The Competitive Heat is for racers seeking competition on our longest distance kids course of around 3km. There is only one competitive wave per Spartan Kids event and will always be the first wave of the first day. There will be two categories for the boys' and girls' competitive wave: 9 to 11 yrs and 12 to 14 yrs.
The Competitive Heat requires racers to attempt all obstacles and also includes a 10 burpee penalty for failed obstacles.
Adults are not permitted to accompany or assist their child on the course for the Competitive Heat.
Prizes include a medal, merchandise voucher ($30 voucher- 1st place, $20 voucher- 2nd place, $10 voucher- 3rd place) and presentation of the medals will take place on the official podium, just like adults.
Rules Competitive division only
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- Order of starting position is determined by arrival time
- Top 3 males to cross will podium
- Top 3 females to cross will podium
- Age Groups will be broken to 9-11 and 12-14.
- All obstacles must be attempted
- No helping from peers
- No outside assistance
- No circumventing obstacles
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Failure to complete or unwillingness to complete results in a burpee penalty
- Chest to ground feet in the air
- Burpee penalties are enforced at 10 in the competitive division only
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Mandatory completion obstacles
- Mud and water obstacles
- Sandbag carry
- Farmers carry
- Low crawls
- A-frame cargo
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Single attempt obstacles
- Rope climb
- Herc Hoist
- Spear throw
- Traverse walls
- balance beams
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Multiple attempt obstacles
- All vertical walls
- Inverted wall
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Automatic disqualification
- Skipping obstacles
- Non-completion of burpee penalty
- Cutting course intentionally
- Cheating
- Outside help or receiving help from peers
- Unsportsmanlike conduct, physical or verbal. Spartan Staff have the authority to pull racer immediately from the course at their discretion. Onsite guardians of individuals will be located and informed of the incident.
In the event of a tie
- Individuals will be given the chance to break the tie
- In the case of a 3rd place tie, the losing individual will be automatically disqualified from the podium
Dissemination of rules
- Rules and regulations will be posted on SpartanKids.com under racing guidelines
- Rules and regulations will be sent in competitive confirmation emails
- Rules and regulations will be verbally reinforced prior to race
Disputes
- Placing disputes can be brought to the Staff’s attention after the heat has ended
- Spartan Staff will listen to all disputes, however, the outcome is at their discretion.
- Discourteous or abusive disputes will not be tolerated and could result in automatic disqualification of racer and placement, and removal from the event
Please see Kids Rule Book for further information.
Competitive Wave kids will earn points for the World Championships. The points table will be updated for the World Champs qualification.