Chicago Indoor Rowing

CrossFit Challenge
Hoist the Trophy & Win ‘Braggin Rights

This mixed team event is open to all certified CrossFit Clubs and pairs squads of 4 -2 men & 2 women who compete in the Quad 1K and 2K Relay. The clubs Quad 1K times are averaged to produce Score #1. This then added and averaged to the best club 2000m Relay time (Score #2). The fastest Composite Score wins the CrossFit Challenge.

Time to Train-Up and Hammer Down.

Additional Rules
Each club entry requires a minimum of 8 competitors: 4 women and 4 men
Each squad of 4 will compete in the Quad 1K and the 1K Relay
Clubs wishing to also enter the Open Challenge must submit a separate entry form.


How does a Quad Work?

4 ergs are wired to act as one boat – a quad in rowing terms. Each team member rows approximately 1K meters as the computer’s algorithm constantly adjusts for the difference in power output of each team member.. In the end, some erg a little more and others a little less as your Little Yellow Boat moves toward the finish line.


Awards

Medals to the fastest 1K Quad
Medals to the fastest 2K Relay Quad
CrossFit Challenge Trophy to the club with the fastest composite score.


About the Relay

Each competitor will row 500 meters, get off the Erg and pass the handle to the next competitor until all 4 competitors have rowed for a total of 2000 meters. One coach and two assistants are allowed in the competition area to assist. The hand-off is only between competitors. The assistants can either hold the feet or secure//unsecure the feet straps. A monitor judge is assigned to each team. One violation warning is allowed before disqualification.

A test of team coordination and strength: It's all in the transition!