In a noteworthy development for the 2024 CrossFit Season, organizers have disclosed plans for age groups to host their individual Games this year. Furthermore, unveiled on February 9th, this decision was accompanied by a comprehensive explanation of its strategic underpinnings. Most notably, details regarding the dates and venues for the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games and the 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games were divulged.
2024 Masters CrossFit Games: Gathering of Legends
Mark your calendars from August 29th to September 1st for the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games, set to unfold at the Jefferson Convention Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
In recognition of the burgeoning interest in the Masters division, the Games will introduce “The Masters Team Competition.” Also, each team will comprise two female and two male athletes. The division will feature 20 teams aged 35-44 years old, 20 teams aged 45-54 years old, and 10 teams aged over 55 years old.
The Individual Masters CrossFit Games will feature the following age categories:
- 35-39 Years Old: 40 men and 40 women
- 40-44 Years Old: 40 men and 40 women
- 45-49 Years Old: 40 men and 40 women
- 50-54 Years Old: 30 men and 30 women
- 55-59 Years Old: 30 men and 30 women
- 60-64 Years Old: 20 men and 20 women
- 65+ Years Old: 20 men and 20 women
“We’re incredibly excited to have the attention of the entire CrossFit community focused on our age-group athletes over Labor Day weekend. We had a very small window in which to secure venues that met the specific needs of each event this year. As the CrossFit Games divisions grow and mature, we – alongside our event partners – will evaluate the best dates and locations for future events,” said Dave Castro, General Manager of Sport and Education at CrossFit.
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2024 Teenage CrossFit Games – Pit Teen Throwdown
Scheduled to coincide with the Masters, the 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games will run from August 29th to September 1st. However, the teen competitors will convene at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo and the Pit Fitness Ranch in Three Rivers, Michigan.
The competition will feature divisions for Boys and Girls aged 14-15 years old, as well as Boys and Girls aged 16-17 years old. Moreover, each division will comprise 30 competitors, promising an exhilarating showcase of youthful athleticism.
“As we’ve mentioned in the past, our vision for the future is to bring the magic of CrossFit to new audiences, and this can only be accomplished by trying new things in new places. We’re thrilled to watch the fittest teenagers on Earth compete in Michigan and bring the masters competition to Birmingham in the southeast region, which has never hosted a Games event before,” said Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit.
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The 2024 CrossFit Games for the Open age class will be held on August 8-11 in Fort Worth, Texas. Also, with the age classes separated, the action continues a few weeks later. This divisional approach broadens CrossFit’s reach, attracting more fans and athletes.
Overview
The 2024 CrossFit Season introduces separate Games for various age groups. Also, the Masters CrossFit Games, slated for August 29th to September 1st, will take place in Birmingham, Alabama. Simultaneously, the Teenage CrossFit Games are set for August 29th to September 1st in Michigan. Moreover, these events aim to broaden CrossFit’s appeal and engage new audiences, providing unique competitive opportunities for athletes of all ages.
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