Photo Credit: Laurie Bowler

Jesse Disch, 2nd at the Washington Sectionals, deadlifts the Apollons Axel

Northwest Regional

Northwest Regional Events Announced

Athletes have their work cut out for them in Puyallup.

Six regional competitions remain in the lead up to the CrossFit Games finals in Los Angeles this July. This weekend qualified athletes from the Northwest region will square off in Puyallup, Washington in hopes of securing one of 3 spots to the Home Depot Center. Organizers Kurtis and Laurie Bowler of Rainier CrossFit have released the challenges that face the athletes at the fairgrounds this weekend. Here's what they had to say.

"Here's what you've been waiting for! MOST of the information is here. Some will not be revealed until Saturday Night. We will provide a video demonstration of the movement standards shortly. The times listed are tentative and subject to change with the flow of the day."
 
Individual Event 1 (9:00-11:15am)
3 Rounds for time of:
10 Overhead Squats (135/95lbs)
50 Double-unders
 
There is a 12 minute cap on this workout.  For the overhead squat, take the barbell from the floor, not a rack. The movement starts with the barbell over head (elbows locked out and arm blocking the ear). The hips must pass below the level of the knees at the bottom. At the top there must be full lockout of the knees, hips, and elbows with the barbell over the head (arm blocking the ear). You may squat-snatch directly into the overhead squat if you meet the above requirements, but that is not required. For the double-unders, the rope must past twice under the feet each rep. Missed attempts do not count. 
 
Affiliate Event 1 (11:30 – 12:30)
Row/Run Relay
 
Each team will have a Concept 2 rower. Each team member will row 50 calories. The athlete will need to stay seated until the monitor reads 50 calories.  After all four team members have rowed their 50 calories the first rower will now run 800 meters. When that athlete gets back they will tag the next member who will then run. This will be repeated until all four team members have run their 800meters. The athletes will run in the order they rowed. The teams' time will stop when the last member gets back to the mat the rower is on. The damper on the rower will be set at four.
 
Individual Event 2 (1:45 – 2:30)
Apollon’s Axle Deadlift for reps in 90 seconds.
 
Athletes will be able to pick from three weights (263, 303, or 353 pounds for men and 173, 213, and 263 pounds for women).  The athlete will complete as many deadlifts as possible in 90 seconds.  Your score will be number of reps multiplied by weight (i.e. 25 reps at 353 pounds = 8825).  For the deadlift, full extension of the knees and hips must be reached with the shoulders behind the bar at the top.  The hands must release the bar at the ground.
 
Affiliate Event 2 (3:00 – 5:00pm)
Each team will have to complete the following:
120 Overhead Squats (95/65lbs)
120 Pull-ups
120 Deadlifts 2” bar (213/123lbs)
120 Burpees
After all 480 reps are complete, the team will do 20 muscle-ups.
 
There is a 25 minute cap on this workout. For the overhead squat, take the barbell from the floor, not a rack. The movement starts with the barbell overhead (elbows locked out and arm blocking the ear). The hips must pass below the level of the knees at the bottom, and at the top, there must be full lockout of the knees, hips, and elbows with the barbell over the head (arm blocking the ear). You may squat-snatch directly into the overhead squat if you meet the above requirements, but that is not required. The pullups are "standard," meaning arms straight at the bottom and mid-neck to bar height at the top, with any kip permitted. For the deadlift, full extension of the knees and hips must be reached with the shoulders behind the bar at the top.  The hands must release the bar at the ground.  Burpees will start with the athlete standing upright. At the bottom, the chest and thighs must be on the ground.  At the top the athlete will jump laterally over a small hurdle, while clapping the hands overhead (arms blocking ears).  During the jump the torso must be vertical. For the muscle-up, full extension with the elbow straight at the bottom must be attained, and full extension with the elbows straight must occur at the top.
 
Sunday 
 
Affiliate Event 3 
Two person clean and jerk for reps in 90 seconds (275/185). 
The bar starts on the ground with two athletes grasping the bar with both hands inside the collars.  On the command of go, the athletes will lift the bar from the ground to the shoulders, then press, push press, or jerk the weight to overhead.  At the top of the lift the knees and hips must be extended with the barbell overhead. The overhead position for a two person lift is arms closest to the plates locked out and blocking the ears. The inside arms may have a slight bend to account for athletes of different heights.  Two women will go first, followed by two men. The total number of reps, both women and men, will be added together for the score.
 
There will also be two individual workouts on Sunday.  The details of these will be released Saturday night.  
 
I will say this.  One will be a run, and the other will be… hard.regional competitions remain in the lead up to the CrossFit Games finals in Los Angeles this July. This weekend qualified athletes from the North West region will square off in Puyallup, Washington in hopes of securing one of 3 spots to the Home Depot Center. Organizers Kurtis and Laurie Bowler of Rainier CrossFit have released the challenges that face the athletes at the fairgrounds this weekend. Here's what they had to say.
 
 
"Here's what you've been waiting for! MOST of the information is here. Some will not be revealed until Saturday Night. We will provide a video demonstration of the movement standards shortly. The times listed are tentative and subject to change with the flow of the day."
 
Individual Event 1 (9:00-11:15am )
3 rounds for time of:
10 Overhead Squats (135/95)
50 Double Unders
 
There is a 12 minute cap on this workout.  For the overhead squat, take the barbell from the floor, not a rack. The movement starts with the barbell over head (elbows locked out and arm blocking the ear). The hips must pass below the level of the knees at the bottom. At the top there must be full lockout of the knees, hips, and elbows with the barbell over the head (arm blocking the ear). You may squat-snatch directly into the overhead squat if you meet the above requirements, but that is not required.  For the double-unders, the rope must past twice under the feet each rep. Missed attempts do not count. 
 
Affiliate Event 1 (11:30 – 12:30)
Row/Run Relay
 
Each team will have a Concept 2 rower.  Each Team member will row 50 calories.  The athlete will need to stay seated until the monitor reads 50 calories.  After all four team members have rowed their 50 calories the first rower will now run 800 meters. When that athlete gets back they will tag the next member who will then run. This will be repeated until all four team members have run their 800meters. The athletes will run in the order they rowed. The teams' time will stop when the last member gets back to the mat the rower is on. The damper on the rower will be set at four.
 
Individual Event 2 (1:45 – 2:30)
Apollon’s Axle Deadlift for reps in 90 seconds.
 
Athletes will be able to pick from three weights (263, 303, or 353 pounds for men and 173, 213, and 263 pounds for women).  The athlete will complete as many deadlifts as possible in 90 seconds.  Your score will be number of reps multiplied by weight (i.e. 25 reps at 353 pounds = 8825).  For the deadlift, full extension of the knees and hips must be reached with the shoulders behind the bar at the top.  The hands must release the bar at the ground.
 
Affiliate Event 2 (3:00 – 5:00pm)
Each team will have to complete the following:
120 Overhead Squats (95/65)
120 Pull-ups
120 Deadlifts 2” bar (213/123)
120 Burpees
After all 480 reps are complete, the team will do 20 muscle-ups.
 
There is a 25 minute cap on this workout. For the overhead squat, take the barbell from the floor, not a rack. The movement starts with the barbell overhead (elbows locked out and arm blocking the ear). The hips must pass below the level of the knees at the bottom, and at the top, there must be full lockout of the knees, hips, and elbows with the barbell over the head (arm blocking the ear). You may squat-snatch directly into the overhead squat if you meet the above requirements, but that is not required. The pullups are "standard," meaning arms straight at the bottom and mid-neck to bar height at the top, with any kip permitted. For the deadlift, full extension of the knees and hips must be reached with the shoulders behind the bar at the top.  The hands must release the bar at the ground.  Burpees will start with the athlete standing upright. At the bottom, the chest and thighs must be on the ground.  At the top the athlete will jump laterally over a small hurdle, while clapping the hands overhead (arms blocking ears).  During the jump the torso must be vertical. For the muscle-up, full extension with the elbow straight at the bottom must be attained, and full extension with the elbows straight must occur at the top.
 
Sunday 
 
Affiliate Event 3 
Two person clean and jerk for reps in 90 seconds (275/185). Video explanation will be available tomorrow.
The bar starts on the ground with two athletes grasping the bar with both hands inside the collars.  On the command of go, the athletes will lift the bar from the ground to the shoulders, then press, push press, or jerk the weight to overhead.  At the top of the lift the knees and hips must be extended with the barbell overhead.  The overhead position for a two person lift is arms closest to the plates locked out and blocking the ears.  The inside arms may have a slight bend to account for athletes of different heights.  Two women will go first, followed by two men.  The total number of reps, both women and men, will be added together for the score.
 
There will also be two individual workouts on Sunday.  The details of these will be released Saturday night.  
 
I will say this.  One will be a run, and the other will be… hard.Six regional competitions remain in the lead up to the CrossFit Games finals in Los Angeles this July. This weekend qualified athletes from the North West region will square off in Puyallup, Washington in hopes of securing one of 3 spots to the Home Depot Center. Organizers Kurtis and Laurie Bowler of Rainier CrossFit have released the challenges that face the athletes at the fairgrounds this weekend. Here's what they had to say.
 
 
"Here's what you've been waiting for! MOST of the information is here. Some will not be revealed until Saturday Night. We will provide a video demonstration of the movement standards shortly. The times listed are tentative and subject to change with the flow of the day."
 
Individual Event 1 (9:00-11:15am )
3 rounds for time of:
10 Overhead Squats (135/95)
50 Double Unders
 
There is a 12 minute cap on this workout.  For the overhead squat, take the barbell from the floor, not a rack. The movement starts with the barbell over head (elbows locked out and arm blocking the ear). The hips must pass below the level of the knees at the bottom. At the top there must be full lockout of the knees, hips, and elbows with the barbell over the head (arm blocking the ear). You may squat-snatch directly into the overhead squat if you meet the above requirements, but that is not required.  For the double-unders, the rope must past twice under the feet each rep. Missed attempts do not count. 
 
Affiliate Event 1 (11:30 – 12:30)
Row/Run Relay
 
Each team will have a Concept 2 rower.  Each Team member will row 50 calories.  The athlete will need to stay seated until the monitor reads 50 calories.  After all four team members have rowed their 50 calories the first rower will now run 800 meters. When that athlete gets back they will tag the next member who will then run. This will be repeated until all four team members have run their 800meters. The athletes will run in the order they rowed. The teams' time will stop when the last member gets back to the mat the rower is on. The damper on the rower will be set at four.
 
Individual Event 2 (1:45 – 2:30)
Apollon’s Axle Deadlift for reps in 90 seconds.
 
Athletes will be able to pick from three weights (263, 303, or 353 pounds for men and 173, 213, and 263 pounds for women).  The athlete will complete as many deadlifts as possible in 90 seconds.  Your score will be number of reps multiplied by weight (i.e. 25 reps at 353 pounds = 8825).  For the deadlift, full extension of the knees and hips must be reached with the shoulders behind the bar at the top.  The hands must release the bar at the ground.
 
Affiliate Event 2 (3:00 – 5:00pm)
Each team will have to complete the following:
120 Overhead Squats (95/65)
120 Pull-ups
120 Deadlifts 2” bar (213/123)
120 Burpees
After all 480 reps are complete, the team will do 20 muscle-ups.
 
There is a 25 minute cap on this workout. For the overhead squat, take the barbell from the floor, not a rack. The movement starts with the barbell overhead (elbows locked out and arm blocking the ear). The hips must pass below the level of the knees at the bottom, and at the top, there must be full lockout of the knees, hips, and elbows with the barbell over the head (arm blocking the ear). You may squat-snatch directly into the overhead squat if you meet the above requirements, but that is not required. The pullups are "standard," meaning arms straight at the bottom and mid-neck to bar height at the top, with any kip permitted. For the deadlift, full extension of the knees and hips must be reached with the shoulders behind the bar at the top.  The hands must release the bar at the ground.  Burpees will start with the athlete standing upright. At the bottom, the chest and thighs must be on the ground.  At the top the athlete will jump laterally over a small hurdle, while clapping the hands overhead (arms blocking ears).  During the jump the torso must be vertical. For the muscle-up, full extension with the elbow straight at the bottom must be attained, and full extension with the elbows straight must occur at the top.
 
Sunday 
 
Affiliate Event 3 
Two person clean and jerk for reps in 90 seconds (275/185). Video explanation will be available tomorrow.
The bar starts on the ground with two athletes grasping the bar with both hands inside the collars.  On the command of go, the athletes will lift the bar from the ground to the shoulders, then press, push press, or jerk the weight to overhead.  At the top of the lift the knees and hips must be extended with the barbell overhead.  The overhead position for a two person lift is arms closest to the plates locked out and blocking the ears.  The inside arms may have a slight bend to account for athletes of different heights.  Two women will go first, followed by two men.  The total number of reps, both women and men, will be added together for the score.
 
There will also be two individual workouts on Sunday.  The details of these will be released Saturday night.  
 
I will say this.  One will be a run, and the other will be… hard.
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115 comments on this entry

1. Jess wrote...

When it says "team" must do 20 muscle ups, does that mean that each member must contribute or can say some do more than others or some do none at all?

2. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

One person could do all of the muscle-ups.

3. Speal Wifey wrote...

Can you bring your own jump rope or will one be provided?

4. Jake wrote...

Did you run out of ideas for the affiliate event 3 or something? Two person clean and jerk is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of.

5. dw wrote...

is the 2 inch bar for the deadlifts just the standard olympic bars?

6. Skylar wrote...

Three legged Race would be pretty bad-ass too.

7. Skylar wrote...

Will we have 4 sets of rings for the muscle-ups or will it be one person at a time?

8. Danial wrote...

The final affiliate workout is dumb. You cannot safely do a clean and jerk with two people of different heights. Someone weighing 150lbs at 5 foot 6 cannot clean and jerk with someone 235lbs and 6 foot 4. This is getting a little stupid. Maybe they will provide step stools for the shorter competitor? Come on people...did any thought go into this at all?

9. Miranda 801 wrote...

Looks like I better bring extra shorts! Ha! Fun!

10. RD wrote...

For affiliate event 2, how many people can be working at the same time? Are all 120 overhead squats done before moving on to the next thing?

11. Laurie Bower wrote...

Wifey :) You can bring your own if you have a favorite and we'll have some available, too.

Jake, give it a try. I think you'll find its more challenging than one might imagine. Plus, its a ton of fun to particiapte in and watch.

DW- the 90 second DL event will be with the 2 inch bars - specifically the Apollons Axel from Ironmind.

Skylar - half time show? We should try it! Each team will have one set of rings. The muscle-ups can be completed by anyone meaning that one person could do all 20, each team member could do 5, or any combination in between. As long as 20 are completed by the team we don't care how the work is divided.

Danial, again, I urge you to try it. It can (and has) been done by people of differeing heights. There will need to be some thought about height differences as teams decide who their two competitors will be though. Each team does have more than 4 memebers, so not everyone will compete in this event and selection for height will play a role in that selection, certainly.

Laurie

12. Kris wrote...

Interesting events, I like the couplet and Axle deadlift events. Two person clean and jerk will be interesting, I'm worried height is going to be an issue.

13. Damon - Wasatch wrote...

Kurtis comes from a strongman background and we shouldn't be surprised to see one of the old classic lifts as an event. I think it's been said before to the whiners...but HTFU. Expect constant variation and welcome it.

14. Andrew wrote...

Wondering the same thing as RD for affiliate workout 2. Do we have to finish all of each exercise before moving to the next, or is it any order? And, how many people can be working at a time?

15. Mason Ostrom wrote...

Dont complain about the Workouts because it is something new to you, and different. I have done 2 man clean and jerks, and they are quite challenging, but just as safe, or dangerous, as a regular clean and jerk. If anything you all should be thanking Kurtis and Laurie for continuing to blurr the boundries of your "comfort zones"!

16. Laurie Bower wrote...

Thanks Mason (but don't think for a moment sucking up is going to help! :P )

RD and Andrew - I will ask Kurtis to clarify that one. He has a better handle on the details of the workouts than I do. He's teaching right now and will answer as soon as he can. I don't want you guys to think we're ingnoring your concers and questions!

Laurie

17. Mindy wrote...

@ Damon! Ha, another Ronnie Johns Chopper fan. Classic.

18. Mason Ostrom wrote...

No sucking up here, Laurie! Im competing in the individual event anyways, not the Affiliate competition. So it makes no difference to me.

19. Skip Chase wrote...

Where does Jesse Disch train?

20. Iceman wrote...

Affiliate three.. Really.. For someone like me at 6'4" and my counterpart being 5'8"... Someones gonna get hurt..

21. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

RD and Andrew,
All four people will be working at once. Each person has to do at least 5 reps of each exercise, except for muscle-ups, where you can break it up anyway you choose.
Only one person per station until you get to the muscle-ups.

22. Zach wrote...

Two person clean and jerk is a awesome team event that really emphasizes teamwork. One question though, on the over head squat standard. Can the bar drift behind the ears at the bottom of the squat? Does partial ear coverage count? Just wondering looks like a lot of fun, really excited. And I think Skylar is on to something, but sudden death should be a honeymoon carry mud run!

23. MB wrote...

Will there only be 3 team wods or will there be a 4 on sunday?

24. Zach@CFLV wrote...

Just curious if the deadlift can be dropped from the top for Apollon event? Or does it mean the hands can and must only be released when the bar is on the ground?

25. Jesse Disch wrote...

I train at the gym in my garage and also at the firestation when i'm at work. I don't train at any affiliate.

26. Pat Sprague wrote...

The third affiliate cup work out makes no sense and it should be replaced immediately! I hope this is Just an "April Fools" joke in May!

27. AD wrote...

I think these are all going to be great wods and will definitely show some amazing teamwork...bring it!

28. ADK wrote...

The 3rd WOD looks fun...Unknown and unknowable. Im stoked.

29. M wrote...

The third wod looks fun but I think there should be more, only doing 90 seconds of work and then down, that seems silly since Sunday is normaly a huge finally of really hard wods. maybe add more to this.

30. RD wrote...

i bet team wod 3 will be hard. how many times have we looked at a wod on paper and thought it was going to be "easy". Not to mention, final event of 2008 games was 30 C&J for time...and that was one hell of a show

31. Ron Yellin wrote...

Awesome workouts guys. Ugh, when did CrossFit start attracting whiners?

I've done a two person clean and jerk, and besides being fun, it is very challenging. This lift requires coordination, planning, and most importantly, teamwork. Perfect fit for an affiliate workout.

32. Morgan Hepfer wrote...

On #2- can we do them in any order? Can I go from the OHS to the DL, or do I have to move from one to the next as listed?

Also, I'd echo an earlier question- are there only 3 team events for sure, or are there more that will be announced later?

Thanks Kurtis and Laurie. These look interesting and fun.

33. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Zach,
Yes the bar can drift behind the ears at the bottom and at the top too. Partial ear coverage is OK as long as we can't see any ear behind the arm, ear in front of the arm is OK.

Zach@CFLV,
You can drop the bar from the top.

34. Jeff wrote...

In regards to the third affiliate workout...

If one person bails on part of the lift (say the jerk), and the other person is still continuing to lock out, it seems like there would be a significant chance of the bar falling at a not-so-safe angle.

I have no doubt that the movement has been tested with success, but it would be nice to get confirmation that bailing on this movement has been tested without injury also.

35. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Morgan,
Yes, only 3 team events for sure.
On Event 2 you can go in any order as long as only one person is working at each station.

36. Jeff wrote...

Kurtis, per your answer to Zach's question, should "The hands must release the bar at the ground" be interpreted as between every rep your hands must come off the bar?

37. Kelly wrote...

I think that the WODs look great and are a good mix of strength and met-con..... Seriously, I'm surprised by all of the whiners. Isn't Cross Fit supposed to prepare us for whatever we face in "real life"? ...The person helping you lift your canoe onto your car, etc. isn't always going to be the same size/strength as you are....it takes coordination, teamwork, and planning, and is CHALLENGING. Come on folks. Unknown and Unknowable isn't just something cool to wear on your shirts.

38. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Jeff,
No, the hands don't need to come off the bar, they just need to release. If you were to release at the top, the bar would drop. If you release at the bottom, it's just an opening and closing of the hand. But the hand can remain in contact with the bar.

We will be getting some video up that should clear this one up. It is really just a good way to avoid huge bounces on the deadlift.

Also, not to Jeff, but just in case anyone is thinking it. If you drop the bar, you cannot catch it on the bounce.

39. Danial Eros wrote...

I bet that when everyone tried the two person clean and jerk they looked around the gym and tried to match themselves up with like height before attempting it. I know some of you have said you have tried it and really liked it, but did you do it with someone 6 or 8 inches taller with a one foot height difference. My point is that we have only three male/female team mates per team. Some teams will have a real difficult time and not because of their ability, but because God did not make them the same height. I still think it's a silly workout and I do not care if anyone thinks I am complaining. I just don't think that 90 seconds of this type of work has any bearing on my athleticism or fitness level.

40. Wayne Bailey wrote...

Where can I find the WOD times for the Masters?

41. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Jeff,
Sorry, I didn't see your first question before I answered your second.
It has been tested, with a couple crazy bail outs. We actually did it at one rep max loads. The only injury was to our bucket full of collars and we got a sweet new fuscia colored one out of the deal,
We had a couple guys get up to 403 pounds.

42. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Wayne,
You can find the Master's times on the results page here http://scores2010.crossfit.com/scoring/masters/

43. Vili wrote...

Kurtis or Laurie,

In regards to the team WOD #2, will it be only 2 males & 2 females or can we use all 3 males & 3 females from our team just as long as it's only 4 athletes working out during the WOD? It wasn't really specific in regards to the amount of males or females used in this WOD and I don't want to just assume it's 4 (2 males & 2 females) like every team WOD.

44. Wayne Bailey wrote...

Sorry Kurtis, let me re-phrase the question. I am wondering what the start times are this weekend for the masters? I see all the time ranges for individuals and affiliate starts, but I am not seeing the masters. Just curious what time we need to be ready to go. Thanks

45. Bryan K wrote...

Will there only be the three posted Affiliate team events or will a fourth be announced on Saturday? Looks like a challenging weekend.

46. Bryan K wrote...

Sorry for the duplicate question Answered above

47. Laurie Bower wrote...

Hi Vili,
In team event 2, two men and two women will complete the event. You'll need to select 4 people from your team of 6 to work together in this one.

Wayne,
Time are approximate depending on if we stay on schedule: Masters Event 1: double under Helen Saturday 12:45
Masters Event 2: Max Thruster. Thruster station will be open Saturday from 2:30 - 4:30 and Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00. Masters will need to complete the task anytime during those hours. First come- first serve. there is no reserving of time slots.
Master event 3: C2B Cindy Sunday 11am

Bryan,
common question myfriend. Let me answer it one more time in case anyone else is wondering the same thing.

There are 3 affiliate team workouts. 2 Saturday, One Sunday.

The Saturday schedule and Sunday start times can be found here: http://games2010.crossfit.com/blog/2010/05/northwest-regional-schedule/

Laurie!

48. Jon Lyon wrote...

Laurie and Kurtis,

Quick question about the affiliate chipper.

Are we going to have 4 total bars (two for OHS and two for DL) loaded with both male and female weights? Or will we have 2 total bars (one for OHS and one for DL) and be required to load and unload bars during the event when we rotate team members?

IMO these are great workouts. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into the planning of an event like this.

49. Jason wrote...

Quit all the whining and do work!

50. Casey wrote...

Looks hella fun and slightly crazy...I like it.
Is it cool if I wear my crash helmet for the third affiliate event?
No need to answer that. :)

Thanks Laurie and Kurtis.

Casey

51. Mark Buskas wrote...

Quick question on the 2 person C&J. Can the bar be dumped from the lockout, or do you have to lower back to the ground for a rep to count?

52. Wayne Bailey wrote...

Thank you Laurie for shooting those masters times to me. And an exceptionally large thank you to you, Kurtis, and your team for hosting this event. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks!

53. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Jon,
I was going to wait to let that out of the bag to have some problem solving during stress, but since you asked, yes you will have one deadlift bar and one overhead squat bar and will have to switch out weights as needed. The collars will be muscle clamps, so they will be easy on and off.

Mark,
Yes, you will be able to dump from the lockout.

54. Clay Hamilton wrote...

Kurtis/Laurie,

Looks like a great weekend. Can I bring my "purse" I mean weight lifting belt to wear during events if neded?

55. Morgan Hepfer wrote...

#53. Well that changes things a little. Will the OHS bar be loaded with a 15# and 10# on each side, or will there be 25# plates and 10# plates?

56. Jon Lyon wrote...

Kurtis,

Thanks. But this has created another question:

Can the "Non-Competing Coach" switch the weights or only the athletes that are competing in the chipper event?

57. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Clay,
You can wear a belt.

Morgan,
You will have 25's and 10's for the Overhead Squat and 45's for the deadlift. For the 45's, one will be a bumper and one will be metal to make the change out faster.

Jon,
No, only the four athletes competing in that event will be able to change out weights.

58. Lisa wrote...

I am surprised nobody has made much comment with the individual events. They seem pretty lame to me the first workout if done unbroken i wouldn't be surprised for it to be finished well under the 5 minute mark. Then 90 seconds for the second WOD. Seems like a lot of training for under 10 minutes of work. It looks like a lot more work went into planning the team WODs.

59. Mike wrote...

Is it just me or is the DL WOD completely geared towards your gym? My opinion but I think less then 2% of all CF gyms use this specific bar that your gym has been training with the last few years. Even playing field? I think not.

Just wanted to make sure you all know what the Apollons Axel is. It's 2" in diameter.

http://ironmind-store.com/Apollons-Axle153/productinfo/1271/

60. Asil wrote...

#58; the Individual wods seem lame to you? Are you doing the individual wods? Regardless of how "lame they appear to you, these are what came out of the Hopper. Speed, stamina and strength is the point, fastest one finished wins, and at this level, that will be one F*@# of a workout!!!

61. Derrek wrote...

Everyone that is complaining should be ashamed. Why assume that little or no thought was put into this?

I appreciate the time and effort that has been put into this event. Now just shut up and go kick some tail this weekend! Adapt to what is in front of you.

62. Clay Hamilton wrote...

Lisa, and all the other who choose to bitch, whine, and complain. Are you really suprised that most high level crossFitters choose to train hard, be ready for any challenge, and accept the events put forth to them without complaining? 20 minutes, 5 minutes, or 90 seconds, Im ready for anything. Bring it.... and I mean bring your game not your complaining!
These are the same jokers who blame the judge when they don't sink a squat far enough and the rep does'nt count. Find a different sport. We don't want you here.

Kurtis and Laurie,

I was suprised when I started to see the same negativety come out when we announced our Sectional workouts. It's amazing the few bad apples that try to spoil the fun. As with our event and yours. These people are few and far between. The workouts are excellent, and as always the best athletes will prevail. Look forward to seeing you guys this weekend. Good luck, and I can't wait to see what day 2 has in store.

Clay
Alaska Sectional Director

63. Laurie Bower wrote...

Lisa,
Don't forget that there are 2 more individual workouts on Sunday. We are well aware of the durations of each event and promise broad time and modal domains.

Mike,
While its true we do own ONE axel and a second one on loan lives in the gym, an axel is hardly a unique piece of equipment. Most of our friends have them in their facilities here in Washington, at least. I'd imagine after their ample coverage in the CF Journal over the past year even more have them. They're a great training tool just like sandbags, GHD's, and rings - common tools of most CF Gyms.

Casey, if you bring your helmut can I borrow it?

:) Laurie

64. Laurie Bower wrote...

Clay, We knew when we accepted this job that we weren't going to please everyone. Luckily I have really thick skin. AND I have the enviable position of knowing not only what these workouts look like in action, I also know what happens on Sunday.

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

Laurie

(and it's helmet, I CAN spell, sometimes.)

65. Clay Hamilton wrote...

Laurie,

Great attitude and I love the teaser :) Can't wait for Sunday. I have faith the two day event with reward the best athletes.

66. Zach wrote...

Nicely put Clay

67. Piper wrote...

for the individual event 2. can you start at 353 until fatigue then lower to 303 then lower agian to 263 if needed? or the opposite, increase weight if wanted?

68. Vili wrote...

At first, I wasn't fond of the Team WOD #3, but I'm actually really excited about all three. The team WODs aren't only suppose to be about speed & strength, but also about how well you can work well with your team and I think WOD #3 will prove that for sure

I can't wait for this weekend and kudos to Laurie and Kurtis for taking on the difficult task of planning our Regionals as we all should know that not everyone would be pleased with the WODs no matter what they have programmed for us.

I say we embrace what's planned and let the fittest men, women, and Affiliates win!

69. Laurie Bower wrote...

Hi Piper, no you'll need to select your weight and tell your judge before you begin. Changing weights mid-workout is not allowed. At 90 seconds, there wouldn't be much time anyway!

We really want everyone to play with this and make sure you choose a weight that will showcase your work capacity. We don't want this to be a contest of who-guessed-their-weight-better. Play a little, do some math, and figure out the best approach for you.

Laurie

70. BG wrote...

Just tried my first ever 2-man C&J. Not something I would do every day, but it was very doable and I can't wait until Sunday.

The spectators are sure to get their money's worth on that WOD!

71. Andrew wrote...

Thanks for answering questions Laurie and Kurtis, 3 more for ya regarding the affiliate workouts:

1. Will judges be counting out loud for us so we don't need to worry about keeping track of reps?

2. Will we be able to have a coach out with us while doing the WOD to give rotational directions/technique pointers and such?

3. Say one of the competitors has a broken finger, could they tape/strap their hand to the rower handle?

Thanks again for answering questions and putting up with everything, I'm looking forward to an awesome event!

72. JJJ wrote...

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! so stoked i have volunteered for this!!!!!!!!!!

73. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Andrew,

1. Yes, the judges will keep track of the count for you. They will let you know when you are done with an exercise. They will not count every rep out loud as that would get confusing for all involved. Four counts going on all at the same time. It will be made clear if a rep doesn't count and why, and it will be clear when a station is complete.

2. No, having a Coach in the mix yelling rotations and numbers would add chaos to an already chaotic event. I could also see potential for arguments about reps counting or not.

3. Athletes will not be able to tape or strap their hands to the rower.

74. Jen wrote...

Kurtis -
Does your answer to Andrew's 2nd question apply to WOD #3 as well, or can a coach help call out instructions as the tandem C&J will require some coordination on timing?

Looking forward to the weekend; you are doing an awesome job! Thanks for putting together great and interesting WODs.

75. Chris wrote...

In WOD #3 on Sunday, can the other two participants that are waiting to do their 90 seconds assist the two that are lifting by providing a tempo and counting for them? Or will they have to be away from them during the lift?

76. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Jen and Chris,
It will just be the two competing at the time. Again, I want to avoid the Judge having to fight for air time. If a rep doesn't count I want the athletes to be able to hear that it didn't and why.
Keep the questions coming guys. The more stuff we can clarify now, the smoother it will be on game day!

77. Chase CF The Club wrote...

Thanks for the hard work you've all put in to make this an enjoyable event. I have no doubt the WODs on Sunday will test us in different ways then Saturday, and the best typically prevail no matter what the workouts, domains etc.

78. Damon - Wasatch wrote...

How many teams are competing for the 6 slots? Also, I only think it's fair that Tommy wears a 45# weight vest during all the Affiliate Cup events. Or his judge does his judging by climbing on Tommy's back and carefully examining each rep from that perspective. Whichever.

79. Andy wrote...

OK, I"m going to ask...about the 800m run in the affiliate WOD #1. What's the course like...are we on pavement, dirt, gravel, mud, broken glass, or a combo? Is this a flat course or are we to expect a little (or big) change in elevation?

Thanks for all of your work...this weekend is going to be awesome!

80. Eric Z wrote...

Please confirm affiliate teams will be allowed to
choose ANY 4 members on their team for the row/run
wod. Please also confirm teams will be allowed to
choose ANY members on their team for the c&j wod.

81. Kevin wrote...

Damon,

Are you saying Tommy as in Tommy Hackenbruck? He is doing affiliate cup?

82. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Damon,
We have 38 registered, but it looks like there might be a couple glitches, so we are expecting 35-36, but are ready for 38.
I was actually planning on riding on Tommy's back all weekend like Yoda.

Andy,
It will be flat. Mostly blacktop, but the Arena is dirt.

Eric,
Two men and two women on all of the events. Men will go together and women will go together on event #3.

83. Evan wrote...

kurtis and laurie i love the 2 man clean and jerks, as crossfitters we are supposed to be trying new things alll the time right, id definately clarify this as variance, and there really fun as i found out tonight..awesome!

84. MJ wrote...

Any word on check in times at the arena and/or CFR on Friday?

85. Adam Stevenson wrote...

Danial and Jake-

Are either of you over 15 years old?
You know HQ approved these WODs right?

This isn't the first time that we have seen this two person/one bar idea. HQ did this a long time ago and they actually have old videos of it; nothing new. It is a team challenge...OF COURSE THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN! Im surprised it hadn't happened already.

This is the coordination/accuracy part of CrossFit as well as a few other domains. So listen, next time you want to talk down about a workout that someone has come up with, that HQ has approved, you might want to think about what and how you speak your mind.
Very rude.

Whiners never win and winners never whine.
Adam

86. Laurie Bower wrote...

MJ,
We'll have registration at the Arena (not green gate) on Friday from 2-4 and at RCF from 4-6. I'm working with the fair to get the green gate open for you guys to enter, I'll confirm that as soon as they do.

Laurie

87. Andrew Bueno wrote...

This is exciting. Great looking WODs. Can't wait to see these in action!

Laurie & Kurtis: as always- awesome, awesome job planning this event.

I wonder what Sunday holds... It'd be a shame only using the Apollon Axles ONCE (=

88. Lauren wrote...

On affiliate WOD #2, since there is only 1 men's bar and 1 women's bar, I am assuming OH squats will be done with the 2" bar as well?

Thank you for being so responsive in your answers - it has cleared up many questions. Looking forward to a GREAT weekend!!

89. Laurie Bower wrote...

Hi Lauren,
You'll have a regular, mens bar for the overheads and use the 2" axel for the deadlifts. Each team will have just those 2 bars. Each team will also have a burpee stration with a small hurdle, a pull-up station, and a muscle-up station.

Videos of the movements should be available any time now. We're waiting for those to get posted.

Keep asking, we're happy to answer questions here as you guys have time to consider and ask for clarification. Much easier to do it here while we have the time as opposed to Saturday morning when the nerves are running wild and you probably would forget the question and not hear the answer. Game day has a way of doing that!!

Laurie

90. Andrew wrote...

Question regarding food - will we be allowed to bring grills onto the fairgrounds? I'm guessing not but want to check - and if not, what about in the parking lot - tail gate style? I'm guessing we will be able to go in and out correct?

Thanks!

91. Jen wrote...

For Affiliate Team WOD #2..

1. Will the pullup station just have 1 bar for pullups or will there be a higher bar for guys and a lower bar for girls? If it's just 1 bar, is it at a guys height that will require a bit of climbing for shorter girls?

2. For the MU station, can a guy help lift their girl on the rings if the rings need to be set high up for the guys?

Thanks again!!! Looking forward to it :)

92. Jason wrote...

Can we bring boos?

93. Andrew wrote...

Yet another question, do affiliate team's need to be there for the 8:00 athlete briefing? First workouts aren't until 11:30, so just wondering if it's ok to show up a little later or if we need to get there bright and early.

Thanks

94. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Andrew,
You will not be able to bring grills into the fairgrounds. As for the parking lot, I'm not sure, I'll check and get back to you.
You will be able to go in and out as long as you have on your bracelet.
Your team will need to be there for the 8am briefing. It is a rules/info meeting for the entire weekend. Each event will be briefed as well.

Jen,
The pull-up station will be a fixed height, but we will have boxes for you to use to get up there.
You can get help onto the rings but the helper needs to be well away before any muscle-ups are attempted.

Jason,
My first guess would be no visible booze, but I'll check on that as well while I'm checking on the grills in the parking lot.

95. Laurie Bower wrote...

Andrew and Jason:
There are no rules for the parking lot, grills, nudity, malarkey - knock yourselves out :)

We do not have an alcohol permit for this event. We won't be selling it and you're not *supposed* to bring it, but that said, we're not checking coolers. hint hint.

As long as behavior remains polite and courteous and sportsmanship remains a priority, our security guys will not will not be called into action. Clear enough? They do have orders to, with great fanfare and finger pointing, eject the hecklers and jerks.

:) Laurie

96. Frank C. wrote...

Affiliate wod #3 is irresponsible programming. See Jeff’s comment #34 for one reason why.

And I find it disgusting that those who have raised concern about the workout’s safety have been labeled ‘whiners.’

97. ADK wrote...

Is Tommy Hackenbruck doing the affiliate cup? I thought he was going to the games as an individual?

98. Anon wrote...

96: The lift if safe. I have been doing it many times a day for the past 2 days. The affiliate cup is about TEAMWORK, if you are bailing you yell "BAIL', or 'I SUCK', or "antidisestablishmentarianism'. Whatever your code word is, The point is to communicate with your teammate. Like others have said, if done incorrectly many crossfit exercises could be harmful/'deadly'. If done correctly, however, they are extremely safe. Do the lift correctly and its fine.

99. Loren Winter wrote...

I am super pumped for these WODs this weekend. I think it embodies CrossFit.

I also think it is funny that the people who are complaining never enter their full name to the post...

See you all this weekend!

100. Chris wrote...

What time is the TEAM WOD #3 on Sunday? All the schedules and links posted above don't say. A range of times if you don't know yet. Thanks.

101. Walt Winter wrote...

I am also super pumped for these WODs, and along with my older smaller brother Loren will be part of team "Snuggly Winter Coat"

102. John Burrow wrote...

uhhh, Walt, isn't that "fuzzy Winter coat"????

103. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Chris,
We will announce the schedule for Sunday at the end of the day on Saturday.

104. Morgan Hepfer wrote...

#99. I think it's funnier that they whine before they even try it.

The two person clean and jerk has been around as long as there has been Crossfit. Look it up: Journal #5, January '03.

If your training is so narrow or you're so afraid of trying something different, you're competing in the wrong sport.

105. HSmythe wrote...

A question regarding spectators -- do we purchase a ticket / wristband at the gate or do we have to register in advance ? Also will these events be taking place indoors or outside ? Thanks.

106. James Eide wrote...

Damn there are a ton of questions... How bout we just workout bwahahahahaha!

107. Asil wrote...

I agree with you James!! I wish they didnt release any wods till the day of the event. WWAAAAYYYY too many questions. This should remain about the "unknown and unknowable". We train all areas, all weaknesses. Release the wods the day of, and if you can hang, then hang!! If you cant, then you GO HOME!!! Not to mention the anticipation would be more exciting and suspenseful.

108. Laurie Bower wrote...

HSmythe,
Either way. Online or at the gate, we're prepared for both.

We'll mostly be inside. The teams 800m will take them outside.

So far weather looks like low 70's and sunny on Saturday, upper 60's and cloudy with a chance of showers on Sunday. Typcal Washington, ugh.

Laurie

109. Danial wrote...

My apologies to the people putting on the event for my seemingly disrespective comments. I will show up and compete like everyone else and do my best to win. I think my emotions got the best of me and I said some foolish things. I like everyone else have put alot of time and energy into this whole thing and I revel at the opportunity to compete. We as a team are traveling a significant distance and spending some serious cash and I suppose I was just hoping for a little more for a final event. Some of our team members are only able to participate once the entire weekend and I think that thought just got the better of me. Please accept my apologies. I realize I should have just kept my opinions to myself. Danial

110. MIndy Montgomery wrote...

I think people are going to be surprised at how exciting to watch the 2 person C&J is going to be. Having watched a couple of "Grace offs" (yes I realize Grace is 30 for time), I think that the race the clock aspect will definitely bring some great drama, especially since it is a team effort.

111. Daren wrote...

For Affiliate WOD #2.
Will each athlete have a judge?
Will there be a Judge assigned to each movement?
How will the Judges keep track of #’s of reps?
Will athletes be able to ask the Judge/s questions? For instance: “how many reps do we have on OHS and Burpee’s?”
Thanks

112. Laurie Bower wrote...

Hi Daren,
On Team WOD 2, there will be a head judge with a scorecard and he/she will be in charge of one station, muscle-ups, and keeping your time. There will be 3 other judges, each one responsible for counting total reps at a station.

So each team will have 4 judges out there with them during the medley event.

Forgive us if we're slow to answer questions today, we're at the event site setting up. Big, busy day today. Come by, check it out, and say hello.

You can pre-register at the fairgrounds today between 2 and 4. Here's a map of the fairgrounds:

http://www.thefair.com/_assets/editor_upload/File/managed/C38868CCE7202CF34BD1B42CBCBBF743_2010FallMap.pdf

We're in bldg G at the bottom. Today only, from 2-4, the barn gate (by Bldg A) will be open. Drive in, park anywhere by the arena just please do not block anything. Walk in, say hi.

The rest of the weekend we'll use the green gate. The green gate will not be manned or unlocked today. Please use the barn gate.

Laurie

113. Chase wrote...

So to clear this up, do we have to register Friday night, or can we just show up to register on Saturday morning? My flight doesn't come in until about 6:30 p.m. tonight, so I wasn't planning on making it to register tonight, is that going to be ok?

114. Kurtis Bowler wrote...

Chase,
you will still be able to register tomorrow. We just had did an early registration today in hopes of speeding things up in the morning.
Athlete registration starts at 6:30am athlete meeting at 8:00am.

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