Catalyst Games 2013

Hail To The Team

2013 is shaping up to be a big year for teams at Catalyst Games 2013.

Last year, I registered as an Indie to push myself through August (I respond well to pressure, even self-imposed.) I knew that I'd have more fun on a team, but had to try it once, and Mel's competent management of the Games opened that door. 

This year, the name "Ginger Ninjas" hit me during a workout, and I sought out two of my favourite co-Ginjas to make up a team. Lisa and Esther are going to carry me to the podium, I have no doubt, and I'll be happy to coast along on their coattails.

I wasn't the only one. Former Games winner SFM has gone Team, and Sudbury's crew looks to be organizing itself in groups of three. Michele Irwin and Luke Cloutier are back together after Michele took 2012 off to judge, with Mark Allard replacing Cardinali in their trio. Cuddy has migrated to his own team, and added the highly-skilled Ronnie and amazing Aryanna to build a solid contender. Philsy and Rich picked up Dee to boost their team, and they'll be shooting for a podium spot. The Fryias are forming their own nucleus, called "The 145s," and you know they'll be showing up to compete. 

Teams of 'Scaled' division athletes are usually plentiful, as athletes competing for fun like to party with their friends. We'll see these teams sign up at the last minute, I'm sure. 

With a few dozen registered for Team competition this year, it's going to be HOT under the tent. Who's going to take the Team title...and more importantly, who's going to have the best Team t-shirts?

Catalyst Games 2012 - Varsity Shirts

As soon as you've registered, click here:

http://www.customink.com/signup/17mv9ln2  

Enter your shirt size and last name in 'comments,' and we'll have your shirt printed up!

Introducing the Catalyst Games Team Challenge!

In case you're not relishing the Individual category this year, we've added one of the most fun elements of the CrossFit Games: Teams. In 2011, the Catalyst Games will host three Teams events, loosely correlated to the Individual Events. Our goal is to increase participation among those who are nervous about participating in the Games, NOT to draw competitors away from the Individual category. If you can complete the events on your own, you should; you'll train harder and get more out of completing the games solo. However, if the task seems too daunting, you're allowed to participate with two of your friends.  Some early rules:

• There will be no 'scaling' in the Team competition. The prescribed weight is the only weight.
• Teams are made of 3, and will include at least one member of either sex.
• A Team in the Games may include only one member who trains with the Green Army Competition Team (or none.)
• Each member must participate in each event.If there's a run, all members cross the line together; if there are lifts, members may or may not have the option to split them up.
• Each team member still pays an individual entry fee.
• Each team will name a 'Captain.'

This should be fun. Our goal this year: 100 total competitors in the Games! Let's get your Team together!