Super Soldier Series

Event description

As civilians, we too often take for granted the people in our nation that fight for our freedom, protect our streets, keep our homes safe and save our lives.  The Super Soldier Series is a unique competition that recognizes the capabilities of the Military/Fire/Police/EMS personnel in a friendly and competitive atmosphere. 

Proceeds from the event will be utilized to fund ‘fitness scholarships’ to economically disadvantaged men, women, and teenagers.

This competition is open to anyone and there will be twelve (12) divisions:

Men’s Divisions

• SSS Soldier- Rx
• SSS Soldier - Scaled
• SSS Legend - Rx
• SSS Legend - Scaled
• SSS Civilian - Rx
• SSS Civilian - Scaled

Women’s Divisions

• SSS Soldier - Rx
• SSS Soldier - Scaled
• SSS Legend - Rx
• SSS Legend - Scaled
• SSS Civilian - Rx
• SSS Civilian - Scaled

General Rules

• The series is an individual competitor event.  
• Once individuals start on the first workout there will not be an option to change personnel. 
• To qualify for any of the Soldier division, you must be an active or retired member of: Military (all branches), Military Academy , National Guard and Reservists (active and inactive) , and First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS).
• The Legend division is reserved for competitors 45+ years old (civilian or military/first responder) before the day of the competition is held.
• To qualify for podium and prizes all competitors must have 100% positive ID at the registration desk the day of the event.
• Registration opens on 10/10/2019.  
• The cutoff for ‘early-bird’ registration will be January 4, 2020, at 11:45 pm EST. Use the code 'SSS_EB' to apply a 20% discount upon registration.
• Competitors will be briefed on the exercises/workouts during the walkthrough on the day of the event.
• No refunds of registration fees will be refunded, participant substitutions will be allowed.
• Competitors can wear a t-shirt, shorts, BDU’s, boots or running / cross-training shoes. Gloves are allowed and recommended for some obstacles.
• A workout (or WOD) will be published according to the following cycle starting in 2020: January, February, and March.
• This is a rain, snow or shine event (bring chairs, tents/canopies, food and drinks as needed).

WOD Standards

All competitors must be able to perform the following movements in a workout:

• Pull-Ups / Jumping Pull-Ups
• Push-ups
• Burpees
• Toes to Bar / Knee Raises
• Rope Climbs (Rx Only)
• Wall-Ball Shots (20/14)
• Ground-to-Overhead - (135/95); For scaled competitors, weights will be reduced
• DB Step Ups - (50/35) (24”/20”) / (35/25) (24”/20”)
• Barbell Overhead Lunge - (135/95); For scaled competitors, weights will be reduced