GENERAL

1. The inaugural Royal Marines Cross-Training Championships will take place at CTCRM Wednesday September 10^th 2008 , by kind permission of Brigadier B Dunham OBE, Commandant CTCRM.

AIM

2. To conduct a competition to find the

‘Fittest man in the Royal Marines’.

COMPETITION OUTLINE

3. Cross-Training is essentially a Gym Decathlon against a running clock, whilst competing against other individuals. The ten exercises generally alternate between Cardio-Vascular and Muscular Endurance disciplines. The contest will be competed in two lanes with individuals racing alongside each other in a linear course arrangement. Competitors will submit estimated times (Verified by UPTI) to ensure they race against someone of a similar fitness, this will ensure close racing, furthering competitor and spectator enjoyment. The RM Cross-Training Championship Course is detailed at annex A.

4. There will be a competitor briefing at 1230hrs in the Main Sports Hall on the day of the event.

5. The first race will commence at 1300hrs, competitors will then set off in pairs at 7-minute intervals, this will ensure no one is caught (Unless they have submitted an un-verified time!). In theory the fastest two competitors will be racing in the final race, the fastest time of the day will produce the winner and carry the accolade of ‘The fittest man in the Royal Marines’.

TEAM EVENT

6. The Team Event will consist of 5 men per Unit Team, each man will undertake two disciplines consecutively, the fastest team will be the winners and be the Team Champions.

COMPETITION EQUIPMENT

7. All competition equipment will be from Technogym and will be calibrated before the Championships commence.

JUDGING

8. Judging of the races will be performed by the PT Staff at CTCRM, judging will be strict and repetitions will be docked for poor or incorrectly performed exercise, the Judges word is final!

ENTRIES

9. Individuals and Teams are to enter using the official entry form (Annex B); entry is free, the closing date for entries is Friday 5^th Sept 08.

CATEGORIES

10. There are 4 categories, Individual, Individual Vets (35 & over) Women’s & the Team Event. Prizes will be awarded for the first 3 places in each category; Technogym – Armed Forces Fitness Equipment Contractor, will supply prizes.

TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION

11. Unit PTI’s are to organise transport for Individuals & Teams from their Unit. Accommodation must be arranged directly with the Accommodation store CTCRM (x 4442); preference will be given to distant Units (45Cdo RM, FPGRM) if there is a shortage of accommodation.

REFRESHMENTS

12. Various juices & sandwiches will be available in the Main Gym throughout the event; individuals are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, as paper cups will not be allowed in the competition area.

SPORTS MASSAGES

13. Sports Massages will be available throughout the competition, there will be a small charge for this facility, however, be assured that the experience will be of good benefit, whether taken pre or post race.

EVENT ORGANISERS

14. The event organiser is WO2 Andy Cureton RM (93785 x 4062); 2i/c for the event is CSgt Chuck Berry RM (x 4470). Please do not hesitate to call if you have any queries.

UNIT EVENTS

UPTI’s are encouraged, where possible, to conduct a Unit Cross-Training Championship to assist in selection for the Corps Event.

ROYAL MARINES CROSS-TRAINING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 – ENTRY FORM

Name………………………………………………………………….

Unit……………………………………………………………………

Age……………………………………………………………………

Estimated finish time……………………………………………...

Category……………………………………………………………..

Team Event Yes / No

Tel no. ……………………………………………………………….

Please send Entry form to:

WO2 A J Cureton RM, RMSA Office, Gymnasium, CTCRM , Lympstone, Nr Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5AR

Closing date for entries: Friday 5^th September 08