The 2017 CrossFit Games kick off today as I write this blog post looking back on some of my favorite sports event photography. The Games are the final of three stages in the global competition. I thought it would be fitting to look back on where it all begins in Stage 1, The Open. I thoroughly enjoyed photographing the Open at CrossFit of Aces in March of this year. What follows are highlights from “Friday Night Lights”, the workout/competition/spectator event at CrossFit of Aces every Friday night during the open.
Athletes sign themselves into the heat of their choice at the CrossFit Open at CrossFit of Aces on March 3, 2017
Open 17.2
The workouts are described in shortcut notation (17 = year, 2 = second week). This workout included walking lunges with dumbbells (50 lb for men, 35 lb for women), toes to bar or bar muscle-ups, and power cleans. More details can be found on the CrossFit Games site.
Walking lunges. CrossFit Open at CrossFit of Aces -March 3, 2017
Walking lunges with 50 lb dumbbells, CrossFit Open 17.2 – March 3, 2017
CrossFit Open 17.2
Toes-to-bar – CrossFit Open 17.2 – March 3, 2017
Bar muscle-up – CrossFit Open 17.2 – March 3, 2017
She is smiling, so this is clearly a “before” picture. CrossFit Open 17.2 – March 3, 2017
Toes-to-bar – CrossFit Open 17.2 – March 3, 2017
Open 17.3
This workout included chest-to-bar pull-ups and squat snatches. Details about rounds and reps can be found on the CrossFit Games site.
Coach Andrew Offers some tips on the squat snatch while owner Scott Thompson looks on.
Snatch – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Squat snatch – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Squat snatch – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Snatch – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Snatch – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Pull-ups, CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Pull-ups – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Chest-to-bar pull ups – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces _March 10, 2017
Open 17.4
This workout consisted of as many rounds and reps as possible of deadlifts, wall balls, rowing, and handstand push-ups. More details about the rep scheme can be found on the CrossFit Games site.
Wall balls – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Deadlifts – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Deadlifts – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Deadlifts – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Rowing – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Rowing – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Rowing – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Hand stand push-up – CrossFit Open 17.4 at CrossFit of Aces – March 17, 2017
Open 17.5
This workout consisted of 10 rounds of thrusters and double-unders. More details about the movements and the weights used can be found on the CrossFit Games site.
Thursters – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Thrusters – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Her face says it all. Thrusters are the worst! CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Double-unders – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Double-unders at CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Thrusters – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – march 23, 2017
Souble-unders – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – march 23, 2017
Thrusters – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Thrusters – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 207
A little husband vs wife competition to wrap up the Open – CrossFit of Aces Open 17.5 – March 23, 2017
Why I Love Sports Event Photography
The athletes were impressive, but I love the atmosphere in the gym on these Friday Night Lights Events. The support from fellow athletes who spend their Friday nights coming to the gym to act as judges, sit on the sidelines and cheer for their fellow athletes is something special to observe.
Posing for a group photo after the WOD – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Spectators and pizza – CrossFit Open 17.2 – March 3, 2017
Enjoying cheering for friends – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Watching with friends – CrossFit Open 17.3 at CrossFit of Aces – March 10, 2017
Want More Information?
If you would like more information about the CrossFit Games, visit out the official website for the Games. If you are interested in giving CrossFit a try, go see the team at CrossFit of Aces. And if you need to have your sporting event photographed, let’s talk!
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