Washburn Combine
Have you ever dreamed of being in the NFL? Washburn Combine is a way to compare your agility tests, speed, cognitive ability and body composition to the highest level of NFL athletes. Individual's skill levels will be assessed using the measurements used in the NFL: 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, body composition and an IQ aptitude assessment. Participants will be competing in divisions based on age and gender.
Table of contents:
| When and where is the event? | How do I win? |
| How do I participate | What are the rules? |
| Who do I compete against? | PDF of Program details |
- The event will take place April 6th and 7th in the SRWC
- Individuals may participate:
- Wednesday April 6th: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
- Thursday April 7th: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
- It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete all fitness modalities
- Register at the time of the event
- In the event multiple participants are waiting to compete, participants will be given a number and must remain in the facility until his/her turn
- Participants will compete against other students and SRWC members in equivalent age and gender groups. See the following table for divisions.
| DIVISIONS** | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Men
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18-22
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23-32
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33-40
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41-50
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51+
|
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Women
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18-22
|
23-32
|
33-40
|
41-50
|
51+
|
**A minimum of 4 participants must enroll in each division. Individuals interested in participating that are members of division that does not have enough participants will be combined with the next youngest division available.
- There will be a male and female crowned Washburn’s NFL Star for each age group.
- The winners will accumulate the most points from all six modalities for their age group.
- Points will be awarded based on the total participants for the age group.
- Example: If there are 36 males between the ages of 18 & 22, first place in each modality will receive 36 points, second place will receive 35 points, third place will receive 34 points, etc.
- Individuals can win an “I Am WU Fit” Shirt by reaching one of the established bench marks for the modalities.
- Only one shirt per person.
- While supplies last, participate early to increase your chances of receiving a shirt.
- Tests will be performed in the following order:
- Participants will be given a maximum of a 5 minute break between tests.
- The event official can demonstrate each event, if needed, before the start of the event.
- Participants must follow the instructions from the event officials.
- Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
If you have any questions about the Student Recreation and Wellness Center,
please call 785.670.1314 or e-mail getfit@washburn.edu
