Elevate your fitness journey: from community to competition
Compete, Conquer, Celebrate – Embrace the Thrill of Fitness Competition
Join a vibrant, community-driven competition. Experience the excitement of showcasing your fitness, no matter your age or skill level, in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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Upcoming Events
Prepare yourself for an exciting lineup of events that will bring our community together! With each competition, athletes are given the chance to shine and push their limits, while an engaged audience comes together to cheer on their favorites!
Trinity War
£1,000.00
Finals: 28th & 29th June 2025
The Castle Games : Individuals Finals
£0.00
Finals: 25th & 26th October 2025
Rep It Out UK
£1,000.00
ABOUT OUR EVENTS
who are GRAFT
GRAFT Events welcomes athletes of all ages, from aspiring youngsters to experienced masters. Whether you’re stepping onto the competition floor for the first time or you’re a seasoned competitor, our events are designed to inspire and challenge every participant.
What?
We specialise in organising top-tier fitness competitions that challenge every athlete to push their limits. From local throwdowns to larger-scale contests, each event is crafted to test strength, endurance, and spirit in a fair and exciting environment.
Why Care?
Our competitions are more than just events; they’re milestones in your fitness journey. Participate to measure your progress, meet fellow fitness enthusiasts, and enjoy the vibrant energy of competition and community spirit all in one place.
What Next?
Explore our diverse range of events, register to throw down in your next challenge, and join the expansive GRAFT community. Ready to see where you stand? Visit our events page now!
Join the GRAFT Workforce Team
Meet the team
Claire Smedley
Head of Events
I’ve worked in the events industry since the age of 16, at 18 I went to university to get my degree in Events Management.
I have always been active and loved being involved in sports and anything to do with fitness, I grew up playing football, basketball and netball as well as competing in gymnastics and dance. In 2018 I began weightlifting and functional training, and developed a passion for the sport. I joined the GRAFT team in March 2021, and have been with the company through its growth from Battle For Middle Ground to taking on other event brands (Rep It Out, Arnold Fitness Games, NUKU, GRAFT Hybrid and The Castle Games), and becoming GRAFT.
Sophie Laird
Event Coordinator
I began working in sporting event industry in 2015 at British Gymnastics before joining the GRAFT team in 2022.
Fitness & competing has played a large part of my adult life & before working for GRAFT, I’d competed in multiple Battle For Middle Ground events, both team and individual, and spectated at many more.
Alongside my full-time role at GRAFT, I’m a British Weightlifting coach and have coached at my local CrossFit box for the last 5 years.
Sian Johnson
Administration Assistant
I am a newly self-employed Personal Trainer. Before that I owned a cafe in Scarborough with my husband for 10 years and we have an incredible 15 year old son. I have been part of the GRAFT team since 2020 volunteering as a judge and eventually becoming lead head judge in 2023, I joined the events team as a part time position in 2024.
Role Available
Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Contact info@graftevents.co.uk with your CV for more information.
Supporting Partners
FAQs
Can I bring a dog on site?
Dogs are welcome at the NAEC events in and outdoors. They can also attend our Castle Games events and Trinity war events but outdoors only. Please note they must be kept on a lead throughout and be ok with very loud noises and busy environments we also ask that you clean up after your dog and never leave them unattended in your vehicle.
What time can athletes check in?
What time can spectators check in?
I'm competing on Sunday can I check in on Saturday?
Yes athletes have access for the whole weekend. You must retain your issued wrist band, if you take this off we cannot issue you a new one.
I competed on Saturday can I attend on Sunday?
Yes athletes have access for the whole weekend. You must retain your issued wrist band, if you take this off we cannot issue you a new one.
What heat am I in?
This will be showing on competition corner the week prior to the event all information will also be emailed out to the team captain
When will the workouts be released?
Workouts are released intermittently on the weeks run up to the event.
When will I get my photos?
Photos are released as soon as our amazing media team have sorted through them, we will let you know via our social channels when new ones are available and when they have all been released
Where do I find the pin for my photos?
Pins are available when you have purchased your pictures
How do I buy a media pass?
A media pass can be purchased here
What access do I get with my media pass?
This pass allows you to bring your professional camera into a competition. All spectators must still acquire a spectator ticket alongside the media pass. The media pass does not grant you access to the competition floor, warm up or backstage areas. The pass will be waiting for you to collect at registration and must be worn visibly around the event.
Do I get a coaches pass?
No coaches are required to purchase a spectator ticket
How much is a spectator ticket
Spectator tickets vary in price at our events, these are available via event bright and links are in the competitions bio. All tickets have an early bird price so get them early!
Do under 16 have to pay for a spectator ticket
Yes! Only under 5s are free of charge at a GRAFT event.
How do I change my team name
Team names can be changed on competition corner via the team captain’s account approx. 8 weeks prior to the even. After this time has passed you can email info@grfatevents.co.uk . Please note once the 8 week deadline has passed the name boards will have been sent to print so unfortunately won’t be able to be changed
How do I change a team mate
Team mates can be changed on competition corner via the team captains account approximately 8 weeks prior to the event after this you can email info@grfatevents.co.uk . Please note once the 8 week deadline has passed the name boards will have been sent to print so unfortunately won’t be changed
How do I change category?
If you are wanting to change category, please email info@graftevents.co.uk Please note only direct entry competitions will be considered for a change in category. Qualifying events can not change category once the first qualifiers deadline has passed.
I need an extension on my qualifier!
Please email info@graftevents.co.uk Extensions will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Please note any successful extensions will be required to pay a £5 admin fee.
I'm unable to attend the event please can I get a refund?
Unfortunately all our events have a no refund policy. You are advised to purchase the events insurance offered to you at check out. This is offered via a third party and is not connected to GRAFT events
Will there be food at the venue
Yes all our events have catering provided we always announce all vendors attending events in the run up via our social channels
How do I appeal a score?
If you are unhappy with your score at an event please bring this up with either the floors HJ (they will be in green t.shirt) or Sian the lead head judge ( she will be in red t.shirt) They will give you an appeals form to fill in. However, frustrating it may be it is never ok to verbally abuse our volunteers, please do not sign your score card and go find one of the people listed above. Please do not go back stage and discuss your score with the scoring team as they will be unable to assist you.
I've misplaced my name board at the event where do I find it?
Any name boards left on the floor will eventually make their way back to athlete registration
Are there toilets at the venues?
Yes all the venues have toilets these are clearly signposted.
For events at the NAEC they are along the back wall of the venue
For Castle Games events these are located throughout the building in various locations
For Trinity War they are in the main building just past reception at the stadium and at the swimming pool
For Rep it Out they are located along the corridor under the seating
Where do I find first aid at an event?
At the NAEC the first aider is located in a room opposite athlete registration
At Castle Games the first aider is located at the back wall of the lifting floor
At Trinity War the first aider is located at reception
At Rep It Out the first aider is located off the track at the warm up side next the the scoring desk
When will the score board be updated?
All score will get updated as is humanly possible please note that all scores are in a pending state until finals / podiums are announced and scores can change throughout the event so if you are in a close points score for a podium please do not leave until they are officially announced
Is there parking at events?
Yes parking is available at all events, Rep it out is charged per vehicle every other event is free