HOW TO COMPETE

Teen
| Division | Athletes |
| 14-15 Boys | 20 Athletes |
| 14-15 Girls | 20 Athletes |
| 16-17 Boys | 20 Athletes |
| 16-17 Girls | 20 Athletes |

Collegiate
| Division | Athletes |
| 18-23 Boys | 20 Athletes |
| 18-23 Girls | 20 Athletes |

YOUTH
| Division | Athletes |
| 12-13 Boys | 10 Athletes |
| 12-13 Girls | 10 Athletes |
Teen and Collegiate
Registration for the 2026 Online Qualifier will open on January 1, 2026. The qualifier will consist of of 4 challenging tests for Athletes, with a score submission window from April 9-20. Registration will be open until the end of the scoring window. The Athlete Packet for the Online Qualifier, including all workout details and movement standards, can be viewed HERE.
The invitation process will begin following the finalizing of the leaderboard on April 24, and a backfill process will begin on April 27 and will continue as needed until May 29.
*Division based on Athlete age as of June 1, 2026

Youth
New for the 2026 event, the Youth Division is an opportunity for younger athletes to get their first exposure to the competition environment. 2-3 total events across the 2 days will safely challenge this group, providing them with experience they can build on. There is no qualifier for these divisions - registration will open on May 1, 2026.

2026 Event Schedule
April 9 - 20
Online Qualifier
Closes 8PM EST on April 20
Wednesday June 24
Check-In
3:00PM - 8:00PM
thursday june 25
Pit Throwdowns Day 1
Athlete Briefing 7:30AM
E1 9:00AM - 11:30AM
E2 12:30PM -2:00PM
E3 2:30PM - 4:30PM
friday june 26
Pit Throwdowns Day 2
Athlete Briefing 7:30AM
E4 9:00AM - 11:00AM
E5 11:30AM - 1:00PM
E6 1:30PM - 4:00PM
How to compete
OLQ Leaderboard
Online Qualifier registration and scoring will close at 8PM on Monday April 20. Get signed up, submit your scores, and lock in your spot on the leaderboard!
Earn your spot
This is your shot to earn an invite to the Pit Throwdowns on June 25-26. The Top 20* in each division secure an invite, and we will backfill as needed.
Plan your trip
Click below for info on available lodging and travel options. We look forward hosting some amazing athletes! Contact us with questions!
Looking for more?
Independence games xii
STAY ANOTHER DAY, and compete with friends on a team of 4 (MMFF) at the Independence Games XII on Saturday June 27. There is no qualifier for this event - registration will open on April 20, 2026. A discount code will be offered to Throwdown competitors.


