Functional fitness competitions in Colorado are gym-hosted throwdowns and charity workouts held year round, with athletes of all ages and levels.
In this video
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:09 What it looks like
- 0:20 Formats
- 1:26 Build it
- 1:36 Registration
- 1:49 Results
- 2:02 Event day
- 2:11 Fun ideas
- 2:45 Tip
Step by step
Running a crossfit event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.
What it looks like
Functional fitness competitions in Colorado are gym-hosted throwdowns and charity workouts held year round, with athletes of all ages and levels.
Formats
- Individual RX
- Athletes compete solo using the full prescribed weights and movements.
- Individual Scaled
- Solo division with lighter weights and simpler movements, so newer athletes can compete.
- Partner (2-Person)
- Two athletes share the work in each workout, splitting reps or moving together.
- Team / Affiliate
- Teams of three or more, often from one gym, complete workouts together.
- Throwdown / Open WOD
- A friendly in-house or local event where athletes complete a set workout, often in heats, and scores are posted to a leaderboard.
- Masters / Teens
- Age-group divisions for older adults and teens, with adjusted weights and movements.
- Max Burpee Minute
- See who can do the most burpees in one minute. The crowd counts out loud, and anyone can step up for a try.
- Pledge Per Rep
- Supporters pledge a small amount for every rep an athlete completes in a set workout. Athletes push for every last rep.
- Chalk Handprint Wall
- Finishers leave a chalk handprint and sign their name on a big board. It becomes a great photo backdrop and lasting tradition.
Build it
In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick crossfit and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.
Registration
Choose your team size and divisions, like RX, scaled and masters (35+). In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like affiliate or gym.
Results
Open Scores and results to enter each score, and totals rank automatically by division. Tick Post results so everyone can see the standings on the event page.
Event day
Athletes check in, attend a briefing, warm up, compete in heats with judges, then scores are tallied and awards follow.
Fun ideas
Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Max Burpee Minute. See who can do the most burpees in one minute. The crowd counts out loud, and anyone can step up for a try. Pledge Per Rep. Supporters pledge a small amount for every rep an athlete completes in a set workout. Athletes push for every last rep. Chalk Handprint Wall. Finishers leave a chalk handprint and sign their name on a big board. It becomes a great photo backdrop and lasting tradition.
Tip
One tip for first-timers: recruit and brief a judge for every lane, and run a movement standards meeting before the first heat. Building is free, then 1% per paid order plus card processing, paid to your own Stripe account. Stuck? Ask Caddie or search Need help in your dashboard. Start at coloradounderpar.com/sell-tickets.
Questions organizers ask
What formats can you use for a crossfit event?
Common crossfit formats include Individual RX, Individual Scaled, Partner (2-Person), Team / Affiliate, Throwdown / Open WOD, Masters / Teens, Max Burpee Minute, Pledge Per Rep and Chalk Handprint Wall. On Colorado Under Par you pick one when you create your event, and every tab and the Start here guide follow it.
What should you ask crossfit participants when they register?
Choose your team size and divisions, like RX, scaled and masters (35+). In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like affiliate or gym.
What happens on the day of a crossfit event?
Athletes check in, attend a briefing, warm up, compete in heats with judges, then scores are tallied and awards follow.
How much does it cost to run a crossfit event on Colorado Under Par?
Building the event is free. When you sell registrations or sponsorships, CUP charges 1% per paid order plus card processing, and the money goes to your own Stripe account. Listing an event on the Colorado Under Par calendar is free.
