(And the Blues City Intramural Open)
What is the CrossFit Open? The Open is an annual, inclusive, FUN, international competition that officially kicks off the CrossFit Games season. It’s a three-week international competition hosted by individual affiliates where anyone — regardless of fitness level or ability — can compete in the biggest fitness competition.
What is the Intramural Open? The in-house intramural takes The Open to the next level with an added fun, collaborative competition. You’ll be part of a kickass team (made up of other Blues City Members). Teams get points based on their member’s performance during the workouts, themed costumes each week, involvement in their week to host the potluck, how loud they cheer and judge, etc. All with the chance to win the coveted Blues City Cup and a little in-house bragging for the year/ It’s also a fun way to bond with the community and find new training partners.
Can I do The Open if I’m new to CrossFit? The workouts are tough, but they are written so that any and every CrossFitter can be successful. So… There’s no excuse not to participate!
What’s the cost associated with all of this? The CrossFit Open costs $20 to register. Why pay that? It’s an important step to make sure you log your workouts and standings year-over-year! It also allows you to see your global ranking each year and the inevitable improvements you make each year! Additionally, you’re more likely to take it seriously if you have a little skin in the game, as they say.
The Blues City Intramural Open is FREE! It’s just something fun for all of us to do as a community. However, in order to participate in the Intramural open, you must register for the main CrossFit Open Register for the CrossFit Open
What’s the Blues City Cup?
Yes, it’s a real cup (see picture). Essentially, it’s bragging rights for the year and your team name painted into the Blues City history. It’s obviously a very, very big deal!
What’s the weekly assignments for the Intramural Open? Subject to change, but here’s what we know so far. Check with your team captain at the beginning of each week to confirm. Team Names and captains TBD based on how many people sign up.
2/25: Theme – Blues City Spirit! Wear your Blues City Attire; Teams in charge of Potluck: Teams 1 & 2
3/5: Theme – March Madness: Support your team with you team colors and swag. Not into basketball? That’s OK – wear whatever sports team or colors you do enjoy! Teams in charge of Potluck: Teams 3 & 4
3/11: Theme: St. Patricks Day: Wear your green (and avoid getting pinched); Team in charge of the Potluck: Everyone! Plan to bring a dish and stay after for a full after-party! BYOB.
How does each Intramural Team get points to win?
- Teams are given 1 point for every athlete who completes a given Open workout. 3 points for those who compete RX, 1 point for those who compete scaled.
- Teams are given 1 point for every athlete that participates in the weekly theme.
- Teams are given 3 points for every athlete who finishes among the top 3 women or top 3 men in the gym per workout.
- Teams are given 5 points if they win the “Spirit of the Open” award on any given week.
