Rules

ORKA Wave Battle is a high-intensity battle rope competition designed to test endurance, power, rhythm, and control under fatigue. Athletes generate continuous rope waves over a fixed time using standardized equipment, with every movement measured and verified for fair competition.

COMPETITION FORMAT

Main Format: 3 Minutes Max Waves

• Continuous effort for 3 minutes
• Athlete may pause (timer continues running)
• Goal: Achieve maximum valid wave count

SCORING SYSTEM

Final Score = Total Valid Waves in 3 Minutes

Counting Method:

• Left wave = 1 rep
• Right wave = 1 rep

Left + Right = 2 reps

EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

To ensure fairness, all participants must use:

• Rope Length: 40 ft (standard)
• Rope Thickness: 1.5 – 2 inches
• Anchor: Fixed and stable
• Surface: Non-slippery

SETUP REQUIREMENTS

• Athlete positioned 1.5 – 2 meters from anchor
• Rope must remain fully visible and extended
• No forward/backward movement during attempt
• Camera must capture full rope + athlete

VIDEO SUBMISSION RULES

• Single-take video (no cuts or edits)
• Full body and rope visible at all times
• Timer visible in frame
• Clear view of wave movement

Only verified videos will be accepted for ranking

VALID REP (COUNTS AS 1 WAVE)

A wave is valid only if:

• Rope creates a full visible wave to the anchor
• Rope remains tight (no slack)
• Clear up-down motion is performed
• Continuous rhythm is maintained

NO REP (INVALID WAVE)

A wave will NOT count if:

• Partial or weak wave
• Rope does not reach anchor
• Excessive slack in rope
• Irregular or broken movement
• Athlete stops for extended periods

TRAINING PARTNER RESPONSIBILITY

• Provide standard rope setup
• Ensure safety and proper technique
• Record and upload attempts
• Maintain fair competition environment

DISTRICT AMBASSADOR RESPONSIBILITY

Verify:

• Wave quality
• Rep count accuracy
• Equipment standards

Final authority on performance approval

SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Warm-up before attempt
• Maintain proper grip and posture
• Stop immediately if form breaks or fatigue becomes unsafe
• Use appropriate footwear

COMPETITION LEVELS

• District Ranking
• State Ranking
• National Ranking
• International Ranking

Top performers qualify for higher-level competitions and championships

DISQUALIFICATION

Participants may be disqualified for:

• Edited or manipulated videos
• Incorrect equipment usage
• Unsafe or improper technique
• Violation of rules or guidelines

FINAL NOTE

The ORKA Wave Battle is built on:

• Fairness
• Performance integrity
• Standardized competition

Only verified and rule-compliant performances will be ranked.