Competition Rule Book: Games

GAMES
COMPETITION RULE BOOK
CrossFit Competition Rules Book is the intended benchmark for the CrossFit Games and all
CrossFit Inc. supported, sanctioned or sponsored competitions (individually an Event and
collectively, the Events).
1. The CrossFit Games

a.
The CrossFit Games are an annual world-wide competition to determine the Fittest on Earth.
b.
The season consists of three stages of competition, beginning with the CrossFit Games Open,
then the CrossFit Games Regionals, and concluding with the CrossFit Games.
c.
The season long competition will be collectively referred to herein as The CrossFit Games. The
first stage will be referred to at the Open; the second stage will be referred to as the Regionals;
and the final stage will be referred to as the Games.
2. General Rules
a.
To participate in any stage of The CrossFit Games, every athlete (whether competing individually
or as part of a team, each an Athlete) must agree to any and all Rules and Policies, including,
without limitation, the Assumption of Risk, Publicity Release, and Drug Testing Policy, all of which
are incorporated herein by reference, and to the decisions of CrossFit, Inc., which are final and
binding in all respects.
b.
All Athletes are required to have completed and abide by the appropriate waivers and
documentation as outlined by CrossFit Inc. or the local event, paid and validly registered for entry,
completed an online and/or on-site check in process, and must be wearing official event
identification and/or credentials where specified.
c.
All Athletes agree to compete in a sportsmanlike manner.

i.
Unsportsmanlike behavior such as arguing with an official or representative of CrossFit,

Inc., taunting, heckling, fighting or any conduct which would bring disrepute upon
CrossFit, the competition, other competitors or spectators or event sponsors, as
determined by CrossFit, Inc., in the eyes of the viewing public or the CrossFit
community may be grounds for penalty, suspension, disqualification, removal from the
event, disqualification from future events or legal action.
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d.
ii.
Any action that prevents another Athlete from having a fair opportunity to
compete (i.e. abuse or alteration of equipment, refusal to follow instruction) or that
interferes with Athlete and Event Judge communication (i.e. external noise devices,
bull horns, air horns, etc.), or are generally disruptive to the Event, are not allowed.
iii.
Athletes will be held accountable for the behavior of their coaches, teammates,
Team captains, supporters and guests. If the conduct of any member of such group
or groups is deemed by CrossFit, Inc. to be unsportsmanlike or disruptive to the
competition then the coach, teammate, supporter, guest, and/or Athlete is subject
to the same disciplinary actions as stated in Section 2.c.i.
iv.
This list is not exclusive or exhaustive and is meant as a guide to the Athlete,
Coaches, and other attendees. This is not intended as a limitation on CrossFits
rights to operate the CrossFit Games in any manner it sees fit. CrossFit reserves the
right to terminate any Athlete, Coach, Staff, Volunteer, Judge visitor, guest,
supporter, teammate and/or Spectator participating in, attending or viewing any
sponsored, sanctioned or supported CrossFit Event at any time, with no further
obligation or duty to such Athlete.
v.
CrossFit, Inc. has, and may delegate to an On-site Director, the absolute authority
on any final ruling including, without limitation, disqualification of an Athlete,
removal of Spectator, or dismissal of any attendee.
vi.
Athletes must comply with CrossFits uniform requirements and only official
competition apparel or apparel or items expressly pre-approved by CrossFit, Inc.
shall be permitted. Each Athlete shall not wear, use or display any apparel,
equipment, accessories, symbols, art, graphics or other items not expressly
approved in advance by CrossFit, Inc., including, without limitation, headwear,
apparel, tape, sunglasses, water bottles, stickers, logos and body or head tattoos or
art (temporary or permanent).
It is the sole responsibility of the winners and/or compensated Athletes to present valid
identification, when requested, and to comply with paying any and all applicable taxes in
connection with any prizes, whether or not such prize is cash. All prizes are subject to
applicable taxes and withholding and prize winners compliance with and agreement to
CrossFits prize affidavit.

3. Registration and Participation Requirements
a.
Subject to CrossFits age restrictions and other requirements, anyone that is able to perform
the workouts as prescribed may attempt to register to compete as an Athlete (individually or
as part of a validly registered team (Team) in The CrossFit Games. Such registration is
subject to each prospective athletes affirmative agreement to comply with CrossFits
policies, rules and regulations, as determined by CrossFit in its sole and absolute discretion.
All Athletes must compete in the Open in order to advance to Regionals or the Games, or to
contribute to a Team.
b.
All Athletes must compete in the Open in order to advance to Regionals or the Games, or to
contribute to a Team.
i.
CrossFit Inc. reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to invite past
winners, guest athletes, teams or others, to participate in any stage of competition.
This decision may be made to preserve the traditions and spirit of The CrossFit
Games or for any other reason at the sole discretion of CrossFit, Inc.
c.
All Athletes must validly and truthfully register online at games.crossfit.com and complete an
online Athlete Profile. The Athlete Profile page will be the primary conduit for the Athlete
to receive notifications relevant to competition and it is the Athletes sole responsibility to
provide current, valid and truthful information, including email address.
d.
Athletes must be at least 14 years old at the time they create an account on the Games
website to register online and compete. If Athletes are younger than 18 years old, they must
provide additional parental consent during the online registration as required by CrossFit.
e.
For the 2012 season, there will be 10 divisions for individual Athletes and one division for
Teams. There will be no other recognized divisions beyond those listed.
i.
Individual Men and Women
ii.
Masters Men and Women 45-49 (Born on or between 7/15/62 and 7/14/67)
iii.
iv.
v.
Masters Men and Women 60+ (Born on or before 7/14/52)
vi.
Teams

f.
Certain stages or divisions of The CrossFit Games have residency restrictions. Athletes will be
assigned one Region for the season based on their residency at the commencement of the Open
(February 22, 2012). Athletes cannot switch Regions during the season. A map of the Regions
can be found HERE..
i.
Uniformed and/or deployed Military personnel will compete in the Region where they are
stationed at the commencement of the Open. They can only earn an invitation to
compete in the Region where they began the Open, either as an individual or on a Team.
For further clarification, see ADVANCEMENT below.
ii.
Full-time college students will compete in the Region where they are attending school
during the Open. They can only earn an invitation to compete in the Region where they
began the Open, either as an individual or on a Team. For further clarification, see
ADVANCEMENT below.
iii.
All Athletes are required to affirm their address during online registration and will be
required to prove residency in the form of a valid and generally accepted form of
identification (i.e., a valid drivers license, current utility bill displaying name and address) to
complete on-site check-in at Regionals or the Games.
g.
Masters will compete against all other international Athletes in their division for the opportunity
to advance from the Open directly to the Games. There will be no Masters division at Regionals
unless otherwise stated by CrossFit.
h.
Teams will consist of at least three (3) men and three (3) women who validly register and who
train at the same physical location for at least half of their personal workouts (as determined by
CrossFit in its sole discretion) between January 1, 2012 and the commencement of the Open
on February 22, 2012. Athletes may only compete for one Team during each CrossFit Games
season.
i. Athletes must join their team prior to the close of the first Open workout (February 26,
2012) in order to compete for that team during the Regionals or Games, and may only
compete for one Team during the season.
ii. Team members must be registered as individuals and select the same Affiliate (or
unaffiliated if they do not train at a valid CrossFit affiliate gym in good standing) to join
a Team.
iii. Teams captains must first register as an individual Athlete, and then select which
Affiliate they train at. They may then register a Team, and select any Athlete from their
home Affiliate who is not competing for another team. Athletes may also request to join
the team. If a Team captain does not train at an Affiliate they may select unaffiliated,
and select from the list of unaffiliated Athletes.
iv. If a gym or owners owns or operates multiple locations, each location may register their
own Team. Teams may not include Athletes that personally workout more than half of
the time at another location, even if the other location shares a name, owner,
membership plan, or programming.
v. More than one Team may come from a gym, as long as all members of the Team
consistently train at that physical location.

vi. Being a trainer at a gym does not automatically qualify an Athlete to compete for one of
their Teams. The trainer must still train there for more than half of their personal
workouts.
vii. Affiliate owners may not compete on any team except those from their Affiliate.
viii. Athletes must be registered as a member of the Team before the close of the first Open
workout, and they may not compete for any other Team during the course of the
season, even if another Team from their gym qualifies to compete at the next stage or
stages.
ix. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEAM CAPTAIN TO ENSURE THE TEAM IS USING
ONLY ELIGIBLE ATHLETES. There will be no warnings issued. If a Team uses an ineligible
Athlete, the Team will be disqualified from competition and, subject to the discretion of
CrossFit, Inc., some or all of the Athletes on the Team may be prohibited from
competing as individuals in later stages of the season or future seasons or Events.
i.
Registration prices for the 2012 season are as follows:

x. Open Registration - $20 for U.S. and Canada ($10 for rest of world)
xi. Team Registration - $20
xii. Regional Individual - $100
xiii. Regional Team - $300
xiv. Games Team - $300
j.
Registration, Participation and Qualification for all Athletes requires consent to CrossFits Drug
Testing Policy outlined HERE.

4. What to Expect
a.
For all CrossFit Games Competitions and Qualifying Events
b.
Workout Format will be released by CrossFit, Inc. and communicated uniformly to all Athletes online
and/or on-site.
c.
Workout Format will include the following:

i.
d.
Required movements:
1.
Starting and ending ranges of the movement
2.
Prohibited technique, accessories and/or equipment, if any
3.
Adjustments by Division, if any
ii.
Required number of repetitions and/or repetition scheme
iii.
Required equipment
iv.
Required amount of weight

1.
All weights will be released in pounds
2.
It is the Athletes sole responsibility to use at least the exact poundage (i.e., if
using kilogram plates, the Athlete will need to use additional change plates).
3.
For the purpose of CrossFit competitions, 15 kg weightlifting bars will be

considered to be 35 pounds, and 20 kg bars will be considered to be 45 pounds.
v.
Time domain or time limit
vi.
Scoring details
vii.
Filming and submission guidelines, if any
Scoring format will be announced before the start of competition

i. The Athlete with the best performance over multiple workouts in a competition wins
and/or advances.
ii. Competitions may be either highest points win (i.e., 2011 Games) or lowest points win (i.e.,
2011 Open). Point values for each finishing position will be released before the start of the
workout.

iii. Ties on the overall Leaderboard will be broken by awarding the best position to the
Athlete who has the highest result in any single workout. If Athletes are still tied, the
process continues to their next highest single result, and so forth.
1.
Ties will not be broken for single event results. More than one Athlete can
share an event result and all will earn the original point value.
iv. Some workouts may have time penalties. Failure to complete a workout in the
designated time may result in a one second penalty for each repetition not completed
and/or cause the Athlete to not advance to the next workout, regardless of overall rank.
v. Some workouts may have a minimum amount of time, repetitions, weight, or rounds
required in order to advance. Any such minimums will be announced as part of the
Workout Format. Failure to reach a minimum will cause the Athlete to not advance in
the competition.
vi. If an Athlete does not advance to the next workout for any reason (DNF, injury,
disqualification, etc.) they will be ranked below all competitors who started that
workout and are not eligible to advance to the next stage of competition.
vii.
e.
Scaling or modifying the workout is prohibited and will cause the Athlete to not
advance.
Judging and/or Validation are mandated and required to make any CrossFit Games workout
result official.
i. Judges are responsible for enforcing the movement standards and validating the
Athletes score.
ii. Judges are inclusive of Event Judges and, in the case of the Open competition, the
person validating the Athletes movement standards and online score submission.
1.
Any obvious or questionable infraction to the Movement Standards or

Range of Motion will result in loss of repetition.
a.
Uncommon Movement Clause: Any movement deemed

uncommon, out of the ordinary or used to amend, shorten or
change the accepted Movement Standard or Range of Motion
including line of action of any Event Movement can and will be
disallowed. It is the responsibility of the Athlete to notify their
Judge or CrossFit, Inc. of any questionable movement before the
workout.
b.
Physical limitations in Range of Motion from prior physical defects

or temporary or permanent injuries that are obvious and clearly
definable by demonstration and brought to the attention of a
Judge or CrossFit, Inc. prior to beginning of the competition may be
granted an exception in CrossFits sole discretion. These cases are
very rare, and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

The Athlete is responsible for making sure they perform the workout as
prescribed, including counting reps.
3.
Judges are instructed not to touch competition equipment or move

equipment during a workout unless the equipment will interfere with another
Athletes performance or if there is a legitimate safety concern.
4.
Non-compliance with a Judges instructions, bickering with or questioning of a

Judge or Event Staff, attempting to show up or publicly embarrass any Judge,
Event staff, CrossFit, Event sponsors, spectators, other Athletes or venue
operator or owners, as determined by CrossFit (including Event staff) in its sole
and absolute discretion, may result in penalty or disqualification of the Athlete
from an Event and/or future Events. This includes derogatory comments from
an Athletes Coach, representative, teammate(s), supporters, guests or
entourage.
iii.
Event Judges and On-site Directors have the authority to stop or suspend an Athlete at
any point in competition if he or she feels that Athlete is at risk of serious injury to
himself/herself or others.
iv.
Proper attire is required at all Events.
v.
f.
2.
1.
No attire shall interfere with Event Judging and the ability to see the Event
Movement Standard or Range of Motion.
2.
Subject to CrossFits prior approval, non-branded belts, gloves, neoprene joint

sleeves and common fitness wear may be allowed at competitions Events,
however, no grip assistance or weight support may be derived from any
device worn. In general, gear is allowed that improves safety and/or comfort,
but does not confer advantage.
3.
Proper attire may include official uniforms or apparel, depending on the stage
of competition.
Once an Athlete enters the competition surface they may not receive any outside
material assistance (water, tape, etc.) from spectators or coaches.
Appeals and Event protests may be filed if the Athlete believes an error has been made by an
official or staff member which caused a negative effect on their performance.
i.
All Athlete Event Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling questions will be
filed immediately and before the start of the next workout in their division.
1.
Open Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling questions shall be

directed by email to support@crossfitgames.com.
2.
Regional or Games Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling

questions shall be directed to the Head Judge on the floor during the Event in
question. If unavailable, any Director or alternate Head Judge can begin the
Protest process.

ii.
All parties involved will have the opportunity to present the known facts.
iii.
For all Athlete Event Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling questions the
following process will be used.
1.
The Competing Athlete or the Team Captain only (no Coaches or other
athletes allowed, one person to file the Protest) files the protest by notifying
the Authority having jurisdiction of the competition event in question by
relating their name, athlete number and reason of protest.
2.
All parties directly involved with the event in question will communicate to
fact find and define the issue in protest.
3.
All information will then be presented to the Authority having jurisdiction or

their designee for a final ruling.
iv.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction has final authority on all Athlete Event Protest rulings.
v.
Athletes may not Protest discrepancies related to the judging, scoring or the
performance of another Athlete or Team.
vi.
Nothing in these rules including Event Protests, Scoring Discrepancies, and Event
Movement Standards, Range of Motion Judging applications should be read as a
limitation on CrossFit Inc.s right to run or operate any CrossFit Inc. supported,
sanctioned or sponsored Event as it sees fit. This includes the right to remove any team
or athlete at the sole and absolute discretion of CrossFit Inc. or its Onsite Director.

5. Open Rules
a.
Overview
i.
b.
Dates
i.
c.
The Open is a series of workouts that will be released on the official CrossFit Games
website (http://www.crossfitgames.com). Athletes must complete and have each
workout validated to be ranked on the final overall CrossFit Games Leaderboard. The
top qualifying individual Athletes and Teams in each Region will be invited to Regionals.
The top qualifying Masters will be invited to the Games.
The Open will run from February 22 through March 25, 2012. There will be five workouts
in the Open. One workout will be released during each of the five weeks.
1.
Each workout will be released on Wednesday at 17:00 PST (GMT-8). Athletes

will have 96 hours, until Sunday at 17:00 PST, to validly complete the workout
and submit their results.
2.
Once the workout closes on Sunday, an Athlete will not be able to adjust or resubmit any score for that workout.
Validating Workouts
i.
Athletes must perform the workout and have their score validated by a CrossFit Affiliate in
good standing and/or by uploading a video of their workout to the CrossFit Games website.
ii.
It is the sole responsibility of the Athlete to ensure the timely and successful submission
of their workout each week. Scores that are not validated will not be accepted.
iii.
Only valid CrossFit Affiliates in good standing (as determined by CrossFit, Inc.) have the
ability to validate scores. To opt-in to validate scores, they commit to upholding the
standards and ethics of the CrossFit Games and assert that they have the equipment
and facility to administer the workout.
iv.
1.
It is the responsibility of the Athlete to find a CrossFit Affiliate where they can
perform the workout and have it validated. Affiliates are not required to host
the Open and may have fees or special rules to use their facility. It is strongly
advised that Athletes contact the Affiliate prior to showing up to perform an
Open workout.
2.
If no CrossFit Affiliate is available, the only alternative is to submit a video of the

workout.
Invalidation of any online scoring submission is the sole right of CrossFit Inc. including,
but not limited to:
1.
Violation of the movement standards
2.
Violation of the workout format
3.
Miscounting repetitions
4.
Failure to follow the video submission guidelines exactly
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d.
v.
Invalidation may occur without warning and after the close of the workout! Violation
by a CrossFit Affiliate may result in disciplinary action taken against such CrossFit Affiliate
and/or its trainers involved in the situation.
vi.
Any appeals, scoring discrepancies or ruling questions (including Invalidation's) should

be immediately directed to support@crossfitgames.com. Only the individual Athlete or
the Team captain may initiate the appeals process. (See 4. What to Expect for appeals
and event protests for further details)
Scoring
i.
The CrossFit Games website will host the only official Leaderboard for the Open.
ii.
If an Athlete performs a workout at an Affiliate, the score will appear on the Leaderboard
after it has been validated.
iii.
If an Athlete elects to use video submission for score validation the entered score will
appear on the Leaderboard with the video linked to the score upon submission.
1.
e.
Scores posted by video submission may be adjusted or removed at any time

at the discretion of CrossFit HQ. Common reasons are if movement standards,
rep counts, or quality of video submission are not acceptable.
iv.
If an Athlete skips a workout, or cannot complete the stated minimum score, they will
not be listed on the Open Leaderboard in subsequent workouts.
v.
Team scores will appear once there have been three male and three female scores
posted for the Team.
1.
Team score will be the aggregate of the best three male and best three female
performances (time, weight, or reps) for that particular workout.
2.
If a team member skips a workout or cannot complete the minimum score,

they cannot contribute to the team score for the following Open workouts. If
they contributed to a previous team scores then that score will remain valid.
Advancement
i.
At the end of the Open, the top 60 men, top 60 women, and top 30 Teams in each
Region will be invited to compete in the applicable Regionals.
ii.
Individuals will have one week from the end of the Open to declare whether they will
compete as an individual or for their Team. They must choose one or the other.
iii.
Teams may select four (4) men and four (4) women to their Regional roster.
1.
Only Team members who competed for that Team during the Open are
eligible for selection.
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iv.
f.
2.
A Team member is required to have entered at least one valid score during the
Open. That score is not required to have contributed to the Team score.
3.
During the Regionals, only three (3) men and three (3) women will be
checked-in on-site and permitted to compete. The extra man and woman
should be used as an alternate should one of the other Team members be
unexpectedly injured or forced to withdraw prior to arriving at the Regional.
The top 20 Masters in each division worldwide will be invited to complete in the Games.
Prizes
i.
Prizes will be awarded for the following achievements during the Open.
1.
Largest Team Worldwide

a.
The team with the most validly registered Athletes on Sunday,

February 26 at 17:00 PDT (GMT-8) will win:
i. A number of tickets to the Games equal to the number of
registered Athletes on their team.
ii. Their Affiliate fee will be waived for life of the CrossFit
Affiliate gym so long as such CrossFit Affiliate complies with
CrossFits then-current rules and policies regarding affiliated
gyms.
2.
Largest Team Regionally

a.
The Team with the most validly registered Athletes in their Region on
Sunday, February 26 at 17:00 PDT (GMT-8) will win:
i. A number of tickets to the Regionals equal to the number of
registered Athletes on their team.
3.
Spirit of the Open (weekly)

a.
The prize will be US$2012.00. All prizes are subject to applicable taxes
and withholding and prize winners compliance with and agreement
to CrossFits prize affidavit.
b.
One Athlete will be selected each week who represents the CrossFit
community and the spirit of the Open competition.
c.
Athlete may compete in any division.
d.
Athlete must attempt the workout, but overall performance in the

workout will not be considered for this prize.
e.
Nominations may be sent to support@crossfitgames.com with spirit

of the games as the subject line.
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4.
Top male and female score worldwide (weekly)

a.
The prize will be US$2012.00 for the male and female winner. All
prizes are subject to applicable taxes and withholding and prize
winners compliance with and agreement to CrossFits prize affidavit.
b.
Athlete must video tape the workout and submit to CrossFit, Inc. in
order to claim the prize.
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6. Regional Rules
a.
Overview
i.
b.
c.
Athletes and Teams who qualify based on their performance in the Open will complete
multiple workouts over consecutive days at the same location. The top performers in
each Region will be invited to the Games.
Dates
i.
Week of April 23-29 (South East, South Central, Canada West)
ii.
Week of April 30 - May 6 (Mid Atlantic, South West, Africa, Asia)
iii.
Week of May 7-13 (Central East, SoCal, Canada East, Latin America)
iv.
Week of May 14-20 (North Central, NorCal, Australia)
v.
Week of May 21-27 (North East, North West, Europe)
vi.
On-site check-in will take place on Thursday of event week
Format
i.
Each Region will perform the same workouts, in the same order.
ii.
Workouts will be announced on the CrossFit Games website on Wednesday, April 18.
1.
Event Movement Standards and required Range of Motion shall be delivered

or prescribed prior to competition and as defined here:
a.
Event Movement Standard

The defined method in which the athlete shall meet the Range of
Motion standard will be announced by CrossFit HQ. Delivery can be
in the form of online media, written document, or Athlete Briefing
either with or without Demonstration. Regardless of delivery method,
the Athlete is required to meet or exceed the Event Movement
Standard requirements during all competition. (Example: Squat
Snatch prescribed as the Event Movement Standard, thus a Power
Snatch will not meet the standard unless otherwise stated).
b.
Athlete Briefing
Delivery of the Event Movement Standard and required Range of
Motion to all participating athletes will be just prior to competition.
Typically delivered by the Head Judge or a designee of the on-site
Director, with or without visual Demonstration and an opportunity
for athlete question and answers.
c.
Demonstration
The visual display of The Event Movement Standard applying the
complete Range of Motion. Demonstration of acceptable and
unacceptable Range of Motion are not required and will be used as
needed.
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iii. Athletes will complete an on-site check-in process at least one day prior to the
commencement of the first workout.
iv.
2.
Once the first workout has begun, on-site check-in will close and any Athletes
or Teams who have not checked in will be disqualified from competition.
3.
Teams may only check-in three men and three women for competition. No
alternates are permitted once a Team has checked in.
4.
Proof of age and residency is required in the form of a valid and generally
accepted form of identification -- a state drivers license, passport, birth
certificate, or other officially verified form of proof.
On-site judges will validate scores for each workout an Athlete or Team performs.
v. Athletes and Teams will be ranked after each workout.

vi. At different stages of the competition, only the top Athletes and Teams will advance.
vii.
One Coach per Individual Male Athlete, Individual Female Athlete or Team may be
allowed in the warm-up area, Event Pass and credentials required. All other competition
areas are off-limits to Coaches and non-working staff.
b. Scoring
i. Individuals will be ranked on their performance in each workout. Based on their relative
rank, they will be assigned points. Their total points will be ranked on the Overall
Leaderboard. The top Athletes on the Overall Leaderboard will advance, or win the
competition.
ii. Team format will be released when the workouts are announced.
1.
Any configuration of male, female or total number of Athletes is fair game.
2.
All or none of the Team members may be required to contribute to a Team score.
3.
If a Team member is injured within a workout and cannot complete their work,
another member of the Team who is already engaged in the workout may
compete the injured members portion. Outside Team members may not enter
the workout.
a.
4.
If a female member is injured during the workout, and a male

member is required to finish their work, then the male member must
perform the movements as prescribed for men (and vice versa).
If a Team member is injured such that they are unable to continue further into
the competition, they must be cleared by the medical team. In this case,
another Team member may be substituted into a workout.
a.
Example: If the workout requires all six members and one member is
injured, five members may start the workout and one member must
additionally perform the work of the injured member.
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iii. On-Site Appeals and Event Protests
1.
Any Athlete Event Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling

questions will be immediately filed with the Event Head Judge on the floor
during the Event in question. If unavailable, any Director or alternate Head
Judge can begin the Protest process.
2.
Athletes may not protest discrepancies related to the judging, scoring or

performance of another Athlete or Team.
3.
All parties involved will have the opportunity to present the known facts at
the next most convenient time.
4.
For all Athlete Event Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling

questions the following process will be used.
a.
The competing Athlete or the Team Captain only (no Coaches or

other athletes allowed, one person to file the Protest) files the
protest by notifying the Event Head Judge of the competition
event in question by relating their name, athlete number and
reason of protest.
b.
The Event Head Judge, Athlete or Team Captain and that Athletes
Event Judge or Judges during the competition event in question
will all communicate to fact find and define the issue in protest.
c.
All information will then be presented to the Event Director,

Competition Director or their designee for a final ruling.
5.
Judgment calls made during the workout are final and are not negotiable
or subject to change or modification.
6.
CrossFit HQ has final authority on all Athlete Event Protest rulings, and may
designate this authority to the on-site Director in most cases.
7.
Video, photos, cell phone media or any other media will not constitute
grounds for changing or modifying a decision, score or entry made by an
Event Judge. The On-site Director, Competition Director, or their designee
may ask for any related media, but its availability may or may not
guarantee use or admissibility in the overall decision process.
8.
Nothing in these rules including Event Protests, Scoring Discrepancies and

Event Movement Standards, Range of Motion Judging applications should
be read as a limitation on CrossFit Inc. right to run or operate any CrossFit
Inc. supported, sanctioned or sponsored Event as it sees fit in its sole and
absolute discretion and the Event Director and CrossFit Inc. say is final. This
includes the right to remove or disqualify any Team or Athlete at CrossFit
Inc.s sole and absolute discretion.
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c.
Advancement
i. All advancing Athletes and Teams must complete an on-site check out process before
leaving the venue following the Regional event.
ii. The top three men, three women, and three Teams from each Region in the U.S.,
Australia and Europe will be invited to the Games.
iii. The top two men, two women and two Teams for Canada East and Canada West will be
invited to the Games.
iv. The top man, top woman and top Team in Asia, Africa, and Latin America will be invited
to the Games.
v. If a past Champion of the Games takes a qualifying spot in any Region, one additional
athlete from that division will be invited to the Games.
vi. If an Athlete or Team chooses not to compete in the Games, there will be no
substitutions allowed.
d. Prizes
i. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top Athletes and Teams at each Regional
1.
1st place man and woman, US$3,000 each
2.
2nd place man and woman, US$2,000 each
3.
3rd place man and woman, US$1,000 each
4.
1st place Team, US$3,000 per team
5.
2nd place Team, US$1,500 per team
6.
3rd place Team, US$750 per team

All prizes are subject to applicable taxes and withholding and prize
winners compliance with and agreement to CrossFits prize affidavit.
ii. Additional prizes may be presented by partners, sponsors or select vendors. vendors
and all such prizes are subject to applicable taxes and withholding and compliance with
and agreement to CrossFits prize affidavit.
d.
Drug testing is required for any Athlete or Team to advance or collect prizes. Failure to timely
comply with CrossFits instructions regarding drug testing, including failure to follow sample
guidelines or failure to timely provide a sample, may result in the Athlete, the Team, or members
of the Team to be disqualified from the Event and any future Event(s).
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7. Games Rules
a. Athlete and Teams will complete multiple workouts over multiple days. Details will be released
prior to the start of any workout and will be consistent for all eligible Athletes at the time of
release. The Athlete and Team that has the highest score at the end of the competition will earn
the title Fittest on Earth.
b. General outline of the Regionals (Section 6) will also apply to the Games, except as noted
differently below.
c.
Dates
iii.
Week of July 9-15, 2012

1.
Individual check-in will take place on Monday of event week
2.
Masters check-in will take place on Tuesday of event week
3.
Team check-in will take place on Wednesday of event week
e. Prizes
i.
ii.
Cash prizes will be awarded as follows:

1.
1st place man and woman, US$250,000 each
2.
2nd place man and woman, US$50,000 each
3.
3rd place man and woman, US$25,000 each
4.
1st place Team, US$30,000 per team
5.
2nd place Team, US$12,000 per team
6.
3rd place Team, US$6,000 per team
7.
1st place Master (each division), US$3,000
8.
2nd place Master (each division), US$1,000
9.
3rd place Master (each division), US$500
Spirit of the Games Award

1.
Will be selected by CrossFit HQ from any division.
2.
Award and prize money to be announced.

All prizes are subject to applicable taxes and withholding and compliance
with and agreement to CrossFits prize affidavit.
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GAMES

COMPETITION RULE BOOK

1. The CrossFit Games

All Athletes agree to compete in a sportsmanlike manner.

Unsportsmanlike behavior such as arguing with an official or representative of CrossFit,

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Individual Men and Women

Masters Men and Women 60+ (Born on or before 7/14/52)

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Registration prices for the 2012 season are as follows:

Competition Rule Book (continued)

For all CrossFit Games Competitions and Qualifying Events

Workout Format will include the following:

Starting and ending ranges of the movement

Prohibited technique, accessories and/or equipment, if any

Adjustments by Division, if any

Required number of repetitions and/or repetition scheme

Required amount of weight

All weights will be released in pounds

For the purpose of CrossFit competitions, 15 kg weightlifting bars will be

Time domain or time limit

Filming and submission guidelines, if any

Scoring format will be announced before the start of competition

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Any obvious or questionable infraction to the Movement Standards or

Uncommon Movement Clause: Any movement deemed

Physical limitations in Range of Motion from prior physical defects

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Judges are instructed not to touch competition equipment or move

Non-compliance with a Judges instructions, bickering with or questioning of a

Proper attire is required at all Events.

Subject to CrossFits prior approval, non-branded belts, gloves, neoprene joint

Open Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling questions shall be

Regional or Games Protests, Appeals, Scoring Discrepancies or Ruling

Competition Rule Book (continued)

All information will then be presented to the Authority having jurisdiction or

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Each workout will be released on Wednesday at 17:00 PST (GMT-8). Athletes

If no CrossFit Affiliate is available, the only alternative is to submit a video of the

Violation of the movement standards

Violation of the workout format

Failure to follow the video submission guidelines exactly

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Any appeals, scoring discrepancies or ruling questions (including Invalidation's) should

Scores posted by video submission may be adjusted or removed at any time

If a team member skips a workout or cannot complete the minimum score,

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Largest Team Worldwide

The team with the most validly registered Athletes on Sunday,

Largest Team Regionally

Spirit of the Open (weekly)

Athlete may compete in any division.

Athlete must attempt the workout, but overall performance in the

Nominations may be sent to support@crossfitgames.com with spirit

Competition Rule Book (continued)

Top male and female score worldwide (weekly)