As the excitement from the 2024 CrossFit Open subsides, CrossFit fans and athletes are gearing up for the next challenge – the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals. The community is buzzing with anticipation for this significant event on the CrossFit Games season calendar.
Key Updates and Important Dates
The timeline for individual competitors in the Quarterfinals is as follows:
– Registration Opens: Monday, April 1.
– Registration Closes: Saturday, April 20, 5 p.m. PT.
– Workouts Released: Wednesday, April 17, 12:00 p.m. PT.
– Submission Windows: April 17-20 and April 20-22, with the leaderboard finalized by April 29.
This year, the Age Group Quarterfinals will run concurrently with the individual competition, creating a comprehensive experience for all participants.
For Teams
Team competitors follow a distinct schedule:
– Registration Opens: Monday, April 1.
– Registration Closes: Saturday, April 6, 5 p.m. PT.
– Workouts Released: Wednesday, April 3, 12:00 p.m. PT.
– Submission Windows: April 3-6 and April 6-8, with the leaderboard finalized by April 15.
Insights About the Workouts
Dave Castro has offered valuable insights into the upcoming workouts, suggesting four unique challenges with a possibility of multiple scored sections. This tactical setup demands careful planning and execution from athletes, emphasizing the need for strategic training.
Floor Plans Intelligence
In a shift from past practices, this year’s floor plans will be released at the same time as the workout details. This adjustment is designed to facilitate logistical preparations for box owners and training centers, improving the ability of participants and venues to meet each workout requirement effectively.
Support for Affiliates
CrossFit is rolling out lesson plans specifically crafted for affiliate owners and coaches, enabling them to integrate the Quarterfinal workouts into their regular classes smoothly. This progressive step encourages inclusivity, ensuring that all participants can engage with the workouts in the supportive atmosphere of CrossFit affiliates.
Expanded Qualification Opportunities
A thrilling update this year is the expansion of the qualification threshold to the top 25% of athletes from each region, a considerable increase from the previous 10%. This modification has sparked enthusiasm and anticipation throughout the CrossFit community, allowing more athletes to prolong their competitive season.
Athlete Preparation and Guidelines
To compete in the Quarterfinals, athletes must receive an invitation email from CrossFit HQ, pay the registration fee, secure a registered judge for their submissions, and adhere to the video submission requirements and competition guidelines.
Qualifying for the Semifinals
The top 40 men and women, alongside the top 30 teams from each region, will advance to the Semifinals, ensuring consistency in qualifying standards across all areas. Best of luck to all the dedicated athletes preparing for the 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals!
