The 2012 CrossFit Games Open begins February 22nd. That may seem a lifetime away but in reality, it is not! For the next 5 Weeks we will be doing the 2011 Sectional Open workouts in order to prepare ourselves for the Sectional Open as well as to introduce what to expect when the competition begins. For more information on the 2012 Games… CLICK HERE.
(Our hopes are to have as many members sign up to compete as possible. During the 2012 Sectional Open, we plan to hold that week’s workout on Saturday mornings/afternoons to create a positive, competitive atmosphere to bring out the best in each of us. The more involved, the better!)
Stage One: The Open
“The Games season will begin with the Open, a worldwide online competition with one workout per week. The Open will run for five weeks, from February 22 to March 25. Anyone can compete in the Open, regardless of fitness level or experience. More than 26,000 athletes from around the world took part in the 2011 season, and 2012 promises to be even larger.
In order to participate in the Open, athletes can do the workouts at their local affiliate or film their attempt from their garage gym. All scores and videos are then submitted to the Open website, which allows athletes to track how they match up with athletes in their region and around the world.
Athletes can choose to compete in three categories: Individual, Team, or Masters.
Individual athletes and teams that perform the best across the five Open workouts will earn a chance to compete at the second stage of the Games, the Regionals. Masters athletes (beginning at 45-years-old and older) will compete to be among the fittest athletes in their respective age division. The top Masters will earn an automatic spot at the Games in July.”
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