The CF Providence EYE of the storm is filling up. On 08/20 – 88 competitors have signed up, with one month to go this is going to be a great comp! Not your everyday WOD in the box, this event promises some great creativity!
Day 1 is complete. A complete list of results can be found HERE.
Please check you heat assignments for Sunday, there are a few changes to heats. The timeline has not changed much, just what time you are wodding may have. You can access that HERE
We will try to push WOD 2 schedule depending on number of judges available. Athletes meeting is at 8:20. judges meeting at 8AM
The Final Workout involves ROPES. Bring shoes that can sustain a rope climb. We are selling Reebok Nano 2.0 for $90. They are great rope climbing sneakers. Top 8 RX and Scaled Advance to final, Top 4 of each Master’s Division.
If you did not get your competitors T-Shirt, and it was not due to a size discrepancy, please look for Kiwi Josh (Tall Bald Guy With A Funny Accent!!!)
Here are the top finishers after Day 1!
Top 3 Men RX: Matthew Strich, Michael Noe, James Higgins
Top 3 Women’s RX: Bethany Hart, Bridget Waitkus, Katie Steffens
Top 3 Mens Scaled: Justin Hitchcock, Bob Tessier, Brian Moores
Top 3 Women’s Scaled: Mary Jane Mattern, Wendy Gertel, Justine Colgan
Top 3 Master 40+Man: Vlad Davidkovich, Shaun O’Brien, Hal Monsini
Top Master 40+ Woman: Dawn Ditano and Jodie Cohen tied for first, Dennette Lauer, Beth Licopoli tied for 3rd
Top Master 50+ Men: Brian Ray, John Ford, Stephen Hearne
Top Master 50+ Women: Elaine Polito, Janet Karas, Page Lockhart
Weather Forecast is predicting rain, quite fitting weather for the Eye of the Storm!
We will have TWO WOD areas, one inside, and one outside, adding a touch of constantly varied to the programming!
Registration for competitors will start at 7:30 and continue until 8:30 AM. At 8:30 we will have an athletes meeting. First heats will go off by 9:10 sharp! Heat assignments will be posted and emailed on Thursday!
Judges meeting will be at 8AM. Jesse Cook from CrossFit New London is Head Judge all weekend long.
Parking is important. Here are the two lots where you can park. We will have people posted to help you find these lots.
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The time has come to announce the full weekend event schedule. Heats, a schedule of days events, and and times will be emailed to all competitors and posted by Thursday evening. All competitors will participate in 6 scored events. The top 8 in the Men and Women’s RX and Scaled divisions, and the Top 4 in each of the Master’s Divisions will compete in a Seventh WOD for Prizes!
The workouts are:
SATURDAY
Workout 1
AMRAP 9 min
RX: 30 Power Clean, 30 Front Squat, 100 Double Unders 135#/95#
Scaled – Same movements and reps, weights will be 95#/65# with 50 Double Unders OR 200 Singles (4 singles count as 1 double)
At the start of each round you must choose one or the other, you cannot mix and match, 120 singles and 20 doubles.
Workout 2
6 minutes to find 5RM Push Press/Push Jerk
Barbell will start from floor (first rep only). You cannot split jerk weight. Once you put weight on you cannot take it off, if you do 60 sec penalty. Arms must fully lockout with weight under control at the top for each rep.
Workout 3
10 minute Time Limit
1000M Row, 50 Thrusters 45#, AMRAP Burpees
Everyone uses same weight. There will be NO STRAPS on the rower.
Workout 4
5 minutes to find Max Weight of Left plus Right Arms
1 handed deadlift. Hold at top for one one thousand count.
SUNDAY
Workout 5
12 minute AMRAP
RX: 10 Over The Box Jumps (30/24), 20 Wall Balls (20/14) to 10′ Mark
Must JUMP onto Box
Scaled: 10 Over The Box Jumps (24/20), 20 Wall Balls (14/10) to 10′ Mark
Can Step onto Box, do not have to jump.
Workout 6
7 min AMRAP
RX: 21 Hand Release Push Ups, 21 KB Swings 32kg/24kg
Arms must be fully extended overhead
Scaled: 21 KB Swings 24kg/16 kg, 21 Push Ups (Chest to AbMat)
FINAL
To Be Announced After Workout 6. Without giving the workout away, we have 18 foot ceilings and ropes, if that matters to anyone.
All competitions thrive on the spirit of CrossFit, and all are dependent on the work of volunteers. CrossFit Providence is looking for volunteers for The Eye of The Storm next weekend.
If you or people you know are traveling to CFP, please consider volunteering to help out for at least a day if not more. Simply click the link to sign up, or email Judah for more details. Judah
SATURDAY WOD’s Released:
Workout 1 RX- AMRAP 9 min 30 Power Clean, 30 Front Squat, 100 Double Unders 135/95
Scaled – Same movements and reps, 95/65, 50 DU’s OR 200 Singles (4 singles count as 1 double)
Workout 2 5RM Jerk – from floor (first rep only) – once you put weight on you cannot take it off, if you do 60 sec penalty on a 6 minute time limit
Workout 3 10 min Time Cap 1000M Row, 50 Thrusters 45#, AMRAP Burpees
Everyone uses same weight
Workout 4 5 min Time Cap Max 1 handed deadlift, combined total of L + R Hand or TGU w barbell- must stand with it only under control. We have not finalized which movement,sorry
SUNDAYS WODS WILL BE ANNOUNCED 9/26!
It is shaping up to be quite a storm in Providence, Sept 29 and 30!!
We are exceeding $3500 in prizes for top finishers, we have Preppy Pig BBQ on hand to serve up some amazing food, and there will be Harpoon Cider available for all those spectators who will looking to party while they watch the sweat and tears of the competition!
In keeping with the idea of CrossFit…
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