Rules and Regulations
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TCA Phases
In order of occurrence the phases are as follows:
1. 5K Cross Country Run
2. Shot Put
3. 100 Meter Dash
4. 100 Meter Swim
5. 20-Foot Rope Climb
6. Bench Press
7. Pull Ups
8. Obstacle Course
All phases are mandatory and must be attempted. If a competitor fails to attempt any phase, he/she will be disqualified from the TCA. This is a long day of competition; participants are advised to bring food and drink.
Individual Categories
Men
Open: 18 - 29
Senior A: 30 - 34
Senior B: 35 - 39
Master A: 40 - 44
Master B: 45 - 49
Grand Master A: 50 - 54
Grand Master B: 55 - 59
Grand Master C: 60 - 64
Grand Master D: 65 +
Men - Heavy Weight (200+ pounds)
Open: 18 - 29
Senior: 30 - 39
Master: 40 +
Women
Open: 18 - 29
Senior A: 30 - 34
Senior B: 35 - 39
Master A: 40 - 44
Master B: 45 - 49
Grand Master A: 50 - 54
Grand Master B: 55 - 59
Grand Master C: 60 - 64
Grand Master D: 65 +
The Toughest Competitor Alive (TCA) is conducted over four (4) days. The individual categories will compete on the first three (3) days. The 4 Person Team and the Mixed Doubles events will be conducted on day four (4). Entries are limited and will be dealt with on a “first come first served basis”.
Day 1
Women
Master Men
Grand Master Men
Day 2
Senior Men
Day 3
Open Men
Heavy Weight
Day 4
4 Person Team
Mixed Doubles
Dates of Competition
Wednesday, August 31
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
Saturday, September 3
Venues
Lehman College, Bronx, NY
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you describe the 8 events?
Go to the "Rules and Regulations" at the top of the page for a description of each event.
How is the event scored?
The scoring formula is not shared with the competitors. However, results from past Games can be found on the WPFG Federation website at www.cpaf.org.