The Trans Takeover

*The Trans Takeover*

Opening Trans Awareness Week 2022 with a bang ‘cause history shows that if we want something done then we have to do it ourselves.

• 13th November
  10 am Kick off - 1st Lift.
  The Strength Fortress, Maidstone

Hosted by T Generation Gyms at The Strength Fortress Maidstone.

Trans and gender-diverse peoples have been gatekept from showcasing their strength, resilience, and power in the sporting world and T Generation Gyms was created to change that narrative.

Open to 30 competitors, with priority given to Transgender & Non-binary lifters first!

Tickets available include: 

• Trans/NB LIfters Registration Fee
• General Admission - Spectators, we need to understand number to ensure COVID safety requirements.
• Donations - If you are unable to make the event but wish to support the costs involved there is a donation option.

SO what to expect ???

Squat/Bench/Dead - 3 attempts for your best 1RM

No gendered categories

No weight classes

No federation registration required

No more “weighting” to feel like you belong!

To be announced:

Queer Market stalls
Local business stalls
Food trucks
Community resources and service provision

Medals and awards for good vibes and great lifts

Many hands are required to help lift and should you wish to be a part of this event (questions & sponsorship opportunities), please email Sam Dengate - info@tgenerationtraining.com 

To follow the action please check out:

@tgenerationgyms
@thestrengthfortress
@sammy_tgen

Share, tag and spread the word !!

Let’s show the world our strength, our resilience, and our visibility during Trans Awareness Week 2022!!

We CANNOT WAIT to see what you bring to the platform!

T Generation & The Strength Fortress humbly recognise the sovereignty of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands and waters we live and work. We pay respect to their culture and traditions, and their Elders past and present.

All profits from this event will be donated to Koori Pride & Black Rainbow

Considerations:

For our audio/visual sensory/Neurodivergent friends: This event will be live streamed online should attendance not be possible. Please note that this event will involve unexpected loud noises and bright fluorescent lighting. Feel free to bring noise-canceling headphones or any other preferred devices to support your needs.