Every rep, to the standard
A Hybrid NW result means something because every rep is judged. Whether you're chasing the podium or your first finish line, you're held to the same clear standards as everyone else on the floor. Here's how we keep it fair.
Every station has a standard
The nine stations — assault bike, wall balls, row, burpee broad jumps, loaded lunges, dumbbell snatches, farmers carry, SkiErg and sled push — each have a published movement standard: the range of motion and the finish position that makes a rep count. Weights are scaled per division, but the standards are the same for everyone in that division.
You don't have to guess. The full standards are set out in our movement standards guide, and you can read the whole race format here.
A trained judge on your reps
Judges are briefed and calibrated to the standards before the first wave, so everyone is counting the same way. Because every standard is published ahead of time, the best prep is to read the movement standards before race day — turn up knowing exactly what makes a rep count, and there are no surprises once the clock starts. Our judges are consistently the thing racers rate most highly about the day.
Tech that keeps it honest
Where technology helps judges stay consistent, we use it — including AI-assisted rep counting on the dumbbell snatch to support the judge and keep counts even for every athlete. The tech backs the judge up; the judge always has the final call.
No-reps and penalties, applied fairly
Most faults are simple no-reps. If a rep doesn't hit the movement standard — a wall ball that misses the target, a snatch without full lockout — it doesn't count and you just complete it properly. No drama, nothing added to your time.
Some rule breaks carry a time penalty added to your finish time instead. These are usually procedural — things like touching an erg monitor before your judge has confirmed the screen, going through the wrong tunnel arch, or, in Doubles, not staying together on the course. The most serious breaches, such as starting in the wrong wave, can mean disqualification. Every one of these is applied the same way in every wave, so your time is always earned against the same bar as everyone else's.
How are reps judged at Hybrid NW?
Every station has a published movement standard. A trained judge watches your reps and only counts those that hit full range; anything short is a no-rep. Some rule breaks carry a time penalty instead. Standards are applied the same way for every athlete and division.
Can I see the movement standards before I race?
Yes — the full standards are in our downloadable guide, and judges brief every athlete on race morning before your wave.
How do you keep judging consistent?
Judges are calibrated to the same standards before racing starts, and we use tech such as AI-assisted rep counting on the snatch to support judges and keep counts consistent for every athlete.
What's the difference between a no-rep and a penalty?
A no-rep means a rep didn't meet the movement standard, so it doesn't count and you repeat it — nothing is added to your time. A time penalty is added to your finish time for certain rule breaks, such as touching a machine monitor before the judge confirms your score or going through the wrong tunnel arch. The most serious breaches can mean disqualification. Judges brief the key rules on race morning.
Who are the judges?
A mix of trained crew and volunteers, briefed on the day. Fancy being one? Anyone can apply — become a judge or volunteer here.
Last updated: 6 July 2026