The 2016
Starke Games are fast approaching and we're excited to put on another event
that is inside and outside of the box testing athletes in ways that they may
not be used to.
Sure it's
fun to do the things you're good at but if you're a serious CrossFit athlete
then you need to be ready for any challenge that comes up in life and in
competition.
If you're
not sure what category you and your partner will fit into then here are some
suggestions for you to consider when registering.
NOVICE:
This is a
category we just opened up as some newer CrossFit athletes were asking if they
would be able to partake in the Intermediate Category. My suggestion is if you
are a newer CrossFit athlete who has not competed in a CrossFit event but has
exposure to a wide variety of CrossFit movements then this is the category for
you. Loading will be scaled and assisted movements will be allowed for athletes
lacking in strength with a varied scoring process in effect.
Note:
Should you make it to the Finales…You may be required to execute some pull-ups
(assisted of course)
Intermediate
(Non-RX):
This
category will have close to the same workouts as the RX'd version but will be a
little lighter on the weights and be limited by some of the more challenging
gymnastics movements (no muscle ups, handstand push ups, ring dips).
These
workouts will be as close to the RX'd workouts as possible so if you have spent
some time doing CrossFit and have confidence in a wide variety of movements but
weight and more technical movements are a limiter then this is where you
belong.
Note: You
will be required to execute some Olympic Lifts (and yes, they’ll be over head)
RX'd:
For those
of you hitting RX'd workouts in the gym, and who are regularly using RX'd
weights and movements for most benchmark workouts like Grace, Isabel, Amanda,
& Diane then this is where you belong.
Note: You
should be able RX the majority of your workouts and there may be muscle ups…Maybe.
Any questions about the categories or the games, contact cat@starkestrength.com
