Tom Hanks Memorial Meet

It is our honor to announce our first Memorial Meet for Tom Hanks. Since his passing we have had a benchmark workout that we have all challenged ourselves with, But now its time to pay our respects to our good friend with a proper meet. Join us as we host a 718 version of a lifting meet.

On June 26th, 2020 you will get three attempts complete a 1rm Press and Deadlift.

The Competition Setting

There will be 4 lifters per wave
The Clock will be set to an EMOM timer.
Each lifter will have one minute to complete the lift.
The lifter may take more than one attempt in that time frame.
Each lifter will complete 3 rounds.

There will be three weight classes for male & female. Athletes will compete in order of their declared lift, the weight on the bar will only continue to increase. The winner will be determined by the most weight moved in their weight class.

Weight classes:

Female: – 130/ 131- 146 /147 +

Male: -165/ 166-196/197 +

Weigh in is at 11:30 AM June 26th. Be prepared to work in pounds, have an opening number for each lift. Bring a belt and any gear you might need to be successful. The Women will start lifting at noon. There will be a designated area for warming up.

$20 to participate – Register by June 10th to get swag.

Winners will receive bragging rights for our first annual event.

Schedule:

11am – Volunteers arrive – set up begins
11:30 – All Athletes weigh in
11:45 – Womens warm up
12pm – Womens Press
12:45pm – Womens Deadlift
1:15pm – Mens Warm Up
1:30pm- Mens Press
2:00pm – Mens Deadlift

WHEN
Saturday June 26th, 2021
- Women: 11:30-1pm
- Men: 1-3 pm
WHAT
1st Annual –

Tom Hanks Memorial Meet

#THMM
WHO
CrossFit 718 Athletes Only.

NOT Open to the Public
HOW MUCH
$20 for Members

Register by 6/10 to get swag.
WHERE
At CrossFit 718
ADDITIONAL INFO
Winners Get Bragging Rights

We need Volunteers

If you do not want to compete but still want to get involved in this event please sign up to volunteer. We need plenty of help. Please contact Coach Tammy at info@crossfit718.com if you can commit

11am – 2pm

Members Only $20

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks was CrossFit 718’s oldest Athlete. He trained with us from 2010 – 2016 when he passed away from cancer. After 5 years in our community Tom touch so many of our hearts. He passed away at 82 years old.

We want to remember our friend by gathering for a simple meet that he would have enjoyed.

Read about Tom Hanks…

How Much?

$20 for members

fee covers an event t-shirt if you are registered by 6/10

Do I need to know how to lift?

Yes, you should have experience with a barbell.

This is a NO Judgement Zone so anyone will be welcome to lift, no matter how much weight you move.

How do I know what numbers to declare for an opener?

During weigh in’s Athletes will be required to declare an opening lift for each the Press and the Deadlift. Your number can go up moments before the event but it cannot go down. Be smart with your choices and give yourself some wiggle room.

Registration:

Registration deadline is June 10th, 2021 to get swag

What if I don’t want to Lift?

Please volunteer. We need help in the following roles.