CrossFit Competitions on the Horizon

With the annual CrossFit Open approaching, and everyone training hard every day at the gym, we thought it appropriate to share with you all a few local competitions that are going on in the coming months.  This is in no way an exhaustive list, but rather a smattering of events that we have been informed about.  If any of you have any similar events that you would like to let everyone know about, please do so via the comments here, or the comments on Facebook.  Any questions regarding whether or not a competition is appropriate for you should be directed toward Adam or Alecia."Tag Team Throwdown" at Ocean State CrossFit (Cranston, RI) - Saturday, February 7, 2015Details: This event will be a same sex partner competition with a "Tag Team" format. One partner will be working at a time and in order to switch you must "tag" your teammate in and complete a buy in and/or a cash out.Who this is for: With the workouts already released (they can be viewed at the link below), featuring "buy-ins" of C&J's at 205/135 and Deadlifts at 305/185, this competition is for intermediate to advanced athletes that are looking for a highly competitive atmosphere.Where to sign up: Check out the facebook page here for all the details (including all of the workouts), and follow the link for registration."2015 Jack & Jill Throwdown" at Red Island CrossFit (Smithfield, RI) - Saturday, February 21, 2015Details: One male and one female will make up a team for this event (it is noted that you don't actually have to be a couple to compete).  Three workouts for every team, plus a possible "floater," and an RX final event.Who this is for: With both RX and Scaled divisions and standards, this event is for ANYONE looking to give a shot at a local level competition.Where to sign up: Click the link to read all the details and sign up.  Note that this event looks like it will sell out soon!"CrossFit Tri-County Winter Snowdown" at CrossFit Tri-County (Belingham, MA) - Sunday, January 11, 2015 - SOLD OUTWhy are we listing an event that is sold out?  Because Full Rangers Donna W. and Katie L. are competing as a team!  We are hoping to bring a good contingent up with us to cheer them on, so keep the date open if you can!"2015 Kill Cliff East Coast Championship" at the Seaport World Trade Center (Boston, MA) - Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 24 & 25, 2015Details:  So this is not a competition at which any of you can compete, but rather the closest thing to the CrossFit Games that you will find on the East Coast (or anywhere, really).  Hosted by Ben Bergeron and CrossFit New England, this competition will feature some of the biggest names in the CrossFit world, including Rich Froning, Mat Fraser, Julie Foucher, Val Voboril, Chris Spealer, and literally ever other Games Competitor that you've ever heard of (besides Camille Leblanc-Bazinet).Who this is for:  This for anyone who wants to see the best of the best compete, up close, in both individual and team events.  We HIGHLY recommend getting tickets to at least one day of this event, if not for the entire weekend.Where to get tickets:  Head over to http://ecchampionship.com/ and get all the details, plus tickets. **Have an event or competition that you would like to promote or share with our membership?  Post to the comments here, or e-mail Alecia@fullrangecrossfit.com to have it added to our events board at the gym.