Everyday People Combine
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Official Rulebook

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Everything athletes need to know before they step on the field for Everyday People Combine.

Overview

The format

Nine events. One AMP score. Two ways to compete.

Everyday People Combine features two formats: Individual and Doubles.

In Individual, one athlete completes all nine events and earns one AMP score.

In Doubles, a team of two can split the nine events however they choose and earns one combined team score.

Divisions

Individual competition includes Men's and Women's divisions.

Doubles competition includes Men's, Women's, and Coed teams.

Age groups

Age groups are 21–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+.

AMP scoring

Every athlete earns an AMP score, your Athlete Movement Profile.

AMP is built from three indexes:

  • Strength: 40%
  • Power: 30%
  • Movement: 30%

The nine events

Strength

  • Bench Press
  • Trap Bar Deadlift
  • Pull-Ups

Power

  • Vertical Jump
  • Broad Jump
  • Power Ball Toss

Movement

  • 40-Yard Dash
  • Compass Drill
  • 300-Meter Dash

How the day runs

Show up ready

What to expect from check-in to the final callout.

Check-in and swag

Athletes should arrive at least 30 minutes before the event begins to check in, get their athlete number, collect event gear, and confirm their group assignment.

Welcome huddle

We start the day together. Athletes meet the coaches, hear the flow of the day, and get clear expectations before the first event begins.

Group warm-up

A guided warm-up is led before competition starts so every athlete is prepared to perform.

Group assignments and timing

Athletes are assigned to groups and move through the competition with that group for the day. Athletes are responsible for being with their group and ready when their event is live.

Start protocol

Athlete-controlled starts: 40-Yard Dash, Compass Drill, Power Ball Toss, Broad Jump, Vertical Jump.

Coach-controlled starts: 300-Meter Dash, Trap Bar Deadlift, Bench Press, Pull-Ups / Chin-Ups.

Attempts

Athletes receive two attempts in every event except the 300-Meter Run, Trap Bar Deadlift, Bench Press, and Pull-Ups / Chin-Ups. In two-attempt events, the best valid result counts.

Transitions and conduct

Athletes move with their assigned group throughout the day. Coaches may issue no-reps when standards are not met. Cheating, unsafe conduct, or refusal to follow coach instruction may result in disqualification.

Respect for athletes, coaches, staff, partners, and support crews is expected throughout the event. EPC is competitive, but it is also deeply supportive. Show up ready to cheer, encourage, and help bring the best out of the people around you.

Event leadership decisions are final.

Athlete village and recovery

The Athlete Village is home base between events, with coffee, food, hydration partners, and recovery support to help athletes stay ready throughout the day.

Recognition

The event closes with recognition of top performances and standout moments.

Movement standards

The nine events

What counts, what does not, and what each event is designed to test.

40-Yard Dash

The gold standard for acceleration. How quickly can you move when it matters?

Standards

  • Static start.
  • Athlete may use a 2-point, 3-point, or 4-point stance.
  • Front foot on or behind the starting line.
  • No rocking or rolling start.
  • Timing starts on first movement.
  • Timing stops when the athlete's chest crosses the finish line.

Faults / no-rep

  • Front foot beyond the line before the start.
  • Rocking or rolling into the start.
  • Interfering with another lane or athlete.

Compass Drill

Measures your ability to stop, change direction, and stay in control.

Standards

  • One center cone and four outer cones placed 5 yards from center at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock.
  • Athlete starts at the center cone.
  • Timing starts on first movement.
  • Athlete goes to 3, back to center, 6, back to center, 9, back to center, then sprints through 12 to finish.
  • Athlete must touch each cone before changing direction.

Faults / no-rep

  • Missing a cone touch.
  • Running the sequence out of order.
  • Not finishing through the final line.

300-Meter Run

A test of speed, conditioning, and how well you hold pace when it gets uncomfortable.

Standards

  • For this year, the running event is the 300-Meter Dash.
  • Athlete starts behind the line.
  • Coach-controlled start.
  • Athlete must complete the full prescribed distance.

Faults / no-rep

  • Leaving the assigned course.
  • Not completing the full distance.

Vertical Jump

Measures lower-body explosiveness and your ability to generate force in an instant.

Standards

  • Static vertical jump.
  • Athlete starts still on the mat.
  • No approach steps.
  • Athlete jumps straight up using both arms and legs.
  • No leg tuck.
  • Controlled landing with both feet together.

Faults / no-rep

  • Taking an approach or run-in.
  • Tucking the legs to inflate the result.
  • Uncontrolled landing that prevents a valid reading.

Broad Jump

Tests how efficiently you create and project power forward.

Standards

  • Both feet start behind the line.
  • Two-foot takeoff.
  • Two-foot landing.
  • No step into the jump.
  • Distance measured to the nearest point of contact on landing.

Faults / no-rep

  • Stepping over the line before takeoff.
  • Staggered takeoff or landing.
  • Falling backward and reducing the measured mark.

Power Ball Toss

Measures total-body power transfer from the ground through your core and into your upper body.

Standards

  • Tall kneeling position.
  • Men use an 8 lb ball. Women use a 6 lb ball.
  • Ball starts at the chest.
  • One explosive forward throw.
  • Knees stay down through release.
  • Distance measured from the line to first contact.

Faults / no-rep

  • Knees lifting before release.
  • Crossing the line before release.
  • Twisting or favoring one arm.

Trap Bar Deadlift

The ultimate test of real-world strength. Measures your ability to generate power from the ground up.

Standards

  • Women lift 155 lb. Men lift 225 lb.
  • Max reps in two minutes.
  • Coach-controlled start.
  • Every rep begins with the weight on the ground.
  • Every rep finishes at full extension.
  • Reps do not have to be unbroken.

Faults / no-rep

  • Not reaching full extension.
  • Not returning the bar to the ground between reps.
  • Using lifting straps or other grip assistance.

Bench Press

Upper-body strength endurance. Measures your ability to produce force repeatedly under load.

Standards

  • Women lift 75 lb. Men lift 175 lb.
  • Max reps in two minutes.
  • Coach-controlled start.
  • Butt stays on the bench.
  • Feet stay on the floor.
  • Only full reps count.
  • Coach may unrack weight for the athlete.
  • Reps do not have to be unbroken.

Faults / no-rep

  • Butt leaving the bench.
  • Feet leaving the floor.
  • Incomplete range of motion.
  • Spotter assisting during a rep.

Pull-Ups / Chin-Ups

Relative strength at its purest. How strong are you compared to your own bodyweight?

Standards

  • Max reps in two minutes.
  • Coach-controlled start.
  • Athlete starts from a dead hang.
  • Athlete can use preferred grip.
  • Chin clears the bar on every rep.
  • Full elbow lockout at the bottom of every rep.
  • No kipping or excessive leg movement.
  • Reps do not have to be unbroken.

Faults / no-rep

  • Chin not clearing the bar.
  • Not returning to full elbow extension.
  • Kipping or obvious use of momentum.
  • Excessive lower-body movement.

Gear

What to bring, what's restricted

Come ready. Keep it simple.

Bring

Bring hydration, fuel, and gear that lets you move and compete freely.

Approved gear

Chalk, lifting gloves, weight belts, knee wraps, and wrist wraps are allowed for support.

Restricted gear

Lifting straps and any device that artificially assists grip or performance are not allowed.

Scoring + awards

How performance is recognized

How AMP is built and how top performances are recognized on event day.

Scoring

Every event feeds your AMP score. Strength is 40% of the total. Power and Movement are 30% each. Final results are based on total points across all nine events.

Podium

Top 3 finishers in each Individual age group and top teams in each Doubles category will be recognized on the podium.

Eligibility

Athletes must be at least 21 years old to compete. Current collegiate and professional athletes are not eligible.

Officials + safety

Compete smart

What athletes are responsible for and how EPC handles safety, updates, and event-day changes.

Athlete readiness

Athletes are responsible for arriving physically prepared to compete and must complete the required waiver before taking part.

Medical and coaching support

EPC may have medical professionals, licensed providers, or qualified coaches on site to support athletes throughout the day. Event staff, medical personnel, or coaches may stop an athlete's participation if continuing would be unsafe.

Weather and event changes

This rules page will be kept current leading into event day. Rules, flow, event details, or scheduling may be updated or amended at any time before competition begins. EPC reserves the right to delay, modify, reschedule, or pause the event if weather or other conditions create an unsafe environment.

Final notes

Check back before event day

This page is the current source of truth for rules, updates, and event-day details.

Please review it before you compete.