The 3rd Annual Carolina Fitness Challenge returns to the Bull City on Saturday, December 10th!

Last year’s event was a huge success with 150 competitors, 500+attendees, and a large donation made to The Wounded Warrior Project.  This year will feature an even bigger crop of competitors, spectators, events, sponsors, and fun in the newly expanded gym at CrossFit Durham!  A portion of proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Animal Protection Society of Durham.

Concept
The Carolina Fitness Challenge is modeled on the CrossFit Games and seeks to determine the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman in North Carolina, as well as serve as a tune up for athletes hoping to compete in the 2012 CrossFit Games.

Date
The Challenge will take place on Saturday, December 10th.  Athlete check-in will begin at 7am.  The first events will begin soon after 8:30am and the day will likely end sometime in the late evening.  A more detailed schedule will of the day’s events will be posted soon.

Location
CrossFit Durham, 410 West Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina.  Located in the Trotter Building and adjacent to Old North Durham Park.

Competitor Eligibility and Fees
The 2011 Challenge is open to all active members of CrossFit Affiliates in the State of North Carolina and active duty members of the military currently stationed in North Carolina.  There will be up to 150 total competitor spots this year for men, women, and masters (40+).  Registration closes on Friday, November 12th.  EARLY BIRD registration fee is $60 before October 16th and $75 thereafter.  Competitor registration fee includes event t-shirt, lunch and drinks.  THERE WILL BE NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS.  Please make sure you can attend if you register.  Registration is now FULL!

Competitor Categories
There will be a Men’s Open Division and Women’s Open Division for all athletes and this year we will also have a Masters Men’s and Women’ Division for athletes 40 years and older.  Masters athletes will compete in heats alongside Open Division athletes, but will be scored separately.

Scaling
Competitors may scale loads during events in order to participate.  Scores for scaled events will rank below those scores of events completed as prescribed. 

Prizes
Sponsor prize packages will be awarded to the top athletes in all divisions. 

Spectators
Spectator registration fee is $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 16 and includes lunch and drinks.  Kids under 10 are free. THERE WILL BE NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS.  Spectator tickets are no longer available online.  You can pay at the door at the Event. 

Food and Drinks
A BBQ lunch and drinks throughout the day will be provided for all competitors and spectators.

Weather and Equipment
There will be at least one event held outside in Old North Durham Park adjacent to the gym.  Athletes and spectators should be prepared and dress accordingly.  Athletes should bring any equipment (wrist wraps, tape, hand grips, weight belt, jump rope) they feel they may need.

Judges
We need judges for the event!  Judges must be CrossFit Level I Certified at a minimum.  All judges will receive free lunch and free event t-shirt.  If you are interested in being an event judge please email dave@crossfitdurham.com.

Sponsors
Thank you to everyone who has already signed on to be an sponsor this year!  If you are interested in being an event sponsor please email dave@crossfitdurham.com. All sponsors will be given prominent display space in both the spectator and competition areas on the day of the event, prominent display on the official event t-shirt, and be listed on the sponsors tab of this website and our Facebook page.

Have questions?  Email at: dave@crossfitdurham.com