We’re delighted to announce the
Concrete Jungle Championship 2026,
taking place on Saturday, August 22nd at
Bar Monkey Gorey, The Concrete Jungle.

This event brings together the next generation of calisthenics athletes alongside national and international competitors. It has been designed to create meaningful competition opportunities for athletes of different experience levels, with a format that rewards
performance, progression, skill, creativity, and consistency.

📍 EVENT DETAILS

Location: Bar Monkey Gorey, The Concrete Jungle
Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Event: Concrete Jungle Championship 2026
Entry Fee: €20

🏆 COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Youth Showcase – 7 to 10 Years

The Youth Showcase is a standalone competition designed specifically for younger athletes. Athletes will compete in separate male and female categories and they will have 90 seconds to perform their freestyle routine in front of the judges.

At the conclusion of the category, the top three athletes in each division will be awarded based on their performance. This gives young athletes the chance to gain competition experience, showcase their creativity, and perform on a championship stage.

Championship Division

The Championship Division is open to club athletes aged 11 to 14, national-level athletes, and international athletes. Separate male and female categories will be maintained throughout the competition.

This division gives athletes of varying experience levels a fair and exciting pathway through the day while still allowing developing athletes to compete alongside and learn from more experienced competitors.

🎯 ATHLETE SEEDING

Athletes will be seeded into competition pots based on previous competition experience and performances.

• Pot A: National and international-level athletes, 14+
• Pot B: Athletes aged 11 to 14 who have competed regularly across multiple events
• Pot C: Athletes aged 11 to 14 with limited competition experience

Athletes will then be drawn into balanced competition groups. This helps create a fair structure while giving developing athletes the chance to share the floor with experienced competitors.

💪 QUALIFICATION ROUND

Every athlete will perform a 90-second freestyle routine. Judges will score each performance, and athletes will be ranked within their groups based on total points.

These rankings will decide which championship pathway each athlete progresses into.

🔥 CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRESSION

Elite Division

The top two athletes from each group will progress to the Elite Division, where they will compete for the overall Concrete Jungle Championship title.

• Knockout battle format
• Head-to-head battles
• Two 45-second battle rounds
• Winners progress to the next stage
• Final format adjusted depending on athlete numbers

The championship final will consist of two 90-second battle rounds. A third-place playoff battle will also take place to decide the final podium positions.

Challenger Division

Athletes who place third and fourth will progress to the Challenger Division. Competitors will perform a second 90-second freestyle routine, with the top three athletes receiving awards.

Rising Stars Division

Remaining athletes will progress to the Rising Stars Division and perform a second 90-second freestyle routine. The top three performers will be awarded, recognising developing athletes who demonstrate outstanding potential and progression.

🌟 WHY THIS FORMAT?

The Concrete Jungle Championship has been designed to make sure every athlete remains involved throughout the competition.

Rather than a single elimination format, athletes have multiple opportunities to perform, gain experience, and compete for podium positions. Whether an athlete is stepping onto the competition floor for the first time or representing their country on the international stage, every competitor has a meaningful pathway within the event.

📝 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To help us place athletes into the correct seeding pots, the registration form will ask for:

• Competition category
• Male or female division
• Social media handles or athlete profile links
• Previous competition history and experience

This information helps us create balanced groups and make the day fair, exciting, and valuable for every athlete.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this only for experienced athletes?

No. The format is designed for different experience levels, from young athletes gaining stage experience to national and international competitors.

Does every athlete get to perform?

Yes. Every athlete performs a 90-second qualification routine, and the structure gives athletes meaningful opportunities to continue competing throughout the day.

Why do you ask for social media handles and competition history?

This helps the organisers understand each athlete’s experience level and place them into the most suitable competition pot.

Are there separate male and female categories?

Yes. Separate male and female categories will be maintained throughout the competition.

We’re really looking forward to seeing athletes
step onto the championship stage, push their skills, support each other, and bring the energy to The Concrete Jungle.

A massive day for the next generation of calisthenics athletes 💥