MOJO support the games!!

We are pleased to announce that Mojo will be supplying Mojo wristbands as prizes at the games.  Rumor has it that they can shave 30 seconds off your Fran time!!
Mojo wristbands are a new and exciting technology that is taking the extreme sports and action sports market by storm. Feel the difference with Mojo max wristbands which help to improve balance, energy, strength and endurance. Using a state of the art technology Mojo performance wristbands incorporate holographic technologies. This technology previously only available to top sportsmen is now available for everyone. The silicon bands can be worn throughout exercise and will never wear out they are truly a sporting revolution.

http://www.mojoeurope.com/

Schedule

Schedule

8:00am Registration closes

8:40am welcome        

9:00am the Row

10:45 Break

11:00am The GTOH

13:00pm Lunch

14:00pm The Met Con

6:30pm the final

7:00pm presentations

7:15pm beer

Any changes to schedule will be announced on the day

Athletes are responsible for being in the right place at the right time
Athletes are responsible for their own warm up.  space permitting we will try to offer a designated warm up area
Events will begin on time even if an athlete is not in place
Athletes are allowed to use their own skipping ropes
Athletes are allowed to use chalk
Athletes are allowed to use whichever kind of shoes they want
Unsportmanlike behavior will be awarded with immediate disqualification

WODS Announced

Event 1 - The Row

3K team row
There is a 15 minute time limit for this event.

Damper setting 4

One athlete working at a time

One rower per team

Event 2 - The GTOH

In a 10 minute window each team member must establish a 1 RM GTOH for a combined team total.  There will be 1 bar and a set amount of weight per team.

Movement Standards

Ground-to-Overhead

Bar moves from ground to full lockout position over head, when athlete is stationary and bar is under control judge will signal for a good lift.

Event 3 - The Met Con

For Time:
200m Firemans Carry
20 Deadlift 80/50kg
20 KB Swings 24/16kg
20 Thrusters 40/30kg
20 Burpee Lateral Jumps
200m Firemans Carry

The fireman carry can be split up anyway but there must always be 2 team members being carried.  Once the first carry is complete each team member must go to a station but cannot start until all team members are at a station.  Once the 20 reps are complete the athletes rotate in a clockwise direction. However the athletes cannot rotate until all team members have completed their 20 reps.  Once all athletes have performed all 20 reps of all 4 movements they finish with a 200m firemans carry.  There will be a 15 minute time limit on this event.

Movement Standards

Deadlift

Bar from the ground to legs and hips fully extended shoulders behind bar

KB Swings

KB must come between the legs at the bottom

KB overhead with arm locked out (show some ear)

Thruster

Bar passes through full front squat (hip crease below top of knee)

Bar locked out overhead (show ear)

Burpees
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.

Event 4 - Floating WOD

This will be announced on the day teams can perform it at any time but must complete it by 2pm.

After 4 events the top 3 teams will progress to the final.  The final WOD will be announced just before it takes place.

A video with movement standards will go up shortly along with some general information once youtube stops aborting the upload!

Games Schedule

• The box will be open from 4pm on the Friday until around 11pm. Each team or a member of each team needs to register confirming team members and collect their games pack that will contain the latest info on heats/judging duties as well as goodie bags for each team. You will not be able to register after 8am on the Saturday and so we advise getting sorted the night before.
• A full list of heats as well as the WODS will be released once everyone has named their team.
• CaveMan snacks will be selling snackpacks and food and there will also be tea and coffee available and a bar set up for those that need a beer!
• RazorStorm, Pure Pharma, Concept 2 and BeaverFit will have stands set up where you can checkout or purchase some of their products. Please bring cash, cards not accepted.
• There will also be the opportunity to get a massage between events for a small charge.
• Tesco's is about 2 mins away and more importantly Costa Coffee is also part of the same retail park!!
• I have updated the accomodation page and location page if you need a hotel. We plan to spend Saturday evening in Swansea so set your Sky + for XFactor and join us!!

Pure Pharma Support The Games

As CrossFitters we all know the importance of Omega-3 fats and many are aware of the anti-inflammatory properties of fish oil. Well now you can get the fish oil that Mikko Salo uses!! Pure Pharma will be supplying the top 3 teams with bottles of their awesome market leading fish oil, as well as a sample pack for ALL competitors! If you want to purchase some there will be a stand where you can get some and you can also benefit from a special reduced rate for the games.
PurePharma Omega-3 is designed to simply be the purest and most effective product on the market.
Check out for more info: www.purepharma.dk

South Wales Nutrition Suppiles Support the Games

We are pleased to announce that South Wales Nutrition Supplies are supporting the games and will be providing the winning team with some of their nutritional products.