Why You Should Compete in the CrossFit Open

Salus • February 23, 2025

The CrossFit Open is upon us…

If you’re new to CrossFit, don’t just tune out and assume that it’s only for the firebreathing CrossFit athletes. We know it might seem intimidating, but that’s why we’re here to support you and help you be the best version of yourself!

Here are just a few reasons why YOU (yes, you!) should compete in the CrossFit Open:

When you find yourself in a real competition, you’re instantly motivated to learn everything you can, as fast as you can.

Which is reason #1 to sign up for the CrossFit Games Open. When you sign up for a competition, your motivation level to learn suddenly increases 100%. Suddenly, you might pay closer attention in class, you might go watch some videos online, you have that burning desire to become a better version of you.

Competition can bring out your best.

Every time you hit one of your PR’s (personal records), it lifts you up for an entire day. And others share your excitement – from the fist bumps and celebration from other members to the amazement of friends and family. Personal bests are a community celebration.

Whether you come first, middle or last everyone is there to support you.

You are capable of more than you think.

When you sign up for the CrossFit Games, you’re bound to find out just exactly how much more you can accomplish before the clock runs out. And if you’re still worried about some advanced moves, like the muscle up…put those fears away.

The CrossFit Games Open also offers modified divisions, so everyone can compete!

You’ll meet someone who inspires you and you will inspire others.

You just never know who is paying attention to what you do. But when you sign up to compete, you are showing everyone you aren’t afraid…and might encourage them to do the same.


The community-effect these three Saturdays is like nothing you've experienced before. The excitement, the energy, the decorations!  You DO NOT want to miss this.

You WILL kick butt.

If you’re new to CrossFit then we ESPECIALLY encourage you to sign up for the CrossFit Games Open. This competition will give you a baseline of your current capabilities. Then a year from then you can look back at your results and see how much you’ve improved.

And if you’ve been doing CrossFit for a while, then this will give you a great opportunity to test yourself. There’s absolutely no downside to competing, and you just might surprise yourself.

Here’s brief rundown on how the CrossFit Open works:

  • Each week (for three weeks), a new workout will be released.
  • We will complete the workouts together on Saturday mornings.
  • When you arrive, head to the lobby to sign up for a heat to compete AND to judge a fellow athlete. (You don’t have to be an official judge, but you do need to review the movement standards beforehand.)
  • Warm-ups will be written in Wodify – complete them on your own before your heat.
  • We need to wrap up by 10:30 AM for the PreTeens & Teens classes, so be ready to move efficiently.
  • You must enter your score on both: Wodify AND games.crossfit.com (by Monday at 5pm)


Not signed up yet? It’s not too late! Join the fun here: CrossFit Open Registration


Get fired up! Get and give support from members while they compete and strive for their best.


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