Know before you go
JMS Total — Rules & Instructions
An afternoon of competition at JMS Fitness, open to anyone who trains with us and anyone who fancies giving it a go. Every entry fee goes straight towards a defibrillator.
When & where
- Sunday 20 September 2026
- 12:00 – 16:00 (times may still change)
- JMS Fitness HQ, New Fields Road, Moira — ///couriers.suspect.later
Competition overview
- Three lifts — Find your 1-rep max across three lifts: back squat, shoulder press, and deadlift.
- Thirty minutes — 30-minute time cap, 10 minutes per lift — no going back once you move on.
- One total — Your best lifts add up to your final JMS Total score.
Movements
- A rep counts when the judge counts it. If you're not sure, ask before the clock starts.
- A no-rep has to be redone before you move on.
Judging
- Every athlete is judged, and judges are briefed before the first heat.
- You may be asked to judge a heat you're not competing in.
- Anything disputed goes to the head judge, and their call is the end of it.
Scoring
- Your best successful lift from each movement is recorded.
- The three best lifts add together for your final total.
- The leaderboard is final once it's read out at the presentation.
Safety
- Warm up properly, and tell us about an injury before you start rather than after.
- Look after the kit and the people working next to you.
- Anything unsafe or abusive ends your day, whatever the leaderboard says.
The spirit of it
- This is a fundraiser first and a competition second.
- Stay to cheer the last lifter — the last finisher usually gets the loudest room.
- If you're unsure about anything, ask. That's what the briefing is for.