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The idea is that there would be no scaling.No athlete whether 6 months in or brand new to CrossFit would need to scale any of the events. This competition was to be about capacity more than a high degree of skill. Everyone can row...just how fast? Everyone could deadlift...just how much?

So the first competition sold out pretty quickly and about 70 athletes from several states showed up to compete. Everyone left excited and motivated to compete again. So when we received a few emails from some athletes wondering when we would do another this past September we decided to go for it. This time around over 120 athletes from 7 states showed up to compete. Again everyone had fun and were itching for another Festivus competition. Again the emails started coming in and we decided to hold a winter competition and because we would'n™t have use of the outdoors we limited it to 100 athletes. In the first 2 hours of open registration we sold over 30 spots. The rest sold out in 2 days.

So that brings us to today and the creation of the first national version called the Festivus Games. Novice and intermediate athletes from across the country will compete in a 1 day event, all on the same day. We will crown individual champions from each participating box and a national champ as well.

You can count on a feat of strength for sure!]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247813-Festivus-Games http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247903-Mid-Atlantic-Open
What is the Mid-Atlantic Open?

The Mid-Atlantic Open started as the NoVa Open at Patriot CrossFit. The organizers didn't want to lose the great energy and atmosphere of the CrossFit Games Sectionals from the year before. They created an event where people from all over the DC area could get together and do the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games Open workouts together.

This year, the event is The Mid-Atlantic Open hosted at District CrossFit. We're hoping to make this event even better with more athletes, more spectators and more prizes. We're expecting athletes from all over the region. Whether this is your first competition or you're a seasoned pro; this is the place you'll want to be.

Why should I do the Mid-Atlantic Open instead of doing the WODs at my home affiliate?

Well first of all we have a SICK prize package for everyone that participates. You can click here to learn more about it.

Remember when you first started CrossFit in a group class? The excitement, maybe even a little bit of nervous energy? It changed the game for how you got fit. You couldn't go back to your old ways.

Ask anyone who has done a real CrossFit competition and they will tell you the same thing applies to competition. You simply can't recreate the kind of excitement a true competition garners. Competing in an open competition will take your performance and your training to a new level. You'll be focused and fierce.

No matter if you're a games veteran or still in your first month of CrossFit; this competition will bring out the best in you.

Who can participate?

Absolutely anyone and everyone. If you If you're even considering trying The Open; you'll want to compete here. Men, women, masters, adults. Everyone is welcome.

How much does it cost?

Registration will open on January 15th. You'll have the option of signing up for 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 WODs. We'll be taking care of registering you with the CrossFit Games site so there will be a $10 surcharge (and you won't have to pay the CrossFit Games fee). If you plan on competing please don't register on the Games site as we will not refund your $10.

If you sign up before February 14th each WOD will cost $10 (plus the one-time $10 CrossFit Games Registration Fee). If you sign up for all 5 it will be $45 (plus the one-time $10 CrossFit Games Registration Fee = $55). After February 14th each WOD will cost $20. If you sign up for all 5 it will be $60 (plus the $10 CrossFit Games Registration Fee = $70).

When is the Open?

The Open will be every Saturday during the Reebok CrossFit Games Open Season. In other words, Saturday February 25th, March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th, and March 25th. We'll be starting the first heat at 9am and depending on how many athletes are participating we'll fit everyone in until the last heat of the day.

Where is the Open?

The Mid Atlantic Open will be hosted by District CrossFit in 2012. Here's the address. We'll have free parking available for each day for all athletes (feel free to car pool).

We're also incredibly accessible via metro. Here are directions from Chinatown/Gallery Place, Convention Center and Metro Center.

What if I have another questions?

Please contact us here: info@districtcrossfit.com
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Week One of Open Season is an event you do NOT want to miss! CFJAX will be throwing down with local affiliates from all over Jacksonville in a packed house complete with affiliates, athletes, friends and fans. Week One is guaranteed to be the biggest event of this competition season, followed by 4 more weeks of get down & throw down at other local affiliates in JAX.

So what's in it for me, you ask?

FOR ALL AFFILIATES: Your mission is to bring down the house with as many members and fans as you can sporting YOUR AFFILIATE T-SHIRTS, and be eligible for a ton of FREE GEAR for your gym. The affiliate with the most supporters in their affiliate T-Shirts will take home your choice of killer gear provided by X-Training Equipment. Local competition is now BOX VS. BOX. Get your community involved!

FOR ALL ATHLETES & COMPETITORS: This competition is YOUR time to put all of your hard work and training to the test. Get in the competitive trenches with other local competitors of all calibers, whether this is your first competition, or you're a seasoned vet. Your opportunity to compete is our number one priority! Your stage is set complete with judges, heats, a DJ, top of the line equipment, and an opportunity to watch some of the South East's top athletes get after it. If you want to compete this year, then this is YOUR event. Top 10 competitors, both male and female, will be eligible to win a 90 minute goal coaching and training development session with the 22nd fittest man on the planet, CrossFit East's very own Jared "DOOS" Davis.

FOR ALL OF YOU FANS OUT THERE: Want to know what this CrossFit movement is all about? Never been to a CrossFit event before but you watched The Games on ESPN2 and now you're curious?? NOW is the time to check it out! All friends and fans will be placed into a raffle and become eligible to win FREE CROSSFIT TRAINING at CrossFit JAX. This is a prize valued at $250! You can win free money just by showing up! Raffles will be drawn every 30 minutes throughout the event. Don't miss out on the chance to join the sport of fitness revolution that is reaching millions of people worldwide.

As our title sponsor, SICFIT will be providing national media coverage as well as supplying free gear throughout the event. The site will be updated with live video coverage throughout our event. Our national and local sponsors are BRINGIN' IT in a big way, so don't miss out!

For all you athletes, pre-registration for this event starts February 10th. Please go to cfjax.com for more details on how to sign up for a heat.

DON'T BE THE ONE TO MISS THIS EPIC EVENT!
]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247879-The-Dirty-South http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247708-SICFIT-and-SEALFIT-present-KOKORO-21
Kokoro 21 will track the adventures of class 21 as it undergoes its own version of hell on February 24th through the 26th, 2012. Whether you are an aspiring Kokoro trainee, a graduate, or just very interested in what motivates and drives these peeps to undergo such an event, you will not want to miss this once in a lifetime digital experience.

About Kokoro:

There comes a time in everyones life when they are ready for a test - a test of their heart and soul. A real test that takes you to your very core - your soul - and either spits you out or makes you into a new person.

SEALFIT Kokoro Camp is such a test. As the world's premier training camp for forging mental toughness and the warrior spirit, the camp is an intense crucible experience based off of the famous Navy SEAL Hell Week training.

In 2010 SEALFIT's Kokoro Camp broke onto the CrossFit stage with their CrossFit Journal video series of top Games competitors and CrossFit fire breathers navigating the rocky terrain of Kokoro.

Kristen Clever, Miko Salo, Tommy Hackenbruck, Rob Orlando, Greg Amundson joined 20 other special ops candidates and CrossFit athletes to challenge the 50 hour crucible adventure. The training was epic and the footage of the trials and tribulations, victories and crushing failures of the trainees, alongside the amazing leadership and teamwork displayed by a rare group of individuals, inspired thousands who watched each episode like a reality show.

Now SICFIT is proud to partner with SEALFIT to offer the next episode...

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247708-SICFIT-and-SEALFIT-present-KOKORO-21 http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238504-SICFIT-showcases-Friday-Night-Lights-Presented-by-CrossFit-Scottsdale Please email info@crossfitscottsdale.com if you are interested in competing, judging or volunteering for the event.]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238504-SICFIT-showcases-Friday-Night-Lights-Presented-by-CrossFit-Scottsdale http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247580-SICFIT-Presents-Life-AsRx-Winter-Open
Power Snatches + Rowing

There is a 12 minute running clock. On the Odd minutes, you must perform 4 power snatches AS HEAVY AS POSSIBLE.

On the Even minutes, you will perform a Max Distance Row.

*Standards:*

For the movement to be considered a power snatch, the bar must move in one motion from the ground to overhead. Press-outs will be permitted, but the the initial catch must be made OVER THE HEAD. The bar must continue to go up from the initial catch, if the bar moves down at any point in time, that will result in a "No Rep."

*Rules:*

1.) You must provide your load for the power snatch at registration. Load cannot be changed after registration. BE PREPARED UPON ENTRY OF THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE YOUR POWER SNATCH LOAD.

2.) You will not be penalized for not completing all 4 snatches, but you cannot complete more than 4.

3.) There is no transition time between the snatches and the rowing.

*Scoring:*

Your score from this workout will come from your Total Pounds Lifted PLUS your Distance Rowed.

For example: Athlete X used 100# and completed all 24 lifts, their score for the snatch portion would be 2400lbs. Athlete X also completed 2100m on the rower. Their OVERALL score for Workout 1 would be 4500 points (2400lbs lifted + 2100m Rowed).

*Masters will perform this exact workout.

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The 2012 Winter Open Workouts

1. On February 1st, we will post the first workout of The 2012 Winter Open.

2. On February 10th at 5pm, we will post the second workout.

3. On February 11th, at the close of WOD #1, we will post the third workout.

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The 2012 Life AsRx Winter Open presented by SicFit is adding:

The All CrossFitters Partner Workout
"THE DUET"
Now that we will be in The World's Largest CrossFit Gym, Captain CrossFit in Prescott Arizona, for The 2012 Winter Open we are able to add an All-CrossFitters-Partner Throwdown!! This workout, called "The Duet" will be do-able by anyone who knows the CrossFit movements. The beauty of "The Duet" is that it can challenge the most awesome of you and be an appropriate fun workout for those of you still new to CrossFit. There are no movements that will trip you up. No "I-can't-do-those-yet" movements. No pullups. No handstand pushups. But we aren't dumbing it down either. We aren't talking about a 20min AMRAP of 400m runs, I promise! You need a partner, but you can be at quite different CrossFitting abilities. There will be 4 divisions:

"The Brothers Duet" - Two Men
"The Sisters Duet" - Two Women
"Duet Mix" - One Man, One Woman
"Duet for Kids" - Two Kids

Only One Partner Needs To Register. We will Gather The Other Partner's Information Later.

Use the Link Below To Register - On A First Come Basis, So Don't Wait!
http://www.winteropen.com/All-CrossFitters-Workout.html
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The list of athletes who qualified to compete in the 2012 Winter Open has been posted on the Winter Open Website. Please use the link below:

http://www.winteropen.com/2012-Online-Qualifiers.html


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URGENT: Winter Open Online Qualifier Videos

It has been brought to our attention that many of you uploaded your videos
to the general SicFit site and not to the Winter Open Event Page on
SicFit.

If your name is NOT on this list and you submitted BOTH videos, WOD #1 and
WOD #2, please contact us right away.

OPEN MEN
John Alvarado
Eric Auffant
Justin Baumgartner
Chuck Browder
David Bui
Niko Countouriotis
Macenzy Daggy
Joseph Dressler
Josh Dumke
Shane Edrington
Tupac Enrique
John Paul Flores
Michael Frazier
Trevor Gelder
Casey Haines
Donald Hawkins
Shaun Hazelton
Henry Huang
Brad Kuiper
Brian Kunitzer
Andrew Lemos
Brody Longo
Alek Marinenko
Aaron Martinez
Andre Matus
Eugene McDougall
Larry Naranjo
Joseph Pacheco
Matt Petersen
August Schmidt
Sam Shapiro
Matt Shaw
Dan Sidebottom
Kenny Taylor
Will Trujillo
Dustin Wilhite
Herbert Wood
Will Zerlang

OPEN WOMEN
Erin Anderson
Aimee Berencsi
Sandy Ericsson
Patti Garcia
Rebecca Geiss
Jessica Gelder
Deana Gillespey
Meghan Hackler
Audrey Hammond
Leslie Johnson
Liz Khoury
Aida Koepplinger
Andrea Kwasny
Allison MacKenzie
Fernanda Magana
Tammy McDonald
Ashley Nowe
Gayle Shalloo
Samantha Silverman
Rebekah Vasey
Michelle Wisla
Heidi Young-Blackgoat

MASTERS
Joseph Bennett
Bruce Briggs
Skip Chapman
Jason Fine
Jeremy Ford
Bill Knight
Funbobby Kwasny
Aaron LaDuke
Jason McCutcheon
Mike McLinn
Rob Taylor
Laura Carstens
Krista Clark
Jennifer Hallquist
Maude Hecht
Christie McDougall
Eileen Schreiber
LisaAnne Trudinger-Smith
Kare Williams

IF YOUR NAME IS ON THIS LIST.

YOUR VIDEOS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AND WE DO NOT NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.

The Winter Open Team

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ANNOUNCEMENT: WE'VE HAD SOME REQUESTS AND IN AN EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE SOME ATHLETES - WE WILL ACCEPT VIDEOS UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT.

MORE BIG NEWS COMING SOON! STAY TUNED!

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Competitor Questions Answered:

We have received questions regarding the on-line qualifying videos and acceptable hand stand pushup set ups. Check out these two videos for answers. Be assured that the workout standards as described by Freddy and Chyna are standards. They are not suggestions. They are standards. They must be met. Don't submit a video with a debatable performance. We will uphold the standards.

Regarding Handstand Pushup Set-up.

http://vimeo.com/34301014

Regarding Pull-up Standards

http://vimeo.com/34300043


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We are allowing some Late Registrations for the 2012 Winter Open.
Click the link to register: http://www.winteropen.com/Late-Registration.html

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Here are the two Online Qalifying Workouts for the 2012 Winter Open.

These two workouts were programmed by Freddy Camacho and Chyna Cho of
CrossFit One World!!

Please read descriptions carefully and watch associated videos.

When you upload your videos to SicFit.com please be sure to include the following in the title:

Your Name, "WOD #1" or "WOD #2", Time

Your timer must show during the video and you must clearly establish that you are following the requirements. Make sure the angle of the video camera is such that we can see chin over and in front of the bar during the pullups, squat depth, angle to the barbell in the bar-facing burpees and completed HSPUs. Any uncertainty will result in your entry being disqualified. Do not upload more than one video per workout.

************ ATTENTION MASTERS WOMEN ************
"There is a mistake in the narration of the video with regard to the weight for the Master's Women. In the narration Freddy says the Master's Women's weight is 95lbs, but it is, in fact, 85lbs. I repeat, "The Master's women's weight for the Bear Complex in WOD #1 is 85lbs."

WORKOUT #1:

*Complete three rounds for time of:*

- *Three cycles of the bear complex (M:155#/W:105#/MM:135#/MW:85#)*
- *15 chin over the bar pull-ups*

*Bear Complex Movement Standards:*

1 "cycle" of the bear complex- barbell starts on the ground, perform a power clean, then a front squat, then bring the barbell from your shoulders to fully locked out over your head, lower the bar to behind the neck, then perform a back squat, and lastly take the barbell from behind your neck to fully locked out over head. When you pass through the front squat and the back squat, your hip crease must be below the crease of your knee - you must break parallel. For the shoulder to overhead movement, your arms need to be fully locked out at the top and we need to be able to see your ears in front of your arms. You may complete a squat clean/thruster/back squat/rack thruster as long as the hip is below parallel on every squat and the arms are locked out overhead. You may only dump the barbell when you have completed an ENTIRE cycle. If you dump the bar early, you must start the cycle over from the power clean.

Refer to
video: http://vimeo.com/33996831

*Pullup Movement Standards:* There will be no butterfly pull-ups allowed. You can do them strict, or you may use a kip. In order for your pull-up to count, you must be hanging with your arms fully extended and then have your chin over and in front of the bar at the top.

Refer to video:
http://vimeo.com/34001719

*WORKOUT #2*

*Complete the following for time:*

- *5 handstand push-ups*
- *10 bar facing burpees*
- *10 handstand push-ups*
- *20 bar facing burpees*
- *15 handstand push-ups*
- *30 bar facing burpees*

*Handstand Pushup: *

RX'D Men: Men will perform the HSPU on plates that are 2-3 inches in height. The distance between the plates is 12 inches. The plates will be against the wall. Hand placement on the plates can be anywhere as long as some portion of the hand in in contact with the center hole of the plate. You must start with your arms fully locked out and both of your feet on the wall, then you must have the top of your head touch the ground between the plates before you push back up. At the top of your handstand pushup, you need to have both of your feet touching the wall and your arms fully locked out in order for your rep to count. If a foot comes off the wall before lockout, the rep is no good.You may kip if you choose, but the same standards still apply.


RX'D Women: Hands no more than 30 inches apart. No bumper plates. Same standards
apply

RX'D Masters Men: Same as RX'D Women.

RX'D Masters Women: Same standards, but you are allowed to use one Abmat
placed on the floor under your head. The Abmat is pushed up against the
wall with the thicker part closer to the wall.


Refer to video: http://vimeo.com/34003196

*Bar Facing Burpee:*

You will need to have a bar with a standard set of bumper plates on it. Burpee standards are chest touches the deck. When you jump over the bar, you must be facing the bar, and two feet must leave the ground at the same time. Two feet must land on the ground at the same time on the other side of the bar. Athlete must completely face the bar before performing the next rep.

Refer to video: http://vimeo.com/34005292

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We are excited to announce that Life AsRx just became the Official Title Sponsor for The 2012 Winter Open!

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The 2012 Winter Open will be a three workout day with one Master's Division for competitors over 40. Workouts will be programmed by Freddy Camacho and Chyna Cho of Crossfit One World. Registration for the competition opens December 15th at 3pm. Top female and top male will take home $1500 cash.

To have an opportunity to compete in the 2012 Winter Open, presented by SICFIT. Here's what you do:

1. Complete the Winter Open online registration form by midnight December 23rd. (Form will be taken down at 12:01am on December 24th, so don't wait)

2. Complete the two Online Qualifying workouts and upload your videos to http://www.sicfit.com/video/manage/upload/coverage/247580 between December 24th and midnight January 11th.

THE ONLINE QUALIFYING WORKOUTS WILL BE POSTED ON SICFIT.COM AT NOON ON DECEMBER 23RD.

On January 12th at 3pm, we will announce the athletes that have qualified to come to Tucson on February 11th, 2012 to compete in The 2012 Winter Open, presented by SICFIT.

There will be spots at the 2012 Winter Open for the Top 45 men and the Top 35 Women as well as spots for 10 Masters Men and 10 Masters Women (Masters are any athletes who will have turned 40 prior to January 1, 2012)

To participate in the Online Qualifying workouts you must:

1. Create your own SICFIT account at http://www.sicfit.com/site/register - This is where you will upload your videos of your Online Qualifying workouts.

2. Fill out The Winter Open Registration form on the Winter Open website. http://www.winteropen.com/Registration-Form.html

For more information visit the site and blog at www.winteropen.com

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247580-SICFIT-Presents-Life-AsRx-Winter-Open http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/241092-SICFIT-Presents-The-London-Throwdown
WOD 1:

Complete In Any Order or Breakdown:

75 Thrusters 35/25KG
75 Burpee Bar Hop-Overs
75 Pull-Ups.

WOD 2:

Buy in: Output 1200/800KG of power clear. (Select your own weight).
Then Complete...
5 Rounds of:
5 Shoulder-To-Overhead 60/40KG
7 Front Squats 60/40KG
9 Toes-to-bar
Cash Out: Output 1200/800KG of Power Clean.

WOD 3:

100 Double Unders
30 K2E to Pull-Ups
30 Hang Snatch 35/25KG
100 Double Unders

See Videos for standards.

The event will be held on February 11th & 12th 2012 at Brunel University in West London. We are hiring out the Indoor Athletics Centre, home of British Athletics and hosting facility for many 2012 Olympic Games squads. This is one hell of a venue!

The online qualifiers will determine who the top 60 male and top 60 female competitors are. These athletes will then be invited to compete at Brunel IAC in February, along with 40 teams of 5 athletes.

Qualifiers start on Monday 5th December and will run for one week. 3 workouts will be completed throughout the week.

Over the weekend of the competition there will be chances to get involved in spectator specific competitions, Olympic Lifting seminars with Optimal Life Fitness and stock up on all of your stash needs from the UKs best kit suppliers!]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/241092-SICFIT-Presents-The-London-Throwdown http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/241954-SICFIT-Presents-Death-by-Barbell-Finals
DEATH BY BARBELL - OFFICIAL HEAT TIMES

ATHLETE CHECK-IN: 1 HOUR BEFORE HEAT TIME
JUDGES CHECK-IN: 9:30 AM

HEAT 1 - 10:00 AM
Katie Smith 75 4R + 6 HPC
Jen Levine 75 4R + 15 DL
Donna Shioya 75 4R + 6 DL
Danice Discipulo 75 4R2
Mary Roman 75 3R + 9 FS2
Dana Perryman 75 3R + 9 FS2
Deziree Slusher 75 3R + 10 HPC
Cami Botonis 75 3R + 2 HPC
Lauren Mancuso 75 3R + 1 PP
Stephanie Sage 75 3R + 1 PJ
Sam Davis 74 3R + 2 HPC
Concetta Lowell 75 2 R + 7 FS

HEAT 2 - 10:25 AM
Tom Magorka 115 4R + 3 FS
Craig Rhoades 115 4R + 7 HPC
Jerry Piepmeier 115 4R + 6 HPC
Charles Martin 115 4R + 4 HPC
Aaron Gutman 115 4R + 15 DL
Blaine Johnson 115 3R + 3 PJ
Pat Ford 115 3R + 1 PJ
Ryan McKIllen115 3R + 6 FS
Ioan Ghibanescu 115 3R + 2 FS
Cody DeArkland 115 3R + 5 HPC
Marty Courson 115 3R + 4 HPC
Benji Shine 115 3R
Tim Bradbury 115 17:47

HEAT 3 - 10:50 AM
Danene Tushar 75 15:53
Jessica Santos 75 15:58
Brianne Donahue 75 16:37
Christie Duenas 75 16:55
Amy Thompson 75 17:46
Courtney Sargent 75 18:32
Monica Calhoun 75 18:55
10-Kim Gonzalez 75 19:11
11-Kerri Ghibanescu 75 19:20
12-Shea Farrish 75 4R + 12 HPC
13-Shannon DeArkland 115 17:59

HEAT 4 - 11:15 AM
Ivan Alarcon 115 12:52
Walker Thompson 115 15:32
Zeki Iscan 115 17:243
Andrew Brothwell 115 17:38
Kenny Lima 115 17:455-17:45
Glenn Strid 115 17:54
Chris Johnson 115 18:47
Eric Broussard 115 19:20
Robert Fratus 115 19:22
Matthew Sullivan 115 19:37
Nathan Weddle 115 19:56
Michael Garcia 115 4R + 3 PJ
Nate Lopez 2 R + 12 HPC

HEAT 5 - 11:40 AM
Jen Nillson 75 11:24
Terry Poshoian 75 12:26
Nicole Barnes 75 12:30
Brooke Orendorff 75 13:20
Laura Stetser 75 13:32
Jen Wilcox 75 13:35
Michelle Habenicht 75 13:57
Christina Barrett 75 14:15
Camille Perkins 75 14:44
Alyssa Hershkowitz 75 14:55

HEAT 6 - 12:05 AM
Sam Ritchie 135 4R + 4 HPC
Caleb Johnson 135 4R + 12 DL
Eric Frizzell 135 4R + 12 DL
A.J. Samadani 135 4R + 7 DL
Randy Perkins 135 3R + 2 PJ
Tuan Nguyen 135 3R + 6 FS
Armando Martinez 135 3R + 3 FS
Dirk Ellene 135 3R + 9 HPC
Ej Brooks 135 3R + 5 HPC
Larry Pastor 135 3R + 2 HPC
Joel Koppel 135 20:00

HEAT 7 - 12:30 AM
Connie Schmidt 95 19:06
Cheryl Licon 95 19:30
Anna Locke 95 19:42
Cathy Luong 95 4R + 1 PP
Sarah Beverly 95 4R + 9 FS
Natalie Bower 95 4R + 5 FS2
Amy Slay 95 4R + 12 HPC
Krista Richardson 95 3R + 2 PJ
Lynn Weddle 95 3R + 9 FS
Jeniffer Huie 95 3R + 8 FS
Leanne Leighty 95 2R + 3 PJ

HEAT 8 - 12:55 AM
Brandon Banks 135 14:48
Brian Carlson 135 16:38
Andy Massi 135 17:40
T.J. Istvan 135 18:24
Al Vega 135 18:27
Doug Buttner 135 18:48
Nick Bonfiglio 135 19:43
Aljay Resngit 135 19:54
Justin Arnest 135 4R + 3 PP
Jacob Robinson 135 4R + 5 HPC
Sean Riley 135 20:00

HEAT 9 - 1:20 PM
Sarah Hopping 95 10:34
Tamara Holmes 95 11:53
Melanie Wade 95 12:52
Candace Banks 95 13:47
Katie Lindsy 95 13:57
Jackie Perez 95 14:23
Valerie Calhoun 95 14:26
Mary AnnSharf 95 14:34
Ashley Rincon 95 14:45
Meredythe Esguerra 95 15:30
Loryn Cabrera-Coronado 95 16:26
Amber Rhoades 95 17:26

HEAT 10 - 1:45 PM
Curt Manning 135 8:53
Shaun Eagen 135 10:38
Justin Moles 135 11:54
Todd Weygandt 135 13:11
Scott Mainini 135 13:20
Gali Manwell 135 14:03
Russell Webb 135 14:24
Nick Becerra135 14:31
Jordan Smith 135 14:33
Adam Vollmer 135 14:45
Maurice Dotson 135 14:52

This is a two-part competitive event that gives everyone a chance to see measurable results over an 8 WEEK period... at the "PRELIMS" you'll complete the workout as fast as possible. Exactly 8-WEEKS later, we come back and battle it out awarding CASH PRIZES FOR FASTEST TIME AND MOST IMPROVED in each category. (BTW - at the FINALS you'll be ranked and placed in heats accordingly so, if you sandbag it at the PRELIMS you will look like an A$$) Intermediate and advanced categories for both men and women give everyone the opportunity to participate!

DEATH BY BARBELL

FIVE ROUNDS FOR TIME:

15 DEADLIFT

12 HANG POWER CLEAN

9 FRONT SQUAT

6 PUSH JERK

(20 MINUTE CUT-OFF or AMRAP 20 MINUTES)

CATEGORIES;

WOMEN: INT-75#, ADV-95# MEN: INT-115#, ADV-135#

CASH PRIZES FOR FASTEST TIME & MOST IMPROVED]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/241954-SICFIT-Presents-Death-by-Barbell-Finals http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247599-Wodapalooza-A-Fitness-Festival
Proceed will be donated to the Big Brother Big Sister organization of miami. Come out to support the organization and show off your skills. Registration has already been opened on their website so don't delay!

There are 50 RX men spots, 50 RX women spots, 50 scaled men spots, 50 scaled women spots, 25 masters men spots, 25 masters women spots and 35 teams of 4.

Check out their website for registration information and the standards for each division.]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247599-Wodapalooza-A-Fitness-Festival http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247877-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenege-CrossFit-NorthRidge

Click the link below to view the standards video:

http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247877-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenege-CrossFit-NorthRidge/video/590633-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-CrossFit-NorthRidge-Standards-Video

SICFIT is beginning a new initiative with CrossFit Affiliates across the globe called the SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge Series.

The SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge is a series of challenges hosted by SICFIT and CrossFit affiliates for the CrossFit community around the world to participate in. Each challenge will last for seven days (Monday-Sunday), and be co-sponsored by a different affiliate every week. Participants will compete for prizes awarded by SICFIT and that week's affiliate sponsor.

This challenge gives the CrossFit community the chance to show off their skills, compete every week, and win prizes from their favorite Crossfit Affiliates and SICFIT. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants. Each participant must upload their video to SICFIT.com in order to be eligible for that week's Prize.

***MAKE SURE TO POST THE PARTICIPANT'S NAME AND SCORE IN THE TITLE OF THE VIDEO
Winners will have 10 days to claim their prize from the end of the challenge. To claim prize, send name and mailing address to Affiliates@SICFIT.com.

Make sure to check back every Monday to see what the new challenge will be.

For CrossFit affiliates and outside vendors interested in sponsorship, please send SICFIT an e-mail at Affiliates@SICFIT.com

3,2,1.....GO!!]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247877-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenege-CrossFit-NorthRidge http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/240273-The-OC-Throwdown
MENS WINNERS 1. Tommy Hackenbruck 2. Nate Schrader 3. Matt Hathcock

WOMENS WINNERS: 1. Kristan Clever 2. Lindsey Valenzuela 3. Rebecca Voigt

Thank you to all the photographers who covered the event:

Mary Siani
Carlos Miguel Tapia
Andrea Saenz
Daniel Wu
Carl Javier
Richard Hernandez
Mark Glouner
Sean Lewis


GOING INTO DAY 2:
EVERYONE COMPETES TOMORROW. NO CUTS. Everyone will compete in WOD 4 tomorrow morning. First heat starts at 8:30am. SAME HEATS AS TODAY. No changes to heats. Too many DNFs in the advanced mens "Zach" WOD to make it fair to do any cuts. SEE YOU ALL AT 8am for the meeting.

The Home of the O.C. Throwdown:

The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center is the centerpiece of the 150 acre campus. Opened in April of 2010, the 23,000 square foot was designed with an aviation hangar look, including a 50 foot high ceiling as well as 50 foot high hangar doors that can be rolled back to give The Hangar an indoor/outdoor feel.

The building offers complete mens and womens restrooms. A dedicated athlete room with massage tables and lounge chairs. Rooms dedicated for scoring, media, volunteers/judges, and a ticket office.

The opening ceremonies will kick off at 8am on Saturday with the national anthem and the revealing of WOD #1 projected on to the big screen. 8:30am is the start of the first heat.

Food is very good. We worked closely with the caterers to deliver food for CrossFitters. Tri tip, roasted chicken, beef brisket, ribs, grilled veggies, and fresh fruit. Of course their will be un paleo options as well as several draft beers and cocktails.

The Hangar is a five minute drive from OC's John Wayne Airport. Their will be plenty of parking and a tent city for affiliates to place their tents. Smack dab in the middle of tent city the floater workout will take place on Saturday with its own DJ and bleachers. Tickets for the 2012 OC Throwdown can be bought at the door, or save yourself a wait in line and purchase them here. Kids 12 and under are free.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, January 13thJanuary 13th
6pm to 9pm Athlete and Sponsor Pre-Registration Orange Coast CrossFit: 1677 Superior Avenue #H. Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Saturday, January 14th, January 14th
6am-7am Regular Athlete and Sponsor Registration
6am-5pm Spectator Ticket Sales
8am Mandatory Athlete Meeting
8:30am Opening Ceremony, National Anthem, and WOD #1 Revealed
9am WOD 1, First Heat Starts
1pm WOD 2 Ends
Floater WOD starts at 9am and ends at 3:30pm
1:30pm WOD 3 Starts
5:30pm WOD 2 Ends
6pm Day Ends
Adv. Men/Women, Elite Men/Women have a cut.
Top 64 move on

Sunday, January 15th
8:30am: WOD 3 Starts
12:30pm WOD 3 Ends
Athlete CUT (Only top 24 from each category move on)
1pm WOD 4 Starts
2:20pm WOD 4 Ends
Athlete CUT (Only top 8 in each category move on)
2:45pm Final WOD Starts
4:30pm Final WOD Ends
5:00pm Awards Ceremony

OC Throwdown Heat Schedule Both Days:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012_OCTD_Heat_Schedule-2.pdf

OC Throwdown Athlete Heats Masters Women:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OCT-Athlete-Heats-Masters-Women-Table-1.pdf

OC Throwdown Athlete Heats Masters Men:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OCT-Athlete-Heats-Masters-Men-Table-1.pdf

OC Throwdown Athlete Heats Adv. Women:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OCT-Athlete-Heats-Adv.-Women-Table-1.pdf

OC Throwdown Athlete Heats Adv. Men:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OCT-Athlete-Heats-Adv.-Men-Table-11.pdf

OC Throwdown Athlete Heats Elite Women:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OCT-Athlete-Heats-Elite-Women-Table-1.pdf

OC Throwdown Athlete Heats Elite Men:
http://www.octhrowdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OCT-Athlete-Heats-Elite-Men-Table-1.pdf

Nov 8, 2011 Qualifier Final Standings Released

Visit www.octhrowdown.com/scoreboard-2 to view results

Congrats to ALL the competitors. It was a super fun last three weeks. I hope you guys had a good time with it all. We still need volunteers and judges. Judges will need to pass a strict standards test and will be well PAID this year. More details on that in the next couple of days. But just so stoked for everyone that participated. Those WODs were TOUGH and we saw some incredible performances. In two months we gained 750 followers of our facebook page and averaged nearly 4,000 hits a day on our website in the past few weeks. Thats pretty epic. In return we promise to bring you the finest competition outside of the Games. We are stoked and will see you all in just 8 weeks.
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WOD 3 RELEASED

5 RFT (Rounds For Time)
8 Bar facing burpees
8 Deadlifts (225/155)
8 Toes 2 Bar

No one is guaranteed entry. You must qualify. Top 75 qualifiers go elite. Next top qualifiers go intermediate. Don't cry about it, be about it. That's our perspective, at least.
>]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/240273-The-OC-Throwdown http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247678-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Derby-City-CrossFit
The Challenge: Max effort unbroken pull-ups (chin over bar, butterfly pull-ups are allowed)


Click the link below to view the standards video:

http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247678-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Derby-City-CrossFit/video/564441-Derby-City-CrossFit-SicFit-Affiliate-Challenge

SICFIT is beginning a new initiative with CrossFit Affiliates across the globe called the SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge Series.

The SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge is a series of challenges hosted by SICFIT and CrossFit affiliates for the CrossFit community around the world to participate in. Each challenge will last for seven days (Monday-Sunday), and be co-sponsored by a different affiliate every week. Participants will compete for prizes awarded by SICFIT and that week's affiliate sponsor.

This challenge gives the CrossFit community the chance to show off their skills, compete every week, and win prizes from their favorite Crossfit Affiliates and SICFIT. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants. Each participant must upload their video to SICFIT.com in order to be eligible for that week's Prize.

***MAKE SURE TO POST THE PARTICIPANT'S NAME AND SCORE IN THE TITLE OF THE VIDEO
Winners will have 10 days to claim their prize from the end of the challenge. To claim prize, send name and mailing address to Affiliates@SICFIT.com.

Make sure to check back every Monday to see what the new challenge will be.

For CrossFit affiliates and outside vendors interested in sponsorship, please send SICFIT an e-mail at Affiliates@SICFIT.com

3,2,1.....GO!!
]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247678-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Derby-City-CrossFit http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247649-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Cave-CrossFit
The Challenge: as many reps as possible of 20 dead lift (M 155lbs, W 105lbs), 10 bar facing burpees in 2 minutes

Click the link below to view the standards video:

http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247649-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Cave-CrossFit/video/555281-SICFIT-CAVE-CROSSFIT

SICFIT is beginning a new initiative with CrossFit Affiliates across the globe called the SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge Series.

The SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge is a series of challenges hosted by SICFIT and CrossFit affiliates for the CrossFit community around the world to participate in. Each challenge will last for seven days (Monday-Sunday), and be co-sponsored by a different affiliate every week. Participants will compete for prizes awarded by SICFIT and that week's affiliate sponsor.

This challenge gives the CrossFit community the chance to show off their skills, compete every week, and win prizes from their favorite Crossfit Affiliates and SICFIT. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants. Each participant must upload their video to SICFIT.com in order to be eligible for that week's Prize.

***MAKE SURE TO POST THE PARTICIPANT'S NAME AND SCORE IN THE TITLE OF THE VIDEO

Make sure to check back every Monday to see what the new challenge will be.

For CrossFit affiliates and outside vendors interested in sponsorship, please send SICFIT an e-mail at Affiliates@SICFIT.com

3,2,1.....GO!!]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247649-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Cave-CrossFit http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247600-WODClub-Open
Each week a new workout will be released on Sunday(AM) on their site. All competing athletes will have till the following Saturday at Midnight(Pacific Time) to submit their results.

WODClub wants everybody to have the opportunity to compete and measure their results against the entire CrossFit community. Everybody can compete without following the strict submission guideliines (video, judging), but if you want to consider your workouts RXed and get a chance at the schwag you must follow the judging rules(submit a video)

For more details and registration please visit their website.]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247600-WODClub-Open http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247636-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Lahaina-CrossFit
Back to back winner Christine K. out of CrossFit Love wins with 52 burpees.
We have a tie between Big James out of CrossFit Love and Tim Golles with 54 burpees for the male division. Also, an honorable mention to Hakim who did the challenge in full firefighter gear!! Great job to all of you. Your prizes are on the way!


The Challenge: Max burpees in 2 minutes.

Click the link below to view the standards video:

http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247636-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Lahaina-CrossFit/video/552247-mediumm4v

SICIFIT is beginning a new initiative with CrossFit Affiliates across the globe called the SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge Series.

The SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge is a series of challenges hosted by SICFIT and CrossFit affiliates for the CrossFit community around the world to participate in. Each challenge will last for seven days (Monday-Sunday), and be co-sponsored by a different affiliate every week. Participants will compete for prizes awarded by SICFIT and that week's affiliate sponsor.

This challenge gives the CrossFit community the chance to show off their skills, compete every week, and win prizes from their favorite Crossfit Affiliates and SICFIT. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants. Each participant must upload their video to SICFIT.com in order to be eligible for that week's Prize.

***MAKE SURE TO POST THE PARTICIPANT'S NAME AND SCORE IN THE TITLE OF THE VIDEO

Make sure to check back every Monday to see what the new challenge will be.

For CrossFit affiliates and outside vendors interested in sponsorship, please send SICFIT an e-mail at Affiliates@SICFIT.com

3,2,1.....GO!!]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247636-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-Lahaina-CrossFit http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247587-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-CrossFit-Surf-City

2 min max effort OH Squat as many reps as possible at any weight to got the most pounds lifted. (ex. 95LB X100 REPS = SCORE OF 9500 LBS)

check out the standards video (link below)

http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247587-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-CrossFit-Surf-City/video/544525-SicFit-Video-Challenge

SICIFIT is beginning a new initiative with CrossFit Affiliates across the globe called the SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge Series.

The SICFIT Weekly Affiliate Challenge is a series of challenges hosted by SICFIT and CrossFit affiliates for the CrossFit community around the world to participate in. Each challenge will last for seven days (Monday-Sunday), and be co-sponsored by a different affiliate every week. Participants will compete for prizes awarded by SICFIT and that week's affiliate sponsor.

This challenge gives the CrossFit community the chance to show off their skills, compete every week, and win prizes from their favorite Crossfit Affiliates and SICFIT. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female participants. Each participant must upload their video to SICFIT.com in order to be eligible for that week's Prize.

Make sure to check back every Monday to see what the new challenge will be.

For CrossFit affiliates and outside vendors interested in sponsorship, please send SICFIT an e-mail at Affiliates@SICFIT.com

3,2,1,...GO!]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/247587-SICFIT-Affiliate-Challenge-CrossFit-Surf-City http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/244999-SICflicks-Fueled-by-PROGENEX
Video: Capture your SICFIT lifestyle and send it our way. SICflicks can be 120 seconds or less. You may submit raw material or you can edit your footage.

Photo: They say a photo is worth a 1000 words, so if writing isn't your thing submit a photo that showcases the SICFIT culture and lifestyle.

Life: 120 seconds isn't enough to show us just how SIC you are..? Don't worry, submit a still shot and a short story of how you exemplify a SICFIT lifestyle. Pick one (max. three) of the following topics and tell us your story in 1000 words or less.

Topics: Training | Against the Odds | Family | Health | Competition | Experience | Style | Music | Nutrition | Sport | Success.

How bad do you want to win? Upload as much content as you want and share it anyway you can. Promote yourself on twitter and facebook email your family and solicit your friends to like your content on SICFIT.com. Let's see what you got 3-2-1 GO!! BRING IT!!!

Safety: DO NOT ENGAGE IN ANY DANGEROUS, DETRIMENTAL, THREATENING OR OTHERWISE UNSAFE ACTIVITY IN ORDER TO ENTER THIS CONTEST!!!

**By submitting content to SICFIT.com you have agreed to the terms and conditions of the contest**

Timeline: You may begin to submit on 12.12.11 at noon by uploading your SICest content under your SICFIT username. You must sign up as a user on the site to upload content. You will then have through noon on 1.10.12 to upload as many aspects of your SIC lifestyle meanwhile encouraging your friends and family to like their favorite content VIDEO | PHOTO | LIFE content. The SICest content winners will be announced on 1.12.12 at noon. All entries are subject to the contestant's agreement with the Thirty Days of the SICest Contest Rules set forth below.

PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the person on the account of which the submission is made to SICFIT.com. You will be given 30 days to claim your prize. In addition to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes we will also be rewarding those who embody the SICFIT lifestyle to be Regional Correspondents to report on various relevant topics.

VIDEO: First Place: $5,000 Cash Grand Prize and SICgear
Editor's Pick: SICgear and a contract as a Regional Correspondent

PHOTO: First Place: $1,000 Cash Prize and SICgear
Editor's Pick: SICgear and a contract as a Regional Correspondent

LIFE: First Place: $1,000 Cash Prize and SICgear
Editor's Pick: SICgear and a contract as a Regional Correspondent


Disclosure: Prize is awarded to the person/account it is uploaded to/through, this may not necessarily be the person featured. We have the right to remove anything we find offensive or that goes against our vision. You may only win in one category, however several Regional Correspondent positions will be granted upon our discretion. Any material we don't find to be original will be disqualified.

Thirty Days of the SICest Contest Rules:

1. The Thirty Days of the SICest Contest ("This Contest") is open to residents of who are at least 21 years of age. Employees of KNKFIT, LLC, dba SICFIT ("SICFIT") and their immediate families, are not eligible. Odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received. No purchase is necessary to win, and a purchase will not increase a Contestant's chance of winning.

2. Contestants may enter This Contest by completing and submitting the entry information and uploaded material requested on SICFIT.com. Only entries received by SICFIT between 12:00 o'clock Noon (Arizona Time) on December 12, 2011, and 12:00 o'clock Noon (Arizona Time) on January 10, 2012, will be eligible to win.

3. Contest Winners will be selected by SICFIT, in its exclusive and absolute discretion, based on content value, originality, creativity and thoughtfulness. The above criteria will be weighed solely and exclusively by SICFIT, and its decisions shall be final on all matters relating to This Contest. The Winners will be notified by e-mail and/or telephone. In order to claim a Prize, a Winner must comply with all of the following: (i) respond to the notification within three (3) business days from the date of the Prize notification; (ii) provide evidence of identity and residency; and (ii) execute and return any and all forms necessary to claim the Prize, which includes but is not limited to a W-9 Form. If a Winner fails to comply with any of the above conditions, the Prize may be forfeited. Return of any Prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification.

4. The Winners of This Contest will receive those prizes, or their reasonable equivalent, identified on SICFIT.com during the term of This Contest. The maximum value of a Prize will be $5,000.00. A Winner has the right to refuse any or all of a Prize offered as part of This Contest. There is no cash value to a Prize other than a cash Prize. Each Prize is non-transferable and non-assignable. The monetary value of any portion of a Prize which a Winner does not accept shall be forfeited. No substitutions are allowed, except in SICFIT's sole discretion. If a chosen Winner is disqualified for any reason, an alternate Winner will be chosen to receive the Winner's Prize. The alternate will be chosen from the same application process.

5. Only one entry per person will be allowed. No mechanically reproduced entries will be accepted. Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, garbled, incompletely received, defective, or undecipherable, in whole or in part, for any reason, including for reason of hardware, software, browser or network failure, malfunction, congestion or incompatibility at SICFIT's website or elsewhere, will not be eligible. SICFIT retains the right to reject any entry that it believes to be incomplete or inappropriate for any reason. SICFIT is not responsible for any technical problems related to online access or for any injury or damage to any person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in This Contest. Proof of sending does not constitute proof of actual receipt of an entry by SICFIT. SICFIT, in its sole discretion, may modify, suspend or terminate This Contest in the event that it becomes infected by a computer virus or is otherwise technically impaired, or if This Contest cannot be conducted as planned, by causes beyond the control of SICFIT, including but not limited to power outages, the unavailability of the internet or the SICFIT.com website, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism, quarantines or acts of God. Any use of automated devices will cause disqualification. SICFIT reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any Contestant who tampers with the submission process.

6. By entering This Contest, each Contestant, on behalf of his or her self, heirs, next-of-kin, assigns, spouses and insurers, represents, acknowledges and agrees as follows (this "Agreement"):

a. I am in excellent mental and physical health, and am 21 years of age or older.

b. I acknowledge and agree that under the circumstances described in this Agreement, I am giving up, on behalf of myself and others, certain significant legal rights, including the right to sue or recover damages in case of serious injury, death or property damage.

c. I acknowledge that engaging in strenuous physical activity inherently involves a material risk of damage to myself and to the property of others, and a material risk of serious injury and even death to myself and to other persons.

d. I hereby release and discharge SICFIT, (doing business under its own true name or any other trade name), and any and all of its owners, officers, employees, and agents, their heirs, personal representatives, spouses, and assigns (hereinafter individually and collectively called the "Releasees") for, from and of any and all actions, claims, causes of action, loss, liability, damage, fees or costs whatsoever, including without limitation, all my attorney's fees, costs or other expenses, arising after my execution of this Agreement out of or related to any loss, damage, serious injury or distress (including death) to my person or any other person, or any property, occurring in connection with any activity in which I engage for submission as an entry to This Contest, notwithstanding the fact that SICFIT's negligence may be alleged in connection with any aspect thereof.

e. I voluntarily assume personal responsibility for any and all risks and dangers of serious injury or death which I myself, or other persons might suffer as a result of my choice to engage in any activity for submission as an entry to This Contest

f. I hereby warrant and represent to each Releasee, as a condition to SICFIT's willingness to grant me entry into This Contest, that I do not have any physical or mental condition, addiction, serious injury or ailment which could adversely affect my ability to safely engage in any activity for submission as an entry to This Contest, and that I shall at all times engage in any such activity in a reasonable and responsible manner and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

g. I promise not to sue any Releasee, or otherwise make any claim for any loss, liability, damage or cost whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or serious injury (including death) to my person or any other person, or any property, occurring in connection with my engaging in any activity for submission as an entry to This Contest.

h. I hereby indemnify, save and hold harmless each of the Releasees from and against any and all actions, claims, causes of action, loss, liability, damage, costs or expenses, including without limitation, all attorney's fees, costs or other expenses, any Releasee may incur in connection with actions, claims, causes of action, loss, liability, damage, fees or costs whatsoever, including without limitation, all my attorney's fees, costs or other expenses, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, serious injury or distress (including death) to my person or any other person, or any property, occurring in connection with my engage in any activity for submission as an entry to This Contest, and in connection with any action brought by me or on my behalf, or by any other party, to challenge, interpret, or enforce this Agreement or any of the terms thereof.

i. This Agreement is made and entered into under and pursuant to, and shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced under and pursuant to, the laws of the State of Arizona. Its terms are intended to be construed as broadly and inclusively as is permitted under Arizona law, and in the event any term or portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any way, and shall continue in full legal force and effect.

j. This Agreement contains the full understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no change or modification of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be binding upon any party hereto unless it is in writing and signed to by such party.

k. AIl representations and warranties made herein shall survive the execution of this Agreement.

7. As a condition of claiming the Prize, a Winner agrees, acknowledges and understands that: (i) Winner must allow SICFIT to take photographs of Winner, which includes but is not limited to filming Winner with on camera interview(s) regarding This Contest ("Publicity Materials"); (ii) Winner's refusal or inability to comply with any of the above conditions may result in disqualification as a Winner or forfeiture of the Prize; (iii) failure to keep scheduled appointments within sixty days (60) from the date in which the Winner is notified may result in forfeiture of the unused remaining value of the Prize: and Winner is responsible for all personal costs associated with claiming the Prize, including the value of any time off from work or otherwise in connection with claiming the Prize.

8. A Winner assigns and grants SICFIT an unlimited, worldwide, perpetual license and right to publish and use, and consents that SICFIT may use, the Winner's name, photographs or other likenesses, the Winner's hometown and biographical information, all information submitted by or collected from Winner concerning This Contest entry, without compensation for purposes of advertising and promotion, and Winner grants SICFIT all rights to edit or modify and to publish and copyright the entry. By accepting the Prize, Winner accepts the risks in entering This Contest, including personal injury and/or death, acknowledges that his/her participation in This Contest is voluntary, acknowledges that there are natural factors and occurrences which may impact on or affect the safety of the activities he/she is participating in, and he/she assumes the risk of such factors and occurrences and agrees that SICFIT shall not be in any way responsible for any resulting injury and/or death. Winner will be required to sign SICFIT's affidavit of eligibility in order to collect the Prize. This affidavit must be returned within 2 weeks of date of notification or an alternate Winner may be selected. Winner must sign off that the Winner agrees with the rules of This Contest, or Winner will be disqualified from winning the Prize.

9. All entries become property of SICFIT, which assumes no responsibility for late, misdirected or lost entries. Nothing that is entered will be returned. By entering this Contest, Contestants agree that all parts of their entries may be published by SICFIT. By participating in this Contest, Contestant agrees (i) that the entry is gratuitous, is made without restriction, and will not place SICFIT under any obligation; (ii) that SICFIT is free to disclose or otherwise disclose the ideas contained in the entry on a non-confidential basis to anyone or otherwise use the ideas without any additional compensation to Contestant; (iii) that all information submitted by Contestant during This Contest may be used by SICFIT to communicate with Contestant, or for SICFIT's or third party marketing purposes; and (iv) to release SICFIT and its directors, officers, employees, and assigns, from any and all liability arising out of the participation in This Contest, including but not limited to claims for defamation, invasion of privacy or portrayal in a false light (whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. Contestant acknowledges that, by acceptance of Contestant's entry, SICFIT does not waive any rights to use similar or related ideas previously known to SICFIT, or developed by its employees, or obtained from sources other than Contestant.

10. These Rules shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Arizona. Any disputes arising out of these Rules shall be resolved through the American Arbitration Association in Phoenix, Arizona and under its then existing rules governing arbitration of commercial disputes. Any award made by an arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties and may be entered into judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction. Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred; including costs associated with entering This Contest, but shall not include attorney's fees. Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and/or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. If any provision of these Rules is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision will be deemed to be modified or restricted to the extent and in the manner necessary to render the same valid and enforceable and these Rules will be construed and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law as if such provision has been originally incorporated herein as so modified or restricted, or as if such provision had not been originally incorporated herein, as the case may be.

11. Except as specifically provided above, all federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Federal, states, and local taxes are the responsibility of the Winner. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Taxes, if applicable, are the Winners' responsibility.
]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/244999-SICflicks-Fueled-by-PROGENEX http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238984-The-Next-Level-Invitational-Championship Athletes should have a place to gain competitive experience to become stronger, faster, and generally more badass - and should then have the opportunity to move up to the advanced division and vie for a shot at the Series Champion Title. We provide this and the process allows for an accurate and consistent measure of progress against peers in a competitive environment while offering prestige in the advanced division.
The majority of athletes out there are intermediates, they can do most things but sometimes have trouble with heavy weights or high skill movements etc., while the majority of competitions out there are aimed at elite athletes. This obviously makes no sense. We bridge that gap, and test as many facets of fitness as possible in a way that doesn't limit participation.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238984-The-Next-Level-Invitational-Championship http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/240675-Arizona-CrossFit-Affiliate-Competition
Scaled Women
3rd Place: Carla Santana
2nd Place: Cecile Gagnevin
1st Place: Meghan Hackler

Scaled Men

3rd Place: Joseph Maestas
2nd Place: Paul Peranzi
1st Place: Andrew Handgardner

Prescribed Men

3rd Place: Michael Moseley
2nd Place: Derek Kneadler
1st Place: Peter Egyed

Prescribed Women

3rd Place: Samantha Silverman
2nd Place: Katie Brown
1st Place: Amanda DeRosa


Saturday December 3rd, 2011 CrossFit Flagstaff Presents:


The first WOD of the day is called Lauriel(this is the only workout the competitors will know ahead of time). During her treatments after surgery, in her blog, Lauriel talks about the regimen of 5 days chemo, 23 days no chemo...I met with the neuro-oncologist who explained what would happen over the next year. During radiation, I would take oral chemotherapy drugs every day, for 6 weeks, even on days I did not receive radiation. After radiation concluded, I would take a 23 day break, and then start a regimen of 5 days of chemo, 23 days no chemo. From a CrossFit perspective, I look at this as 5 days on 23 days rest. I did not know what I know now, that my chemo dose would increase each cycle until I hit the prescribed dose.
So, with this in mind Todd came up with her own benchmark WOD relating to the 5 on and 23 off of 5 movements, 23 reps each.

"Lauriel" For Time: (20 minute cap)
23 Deadlifts
23 Handstand Pushups
23 Back Squats
23 Burpees
23 Ground-to-Overhead
RX'D - 155# M/105# W, kipping allowed on HSPU
Scaled - 135# M/95# W, green/blue band combo assisted HSPU

For both RX and Scaled, no rack is used.

Competitors:

Women:
Aileah Dorn
Aimee Berencsi
Aly Linehan
Amanda DeRosa
Amanda Houser
Amanda Hull
Angela Renfro
Ann Hull
Anna Joyce
Arumayta Martinez
Audrey Barbera
Carla Santana
Cecile Gagnevin
Cecilia Selna
Chelsey Rumfola
Deana Gillespy
Elizabeth Cameron
Erica Picard
Heidi Young-Blackgoat
Holly Braun
Iris Stinnett
Isabelle Deslauriers
Jenna Houser
Jenna Rederus
Jennifer Walker
Joy Somers
Kare Williams
Kathleen Winters
Katie Bradford
Katie Brown
Katie Peterson
Keana Ross
Kelly McGuire
Krista Clark
Lauren Crump
Maggie Nuckols
Marcy Brown
Meghan Hackler
Nikki Cooley
Samantha Silverman
Selina Conway

Men:
Aaron LaDuke
Alfred Rhode
Andre Matus
Andrew Lemos
Andy Aichele
Austin Schneider
Ben Nanson
Brett Purcell
Chris Gartrell
Christian Nichols
Cole McGuire
Dale Harding
Danny Hartmann
David Bui
David Greenwalt
Derek Kneadler
Donald Hawkins
Dustin Wilhite
Evan Deaubl
Gareth Buxton
Gavin Trella
Geof Hatchell
Grant Van Der Beken
Greg Ashton
Greg Santilli
Herbert Wood
Jacob Marinez
Jason Wilhite
Jeff Brennen
Jesse Prescott
Joseph Maestas
Justin Baumgartner
Ken Robinson
Kenneth Woodruff
Kevin Cherrick
Kyle Williams
Larry Kendrick
Matt Gall
Matt Shaw
Matthew Enriquez
Matthew Lucas
Matthew Wegner
Michael Bann
Michael Moseley
Michael Rodriguez
Michael Shufeldt
Mike Cobb
Nick Lorenz
Nick Zambruno
Paul Peranzi
Peter Egyed
RJ Manygoats
Ryland Dougan
Stephen Barnes
Steven Roessig
Wayne Richard
Will Trujillo
Wilson Jefferson
Zachary Kepes



]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/240675-Arizona-CrossFit-Affiliate-Competition http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238983-Next-Level-Invitational-Event-Two Athletes should have a place to gain competitive experience to become stronger, faster, and generally more badass - and should then have the opportunity to move up to the advanced division and vie for a shot at the Series Champion Title. We provide this and the process allows for an accurate and consistent measure of progress against peers in a competitive environment while offering prestige in the advanced division.
The majority of athletes out there are intermediates, they can do most things but sometimes have trouble with heavy weights or high skill movements etc., while the majority of competitions out there are aimed at elite athletes. This obviously makes no sense. We bridge that gap, and test as many facets of fitness as possible in a way that doesn’t limit participation.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238983-Next-Level-Invitational-Event-Two http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/240373-Oktoberfest-Obliteration-III
The actual theme of Octoberfest came from Chris McC (former trainer) as well as the unique muscled-arm handled beer mug trophy for 1st place, beer glass for 2nd and shot glass for 3rd!

OO3 is on track to be even bigger than the year before, having sold out the 5 main categories of competitors in less than 2 hours. It is a chance to showcase the up and coming athletes in the South Central Region while staying true to a core value that CrossFit Champions is so proud of�€�that the athlete in us is always there, ready and able to compete.]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/240373-Oktoberfest-Obliteration-III http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238560-The-Beast-of-the-East
We selected October for a number of reasons that included letting athletes recover from the Games. Also, we wanted to give it a distinct New England flavor. A competition in the Fall, in New England would be awesome for athletes and spectators alike. We also knew that we wanted to include exercise or movements that have not shown up in the CF Games, like Strongman movements. Atlas stones and farmers carryies are only some of the things that come to mind from this discipline.

So, flash forward three weeks later and we have enlisted the help of Jason Ackerman from Albany CrosssFit to help us organize and MC the event. We went internally to have one of our own athletes (Greg Glidden) create the website to help manage the event. We have sought like-minded sponsors to help us with the costs of such a large event and we are pleased to announce these sponors that are on board already. Life as RX, SICFIT, Concept 2, S&S Worldwide, At Large Nutrition, BSc, and Fresh Cut Produce.

So what will be familiar to you in this competition? Grueling workouts, Olympic lifting, Power lifting, endurance events, metabolic conditioning events, multiple wods on multiple days, a rural setting, hundreds if not thousands of screaming CrossFit fans. Some familiar faces from other competitions. A large cash prize for all top three places male and female.

What will be different? The addition of Strongman movements will definitely spice things up. A pure Olympic event and pure power event with no other exercises to effect the lifts. The Fall season setting that should be very helpful to our athletes. We also have a few other things in store but don't want to give to much away. ]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238560-The-Beast-of-the-East http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238982-Next-Level-Invitational-Event-One Athletes should have a place to gain competitive experience to become stronger, faster, and generally more badass - and should then have the opportunity to move up to the advanced division and vie for a shot at the Series Champion Title. We provide this and the process allows for an accurate and consistent measure of progress against peers in a competitive environment while offering prestige in the advanced division.
The majority of athletes out there are intermediates, they can do most things but sometimes have trouble with heavy weights or high skill movements etc., while the majority of competitions out there are aimed at elite athletes. This obviously makes no sense. We bridge that gap, and test as many facets of fitness as possible in a way that doesn'™t limit participation.]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238982-Next-Level-Invitational-Event-One http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238732-The-2011-Afghan-Games ]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238732-The-2011-Afghan-Games http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/239768-The-Summer-Crush-Games
The SC Games will take place at the Magic City Casino on August 28th, 2011. There will be Men and Women Rx Divisions along with a Team WOD (4 team members per team) and a Men and Women Scaled Division. Each Men and Women Divisions will consists of the top athletes the CrossFit Community has to offer and Top Teams will participate in the Team Division. Space is limited and once all the slots are filled you will be scaled down to a spectator.

Our main sponsor, REEBOK, is awarding the winner of each division a $1,000 gift package, along with a $100 gift certificate from SaRx Nutrition and a gift package from MAVERICK EQUIPMENT. There will also be a "œTrue Grit" Award for the best effort shown.

This is the inaugural Summer Crush Games and everyone always remembers the first to win the games, are you that person?
]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/239768-The-Summer-Crush-Games http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238731-Nasty-Northeast-Throwdown
The Nasty Northeast Throw down will take place every other week over 8 weeks (4 competitions total). Each week is not mandatory, however, teams will lose points based on missed weeks. WODs are based on a point system and are announced on-location. Competitions will take place across four different locations, each location TBA one week before. Teams will consist of 4 people and there is no limit of teams from each box. The cost per team is $200.]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238731-Nasty-Northeast-Throwdown http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238902-WOD-SUP-Austin
Entry includes equipment provided by Hobie, competition CrossFit style, rocking lunch and beverages and commemorative Sports Series gear.

Schedule:
Saturday, August 20, 2011

10 am: Registration/Check in at event site

11:00 am: Event Kickoff, lunch & beverages, rockin' tunes

Post Event: After Party

Stay tuned here for all the haps - we'll update this page as more information becomes available.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238902-WOD-SUP-Austin http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/239803-Life-As-RX-Tour-Dallas Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/239803-Life-As-RX-Tour-Dallas http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238914-Project-Mayhem-at-CrossFit-Relentless Participants must wear all black clothing( print on shirts/shorts is fine)
Registration fee is $60
Includes barbecue and beer]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238914-Project-Mayhem-at-CrossFit-Relentless http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238884-The-After-Glow-The-CrossFit-Games-After-Party Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.sicfit.com/coverage/238884-The-After-Glow-The-CrossFit-Games-After-Party