURE MOVEMENTS, INCLUDING A SURPRISE “WILD CARD”, DESIGNED TO TEST YOUR SPEED, ENDURANCE, AND OVERALL ATHLETICISM.

THIS COMPETITION IS FOR EVERY BODY. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN LIKE AN ATHLETE AND TEST THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL BARRIERS.


DETAILS:

  • Saturday, August 10, 2024
  • U of T Back Campus Fields
    20 Tower Road, Toronto
  • Registration Opens: 9:00 AM
  • TURF WARS: 10:00AM - 4:00PM


10 SIGNATURE EVENTS:

  • 1. ONE SPRINT (Down & back)
    2. 3 SPRINTS (Down & back x3)

  • 3. BACKWARDS UP DOWNS (Down)

  • 4. GALLOPS (Down & back)

  • 5. RUNNERS (Down & back x2)

  • 6. PUSH UP KNEE TUCK (Down & back)

  • 7. MAX REP DUMBBELL THRUSTERS (40/25lb) in 60 SECS

  • 8. MAX REP SANDBAG CLEAN & PRESS (65lb/100lb) in 90 SECS

  • 9. ONE MILE RUN

  • 10. WILD CARD


EVENT RULES:

1 & 2. ONE SPRINT (Down & back) | TRIPLE SPRINT (Down & back x3)
The competitor must wait for line judge to blow the whistle to begin the race. If the competitor false starts they are DQ’d and receive penalty points for an event scratch. The competitor must start behind the line. No part of competitor’s body can be touching the line. Competitor can be in a standing or in a sprinters starting position. The competitors cannot move once the line judge says “set.” Competitor can break the plane with any part of their body across the finish line.

3. BACKWARDS UP DOWNS (Down)
The competitor must start with both feet behind the start line. The competitor must start with a jump backwards and must jump off two feet simultaneously throughout the event. The competitor must land with chest, stomach and hips touching the ground on each drop down and can only push off with both hands simultaneously. The competitor cannot walk their hands back to their feet. When moving backwards out of the jump, the competitors are not allowed to take multiple steps. Competitor must touch line at each end of the Turf with feet.

4. GALLOPS (Down & back)
The competitor must start behind the line. No part of the competitor's body can touch the line and cannot move once the line judge says “set.” The competitor cannot take a running start into the gallop and must travel with both hands landing simultaneously. The competitor can stand up mid-gallop, but can not advance forward in any manner. TIME CAP: 2 minutes 30 seconds. Competitors not finished in the allotted time will have their scores documented as 2:30.

5. RUNNERS (Down & back x2)
The competitor must start behind the line and can be standing before they begin, and must have both hands on the Valslides. The competitors can never stand up. They can drop to their knees ONE TIME ONLY (5 seconds max) but cannot make any forward progress down the turf. The palms of the competitors must be touching the padded side of Valslide at all times and if palms are lifted from the Valside you will receive one warning. The second warning is automatic DQ. Competitor must touch lines at both ends of the turf with feet. Competitors must complete both laps in order to not scratch the event. TIME CAP: 4 minutes.

6. PUSH UP KNEE TUCKS (Down & back)
Competitor must start behind the line, can be standing before they begin with their feet on the Valslides. The competitor must walk their hands out, perform one full range of motion push-up, tuck their knees into their chest, and then walk their hands out again. Competitor may drop to their knees for the push-up only. Competitor may not travel forward once they have walked their hands out to the high plank position.

7. MAX REP DUMBBELL THRUSTERS (1 MIN)
Using a pair of 40/25lb dumbbells, competitors have one minute to perform as many reps as possible. The competitor must start from the standing position with dumbbells on the ground and hands off the dumbbells. Once the whistle is blown, competitor must get the dumbbells into the front rack position, squat down to below parallel, drive up and finish the rep with arms fully locked out overhead. The rep is only counted if both movement standards are reached. Not reaching proper squat depth or overhead lockout will result in the rep not being counted. Competitors can put the dumbbells down during the minute as needed.

8. MAX REP SANDBAG CLEAN & PRESS (90 SECS)
Two phase movement: each phase must be completed in order to have each rep count. The competitor must start from the standing position with sandbag on the ground and hands off of the bag. Once the start whistle is blown, the competitor must keep both hands on the sand bag at all times. Competitor must bring the sandbag up to the “racked” position with fully extended hips and knees to complete the clean. The press is not complete until elbows are locked out and elbows behind the competitor’s ears. Sandbag must touch the ground before beginning the next repetition.


9. ONE MILE RUN
Competitors will be divided into heats and must wait for the whistle before crossing the start line. Competitors must complete the mile course provided. TIME CAP: 12 MINUTES.

10. WILD CARD
You'll find out on Game Day. :)



CASH PRIZE FOR OVERALL WINNERS

The top overall individual competitor (M/F) wins a $1000 cash prize! Donated prizes from brand partners will be awarded to other division winners.


COMPETE FOR FITTEST GYM IN TORONTO!

Enter your GYM affiliate code when you register to rep your gym at Turf Wars! The gym with the highest overall points across all their competitors will be declared Fittest Gym in Toronto.



NON-PROFIT PARTNER: SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO!

Turf Wars believes in equal opportunities for Athletes of all ability levels. We have invited Special Olympics Ontario Athletes to join us for a special mini-competition during the event line-up that you won't want to miss! Competitors are encouraged to create individual fundraising pages at the link below to support SOO's mission to create year-round sport opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.


Create a fundraising page or make a general donation to the cause here!


The top 3 fundraisers will receive medals and recognition on Game Day!




TRAIN LIKE ATHLETES. COMPETE LIKE ATHLETES. LIVE LIKE LIFE ATHLETES.

**NO LOCKERS ONSITE**
Pease leave valuables at home.

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GET YOUR TICKET

INDIVIDUALS | DOUBLES

Take on TURF WARS as an individual competitor to conquer all 10 events solo, or tackle it with a teammate and split the 10 events with a partner. For doubles, each competitor must complete a minimum of 4 events, and both competitors must do the wild card. Each competitor must do a full event, you may not split individual events between teammates.

*Individuals registered to take on TURF WARS solo cannot change tickets to doubles. If looking to complete with a partner, please register under the 'Doubles' category. Must add both participants for doubles at time of registration.
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*No Refund or Exchanges*


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