RIDE THE WAVE

4 weeks, 5 workouts. October 2 – October 29, 2025.
Compete for a spot at Fittest of the Coast.
Join your gym for a month of competition.

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Total Workouts

Number of Weeks

Individual Divisions

Two-Person Team Divisions

What is the Coastal Qualifier?

The Coastal Qualifier is a one-of-kind online qualifier for Fittest of the Coast.

Unlike any online qualifier you have been a part of, the Coastal Qualifier brings unmatched excitement to your gym for four weeks.

You will complete five workouts over the course of four weeks. One week, the workout will feature two scores.

Each week, the FOTC team will release a workout on a Thursday night. Participating athletes will have until Wednesday night of the following week to complete the workout and submit their score.

Workouts are released via a live stream on YouTube at a host gym.

When is the Coastal Qualifier?

The Coastal Qualifier runs Thursday, October 2 – Wednesday, October 29. Workouts are released each week on Thursdays at 7 pm EST and athletes have until Wednesday night at 9 pm EST to complete and submit a workout score.

Registration opens August 1, 2025.

Who Can Compete?

Anyone can compete in the Coastal Qualifier!

Participating in the Coastal Qualifier is the only way to guarantee and earn a spot to compete at Fittest of the Coast.

Any athlete from any gym can participate in the Fittest of the Coast competition season!

Workouts & What’s at Stake?

Qualifier workouts are programmed to test capacity. You’ll see very similar workouts to the CrossFit Open. Once we get to the Championship Event, we will increase loading and skills based on the division.

Individual and Team workouts will be the same during the Coastal Qualifier. Team scores will be the total of both partners’ scores. For example, if the workout is Fran, and Athlete A finishes in 3:00 and Athlete B finishes in 2:30, the team score is 5:30.

If athletes choose to compete in both the individual and team divisions, they will only have to do one workout each week.

Through the Coastal Qualifier, athletes will earn a spot in Fittest of the Coast, which will be held February 13-15, 2026 at the Charleston Convention Center in Charleston, SC.

Scroll down to learn more about the divisions you can choose to compete in during the Coastal Qualifier.

Equipment List:
Equipment needed to successfuly complete all qualifier workouts.
Rower (Concept 2 or Rogue Echo)
Plyo Box (30/24/20)
25′ of Straight Line Floor Space
Dumbbells (2x)(50/35/20)
Pull-Up Bar
Barbell
Bumper Plates
Collars
Jump Rope
Wall Space

Coastal Qualifier Divisions

Below are divisions athletes can register to compete in. Athletes can compete as an individual AND as a team during the Coastal Qualifier. Athletes will be able to compete as an individual and on a team if they qualify for both divisions. 2025-26 season divisions shown below.

Individual Divisions

NOVICE

This division is for the athlete who may be new or only has a few years of CrossFit experience and often times needs to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a modified version of workouts. There are no age restrictions for this division.

To qualify in the Novice Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Scaled Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
Novice Men – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Novice Women – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Jumping Pull-Up
Pull-Up (Small Set)
Wall Walk
Knee to Chest
Single Unders

INTERMEDIATE

This division is for the athlete with a few holes in their game such as gymnastics capacity or top-end strength. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed. There are no age restrictions for this division.

To qualify in the Intermediate Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Intermediate Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
Intermediate Men – 1st to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Intermediate Women – 1st to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 115#/75#
Clean 185#/125#
STOH 155#/105#
Deadlift 225#/155#
DB Movements 50#/35#
CTB
TTB
Wall Walk
Kipping HS Push-Up
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

RX

This division is for top individual athletes. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications and should be amongst the firebreathers in their gym. There are no age restrictions for this division.

To qualify in the RX Individual division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
RX Men – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

RX Women – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 155#/105#
Clean 225#/155#
STOH 185#/125#
Deadlift 275#/185#
DB Movements 70#/50#
Muscle-Ups (Large Sets)
HS Walk (Large Sets)
HS Push-Up Variations
Legless Rope Climbs
Double Unders/Jump Rope Variations

PRO

This division is for top individual athletes who have aspirations of competing, or who have competed, at or above a semi-finals level. There are no age restrictions for this division.

To qualify in the PRO Individual division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
PRO Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

PRO Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum prize purse of $3,800 per division. Minimum Pro 1st place cash prize $2,500.

35-39

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 35 years of age but not older than 39 as of 2/13/2026.

To qualify in the 35-39 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 35-39 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
35-39 Men – 1st to 29th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

35-39 Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 115/75
Clean 185/125
STOH 155/105
Deadlift 225/155
DB Movements 50/35
MU
CTB
TTB
Wall Walks
HS Push-Up Variations
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

40-44

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 40 years of age but not older than 44 as of 2/13/2026.

To qualify in the 40-44 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 40-44 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
40-44 Men – 1st to 28th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

40-44 Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 115/75
Clean 185/125
STOH 155/105
Deadlift 225/155
DB Movements 50/35
MU
CTB
TTB
Wall Walks
HS Push-Up Variations
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

45-49

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 45 years of age but not older than 49 as of 2/13/2026.

To qualify in the 45-49 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 45-49 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
45-49 Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

45-49 Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 95/65
Clean 155/105
STOH 135/95
Deadlift 185/125
DB Movements 50/35
CTB
TTB
Wall Walk
Kipping HS Push-Up
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

50-54

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 50 years of age but not older than 54 as of 2/13/2026.

To qualify in the 50-54 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 50-54 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
50-54 Men – 1st to 10th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

50-54 Women – 1st to 10th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 95/65
Clean 155/105
STOH 135/95
Deadlift 185/125
DB Movements 50/35
CTB
TTB
Wall Walk
Kipping HS Push-Up
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

55-59

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 55 years of age but not older than 59 as of 2/13/2026.

To qualify in the 55-59 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 55-59 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
55-59 Men – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

55-59 Women – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
If athletes feel comfortable with most of the movements listed below they will have no issues completing the weekly workouts. Movements and loads do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Pull-Up
CTB (Small Set)
Wall Walk
TTB
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

60-64

To qualify in the 60-64 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 60-64 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
60-64 Men – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

60-64 Women – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Pull-Up
Wall Walk
TTB
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

65+

To qualify in the 65+ Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 65+ Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
65+ Men – 1st to 6th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

65+ Women – 1st to 6th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Pull-Up
Wall Walk
TTB
Double Unders

Cash Prize Purse:
Guaranteed cash prize to 1st place finisher.

TEEN 13-15

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must not be older than 15 as of 2/13/2026. Athletes can be younger than 13 years of age.

To qualify in the Teen 13-15 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Teen 13-15 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
Teen 13-15 Boys – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Teen 13-15 Girls – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Pull-Up
CTB (Small Set)
Wall Walk
TTB
Double Unders

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

TEEN 16-18

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 16 years of age but not older than 18 as of 2/13/2026.

To qualify in the Teen 16-18 Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Teen 16-18 Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
Teen 16-18 Boys – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Teen 16-18 Girls – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 115/75
STOH 135/95
Clean 155/105
Deadlift 185/125
DB Movements 50/35
MU
CTB
TTB
Wall Walk
HS Push-Up Variations
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

Team (Pairs) Divisions

NOVICE (M/M, F/F, M/F)

This division is for athletes who may be new or only has a few years of CrossFit experience and often times need to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a novice version of workouts. There are no age restrictions in this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the Novice Team division, athletes will need to register for the Novice Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
Novice Men Team – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Novice Women Team – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Novice Co-Ed Team – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Jumping Pull-Up
Pull-Up (Small Set)
Wall Walk
Knee to Chest
Single Unders

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

INTERMEDIATE (M/M, F/F, M/F)

This division is for competitive athletes with only a few holes in their game. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed. There are no age restrictions in this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the Intermediate Team division, athletes will need to register for the Intermediate Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
Intermediate Team Men – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Intermediate Team Women – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Intermediate Team Co-Ed – 1st to 38th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 115#/75#
Clean 185#/125#
STOH 155#/105#
Deadlift 225#/155#
DB Movements 50#/35#
CTB
TTB
Wall Walk
Kipping HS Push-Up
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

RX (M/M, F/F, M/F)

This division is for top athletes. Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications and should be amongst the firebreathers in their gym. There are no age restrictions for this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the PRO/RX Team division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
RX Team Men – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

RX Team Women – 20th-38th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

RX Team Co-Ed – 20th to 57th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

PRO (M/M, F/F, M/F)

This division is athletes who have aspirations of competing, or who have competed, at or above a semi-finals level. There are no age restrictions for this division. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the PRO/RX Team division, athletes will need to register for the PRO/RX Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
PRO Team Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

PRO Team Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

PRO Team Co-Ed – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier or championship, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum $3,800 per division.

35+ (M/M, F/F, M/F)

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Both athletes in this division must be at least 35 years of age as of 2/13/2026. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the 35+ Team division, athletes will need to register for the 35+ Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:
35+ Team Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

35+ Team Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

35+ Team Co-Ed – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 115/75
Clean 185/125
STOH 155/105
Deadlift 225/155
DB Movements 50/35
BMU
CTB
TTB
Wall Walks
HS Push-Up Variations
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

45+ (M/M, F/F, M/F)

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 45 years of age or older as of 2/13/2026. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the 45+ Team division, athletes will need to register for the 45+ Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:

45+ Team Men – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

45+ Team Women – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

45+ Team Co-Ed – 1st to 19th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
Movements and loads below do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 95/65
Clean 155/105
STOH 135/95
Deadlift 185/125
DB Movements 50/35
CTB
TTB
Wall Walk
Kipping HS Push-Up
Rope Climbs
Double Unders

55+ (M/M, F/F)

Athletes in this division are expected to have performed previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed with no scales or modifications. Requirement: Athletes in this division must be 55 years of age or older as of 2/13/2026. Athletes DO NOT have to compete the qualifier workouts together.

To qualify in the 55+ Team division, athletes will need to register for the 55+ Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.

Spots Available:

55+ Team Men – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

55+ Team Women – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)

A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.

Movement Expectations:
If athletes feel comfortable with most of the movements listed below they will have no issues completing the weekly workouts. Movements and loads do not indicate movements and loads within the qualifier, but a baseline for athletes to help select appropriate division.

Weightlifting loads are working loads that athletes should feel comfortable moving. Loads could be heavier for low reps or lighter for high reps.

Snatch 75/55
STOH 95/65
Clean 135/95
Deadlift 155/105
DB Movements 35/20
Pull-Up
Wall Walk
TTB
Double Unders

Workout Release & Submission Dates

Workout Release Dates:

Workouts during the Coastal Qualifier will be released each Thursday at 7pm on YouTube, posted to our website and emailed to participants. All times EST.

Week 1 – Thursday, October 2, 2025
Week 2 – Thursday, October 9, 2025
Week 3 – Thursday, October 16 2025
Week 4 – Thursday, October 23, 2025

Workout Submission Dates:

Week 1 – Wednesday, October 8 at 9pm
Week 2 – Wednesday, October 15 at 9pm
Week 3 – Wednesday, October 22 at 9pm
Week 4 – Wednesday, October 29 at 9pm

Live Release Parties

The hallmark of the Coastal Qualifier are weekly live release parties where the FOTC team travels to a location and puts on a live release show and party.

The live release shows feature a live stream broadcast featuring an intro show followed by the workout announcement. The streams are broadcast live on YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the questions we get asked a lot. Don’t see an answer or question you are looking for? Check out our season rulebook HERE. It has almost EVERYTHING you could want to know about the season.

Do I need to record my workouts?

You are not required to record your workout to submit a score. However, all athletes who earn a qualifying spot must be prepared to submit at least one workout video at the conclusion of the Coastal Qualifier. FOTC will notify athletes via email with video requests at the conclusion of the Coastal Qualifier.

Simple answer….planning on qualifying, then record your videos.

See our rulebook for more info.

Do I need a judge?

Judges are not required, but athletes are encouraged to use a judge. Athletes without judges are required to record and submit a video recording. Judges are not required to take an online judging certification course, but must adhere to the standards outlined by FOTC for the given workout.

See our rulebook for more info.

Will I receive a scoresheet to follow during the qualifier?

Yes. Each week, we will email you a scoresheet and also have scoresheet links on our website.

Where will I submit my weekly qualifier scores?

You will submit your weekly score on Competition Corner. The process is super simple! Make sure you are logged in to your Competition Corner profile when you go to submit your score.

Is the qualifier leaderboard a blind leaderboard?

Yes. Each week the leaderboard will be blind – meaning, scores submitted will not show until a certain day and time.

Each week, the leaderboard will populate with updated scores by noon on Thursday. The FOTC team will review scores and also fix any user-entry errors that will cause issues on the leaderboard.

Can I compete on a team and as an individual?

Yes! You will need to register twice – once as an individual and once on a team.

Can I register for multiple divisions - i.e. age group division and an open division such as RX, Pro, Int?

Yes! You will need to use a separate email address for each different division.

If I qualify as on a team and as an individual, can I do both at the Championship Event?

Yes! Our competition schedules allows for this. Individuals compete on Friday and into Saturday afternoon. Teams compete Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

I will be 34 during the qualifier, but turn 35 before the Championship, can I register for the 35-39 age group division?

Your competition age is your age as of February 13, 2025. So if when the qualifier starts you are 34, but you turn 35 on January 5, 2026, you can compete in the 35-39 age group division.

What are qualifier workouts like?

Are team and individual workouts in the qualifier the same?

During the qualifier, workouts for individual and team divisions are the same. Team scores will be the total of both partners’ scores. For example, if the workout is Fran, and Athlete A finishes in 3:00 and Athlete B finishes in 2:30, the team score is 5:30.

We do this to keep the qualifier as simple as possible and give athletes the ability to participate in the team and individual divisions without having to do multiple workouts each week and interrupt training.