Welcome to the 2024 CrossFit Games Open
Your one-stop shop for information about this year’s CrossFit Open, hosted at CrossFit Factorial.
It’s the most magical time of the year!
The CrossFit Open kicks off on February 29th at Factorial!
The following information is a high-level overview of our Open season.
But first things first: Are you signed up yet?
Please see these resources for more detailed info!
Athlete Guide to the 2024 Open
Factorial Intramural Championship Guide
What is the Open?
The CrossFit Open heralds the start of the CrossFit Games season worldwide, serving as a pathway for athletes to reach the Games. But, more importantly, it's a global celebration of CrossFit and fitness! The Open is where magic unfolds – where PRs rain down like confetti, from double-unders to muscle-ups, and where our community spirit hits an all-time high!
To learn more, visit open.crossfit.com.
Who's In?
We want YOU, yes, every last one of you! Whether you're a rookie, a seasoned athlete, or somewhere in between, this is your moment to shine. With options for RX, scaled, and foundations divisions to choose from every week, there's a place for everyone. Plus, our incredible coaches and Intramural Team Captains will be your guiding stars throughout the journey.
the factorial intramural championship
Get ready for the ultimate showdown with our Intramural Open Championship! We're bringing the house down with a fusion of epic workouts, head-to-head team battles, and boundless fun. It's Red versus Blue versus Green in a battle royale for bragging rights and glory!
How Does It Work?
All officially-registered Open participants will be drafted into one of three teams within our CrossFit Factorial community. Each individual will earn points for their team over the three weeks and teams will compete in special weekly challenge to earn more points. The team with the highest point total at the end of the Open will be crowned the champions!
How to Score Points for your Team
Participation reigns supreme, and “winning” workouts is only a small part of this competition. Earn points for showing up, throwing down, supporting other athletes, and showing off your team spirit. See the Factorial Intramural Championship Guide for more details.
The Prize?
Glory, my friends – eternal glory. The winning team will retain bragging rights for the entirety of 2024 and a championship banner with their names will be hung in the gym to commemorate their victory!
Our Team Captains are ready, the board is set – all that's missing is YOU! Pledge your allegiance to your team for three weeks of fitness frenzy. But you’ve got to get officially signed up! Visit open.crossfit.com to get on board!
Get all the info you need in the Factorial Intramural Championship Guide.
The OPEN Schedule
Every Thursday at 2:00pm CST, a new workout will be released by the CrossFit Open overlords. (Watch the live announcement each week at Games.CrossFit.com.) You will have until Monday at 7:00pm CST to do the workout and submit your score online.
We program the workout every Friday in classes, so all you need to do is register for class as usual, show up, and we’ll take you through the rest. Make-up and redo days are also available on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am.
Note that we have adjusted our weekend schedule this year for the Open. Please see the Athlete Guide to the 2024 Open for the full scheduling details!
FRIDAYS
At Factorial, we program the workout every Friday in classes. All you need to do is sign up for class as usual, show up, and we’ll take you through the rest!
Listen up, though, because we’ve made some changes to the schedule this year. There will be three (3) primary time slots on Fridays during the Open - 5:30am, 8:30am, and 5:00pm - and we will offer two (2) different class types in addition to open gym.
If you are NOT signed up for the Open, you will register for the regular, 1-hour CrossFit class.
If you ARE signed up for the Open, you will register for the OPEN Workout class (2-hour slot).
If you are doing open gym, you will register for one of two daily time slots.
Please note: the gym will be CLOSED on Fridays between 10:30am and 5:00pm during the Open. (Mar 1-Mar 15)
Friday Nights
You can earn the most points for your team on Friday nights at 5pm, and the energy is always at a high. Already did the workout at an earlier time? Come back to cheer on your teammates, support other athletes as a judge, and participate in the weekly team Gauntlet Challenges.
We will have a celebratory potluck and happy hour to follow the final Open workout on Friday, March 15th, so mark your calendars!
What does it cost?
There is no fee to Factorial, but we do ask that you officially sign up for the worldwide CrossFit Open. It's a steal at $20 (still the same price it was 13 years ago!), and you’ll need to register at open.crossfit.com. Trust us, the experience is priceless. Let's make these three weeks the stuff of legends!