Frequently asked questions

It is the national calisthenics league focused on Endurance, organised by Associação B.W.C.R. — Clube de Calistenia das Caldas da Rainha. The season has an opening event, four regular Rounds and a Grand Final.

No. The league is designed for athletes of all levels: the Promises division exists for recreational athletes and those starting out, and at the Open CAL you do not have to finish the routine to be given a division.

Every event of the 2027 season takes place at the Pavilhão Desportivo Rainha D. Leonor, in Caldas da Rainha.

The dates have not been announced yet. They are published at least 45 days before the first Round, which takes place at least 60 days after the Open CAL.

Being 14 by the date of the Open CAL and fit for competitive sport, which each athlete is responsible for making sure of before every event. At the Open CAL you sign the liability waiver and the fitness declaration; if you are under 18, your legal guardians sign them for you.

€100 for the full season, paid at once or in two instalments of €50. If you need special conditions, talk to us before the deadline.

In cash, handed to a member of the organisation (the preferred method), by bank transfer or by MB WAY. The first payment must be made by the Open CAL. The details are on the Register page.

Until 23 October 2026. Places are limited and athletes are admitted in pairs. Anyone over the limit goes on a waiting list, in order of registration.

If you withdraw by the day before the Open CAL, you get the registration fee back in full. After that there is no refund.

No. On the athlete form you state the team you represent — a club, a gym or none. The organisation tries to avoid Battles between athletes from the same team.

Yes, for every registered athlete, except in exceptional cases justified to and accepted by the organisation. The Open CAL is where your division is decided.

That is fine. You can end an exercise early and move on to the next one, and your division is assigned based on what you manage to complete.

At least 30 days before the event, through the official CAL communication channels.

No. Your division is assigned from your Open CAL ranking and stays the same until the end of the competitive season.

At least three of the four Rounds of the regular season (according to the number of registered athletes), with one Battle in each.

Pairings are set by the organisation, based on how close athletes are in the ranking. You never face the same athlete twice in the same regular season.

An absence scores zero points. If it is justified and accepted by the organisation, the Battle is rescheduled whenever possible.

Sports shoes are mandatory. You can use chalk, your own dip belt, wrist wraps and tape, but weights and weighted vests are always provided by the organisation. The full list is on the Open CAL page.

No. Decisions on whether a rep counts are immediate and final, and there is no video review. Decisions by the organisation that affect you can be challenged in writing within 72 hours of being notified.

The top eight in the ranking of each category and division at the end of the regular season, or the top four in divisions with fewer than eight athletes.

Yes, for the top three of the Grand Final and the top three of the regular-season ranking, in every category and division. The nature and the value of the prizes will be announced before the Grand Final.

Only with your consent, given in a separate document that you can withdraw at any time. Refusing does not stop you from competing. Every photo taken at the events is made available to the athletes. Rankings and results are always public.

On this website, on our Instagram page at @calisthenicsalliance and, once you have registered, in CAL's group chat, where all communication with athletes happens.