Preparations for the CrossFit Open begin and, with this, a new season of the Crossfit Games begins. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the first Open that was held in 2013.
What are CrossFit Opens?
The CrossFit Opens are a series of annual competitions held around the world. They are organized by CrossFit Inc., and are the first step in the selection process for the CrossFit Games. Athletes of all skill levels can participate in the Open, and each year more than 400,000 people from around the world are expected to compete in its online version.
For three consecutive weeks, a different exercise is published each week, and athletes have 5 days (counting time differences) to complete it and upload their score to the Open website. At the end of the three weeks, the top athletes from each region advance to Regionals, where they will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the CrossFit Games.
Dates of the CrossFit Open 2023
The CrossFit Opens start on February 16, 2023, and last 3 weeks. On Thursday of each week, at 9pm Spanish time, the WOD is launched, which athletes will have about 5 days to complete.
The release dates of each Open are:
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23.1 |
February 16 – 20 |
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23.2 |
February 23 – 27 |
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23.3 |
March 2 – 6 |
When are the Open WODS published?
As we have said, the date on which the WODs come out is on Thursdays of each week, at 9pm Spanish time, through the CrossFit Games YouTube channel .
What material is necessary for CrossFit Open 2023?
As CrossFit Games has communicated in a statement. Below is a non-specific/non-exhaustive list of what you must have access to if you wish to compete in the Open or any online event:
- Bars: 35 lbs (15 kg), 45 lbs (20 kg)
- Standard skid plates, shift plates and collars
- Dumbbells: 70 lb (32.5 kg), 50 lb (22.5 kg), 35 lb (15 kg), and 20 lb (10 kg)
- Kettlebells: 16 kg, 24 kg and 32 kg
- Medicine balls: 20 lb (9 kg), 14 lb (6 kg), and 10 lb (4 kg)
- Plyometric boxes: 20, 24 and 30 inches
- gymnastics rings
- Jump ropes
- Concept2 Rowing
- Pull-up bar to perform movements including, but not limited to: Pull-ups, Toes-to-bars, Muscle-ups
- Wall space to perform movements including, but not limited to: Wall walks, Handstand push-ups, Wall-ball shots
- Ground clearance (25 feet)
- *Climbing ropes (15 feet)
- *GHD
*The rope drill and GHD will not be required for the Open, but can be used during later stages of the online competition.
How to participate in the CrossFit Open 2023?
The first step to participate is to register through games.crossfit.com .
- Enter your profile, register and create your profile.
- Complete the workouts at a CrossFit affiliated box. Or do the workouts from the gym and send a video of your performance.
- Submit your score through your profile before 5:00 pm (Pacific Time) on Mondays of each week to see your name on the global leaderboard. In Spain it corresponds to 2:00 am on Tuesday.
Where can I see the results of the Open?
You will be able to see all the results through the leaderboard on the official CrossFit Games website.
Get equipped for the Open with Picsil
The CrossFit Opens are close, and although we still do not know exactly which WODs will appear, we do know what type of accessories we are going to need to get the best possible result.
Improves grip
If there is an accessory par excellence in this sport, it is the street shoes. Not only will they protect your hands during the WOD, but they will also provide you with that extra grip needed to be able to do the reps unbroken and cut time.
At Picsil, we have both tracks with holes and without holes.
Apparently, these Open are going to have rings, so if you are a beginner we recommend that you get grips with Holes, like our Azor Grips 3H , Rx Grips 3H or Falcon Grips 3H .
Fly in the doubles
Another exercise that will appear in these Open 2023 are double unders. We all know the importance of having a rope with good bearings to fly with each jump. With our aluminum jump ropes with double bearings you will be a master of doubles.
Protect yourself
When we talk about heavy lifting or exercises that require technique, it doesn't hurt to have extra security and protection. That is why lumbar belts and knee pads can prevent unwanted injuries. Get fully equipped with our selection!
Other accessories
All of the above is as important as the details. We cannot forget that wearing comfortable clothes will allow us to focus on what is truly important: giving our best.
Check out the men 's and women's clothing collection.
Where to watch the Crossfit Open?
The live announcement of 23.1 will take place at the Caja Mágica Stadium on February 16. The main show will begin at 21:00 CET (noon PT, 3:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm GMT, 7:00 am AEDT).
As in previous years, you can watch the Open Test 23.1 announcement live on the CrossFit Games website and YouTube on Thursday, February 16.
The main show will start at 21:00 CET (noon PT, 3:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm GMT, 7:00 am AEDT)
Here you can check all the rules for the CrossFit Games 2023 season.
