The York Divided We Fall Games 2010

MOJO support the games!!

2010-10-16T10:53:00.000+01:00

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/

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Schedule

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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

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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

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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

2010-10-04T10:08:00.006+01:00

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

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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.

Team Names / Team Judges

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Could all teams please post the team name and names of each team member to comments. At this stage you can still change team members, but you cannot once your team is registered on the day. If you have not yet finalised your team just place a ANother in the team. Follow this format:
CrossFit Velocity Team 1 - "Celebrity Juicers" Keith Lemon, Heath Lime, Rufus Hound, Holly Willabooby

Each team also needs to nominate 2 members that will be prepared to judge (ideally affiliate/gym owner or CF Level 1 certified) as due to the number of athletes competing (216) some events will need a judge per athlete. All movement standards will be released before the games and clearly explained before each event.

Under Armour Support The Games!

2010-09-24T15:04:00.004+01:00

Brand Mission
TO MAKE ALL ATHLETES BETTER THROUGH PASSION, SCIENCE AND THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF INNOVATION.

We are pleased to announce that Under Armour are going to supply the winners of the York Divided We Fall Games with some of their amazing gear. SWEET!

54 Teams!

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Here are the teams:

If you think I have missed you please email me crossfitvelocity@googlemail.com

CrossFit 3D - 9 Teams
CrossFit Central Manchester - 3 Teams
CrossFit Bath - 4 Teams
CrossFit Velocity - 4 Teams
CrossFit Reading - 4 Teams
CrossFit Plymouth - 3 Teams
CrossFit Fife - 1 Team
CrossFit Leeds - 3 Teams
CrossFit Andover - 2 Teams
CrossFit Swansea- 2 Teams
CrossFit Hove - 2 Teams
CrossFit Essex - 2 Teams
CrossFit Thames - 2 Teams
CrossFit Tyneside - 1 Team
CrossFit Dental- 1 Team
365 (Going through affiliation process) - 5 Teams
Paul Emmons Team - No Affiliate
Dafydd Dennis Team - No Affiliate
Hells Kettlebells / Peter Rankin - 1 Team
Funct Fitness - 3 Teams

Deadline For Registration

2010-09-23T10:34:00.002+01:00

Today is the day for getting your team registered.

37 Teams registered so far. I am waiting for comfirmation from :
CF Swansea 3 Teams
CF Essex 2 Teams
CF Thames 2 Teams
365 5 Teams

Here are the teams so far:

CrossFit 3D - 8 Teams
CrossFit Central Manchester - 3 Teams
CrossFit Bath - 4 Teams
CrossFit Velocity - 4 Teams
CrossFit Reading - 4 Teams
CrossFit Plymouth - 2 Teams
CrossFit Fife - 1 Team
CrossFit Leeds - 2 Teams
CrossFit Andover - 2 Teams
CrossFit Tyneside - 1 Team
CrossFit Glasgow? / Step Campbell- 1 Team
Paul Emmons Team - No Affiliate
Dafydd Dennis Team - No Affiliate
Hells Kettlebells / Peter Rankin - 1 Team
Funct Fitness - 2 Teams

Primal Lifestyle Support The Games

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Primal Lifestyle are the official distributor of Vibram’s Fivefingers footwear to shops and websites in the UK and Ireland. We are pleased to announce that the guys at Primal Lifestyle going to provide the winning team with a pair of Vibram Five Fingers each. Sweet!

The Teams So Far...

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Here are the teams so far, dont forget the deadline for reg is 23rd September!

CrossFit 3D - 7 Teams
CrossFit Central Manchester - 3 Teams
CrossFit Bath - 4 Teams
CrossFit Velocity - 4 Teams
CrossFit Reading - 4 Teams
CrossFit Plymouth - 2 Teams
CrossFit Fife - 1 Team
CrossFit Leeds - 1 Team
Paul Emmons - No Affiliate
Dafydd Dennis - No Affiliate

BeaverFit Support The Games

2010-09-15T12:44:00.003+01:00

We are proud to announce that BeaverFit will be supporting the Games.

BeaverFit is a British institution of strength conditioning equipment. We design, manufacture and distribute training equipment specific for strength and endurance development in all athletes.

The guys from BeaverFit are busy at present making some toys that will be used at the games! They will also be bringing one of their new pull up rigs for you all to have a play on and will be available to answer any questions you may have on custom made CrossFit gear for your box.

York Barbell Sponsor The Games

2010-09-02T10:43:00.005+01:00

York Barbell is the "Strongest name in fitness" and we are proud to announce that York are sponsoring the Games. York will provide the winning team of the York Divided We Fall Games with:

1 York STS GHD
2 York 5kg Solid Rubber Plates
2 York 10kg Solid Rubber Plates
2 York 20kg Solid Rubber Plates

This is a huge commitment from York and represents a strong desire to support the CrossFit community.
What better way to give something back to your box/gym than win some QUALITY equipment!!

Registration Deadline

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Due to a massive initial response the registration deadline is 23rd of September. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Caveman Snacks Support The Games

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Caveman Snacks are supporting the games!! Great news for all Paleo fans!!
Caveman Snacks will be providing prizes for the winners, snacks, merchandise, making paleo meals and even doing cooking demos between events!!
No excuse not to have your nutrition dialled in between events!! I really recommend a few "Dinosaur" packs!!

It's On!!

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CrossFit Velocity in conjuction with RazorStorm and Concept 2 is proud to be offering an exciting CrossFit event in October at CrossFit Velocity's new facility in Swansea, South Wales.

Do you love competitions? Do you like working as a team? Do you train using functional movements? If the answer is yes then we have a hell of an event for you!

The CrossFit Velocity Divided We Fall Games

Mark your calender for October 23rd because you are coming to Swansea. 5000 sqft of pure CrossFit competition!
Any questions or comments as well as potential sponsorship enquires may be directed to Matthew Evans via email: crossfitvelocity@googlemail.com via phone: 07525018728 or Nick Jones via email: nickjones105@gmail.com or phone 07980304265

3-2-1 Go!