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CROSSFIT GAMES
No Major Changes for 2022 Games Season Despite Dave Castro Firing
News of Dave Castroās firing last week brought forth questions about the 2022 CrossFit Games season regarding formatting, which kicks off February 24 with the Open.
One big thing:Ā CrossFitās head of communications made it clear no significant changes to the 2022 season structure will be made at this point.
Andrew Weinstein:Ā āWe know how important predictability is for our athletesā training, and we want to ensure this season provides that consistency for affiliates and participants, so the 2022 season will run as announced.ā
Why it matters:Ā The CrossFit Games season has undergone significant changes over the past several years, with almost no continuity since a complete reformatting after the 2018 CrossFit Games.
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The Community Gyms Coalition, of which CrossFit makes up a large part, is urging the House Majority Leader to include financial relief for gyms in new COVID relief bill:
āā¦we are strongly urging the Majority Leader to include direct aid for small gyms and fitness facilities (who have yet to receive federal aid) in any legislation that is considered. Small gyms are continuing to suffer disproportionately from the pandemic.ā
Emily RolfeĀ joins theĀ HSTL Made teamĀ alongside Jacqueline Dahlstrom.
š¤¢Ā RegistrationĀ isĀ now openĀ for the Rogue 50 Cal challenge. Good luck.
PROFILE
āAs long as Iāve got my layers on, I think Iāll be fine.ā Ellie Turner Moves From Australia to Canada to Train in Person with Coach, Michele Letendre
Rookie Aussie Games athlete,Ā Ellie Turner, is trading in the tank top for a winter coat. After making her first CrossFit Games appearance in Madison this past summer, sheās looking to take the next step forward in her athletic career by moving from Australia to Montreal.
āMoving across the country is pretty scary and uncomfortable, so itās something I had to really think about. But after the Games, I just realized that Iām willing to do anything to make my career even better and this just seemed like the right thing to do.ā
The 23-year-old is making the move to Montreal ahead of the new year to train in person for the first time with her coach,Ā Michele Letendre. Letendre, a multi-year Games veteran herself is theĀ founder of Deka CompĀ and trains Games athlete Pat Vellner ā potentially giving Turner a training partner.
Continuing our tribute to Dave Castroās lasting programming influences of the sport, we shift focus from the global net cast by the CrossFit Games Open, and narrow in on Regionals – the arena where CrossFit Games dreams came true from 2011-2018.
Within that eight year timespan,Ā the Regional format changed three times to better accommodate the burgeoning regions outside of the United States, and each time the test that decided who would earn the title of āgames athlete,ā evolved to filter accordingly.
The importance of Regionals programmingĀ and the evolution of its presentation cannot be overstated. It is the forerunner for almost everything off season competitions, Sanctionals, and semifinals have become.
Beyond the immediate impact, Regionals also served as an intermediary step for programming elements to make their way to the Open and the community at-large. In many cases, once something made its presence felt at Regionals, the clock was running for everyone to prepare accordingly, because it was only a matter of time before it showed up in the Open, and in affiliates everywhere.
Is Vellner going to threepeat? Is Sara on the comeback trail? Think you can pick out a hidden gem? Now is your chance to prove your knowledge. Sign up for Fantasy Fitnessing and pick your roster before the first event in order to be on the leaderboard.
After two years of development, tests, and tweaks, The R.A.DĀ® ONE launches this week at Wodapaolooza. Check out their exclusive pre-order below before the official launch on 20th January. Extremely limited quantities available so act fast.
Building a solid posterior chain is not only going to help you in CrossFit, but it's going to help you for life. Make sure you're working on your back in the right (and safe) way with these GHD progressions.
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CongratulationsĀ Jason DavisĀ from Dignified CrossFit in Clarkston, MI on theĀ 285 pound/129kgĀ clean and jerk PR.
CongratulationsĀ Kara HalewoodĀ from CrossFit ABF in Clearwater, FL on your firstĀ bar muscle-up.
Rich FroningĀ hits a set of 3 beltless push jerks atĀ 315 pounds/143kgĀ in preparation for Wodapalooza.
CongratulationsĀ Rodrigo GarciaĀ from Los Angeles, CA on theĀ 315 pound/143kgĀ front squat.
CongratulationsĀ Alana MiddletonĀ from Clermont CrossFit in Minneola, FL on the split jerk PR ofĀ 145 pounds/66kg.
CrossFit MorgantownĀ in Morgantown, WV isĀ hosting a memorial WODĀ next Saturday, January 22 in honor of previous ownerĀ Jeff GiosiĀ who passed away one year ago from a genetic aortic aneurysm. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Forgiven Warrior Startup Fund.
Anyone interested in helping via sponsorships, donations, or volunteering can contact Lauran DeWitt at [email protected]
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