Volunteer Roles

Thank you for volunteering for an Xpand Your Limits Event ⚡️

Locations & Times

November 1st, 2025: Squat, Bench + Deadlift

Greenfield, Indiana

Venue Location: Sugar Creek Crossfit

Address: 3599 W US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

Volunteer Arrival: Plate Loaders + Welcome Table: 7:30a, Judges + Media: 8:30a

Event: Athlete Arrival: 8-8:45a, Athlete Meeting: 9a, Lifting Starts: 10a

November 8th, 2025: Women Xpanding Limits

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Venue Location: ARK Fitness

Address: 220 N York St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Volunteer Arrival: Plate Loaders + Welcome Table: 7:30a, Judge + Media: 8:30a

Event: Athlete Arrival: 8-8:45a, Athlete Meeting: 9a, Lifting Starts: 10a

Houston, Texas

Venue Location: Houston Iron

Address: 550 Genoa Red Bluff Rd, Houston, TX 77034

Volunteer Arrival: Plate Loaders + Welcome Table: 7:30a, Judge + Media: 8:30a

Event: Athlete Arrival: 8-8:45a, Athlete Meeting: 9a, Lifting Starts: 10a

Parking: Columbus

Please review the parking guidelines prior to arrival and only park in the green lot at the main location.


Main Address: 880 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212

Overflow parking: 777 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212

Please review the parking guidelines prior to arrival and only park in the green lot at the main location.


Main Address: 880 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212

Overflow parking: 777 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212

Itinerary & Lift Flight

As we try our best to project lift and flight times, it must be noted that it will vary depending on event size. Please check in with your meet director for more precise timing.

About the Lifting Meet

Our goal is to challenge women outside of their comfort zone and show themselves they're stronger than they think. First time competitors to seasoned lifters will come together to show themselves what's possible

  • 2-3 Main Lifts: Lifters will compete in squat, bench, and deadlift in a powerlifting meet-style manner.

    SBD: Squat, Bench & Deadlift

    Push-Pull: Bench & Deadlift

  • 3 Attempts: Each lifter will have 3 attempts at both lifts to reach their maximum lift on each movement.

  • Total Score Combined: The highest lift of EACH lift will be combined for the scoring.

  • All women of All Levels: We've had ages 7 to 72 years old and women lifting the bar to 500+lbs.

About the 5k & Girls 1-Miler

Our goal is to challenge women outside of their comfort zone and show themselves they're stronger than they think. First time competitors to seasoned lifters will come together to show themselves what's possible

  • 5k: 3.1 mile loop to run, walk or ruck

  • Girls 1-Miler: 12 years old and under, girls will run or walk a .5 mile out and back (1-mile total)

  • Hybrid Athlete: Women will be competing in both the 5k and lifting event

  • Contact Race Lead: After the last person you can walk back or contact the race lead for assistance

Station A

Just before entry to OSU Electroscience lab

Station B

Near sidewalk at Carmack Rd at Carmenton

Station C

Carmack Rd at Arthur E Adams Drive

Station D

Carmenton Ave at Innovation Way

Station E

Carmack 3 and Kenny Rd Intersection

Finish Line

Metro HS Parking Lot

FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

Volunteer Roles

Thank you for volunteering for this event! There will be women and girls of all ages that look back on this event and realize their true potential. This could not happen without all of you.

  • Athlete Check-In Table & Merch: Checking athletes in, assisting in the check-in process, and/or working the merchandise table

  • Scores Table: Assisting in writing down their attempts, along with suggesting next attempts

  • Announcer: Announcing the meet and athletes throughout the duration of the event1-3 years lifting

  • Media: Taking pictures and/or filming for this event.

  • Plate Loaders & Spotters: Loading and unloading plates for the athlete attempts, along with spotting each lift throughout the duration of the event

  • Judges: Judging the athletes lifting attempts throughout the duration of the meet

Check-In Table

You will be checking athletes in, assisting in the check-in process, and/or working the merchandise table

Merchandise Table

You will be working the merchandise table.

Scores Table

You will be checking athletes in for their rack heights and lift openers, then will be assisting in writing down their attempts, along with suggesting next attempts

Announcer

You will be announcing the meet and athletes throughout the duration of the event. The energy and hype starts with you so we are excited to have you lead the way.

Media

You will be capturing this epic day with either taking picture/video of the event or documenting the day on social media.

Plate Loaders & Spotters

You will be loading and unloading plates for the athlete attempts, along with spotting each lift throughout the duration of the event. This is a very important job to keep the lifters safe. Many of the lifters this is their first competition, so err on the side of caution.

Judges
Lifting Regulations & Commands

There will be two side judges and one head judge. The head judge is responsible for take the bar during a bad lift. Each lifter must receive 2/3 white flags for it to qualify as a made lift. Our lifting regulations differ from sanctioned events, so please look below at regulations and commands..

Squat

Regulations

  • Begin in a lockout position to receive the squat command.

  • You must reach parallel at the bottom of the squat.

  • Reach lockout of knees and hips at the top to receive the rack command.

    High or low bar squatting are both allowed

Commands

“PLATFORM READY” lifter can approach the platform

Lifter will unrack bar

“SQUAT” command to start squat

Lifter will complete the rep

“RACK” to re-rack the bar

Bench

Regulations

  • Elbows must be in a lockout position prior to beginning the barbell movement

  • Barbell must touch your chest prior to pressing the bar back up (no pause command)

  • Elbows must lockout at the top of the lift

  • Butt must stay on the bench and feet must stay on the floor throughout the entirety of your lift

Commands

“PLATFORM READY” lifter can approach the platform

Lifter will unrack bar

“START” command to lower the bar

Lifter will complete the rep

“RACK” to re-rack the bar

**no press command

Deadlift

Regulations

  • Begin with the bar on the ground

  • You must complete the lift without hitching*

  • The bar must continue ascending the entire lift – you cannot have any downward motion during the pulling of the barbell

  • You must reach a full lockout of your hips and knees at the top – no soft knees

  • *Hitching: scooting the bar up your thighs to help lift it up & lockout

    Both sumo & conventional deadlifts are allowed

Commands

“PLATFORM READY” lifter can approach the platform

Just RAISES ARM to signify to start - remains for the full lift

Just LOWERS ARM when lifter is cleared to lower the bar

**no dropping barbells from the standing position

THANK YOU!!!! Here's the impact that you'll have that day...

FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]