2017 CROSSFIT GAMES OPEN STARTS THIS WEEK

INSPIRING OPEN

TOGETHERNESS OPEN

SERIOUS OPEN

OUR FAVORITE OPEN

what: the annual crossfit games open, worldwide online competition

where: in the comfort of your affiliate

when: for five weeks, one workout will be released each Thursday, starting this week at 3 p.m. HST; the workout must be completed with a validated score submitted by 3 p.m. HST the following Monday.

work out: friday night lights, a high-energy, special time for the workout will be held in heats starting at 4 p.m. fridays (we encourage family, friends and anyone interested to come out and cheer during this time). additional testing will be held saturday during open gym from 9 to 11 a.m. and Monday during open gym from 10 a.m. to noon. we will not be responsible for judging that’s needed outside of the friday night lights event.

why: we encourage you to look at the crossfit games open, which now has teen and scaled divisions, along with masters and open groupings, as a way to make a commitment to your health; a way to show camaraderie and rep your upcountry crossfit gym; and a way to surprise yourself. just like signing up for a 5K, you are committing to completing a weekly workout, regardless of score; the completion is the victory; your health is the prize. also, you are helping represent your own affiliate among the hundreds of thousands of others around the world; participate in the crossfit community as a whole, while being proud of what upcountry has to offer. and most of all, you’ll never know what you can do until you try it. you will surprise yourself with personal records and increased work capacity. just making it through is reason to be proud. you owe it to yourself to see what you’re capable of!

how: register by following the REGISTER HERE page on this link — MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE CROSSFIT UPCOUNTRY MAUI AS YOUR AFFILIATE — 2017 CrossFit Games Registration

cost: $20 is due upon registration; fee goes to CrossFit Inc., not CF UPCOUNTRY

volunteers: it would be a huge help if we could get some volunteer judges for Friday nights from 4:00-6:30. Even if its just for one heat it would be greatly appreciated. Let Kehau or Frank know if you are available.

deadline: deadline to register and to complete the first workout is a week from today — Monday Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. (but don’t wait until the last minute). Remember first and foremost to have fun!