FAQs

You can register more than one team, however you will need to use a different email address for each registration

Sign into your Aretas account. On the home page you will see a button called “Your Team”. Scroll Down to the page and you will see the option to invite your teammate. Choose to look up your athlete by name/email or invite someone new. These emails sometimes go to junk so make sure you tell your teammate. For any registration issues or questions please contact Aretas directly on info@team-aretas.com.

Team members may be substituted at any time prior to the commencement of the competition.  To do this, sign into your Aretas account, go to Manage Team, click on the athlete that you would like to replace and enter the new athletes email address to send the invite. For any registration issues or questions please contact Aretas directly on info@team-aretas.com.

Should you no longer be able to compete and have found another team to take over your registration, you can sell your team spot privately. Once the new team captain has transferred the registration fee to you, log onto your Aretas account, go to “Manage My Team” and invite the new team captain. Once she has accepted the invitation you can appoint her team captain by selecting the star icon and remove yourself and your team mates from the team. The new team captain will now have control over the team and can then invite her remaining team mates.

To transfer the captaincy, go to the “Manage Team” page, scroll down to find the “Leave Team” button, and click on it. You will then be guided through the steps to assign a new captain and remove yourself from the team. For any registration issues or questions please contact Aretas directly on info@team-aretas.com.

To transfer the captaincy of your team to someone else, they first need to be part of the team. If they haven’t been invited already, please send them an invitation. Once they have accepted, you can transfer the captaincy to them.

To transfer the captaincy, go to the “Manage Team” page, scroll down to find the “Leave Team” button, and click on it. You will then be guided through the steps to assign a new captain and remove yourself from the team. For any registration issues or questions please contact Aretas directly on info@team-aretas.com.

Yes, you can change divisions, but will only be able to change via your Aretas account a month prior to the competition.

To do this, sign into your Aretas account, go to Manage Team, and choose the new division. For any registration issues or questions please contact Aretas directly on info@team-aretas.com.

After that you can email us prior to the commencement of the competition and we will attempt to accomodate. Please note that in locations where divisions are held on separate days, some divisions may reach capacity, and in those cases, changes will not be possible. Once you choose a division, all workouts will need to be performed according to those division standards.  If a movement comes up that you can’t do, you just work up until that movement and that will be your score.  All movement standards and weights are listed on the Movement Standard document (under workout tab).

Team name changes can be made up to four weeks before the competition.

Registration fees are non-refundable.  You may however substitute team members at any time prior to the commencement of the competition. You may also transfer your team registration to another team privately and notify the organisers via email once done (info@butterflyeffectcomp.com). As per the agreed terms and conditions, this is the athletes responsibility and the organisers cannot assist in any transfers.

If you are unable to compete and cannot find a replacement please email info@butterflyeffectcomp.com to advise.

Our competitions are known to sell out so it is recommended that you get in quickly and register.  If you do miss out, put yourself on the waitlist and if a spot becomes available we will let you know. We will also advise if more spots will be opened up.  Please do not email or message us. As soon as anything changes we will be sure to let you know.

Athletes from all types of gyms are encouraged to join and form teams. Whether you train at a functional gym, CrossFit gym, F45, Fit Stop, or any other fitness facility, you are welcome to compete and celebrate with us. If you have a passion for fitness, you belong in our community.

Athletes do not need to be from the same gym. Teams can be formed anyway you like.

All hand grips and belts are accepted.

Lifting straps are not permitted as they provide an unfair advantage.

Athletes or team captains should file onsite appeals or scoring questions with the Head Judge or Athlete Control lead immediately following the event or at the earliest possible opportunity. Coaches are welcome to be involved with the appeals process but only after the completion of the event and in conjunction with the athlete. 

Judgment calls made during an event are final and not negotiable or subject to change, modification, or appeal. In addition, athletes may not protest discrepancies related to the judging, scoring, or performance of another athlete or team. 

An athlete or team CANNOT appeal live judgment calls and no reps by the judge. Common examples include, but are not limited to: 

• Most range of motion faults (end ranges of rep) such as:
  • Depth of a squat 
  • Extension of hips, knees, or arms 
  • Stabilization of a lift or equipment overhead 

Examples of events or actions an athlete or team CAN appeal include: 

• Scorecard or leader board data inconsistencies or errors 
• Counting inconsistencies or errors (i.e., the total number of repetitions completed was incorrect) 
• Loading inconsistencies or errors 
• Course markings or directional inconsistencies or errors 
• Equipment or monitor failure that was not the responsibility of athlete 
• Miscommunication by a judge regarding movement standards, or event order or direction. 
• Action of another athlete or person that impeded the athlete’s progress 

Two appeal rule: 

Missing mandatory competition responsibilities such as athlete registration or briefing may result in a loss of an appeal at the Head Judge’s discretion.

Athletes/teams will start the competition with two appeals. 

Following each event, athletes/teams have the option to appeal (see eligible list above). 

If after investigation the appeal is granted, the athlete/team will retain their appeal count. 

If after investigation the appeal is denied, the athlete/team will lose one appeal from their appeal count. 

If an athlete/team exhausts their appeal count, they will not be allowed to make any other appeals over the remainder of the competition. 

There is no minimum age limit.  Athletes of any age may  compete with parental consent, as long as they can safely perform the required movements as outlined in the movement standards solely at their coaches and parents discretion.

All workouts will be released in February 2025

Butterfly Effect is committed to ensuring all athletes have equal access and opportunities to participate in our events in a manner that is fair to all competitors while preserving the integrity of the sport. Transgender athletes are welcome to participate in Butterfly Effect in accordance with the requirements set forth below.

Athletes who transition from male to female must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Athletes must contact info@competitionexpo.com prior to registration to declare they identify as female.
2. Their gender in their everyday life matches their registration gender,
3. They have obtained civil documents with their registration gender identified (e.g., state ID or driver’s license).
4. Athletes who cannot meet the criteria in points 2 & 3 above may provide medical or other evidence satisfactory to Comp Expo Pty Ltd establishing they self-identify as the gender stated in their registration.
5. Athletes must demonstrate their total testosterone level in serum has been below 10 nmol/L prior to their first competition and must remain below that level throughout the competitive period.

A transgender athlete who is unable and/or unwilling to meet and/or provide the requirements listed above, may still participate however their scores will be marked as scaled and they will rank below all other teams on the leaderboard in fairness to all other athletes. 

Appeal by a Transgender Athlete
Any transgender athlete whose registration to compete has been rejected under this Transgender Athlete Policy, may appeal that decision as follows:

• Athletes shall have 10 business days following receipt of the decision rejecting their gender registration to submit their written petition of appeal explaining why that decision should be overturned.

• Following a review of the athlete’s petition of appeal, the panel will, in a timely manner, provide its written decision, including supporting reasons, either denying or granting the appeal.

• Athletes may request a personal hearing by telephone, and it will be at Comp Expo Pty Ltd’s sole discretion to grant or deny such a request. Athletes may have an advocate or other representative present if they so desire.

• Comp Expo Pty Ltd personnel will confer and decide upon the appeal. Any decision made by the panel on the petition of appeal shall be final and not subject to any further appeal.

Other Challenges To the Gender Classification of An Athlete
Any athlete registered may challenge the gender classification of an athlete by sending a confidential written request to info@competitionexpo.com. That request will be reviewed by the representatives in such a manner as it deems appropriate. In the interest of confidentiality, the receipt of the challenge will be acknowledged, but no further information will be provided to the challenging party. Comp Expo may also conduct a review and evaluation of an athlete’s gender classification on its own initiative. Except for the transgender athlete’s right to appeal, no other athlete or person shall have any standing to challenge a decision of Comp Expo’s representatives under this Transgender Athlete Policy.

Confidentiality and Consent to Sharing Confidential Information
The legitimate medical and other privacy interests of transgender athletes will be preserved. Any discussion involving the gender identity of an athlete and any documentation supporting a gender transition will be kept confidential on a need-to-know basis, unless the athlete makes a specific request otherwise. Athletes give their consent to Comp Expo to share confidential information with others as may be reasonably required in the application of this policy or in the application of the transgender policies of other sports organisations in which the athlete is participating. Comp Expo will not retain any medical documentation that may be provided by athletes in accordance with this policy or that is otherwise relevant to their previous status as a Butterfly Effect competitor after receiving notice from them that they will no longer be participating in the events.

For further information or questions, please contact info@competitionepo.com.

Will there be photographers or videographers at the event?
Yes! The Butterfly Effect has a dedicated media team capturing moments across the entire weekend — from big lifts to quiet wins and everything in between.

Will I receive personal photos from the event?
While our team aims to capture a wide range of athletes and moments, we can’t guarantee that every individual will be photographed.

When and where will event photos be available?
Our official event album will be made available post-event. Please allow up to 2 weeks for our media team to edit, upload, and share the final gallery. A link to access the photos will be shared via email and on our social channels once ready.

Can I bring my own photographer or media team?
Only our approved Butterfly Effect media team is permitted on the competition floor. Personal photos and videos from the spectator area are welcome, but please respect other athletes and the flow of competition.

Media Passes
Media passes are only available for the contracted Butterfly Effect media teams. All images and video content of the Competition is owned by Comp Expo Pty Ltd and may not be published or used for marketing or promotional purposes unless authorised.