Ghetto Games Festival Noratlons® 2025

COMPETITION RULES

In Ventspils, 19 and 20 July 2025

1.  Reference to regulatory documents

1. Ghetto Games Festival Noratlons® 2025

 the points described in the competition regulations (hereinafter - the Regulations) are binding on all competition participants.

2. Date and place of the competition.

3. Race Distances

U18 Norathlon® - participants who have not reached the age of 18 on the day of the competition (Mandatory parental permission)

40+ Norathlon® - participants who have reached the age of 40 on the day of the competition take part in 40+ Norathlon®

Pro Team Norathlon® - The team consists of 2 men and 1 woman.

*Running distance can be subject to change.

**Lap distance in the Team Run may vary depending on the running track. The exact lap distance will be announced before the race.

4. Distance rules

1. The participant may change the sequence of strength exercises, each stage must be completed completely before starting the next.
2. Participants may not perform two consecutive runs or strength exercises.
3. Strength exercises are performed according to the briefing of the head judge before the start.
4. Each race has a time limit in which the participant must reach the finish line. If the participant has not yet reached the finish line after the specified time in the race, the participant may complete the distance, giving priority to the participants of the next heat at the strength exercise stations. In some races, the time limit may be reduced.
5. The execution of the movements and the run of each participant is monitored by a referee.
6. Up to 10 participants can participate in each distance.
7. Participants from different distances can participate in the same heat.
8. Final results are announced after the last heat in each distance.

5. Competition organizer 

6. Competitors and registration 

1. Any person who has reached the age of 18 on the day of the competition may participate in the competition. Younger participants require written parental consent.
2. The participant can register in advance or on the day of the competition on site if there are open spots. 8-10 participants can participate in each run. In team races up to 10 teams.

7. Advance application

1. In order to reserve a spot for the run, we invite participants to apply in advance by filling out the application form (here). In case of any questions please call 26377493.

8. Financial regulations

1. Participation in distances Men's Norathlon®, Ladies Norathlon®, Mens Lite Norathlon®, Womens Lite Norathlon® - when registering until April 30 - 50 EUR. After April 30 - 60 EUR. After May 30 - 70 EUR. After registration, the participant receives an invoice for the payment of the participation fee. Participation fees are non-refundable.
2. Participation in 40+ runs until April 30 - 40 EUR. After April 30 - 50 EUR. After May 30 - 60 EUR. Participation fees are non-refundable.
3. Participation in the U18 runs is 30 EUR. Participation fees are non-refundable.
4. Membership of the PRO team Noratlon® until April 30 - 75 EUR. After April 30 - 90 EUR. After May 30 - 105 EUR. Participation fees are non-refundable.

9. Participants' equipment

1. Different types of shoes can be used for running and strength training.
2. Wrist wraps, knee wraps, elbow wraps shall not be used.
3. Knee, elbow and wrist sleeves may be used.
4. A weightlifting belt may be used.
5. In the technical meeting before the start of the race, the equipment rules may be supplemented or changed.

10. Technical execution of exercises

Bench press

The bench press is performed by the participant with arms/elbows fully straightened and locked in the upper position and the barbells touching the body in the lower position.

Squat

In the starting position of the squat movement, the shoulders, hips, waist and knees are fully straightened. At the bottom of the squat, bending the knees and lowering the body, the upper legs, hip joints are at least at the same level or lower than the knees. Repetitions in which the positions are not reached do not count. The athlete may use special shoes or put a wedge or small plates under the heels.

Deadlift

The neck, shoulders, hips and knees should be fully straightened at the start and end of the deadlift. In the bottom position, the weight plates should touch the surface of the platform. The barbell may not be dropped from the top position, if the barbell is not lowered, the repetition does not count. Dropping the barbell from the top is prohibited; it must be lowered in a controlled manner without bouncing.The deadlift exercise can be performed with a 'sumo stance'.

11. Participant support staff

1. The participant's coach/assistant may not be in the closed competition area and assist the participant with changing competition equipment between stages.
2. A coach or assistant may not accompany the athlete on the running track to keep pace or otherwise assist the athlete.

12. The purpose of the competition

1. Men's Norathlon® enables different types of athletes to compete equally with each other. Strength and speed in the distance equalize and the one who can push himself and show his willpower wins.
2. Men's Lite Norathlon® is a distance that beginners with little or no previous experience in strength and endurance sports can prepare for in 1.5 - 6 months. In preparation for the Lite Norathlon®, one is motivated to engage in both strength training and endurance training, which promotes well-rounded and strong physical health.
3. Ladies Norathlon® is a distance where ladies can show their strength, endurance and willpower. To prepare for this distance, you need to devote time to both running and main strength exercises.
4. Ladies' Lite Norathlon® is a distance where ladies can try out the Norathlon and gain the motivation and courage to train to conquer more challenging runs.
5. U18 Norathlon®  and 40+ Norathlon®  are distances in which the lengths of the runs and repetitions of strength exercises have been reduced in order to give the opportunity to try the competition to a wider range of people and to motivate young and experienced athletes to engage in strength and endurance sports as well.
6. Pro Team Norathlon® - The teams of sports clubs and athletes find out not only the strongest, fastest and most durable, but also demonstrate teamwork, strategy and support to become the most powerful team in Latvia.
7. All distances are designed with the idea that preparing for them gives a person the opportunity and motivation to create healthy habits in their everyday life. The emphasis is not only on competing with each other, but above all on competing with yourself - have you put in enough work and can you run your first Norathlon? Can you improve your previous time?

Ikšķile, March 20, 2025

Representative of the organizer: Jānis Laursons