The Vanguard 2023
The Vanguard returns for year 3 in 2023!
Teams of two (same sex) and four (co-ed) will once again be tested on fitness and teamwork over two days of competition October 14-15, 2023. As usual, competition will take place inside a huge, high-energy Arena on a 20+ lane rig; big divisions, 5-6 fun, challenging tests across the full spectrum of functional fitness movements, including a swim workout at the pool! Divisions will range from Beginner to Elite. See below for divisions and standards.
Vendors and Sponsors
If you would like to be a Vendor or Sponsor for this year’s event, please email Will@TheVanguardComp.com for more information.
Venue
Our venue is the top-notch RP Funding Center in downtown Lakeland, Florida.
We’ll have competition in the Jenkins Arena, vendors and campground inside the Exhibit Halls, and food vendors inside the concourses.
Divisions
Please find your division and standards below.
NOTE: Beginner is Teams of 2 ONLY and Saturday ONLY (3 workouts). Beginners will not have to swim. All other divisions will compete Saturday and Sunday. 2-3 workouts each day, possibly including a swim.
Elite
Same-sex teams of 2 and Co-ed teams of 4Elite
Prize Money: Minimum $2,000 for Teams, $1,000 for Duos.
Snatch 155/105lb
Clean 225/145lb
Deadlift 315/225lb
Dumbbell Movements 70/50lb
Box Jumps: 30/24“
Toes To Bar, Rope Climbs, Double Unders, HSPU
MU (ring and/or bar) HS Walk (at least 1 member per pair)
Swimming (At least one member per pair)
Rx
Same-sex teams of 2 and Co-ed teams of 4Rx
These are working weights..not exactly what they will be. Heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps are possibilities.
Snatch 135/95lb
Clean 185/125lb
Deadlift 275/185lb
Dumbbell Movements 60/40lb
Wallballs 20/14
Box Jumps: 24/20″
Toes To Bar, Rope Climbs, Double Unders, HSPU
MU (ring and/or bar) HS Walk (at least 1 member per pair)
Swimming (At least one member per pair
Intermediate
Same-sex teams of 2 and Co-ed teams of 4Intermediate
These are working weights..not exactly what they will be. Heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps are possibilities.
Snatch 115/80lb
Clean 155/105lb
Deadlift 225/155lb
Dumbbell Movements 50/35lb
Wallballs 20/14
Box Jumps: 24/20″
Toes To Bar, Pullups, Rope Climbs, Double Unders, HSPU
Swimming (At least one member per pair)
Masters (40+)
Same-sex teams of 2 and Co-ed teams of 4Masters (40+)
These are working weights..not exactly what they will be. Heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps are possibilities.
Snatch 115/80lb
Clean 155/105lb
Deadlift 225/155lb
Dumbbell Movements 50/35lb
Wallballs 20/14
Box Jumps: 24/20″
Toes To Bar, Pullups, Rope Climbs, Double Unders, HSPU
Swimming (At least one member per pair)
GrandMasters 50+
Same-sex teams of 2 and Co-ed teams of 4GrandMasters 50+
These are working weights..not exactly what they will be. Heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps are possibilities.
Snatch 115/65lb
Clean 135/85lb
Deadlift 205/125lb
Dumbbell Movements 50/25lb
Wallballs 20/14
Box Jumps: 24/20″ (can step over)
Toes To Bar, Pullups, Rope Climbs, Double Unders, HSPU (small riser for women, flat for men)
Swimming (At least one member per pair)
Beginner
Same-sex teams of 2Beginner
These are working weights..not exactly what they will be. Heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps are possibilities.
Bodyweight movements (Knee Raises, Rope Up-Downs)
Squats/Lunges/S2OH 95/65
Cleans 115/80
Deadlifts 165/115
DB Movements 35/25lb
Single Unders
Box Jumps/Steps 24/20″