APEX competitions are currently stand-alone events.
Scoring System
Total score is calculated out of 1,000 points, with up to 250 points per category (Power, Speed, Strength, Capacity). Athlete may score over 250 points in each category and over 1,000 points in the competition.
Athlete performance in each event is converted to points using standardized scoring.
Final rankings are based on cumulative points across all events.
Divisions & Categories
Gender Divisions: Men / Women.
Fitness Levels: APEX Open (current division).
Coming Soon: APEX Pro division.
Not Included: Age categories and adaptive divisions are not currently offered.
Competition Rules
Check-In / Warm-Up Procedures
Athletes must check in at registration at least 30 minutes prior to their heat
Athletes will be assigned a number and written on their arm.
For The Vert, athletes’ standing reach will be measured on a Vertec device during check-in without shoes.
Warm-up areas will be provided to registered athletes
Heat Assignments & Timing
Athletes will be assigned to heats prior to competition.
It is the athlete’s responsibility to be present at event #1 at their assigned time.
Start Protocol
For the Fast Forty, the judge will confirm readiness with a verbal cue such as “Athlete ready… Go when ready.”
The official clock starts on the athlete’s first movement.
Any false starts (movement before readiness confirmation) will be issued a no rep or fault.
Athlete-Controlled Starts: Fast Forty, The Toss, The Broad, The Vert, The Pull, The Push.
Each attempt begins when the athlete signals readiness.
The judge will confirm with a verbal cue such as “Athlete ready… Go when ready.”
The official clock starts (or rep count begins) on the athlete’s first movement.
Judge-Controlled Starts: The Mile.
Athletes start together from the assigned line.
The judge will initiate the start with a clear “3-2-1… Go.”
The official clock starts on the “Go.”
Transition Rules Between Stations
Athletes must remain within their areas and remain with the group in their heat.
Any interference with another athlete or heat may result in disqualification.
Conduct Expectations
Respect for athletes, judges, and staff is mandatory.
Unsportsmanlike conduct (verbal abuse, intentional rule breaking, unsafe behavior) may result in penalty or disqualification.
Attempts
Two attempts are allowed in: Fast Forty, The Toss, The Broad, The Vert. Only the best attempt counts for APEX score.
One attempt only in: The Pull, The Push, The Mile.
Scoring & Ranking
How Scores Are Calculated:
Each event category is worth 250+ points.
Athlete’s total APEX Score = sum of points across all seven events.
Tie-Breaking Procedures
If any podium placement results in a tie, the athletes will compete in a tie breaker 400m race
Eligibility for Podium Placements
Only athletes who complete all required events are eligible.
DNFs (Did Not Finish) in an event = 0 points for that event.
DNF, DQ, Penalties
Did Not Finish (DNF): Failure to complete an event within the time cap.
Disqualified (DQ): Cheating, unsafe conduct, or refusal to follow judge instructions.
Penalties: Judges may issue no reps, or removal from the event depending on infraction.
Equipment & Apparel
Approved Gear
Any athletic clothing.
Footwear
Any athletic shoe is fine for competition.
Cleats are permitted on turf events.
Spikes are not permitted in any event.
Restrictions
No lifting straps, spring-loaded devices, or other performance-enhancing equipment.
Personal gear must be approved by officials.
Competition-Provided Equipment
Bars, plates, medicine balls, timing devices, and other core equipment will be standardized and supplied.
Liquid chalk and lifting belts will be provided at certain stations.
Judging & Officiating
Judges are responsible for ensuring athletes follow standards, counting valid reps, and enforcing penalties.
Athletes may appeal a ruling immediately following the event to the Head Judge. All appeals are final.
Judges may stop an attempt if safety standards are violated.
Judges may communicate with athletes only to indicate valid reps, no reps, and time warnings.
Athlete Code of Conduct
Athletes must demonstrate respect for all competitors, judges, and staff.
Cheating, manipulation of equipment, or falsifying scores will result in disqualification.
Harassment, abusive language, or unsafe conduct will not be tolerated.
Safety & Medical
Athletes are responsible for ensuring they are physically prepared to compete.
All athletes must sign a medical waiver prior to competition.
On-site medical staff will be available throughout the event.
In case of injury, medical staff and judges have authority to stop an athlete’s participation.
Special Circumstances
Weather Policy
APEX reserves the right to delay, reschedule, or modify events due to unsafe conditions.
Equipment Malfunction Procedures
If equipment fails during an event, judges will determine if a restart or re-attempt is warranted.
Force Majeure
Events may be cancelled, delayed, or modified due to circumstances outside APEX’s control (weather, venue, emergencies).
FAST FORTY
Equipment Specifications
Distance: 40 yards marked on a standardized turf field.
Timing System: OVR electronic timing gates at start and finish. (Break beam function). Electronic timing gates will be set to a height of 30 inches, with additional timing gates set up at the 10, 20, 30, and 40 yard mark.
Lead-In: 1 yard of space behind the start line for setup.
Footwear: Cleats and tennis shoes are allowed.
Attempts Allowed: 2 (only best attempt will count towards your APEX score).
Movement Standards
Starting Position: Two-point stance only; both feet must be on the ground. The lead foot must be behind the start line; no part of the foot may cross prior to start. Hands and knees may not touch the ground.
Range of Motion: Full sprint effort over 40 yards, staying in the designated lane.
Completion Criteria: Timing stops when any part of the athlete’s body breaks the plane/beam of the finish line.
No Rep / Faults
False start: Any initiation of a rep without judge clearing participation for take off.
Foot crossing start line before initiation.
Any body part other than both feet touching turf at time of initiation: Only a “two point stance” is permitted.
Judge Responsibilities
Ensure athlete setup meets start requirements.
Confirm proper stance before start.
Verify clean start and finish. Record official time.
MAX TOSS
Equipment Specifications
Men: 8 lb medicine ball.
Women: 6 lb medicine ball.
Marked field or turf with measurement tape.
Attempts Allowed: 2 (only best attempt will count towards your APEX score).
Movement Standards
Starting Position: The competitor must face away from the target. Heels aligned behind the marked starting line.
Range of Motion: The ball must be released backwards and overhead using two hands. The competitor must take off from two feet in a non-staggered base stance. Final foot position may cross the starting line and stagger.
Completion Criteria: Distance measured from starting line to the point of contact of the medicine ball.
No Rep / Faults
Stepping across the starting line before release.
Throw not executed with two hands overhead.
Judge Responsibilities
Confirm starting position alignment.
Verify throw technique.
Identify foul steps or early release.
Measure and record official distance.
THE BROAD
Equipment Specifications
Standardized measurement tape.
Attempts Allowed: 2 (only best attempt will count towards your APEX score).
Movement Standards
Starting Position: Both feet must be behind the “starting line”, and cannot be in the field of play.
Range of Motion: Jump must be initiated with both feet simultaneously.
Completion Criteria: Athlete must “stick” the landing and land with both feet simultaneously. Distance measured from take-off line to rearmost heel that contacts the ground closest to the start line.
No Rep / Faults
Stepping over the take-off line.
Not taking off with both feet simultaneously.
No part of the foot can enter the field of play until the jump has been executed.
Not landing on both feet simultaneously.
Landing with staggered feet.
Falling backward or forward.
Hands or any other part of the body contacting the ground at any point.
Judge Responsibilities
Verify both feet are behind the take-off line.
Observe landing for stability and foul criteria.
Mark rearmost contact point.
Record official distance.
THE VERT
Equipment Specifications
Vertec measurement device.
Athletes will have their standing reach measured on a Vertec device during check-in, without shoes. Jump height is calculated as the difference between standing reach and highest vane touched.
Starting distance: no further than 10 yards away from the Vertec.
Attempts Allowed: 2 (only best attempt will count towards your APEX score).
Movement Standards
Starting Position: Athlete begins approach run within 10 yards of Vertec.
Range of Motion: Continuous running approach into a two-leg plant jump. (A vertical jump initiated with a running start).
Completion Criteria: Highest vane displaced with the hand.
No Rep / Faults
Starting outside the 10 yard zone.
Contacting Vertec with anything other than hand.
Jumping off one leg.
Judge Responsibilities
Measure correct starting distance.
Confirm two-leg plant takeoff.
Record highest vane displaced.
THE PULL
Equipment Specifications
Men: 365 lbs | Women: 225 lbs (loaded trap bar).
Standardized trap bar (high handle) and bumper plates.
One-minute clock.
Belts & liquid chalk permitted (competition belts and chalk will be available on site)
Movement Standards
Starting Position:Neutral grip inside trap bar, bar resting on ground.
Range of Motion: Each rep begins with the bar on the ground and ends at full hip and knee extension, with shoulders back.
Completion Criteria: After lockout, the bar must be lowered or dropped until plates make contact with the ground. The next rep begins immediately from this grounded position. Touch-and-go is allowed.
No Rep / Faults
Not reaching full lockout (hips/knees not extended, shoulders not back).
Plates not touching the ground between reps.
Judge Responsibilities
Ensure the bar is loaded correctly and positioned inside the lane.
Athlete begins each rep from the ground and achieves full lockout at the top.
Count and call out valid repetitions.
Signal end of time.
THE PUSH
Equipment Specifications
Men: 225 lbs | Women: 115 lbs barbell.
Standard flat bench, collars, and spotters.
Movement Standards
Starting Position: Bar may be unracked by spotter, held with arms fully extended. Athlete must use an overhand grip with thumbs wrapped around the bar.
Range of Motion: Each rep begins with the bar at full arm extension. Bar must touch the chest with visible contact and the elbows must descend below the shoulder joint. Elbows must straighten completely at the top.
Completion Criteria: The butt must remain in contact with the bench. Test is over when the competitor racks the weight or the bar descends during the concentric/pressing portion of a rep.
No Rep / Faults
Butt leaving the bench (visible gap).
Bar descending during concentric press.
Spotter contact with the bar.
Not locking elbows fully.
Judge Responsibilities
Verify proper setup, grip, and weight.
Ensure butt stays down.
Count and call valid repetitions.
Stop attempt if completion criteria is met.
THE MILE
Equipment Specifications
Standard 400m track.
Total distance: 1609m (4 laps + 9m).
Hand-timed with video finish verification.
Movement Standards
Starting Position: Standing start behind the start line.
Range of Motion: Continuous running motion around track lanes.
Completion Criteria: Completion of full 1609m distance.
No Rep / Faults
Cutting corners, lane violation inside lane 1, or leaving track surface.
Not completing required distance.
Judge Responsibilities
Verify start position.
Track laps completed.
Confirm finish distance and time.
Ensure no lane cutting or shortcuts.
APEX REVIEW
Closing & Updates
The APEX Rulebook is the official standard for all sanctioned APEX competitions.
Rules may be updated or amended at any time. The most current version will always be published prior to each event.
It is the responsibility of each athlete to review the latest version before competing.
Contact & Resources
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Participation in APEX competitions is voluntary and at the athlete’s own risk. By registering, athletes agree to abide by the official rules and accept all decisions made by judges and officials as final.