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Edits: Fixed typo for Men's DL Weight on Event #3 as well as added in explanation of Rx'd Women's HSPU subtitution options and scoring ramifications.

Beep Test
Clean-to-Thruster Ladder
5 Deadlift, 5 HSPU, 10 Kettlebell Swing - AMRAP 8min
10-1 Clean & Jerk, Burpee

Movement Standards Video:

Movement Standards ECF Ontario Challenge 2010 from Element CrossFit on Vimeo.

Understanding Prescribed Weights: Men's Rx'd / Women's Rx'd + Men's Scaled / Women's Scaled

Understanding Overall Scoring: 1 point for 1st place, 2 points for 2nd, etc. Least points at the end of all 4 events wins.

Difficulty Levels: Competitors have until Wednesday, June 23rd at 12noon to make any needed changes to their difficulty levels. Please e-mail challenge@elementcrossfit.com.

Schedule Changes and Heat Assignments: Due to a large number of last minute registrations (we are now at 100 registered competitors) a revised schedule will be released with the Heat Assignments on Thursday June 24th after any possible revisions to difficulty levels are received.

Event #1 - Beep Test

The beep test, also known as the multi-stage fitness test, is used by sports coaches and trainers to estimate an athlete's VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake). The test is especially useful for players of such sports as rugby, soccer, hockey, netball, handball or tennis, and is employed by many international sporting teams as an accurate test of Cardiovascular fitness, one of the all-important "Components of Fitness".

The test involves running continuously between two points that are 20 m apart. These runs are synchronized with beeps at set intervals. As the test proceeds, the interval between each successive beep reduces, forcing the athlete to increase their speed over the course of the test, until it is impossible to keep in pace with the recording (or, in rare occasions, if the athlete completes the test).

Event #1 Scoring:

Highest level completed + last shuttle completed = Score (i.e. Level 8 + Shuttle 3 = Score 8.03)

Event #1 Notes:

Below is a list of possible movements that you might see at the Challenge on June 26th. If you have any questions about the movements please post to comments or e-mail info@elementcrossfit.com.  The provided alternatives for Rx'd movements are the scaled movements. All other movements will be scaled (if necessary) by weight only. There will be scaled options available for all ability levels.

• Deadlifts
• Running
• Cleans
• Handstand Pushups/Pushup
• Wall Balls
• Jerks
• Thrusters
• Jumping
• Chest-to-Bar Pullups/Pullup/Jumping Pullups
• Kettlebell Swings
• Zombie Fighting
• Burpees
• Weighted Lunges

We're kicking off summer with the Element CrossFit Ontario Challenge!

Join us on Saturday, June 26th, as individual CrossFitters from across Ontario compete over the course of the day. 

Think you've got what it takes to battle Ontario's best? These workouts will test the limits of your fitness in various domains in both Rx'd and scaled categories. Spaces are limited so register now!

This event is free and open to all spectators! Come cheer for your favourites and see what the competitive side of CrossFit is all about!

Want to help out? We're looking for volunteers to help judge and run the show. Sign up here.

For more information, check out the FAQ. More details will follow as we get closer to the big day.

Please Note: For those who prefer to compete in a team setting, have no fear! Our 2nd annual Team Challenge will be bigger and badder than ever before on September 18th, 2010. Registration opens July 19th. 

For more information, please contact info@elementcrossfit.com

Anyone! Hardcore freaks, average Joes, and everyone in between.

Do I need to be a member of a CrossFit Affiliate to enter?

No.  This competition is open to any and all individuals interested in competing.  However, some familiarity with basic CrossFit exercises is definitely needed.

Can I bring a friend to watch?

Absolutely! Spectators can come and watch for free.

What kind of workouts can I expect?

As a CrossFitter, you should be prepared for anything! Standards will be posted in early June. The workouts will be challenging, with scaled versions available.

Should I go scaled or RX’d?

If you can do most standard CrossFit WODs as RX’d you should be ok. If a couple of the more challenging exercises still elude you, you’ll probably have to scale, but will still have a great workout!

Will the workouts take place inside or outside?

Element CrossFit has both indoor and outdoor space, so keep your fingers crossed for nice weather!

Competition motivates us.  Competition drives us forward. 

Whether competing against yourself, or competing against others, the innate desire to push your limits is the driving force behind your success at any training program.

Healthy competition benefits all of us.

That's why Element CrossFit is bringing another level of challenge to your training.  Every other Friday beginning February 12, 2010 we will present all Ontarians with an Online Challenge.