The CrossFit Open – Registration is Live!

Even if you’re new to CrossFit, chances are you’ve heard of the “Open.” The 2016 CrossFit Open season is upon us!! Read below to learn more about the Open and how you can get involved.

What is the “Open?”

Officially, the Open is the first level of competition for athletes to qualify for the CrossFit Games.  However, for 99.999% of CrossFitters, the Open is simply a once-a-year opportunity to push yourself to new limits, experience the intensity of competition, and see how you stack up against CrossFitters around the world. (Last year, over 200,000 people registered for the Open!) To learn more about the CrossFit Games check out these links:

• Read: About the Games
• Read: The CrossFit Open
• Watch: I’m Competing in the Open Because…

When is the “Open?”

The Open season runs for 5 weeks, from February 25 – March 28.   Every Thursday night an Open workout will be posted to the Games website at 8:00pm. Registered athletes will have until that Monday at 8:00pm to complete the workout and post their scores online.  All scored are validated either by video submission or by the affiliate owners.

When and Where Can I do the Open WODs?

At ICA, we will run the Open WODs on Fridays during all 7 classes. You DO NOT need to be registered for the Open to attend class and complete the workouts!  However, if you are a registered athlete and can not make it to a Friday workout, please let us know as soon as possible.

In-House Open Competition

For the first time ever, we’re running an in-house team competition based on the Open WODs. You do not need to officially register for the Open in order to compete on a team… but we strongly encourage it! Add your name to the sign up sheets on the door by FEBRUARY 18 at the latest if you want in. In general here’s what to expect:

• We’ll divide the gym into “super teams” of 10+ athletes. (The number of teams will depend on how many athletes sign up.)
• You can complete the workouts Rx or using the official scale, but the lowest Rx score will rank above the highest scaled score.
• You’ll earn points for your team each week based on how you rank within ICA.
• More details will be posted, along with the team rosters, the week of Feb 22.
• There is no cost to participate in the in house competition!

Other FAQS:

1. What if I need to scale an Open WOD?

Official scaled versions are available for all Open workouts, so athletes can choose the programming that best matches their abilities. Choosing the scaled version of the workout one week will not prevent an athlete from doing the next workout as prescribed.  However, even one rep of the prescribed version of the workout will be ranked ahead of the best score of the scaled version of the workout.

2. What about Masters?

There are Masters divisions in 5 year increments for athletes over the age of 40. Each age bracket will have its own version of the Open WOD.

3. Okay, I’m in. How do I register?

Register on the CrossFit Games website. Remember to choose CrossFit Phoenixville as your affiliate!! Registration is $20.