Head Judges – MEL24

First wave starts – 0800 hrs

Estimated Finish: 2230 hrs (for the last athlete crossing the finish line)

You can and should issue penalties within your station where required. Please look up the exact penalties in the rulebooks (note: they slightly differ between the single and doubles division). 

For workstations 1-7, ensure you give the athlete one warning before distributing a penalty. A second offence results in a penalty i.e. it does not have to be the same movement standard breach, just a cumulative total.

You can reference the current HYROX Rulebook(s) HERE.

Athlete Number 

These are written on the forearm of each racer.

131003 stands = their start wave is at 13:10 hours exactly – i.e. the first 4 numbers always reflect the start time.

Note: The last two numbers are irrelevant unless you’re from the Timing Team 😉

Running and Workout Order

The running course is set around the workout zone (RoxZone).  

1 and a bit laps equal 1 Kilometre – but we always use HYROX language = In on the 2nd i.e. the second time they see the In Arch, they go through it.

If an Athlete misses a lap(s), they will get a 5 minute penalty per lap. This will automatically be added through the timing system. 

If an Athlete misses the workout order, they can still continue with the race and make up for the missing station, however a penalty of 3 minutes will be issued (through the timing system). 

All athletes are responsible for their race e.g. counting the run laps, sled laps etc.

Elimination from the Competition

If an athlete pulls out of the race or is not able to continue (their decision), please take a photo of their start number on the forearm and send the picture with the caption “DNF” (Did Not Finish) to the WhatsApp Group Chat.

Note: PLEASE ALWAYS TAKE THEIR TIMING CHIP. They can keep the strap but we need the timing chip back! 

Timing Issue

Should there be a timing issue at your workstation, (e.g. there is not enough equipment/machines available and an athlete has to wait),  please start a stopwatch and make sure to note the time and start number of the athlete. Send the time along with a photo of the athlete’s number (forearm) to the WhatsApp Group Chat.

As a Head Judge you are assigned to one workstation at a time (see tables below). 

Please read carefully through the rules and regulations of your designated workstation as it will be entirely in your charge. This includes ensuring that the weights and/or damper settings are correct, that the movement standards are met, and that the judges of your station are briefed/managed. 

Please find a detailed explanation of all movement standards incl. penalties, weights, settings and distances in the Rulebooks

The Head Judges live (online) briefing will take place on:

Monday of Race Week at 19:00 – 20:00hrs – this is a mandatory Pre-Race Briefing (but it will be recorded)

You can join the briefing using this LINK. 

The briefing will include:

• Review of the floor plan
• Judges Toolbox
• Workstation 1-8 overview 
• Movement Standards
• Penalties
• Race Day information

*If you are unable to attend the online briefing please be sure to watch the recorded video before race day and reach out to the Race Director if you have questions.

Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre

1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

AM Shift: @ 05:45 hrs

PM Shift: @ 12:45 hrs

*Please arrive promptly at these times as the in-person Head Judges briefing will begin at 06:15 hrs & 13:15 hrs (shift dependent) on both Saturday 14th December and Sunday 15th December. 

Our amazing Race Office Manager, Deb Weeks and her faithful 2IC, Lauren (Loz) Hays will be there ready to greet you and organise your swag!

NOTE 1: There are dedicated Rotational Head Judges who will provide cover for you at pre-determined times throughout each shift.

Please do not leave your Workstation before a rotational Head Judge is in position to cover you.

If they have not arrived at the workstation within 15 minutes of the assigned time, contact the WhatsApp group and Race Director(s).

NOTE 2: Towards the end of your shift the Sports Team will ask you, the outgoing Head Judges to collect the next shift of Race Crew from the Race Crew Room and to bring them back to your Workstation.

Your role as Head Judge includes briefing the inbound Race Crew together with the new Head Judges. Once complete, you are done! 

This is to be completed between 13:00-14:00 hours.

Please ensure you are familiar with your workstation assignment(s) and break rotations for race day(s). 

Top tip: Add them to your calendar!

Note:

• Between 08:00-09:30hrs the Rotational Judges will support race operations as guided by the Sports Team.
• Between 13:00- 14:00hrs you will assist in collecting and briefing the following shift of Head Judges as guided by Race Directors.

 

Natasha 

09:00 – 10:00 – Wall Balls 

10:00 – 11:00 – Sled Pull 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 13:00 – Ski 

 

Vanessa 

 09:00 – 10:00 – Ski 

10:00 – 11:00 – Break 

11:00 – 12:00 – Sled Push 

12:00 – 13:00 Wall Balls 

 

Adbul 

09:00 – 10:00 – BBJ 

10:00 – 11:00 – Row 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 14:00 Lunges 

 

Ester 

09:00 – 10:00 – Lunges 

10:00 – 11:00 – Break 

11:00 – 12:00 – Sled Push 

12:00 – 13:00 

 

Jenny

09:00 – 10:00 – Sled pull 

10:00 – 11:00 – Farmers Carry 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 13:00 – Sled Push 

 

Tamara 

09:00 – 10:00 – Sled Push 

10:00 – 11:00 – Wall Balls 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 13:00 – BBJ

Please ensure you are familiar with your workstation assignment(s) and break rotations for race day(s). 

Note: Between 13:00-15:00hrs the Rotational Judges will support race operations as guided by the Sports Team.

 

Sarah (M)

15:00 – 16:00 Wall Balls 

16:00 – 17:30 Farmers Carry 

Break 17:30 – 18:30 

18:30 – 19:00 Sled Pull 

19:00 – 20:00 Sled Push 

20:00 – 20:30 Ski 

Break 20:30 – 21:00 

21:00 – 22:00 Wall Balls 

 

 

Sarah (C)

15:00 – 16:00 BBJ & Wall Balls 

16:00 – 17:00 Row & Lunges 

Break 17:00 – 18:00 

18:00 – 19:00 Wall Balls 

19:00 – 20:00 Sled Push 

Break 20:00-20:30 

20:30 – 22:00 Ski 

 

Aynur 

15:00 – 16:00 BBJ 

16:00 – 17:00 Sled pull 

Break 17:00 – 18:00 

18:00 – 19:00 Wall Balls 

19:00 – 20:00 Lunges 

Break 20:00-20:30 

20:30 – 22:00 Row  

 

Jordan

15:00 – 16:00 Sled push 

16:00 – 17:00 Sled pull 

17:00 – 17:30 Ski 

Break 17:30 – 18:30 

18:30 – 19:00 Sled pull 

19:00 – 20:00 Farmers Carry  & Wall Balls 

20:00 -20:30 Lunges 

Break 20:30 – 21:00 

 

Alexandra (M)

*Arrive at 16:00

16:00 – 17:00 BBJ & Wall Balls 

17:00 – 18:00 Row 

Break 17:00 – 18:00 

18:00 – 19:00 Lunges 

19:00 – 20:00 Row & Sled Pull 

Break 20:00-20:30 

20:30 – 22:00 BBJ  

21:00 – 22:00 Wall Balls

At 17:00hrs all Elite Head Judges will meet in the Race Crew Room (see map above) to meet your Race Directors in order to prepare for the first wave start at 17:30hrs.

Please see below the station assignments and your Race Director in the lead. The lead at each station is responsible for overseeing judging standards and also identifying the next incoming wave.

Sled Pull (WS3) – Lead: Ray

HJ 1: Aleysha

HJ 2: Ryan

HJ 3: Kylie

 

Burpee Broad Jumps (WS4) – Georgia

HJ 1: Maddi

HJ 2: Ash

HJ 3: Pranee

 

Sandbag Lunges (WS7) – Ned

HJ 1: Loz (H)

HJ 2: Yit Le

HJ 3: Sonny

 

Wall Balls (WS8) – Alethea

HJ 1: Lauren (W)

HJ 2: Darryn

HJ 3: Natasha

Note:

• Between 08:00-09:00hrs the Rotational Judges will support race operations as guided by the Sports Team.
• Between 13:00 – 14:00hrs you will assist in collecting and briefing the following shift of Head Judges as guided by Race Directors.

Darryn 

09:00 – 10:00 – Wall Balls 

10:00 – 11:00 – Sled Pull 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 13:00 – Ski & Sled Push 

 

Lauren 

 09:00 – 10:00 – Ski & Lunges

10:00 – 11:00 – Break 

11:00 – 12:00 – Sled Push 

12:00 – 13:00 Wall Balls 

 

Milton 

09:00 – 10:00 – BBJ 

10:00 – 11:00 – Row 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 14:00 Lunges 

 

Alice 

09:00 – 10:00 – Sled pull 

10:00 – 11:00 – Farmers Carry 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 13:00 – Sled Push 

 

Taryn 

09:00 – 10:00 – Sled Push 

10:00 – 11:00 – Wall Balls 

11:00 – 12:00 – Break 

12:00 – 13:00 – BBJ

Head Judges will receive a radio for any emergencies. As part of the Sports Team you will operate on Channel 2 (named HYROX Sports on the digital display) // this will be permanently monitored by the Race Director(s).

In case of an Emergency, please clearly say ‘MEDIC’ and state the location and type of emergency. Please do not shout – we know its loud in the race hall but the microphone works best when you ‘speak’, as opposed to ‘shout’. 

Besides that, all Head Judges will communicate through their phone for any other enquiries or problems using the WhatsApp Group. This is a free app, please download this app prior to the competition.

WhatsApp ANDROID

WhatsApp IOS

You

Please bring your own water bottle as we will have water bubblers on site located next to the Wall Ball area. No water bottles will be provided. 

Vouchers for food and beverages will be provided at the beginning of your shift. These can be redeemed at the food outlet at the venue inside the race hall. The vouchers are not valid for alcohol purchases and consumption of alcohol whilst ‘on shift’ is strictly forbidden. 

Note: Certain dietary requirements such as vegan and gluten free have been catered for. But please know that the food outlets are provided by the venue – so if you have special dietary requirements/allergies, please self cater. 

Your Judges

As a Head Judge you are responsible for your judging team break-times. Please be responsible and make sure that the workout station is always covered with enough Judges. 

You will receive an official Head Judge Shirt so the participants can ID you.

Please bring non-branded black bottoms and black or neutral non-branded trainers. 

Note: Small branding on leggings and shorts is fine – just not NIKE (for example) splashed down an entire leg. 

To reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles, there’s a water bubbler on either side of the wall ball rig.

Please BYO a refillable water bottle!

Race Directors – Ray Weeks (lead) 

Assistant Race Directors – Georgia Robson, Alethea Boon, Bree McGrath

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Event Director – Mat Lock 

Assistant Event Director – Will Petty 

Race Office Manager – Deb Weeks 

Assistant Race Office Manager – Lauren Hay, Lauren Wilson