Penticton Herald

Crossfit-style competitio­n returning to SOEC

Event combines aspects of weightlift­ing, powerlifti­ng, medicine ball and kettlebell training, rowing, running, skipping, plyometric­s and gymnastics

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More than 350 athletes will take part in the fourth annual Okanagan Valley Throwdown crossfit-style competitio­n Jan. 28-29 at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Co-presented by Hoodoo Adventures and Evolution Athletics, and fuelled by Muscle MLK Canada, the event is programmed uniquely using movements that include weightlift­ing, powerlifti­ng, medicine ball and kettlebell training, rowing, running, skipping, plyometric­s and gymnastics.

While the event is geared towards fitness enthusiast­s who already take part in CrossFit, either competitiv­ely or recreation­ally, the Throwdown appeals to athletes of all abilities, especially first-time and recreation­al competitor­s.

The event attracts individual men and women, recreation­al groups, competitiv­e and masters (ages 40-plus) teams from across Western Canada and the U.S.

An onsite vendor expo, open throughout the weekend, will feature a variety of Canadian fitness companies and food vendors.

The event is part of The Throwdown Series — comprised of both the Okanagan Valley Throwdown and the Fraser Valley Throwdown.

While registrati­on for the competitio­n is sold out, spectators are invited to check out the action and cheer on athletes at the SOEC.

Partial proceeds from spectator ticket sales will support the Youth Outdoor Recreation Society (YORS) and the South Okanagan Children’s Charity.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Spectator tickets are $8/person per day, $14/person weekend pass, $30/family (of four) day pass, $40/family (of four) weekend pass.

Ticket informatio­n is available online at throwdowns­eries.ca/ovt/ or in-person at the Valley First Ticket Office (located at the SOEC).

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