Feb 5 - 11

Hey Bytown Fam,

We hope you are ready for an exhilarating fitness challenge! We're thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting a CrossFit Open Internal Competition at our gym- Beauty vs. Beast, and we can't wait to see everyone bring their A-game.

What’s the CrossFit Open you ask?

3 weeks, 3 workouts, worldwide competition! Whether you consider yourself a CrossFit newbie, competitor, enthusiast, fan, or community supporter, the CrossFit Open is for you.

The open debuted in 2011 and is a chance for all athletes to join a worldwide competition. The workouts are released on Thursday night, and you have until Monday to complete the workout, submit your score, and see where you stack up against the world, in your age group, and within your division by viewing the worldwide CrossFit Games Leaderboard.

There are different options for each workout that is released:

Rx’d - Do the workouts as written. This is the most challenging option, yet many individuals have moved from scaled to Rx’d as they progress from year to year.

Age Groups - There are nine age group divisions offering Rx'd and scaled versions of the workouts for teenage athletes aged 14-17 as well as master’s athletes ages 35+.

Adaptive - The adaptive divisions offer equally challenging workouts modified for athletes with a significant, permanent impairment. These divisions have been expanded to include 15 divisions. The Adaptive Open will be run by WheelWOD.

Scaled - Not quite ready to tackle the workouts as written? No problem. The scaled division offers classic scaling options for many of CrossFit’s common gymnastics movements and includes lighter loading. 

Foundations - Just started CrossFit or maybe this is your first Open? The foundations workouts are a great place to start.

Workout dates:

Workout 24.1 - Feb. 29- March 4

Workout 24.2 - March 7-11

Workout 24.3 - March 14-18

The Open is for everyone! If you want to register for the Open or more information, please see here:

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9d6b6066/6E6ZqN7b3U_H2rXBObt1ZA?u=https://games.crossfit.com/article/what-crossfit-open-and-why-should-i-sign/open

Bytown’s Internal Competition Overview: Beauty vs Beast, Coach Juan vs. Coach Victoria

Teams: We'll be dividing everyone into two teams to foster camaraderie, friendly competition, and a sense of community spirit. The teams will be Beauty (Juan’s team) vs. Beast (Victoria’s team)

Point System: Each workout during the CrossFit Open will be worth points. Your dedication, effort, and performance will contribute to your team's overall score. It's not just about personal achievements; it's about collaboration and pushing each other to new heights!

When: Each workout can be performed and “judged” by a fellow athlete on Saturday at 9am, 10am and Sundays at 9am, 10am.

What to Expect:

Fun and Community: Get ready for an energizing and supportive atmosphere as we come together to tackle the CrossFit Open workouts. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to CrossFit, this is an opportunity to challenge yourself and celebrate the achievements of your fellow gym members.

Team Spirit: Embrace the team dynamic! Your performance will directly impact your team's standing, so encourage one another, share tips, and celebrate every victory—big or small.

Prizes: Of course, no competition is complete without some exciting rewards! Stay tuned for announcements about prizes and special recognitions.

How to Participate:

Click this link to sign up for our internal comp by February 21, teams will be announced on February 26: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/76c677ee/jbnjb3x3H0ONWthG1kYXeg?u=https://forms.gle/DvxRbts8rJgUfgNG8

Attend the CrossFit Open workouts on the designated days.

Have a blast, push your limits, and support your team!

This Internal Competition is about more than just fitness; it's about building connections, having fun, and celebrating the strength of our incredible community. Let's make this CrossFit Open the best one yet!

Reach out if you have any questions,

Coach Victoria and Coach Juan