The Pit Teen Throwdown is an annual fitness competition EXCLUSIVE to athletes ages 14-22, held over Labor Day weekend in Southwest Michigan.
The Throwdown features the rugged diversity of our 65-acre fitness ranch, a former gravel pit with woods and water, sand and hills, and our 10,000-SQ FT gym, Triple River CrossFit.
The Pit Teen Throwdown offers a highly competitive, exhilarant, and challenging showcase for young athletes to test their skill, strength and stamina against their peers.
The Pit Teen Throwdown aims to illuminate the benefits of health and wellness and inspire the pursuit of lifelong fitness.
The Pit Teen Throwdown is the only fitness competition EXCLUSIVELY for ages 14-22. Nestled in the woods and water of southwest Michigan, the annual Throwdown is a coveted opportunity for young athletes to gain competition experience and showcase their talent among peers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE AND FAQS:
Thursday: Junior Varsity Check-In and Athlete Briefing
Friday: Doors open 7:30a, Competition 8a-4p Podium 5p
Friday: Varsity/Collegiate Check-In and Athlete Briefing
Saturday: Doors open 7a, Competition 8a-7p
Sunday: Doors open 7a, Competition 8a-4p, Podiums 5p
Admission and Parking: Pit Passes are available for $25 for the duration of the event
Pets: No Pets (venue policy) sorry!
No Outside Alcohol: You can bring a cooler, canopy/tent, lawn chairs
Dates: September 1-3, 2023 (Junior Varsity on Friday, Varsity/Collegiate on Sat/Sun)
Location: The Pit Fitness Ranch, 14671 Hoffman Rd Three Rivers, MI 49093
DIVISIONS
The Pit Teen Throwdown offers divisions for 3 different age groups and gives Athletes the ability to compete against peers with similar skill and experience levels.
14-15 Age Group – DOB between 9/1/2007 and 9/1/2009
16-17 Age Group – DOB between 9/1/2005 and 9/1/2007
18-22 Age Group – DOB between 9/1/2001 and 9/1/2005
Our Junior Varsity division will be presented with multiple tests on the opening day of the Throwdown. Programming is challenging and the energy is high. A great opportunity for many Athletes to hit new PR’s and achieve some “Firsts”!
The Junior Varsity and Varsity Divisions are determined by the Online Qualifier, so get signed up and SEND IT! The Top 20 finishers in each age group for male and female will be invited to compete with the Varsity Division, while the next 20 athletes will receive an invite to compete in the Junior Varsity Division. Backfills will be made accordingly.
Division Standards – General weight ranges and movements that MAY be programmed.
- TTB, C2B, Pull Ups, Rope Climbs, Double Unders
- HSPU
- Deadlift 185/115
- Clean and Jerk 95/65
- Snatch 75/45
- Thrusters 75/45
- Odd Object Movements 100/70
- Open Water Swimming (Short Distance)
- Trail Running
Our Junior Varsity division will be presented with multiple tests on the opening day of the Throwdown. Programming is challenging and the energy is high. A great opportunity for many Athletes to hit new PR’s and achieve some “Firsts”!
The Junior Varsity and Varsity Divisions are determined by the Online Qualifier, so get signed up and SEND IT! The Top 20 finishers in each age group for male and female will be invited to compete with the Varsity Division, while the next 20 athletes will receive an invite to compete in the Junior Varsity Division. Backfills will be made accordingly.
Division Standards – General weight ranges and movements that MAY be programmed.
- TTB, C2B, Pull Ups, Rope Climbs, Double Unders
- HSPU
- Deadlift 205/135
- Clean and Jerk 115/85
- Snatch 75/54
- Thrusters 75/45
- Odd Object Movements 100/70
- Open Water Swimming (Short Distance)
- Trail Running
The Varsity division can expect advanced skills to be tested and big weights to be loaded. The Varsity events span from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. The intensity is REAL.
The Junior Varsity and Varsity Divisions are determined by the Online Qualifier, so get signed up and SEND IT! The Top 20 finishers in each age group for male and female will be invited to compete with the Varsity Division, while the next 20 athletes will receive an invite to compete in the Junior Varsity Division. Backfills will be made accordingly.
Division Standards – General weight ranges and movements that MAY be programmed.
- TTB, C2B, BMU, RMU, Rope Climbs, Double Unders
- HSPU (Kipping and Strict), Handstand Walk
- Deadlift 205/135
- Clean and Jerk 115/85
- Snatch 75/45
- Thrusters 75/45
- Odd Object Movements 100/70
- Open Water Swimming
- Trail Running
The Varsity division can expect advanced skills to be tested and big weights to be loaded. The Varsity events span from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. The intensity is REAL.
The Junior Varsity and Varsity Divisions are determined by the Online Qualifier, so get signed up and SEND IT! The Top 20 finishers in each age group for male and female will be invited to compete with the Varsity Division, while the next 20 athletes will receive an invite to compete in the Junior Varsity Division. Backfills will be made accordingly.
Division Standards – General weight ranges and movements that MAY be programmed.
- TTB, C2B, BMU, RMU, Rope Climbs, Double Unders
- HSPU (Kipping and Strict), Handstand Walk
- Deadlift 225/155
- Clean and Jerk 135/85
- Snatch 95/65
- Thrusters 95/65
- Odd Object Movements 150/100
- Open Water Swimming
- Trail Running
The Collegiate division is reserved for our 18-22 year old Athletes who have “aged out” of CrossFit age groups. Events will span from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
The Collegiate Division will be “Open” with spots limited to the first 20 Males and first 20 Females to register for the Throwdown beginning on June 1st.
- TTB, C2B, BMU, RMU, Rope Climbs, Double Unders
- HSPU (Kipping and Strict), Handstand Walk
- Deadlift 225/155
- Clean and Jerk 155/105
- Snatch 95/65
- Thrusters 95/65
- Odd Object Movements 150/100
- Open Water Swimming
- Trail Running