RIDE THE WAVE
4 weeks, 5 workouts. September 28- October 24, 2023.
Compete for a spot at Fittest of the Coast.
Join your gym for a month of competition.
Compete for a spot at Fittest of the Coast.
Join your gym for a month of competition.
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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. Each week, the FOTC team will release a workout on a Thursday night. Participating athletes will have until Tuesday night of the following week to complete the workout and submit their score.
Workouts are released via a live stream on Facebook and YouTube at a local gym.
When is the Coastal Qualifier?
The Coastal Qualifier runs Thursday, September 28 – Tuesday, October 24. Workouts are released each week on Thursdays at 7 pm EST and athletes have until Tuesday night at 9 pm EST to complete and submit a workout score.
Registration opens August 1, 2023.
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?
Workouts will feature a wide variety of skills and time domains. 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 January 19-21, 2024 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.
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.
Individual Divisions
This division is for the athlete who may only have a few years of CrossFit experience and often times needs to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a scaled version of workouts. There are no age restrictions for this division.
To qualify in the Scaled Individual division, athletes will need to register for the Scaled Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Scaled Men – 1st to 28th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Scaled Women – 1st to 28th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Women – 1st to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Women – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
PRO Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum prize purse of $3,000 per division.
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 1/19/2024.
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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35-39 Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
40-44 Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45-49 Women – 1st to 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
50-54 Women – 1st to 11th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
55-59 Women – 1st to 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 60 years of age or older as of 1/19/2024.
To qualify in the 60+ Individual division, athletes will need to register for the 60+ Individual division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
60+ Men – 1st to 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
60+ Women – 1st to 5th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024. 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 7th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Teen 13-15 Girls – 1st to 7th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024.
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 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Teen 16-18 Girls – 1st to 9th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Team (Pairs) Divisions
This division is for athletes who may only have a few years of CrossFit experience and often times need to scale movements. Athletes in this division can expect to see a scaled 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 Scaled Team division, athletes will need to register for the Scaled Team division for the Coastal Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Scaled Men Team – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Scaled Women Team – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Scaled Co-Ed Team – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Women – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Co-Ed – 1st to 32nd (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Women – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Co-Ed – 17th to 48th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
RX Team Co-Ed – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier PRO/RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize Purse:
Minimum $3,500 per division.
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 1/19/2024. 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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35+ Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
35+ Team Co-Ed – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
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 1/19/2024. 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 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
45+ Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via Coastal Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Workout Release & Submission Dates
Workout Release Dates:
Workouts during the Coastal Qualifier will be released each Thursday at 7pm on Facebook and YouTube. All times EST.
Week 1 – Thursday, September 28, 2023
Week 2 – Thursday, October 5, 2023
Week 3 – Thursday, October 12 2023
Week 4 – Thursday, October 19, 2023
Workout Submission Dates:
Week 1 – Tuesday, October 3 at 9pm
Week 2 – Tuesday, October 10 at 9pm
Week 3 – Tuesday, October 17 at 9pm
Week 4 – Tuesday, October 24 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 and Facebook Watch.