Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Vermonster Challenge at Green Mountain CossFit in Berlin. Coed teams of four will compete over the course of the day or weekend for the chance of eternal glory (or at least some cool prizes). This year, we have three competitive categories: Open (Rx) or Rec (Scaled) along with a brand new Masters (Rx) Division. If you want to participate as a Judge or Volunteer, scroll down for more information! We are always looking for teammates to help run the day.
This year we are also bringing back the Concept 2 raffle! For EACH TEAM that registers we will enter them into a raffle for a chance to win a brand new machine from Concept 2 for their gym. SO the more teams a gym sends to the Vermonster, the higher their chances are of winning that coveted piece of equipment!
The Open Division: September 23rd and 24th - $380 Team Registration - 2 Ladies/2 Men
The Rec Division: September 23rd Only - $260 Team Registration - 2 Ladies/2 Men
The Masters Division: September 24th Only - $260 Team Registration - 2 Ladies/2 Men
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 9th TO GET A T-SHIRT
The Open Division is designed for intermediate to advanced level athletes who would consider themselves good candidates to compete in the CrossFit Open. If you have successfully completed a full season of Open workouts in the Rx division you will be at home in this category. There will be a minimum of 6 workouts that have no advanced gymnastics (HSPUs, Muscle-ups, Pistols) or prohibitive weights. Top teams will get a final workout where anything goes as far as movements and weights.
The Rec Division is for beginner to intermediate athletes who would feel at home doing the scaled version of the CrossFit Open. These are athletes who have good fundamental CrossFit skills but may not have more difficult movements like double-unders, squat snatches or unscaled pull-ups. All Scaled teams will get a minimum of 3 workouts for the day.
The Masters Division is designed for the 40+ intermediate to advanced level athletes who would consider themselves good candidates to compete in the CrossFit Open. If you have successfully completed a full season of Open workouts in the Rx division you will be at home in this category. There will be a minimum of 3 workouts that have no advanced gymnastics (HSPUs, Muscle-ups, Pistols) or prohibitive weights. Top teams will get a final workout where anything goes as far as movements and weights.
OPEN MOVEMENT STANDARDS
- Deadlift – 225/155
- Clean + Jerk – 135/95
- Thruster – 115/75
- Snatch - 115/75
- Chest-to-Bar Pull Ups
- Toes to Bar
- Double-Unders
- Wall-balls 20/14 to 10'
- Box Jumps 30"/24"
- American KB Swings 32/24kg
REC MOVEMENT STANDARDS
- Deadlift – 185/125
- Clean + Jerk – 95/65
- Thruster – 75/55
- Snatch - 75/55
- Assisted Pull Up
- Hang Knee Raise (above hip)
- Single Unders
- Wall Balls 14/10 to 10'
- Box Jumps/Step Ups 24"/20"
- American KB swings 16/12kg
MASTERS MOVEMENT STANDARDS
- Deadlift – 205/155
- Clean + Jerk – 115/75
- Thruster – 95/65
- Snatch - 95/65
- Pull-Ups
- Toes-to-Bar
- Double-Unders
- Wall-balls 20/14 to 10'
- Box Jumps 24"/20"
- American KB Swings 24/16kg
The weights listed above should be considered working weights, not 1RM. We recommend that athletes can complete short sets of at least 3-5 at these weights. In most cases partners will be allowed to split up work as needed between partners, so don’t let one or two movements scare you off! We reserve the right to use weights above those listed or include movements not listed (but we won’t be too mean!).
The Recreational Division is a great chance to try your first competition! We want to be as inclusive as possible in the recreational division. If you can’t meet the standards for a few of these movements but still want to compete, we encourage you to go for it. We will work with you on any mobility or movement limitations you have so you can still get the competition experience and have fun!
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
HEAT ASSIGNMENTS - TBD
Typical Competition Day Schedule
7:00am Registration Opens
8:00am Athlete Meeting
8:30am Judges Meeting
9:00am WOD
12:00am WOD
3:00pm WOD
3:45pm Awards (Top 3 Rec Teams - Saturday Only)
4:00pm THE VERMONSTER (Sunday Only)
4:45pm Awards (Top 3 Open / Masters Teams - Sunday Only)
CLICK HERE TO BE A JUDGE
As you all know, good judging is critical to running a great event. Judging requires a good eye for movement, a knowledge of basic standards, and just as importantly - the ability to count! If you know anyone at your gym (member OR coach) who would be a good fit, and would be interested, please have them reach out to our head judge at gary@greenmountaincrossfit.com
Judges will all get a free T-shirt, free food, and $60 for the day. We are looking to fill 10 judging slots - so any help is appreciated.
VOLUNTEER DETAILS
Not around the whole day? Do you still want to help, but Judging not your thing? VOLUNTEER!! Please contact our volunteer coordinator at cady@greenmountaincrossfit.com