Steps to Affiliation:

The first step in the affiliation process is to fill out an application and write an essay. The essay should contain info about your background, what CrossFit affiliation means to you, why you want it, and what you want to achieve. It doesn't have to be long or formal, but it should be from the heart.

The other (informal) step is to educate yourself and become a part of the community. This can happen in many ways. Do the workouts and post your results to the WOD Comments, join the Message Board, subscribe to and read the CrossFit Journal, come to a Certification Seminar, and make friends with (and visit, if possible) other affiliates.

Cost:

On acceptance of your application, we license use of the name "CrossFit" for a $1000 annually renewable fee. You may use the name to market your CrossFit training and classes.

Requirements:

1. We require a minimum of Level 1 CrossFit Certification before applying for affiliation. We offer certification seminars several times a year. Please check the link for more information.
2. All affiliates must have a website. This is our primary vehicle for promoting you; therefore, we expect you maintain a good site. Also, providing us with high-quality digital photos, video, and descriptions of your training and events will make it more likely that you will be featured on either the main site or the Affiliate page.
3. We require every affiliate website to display the CFJ link on the front page of their site.

What you get:

Once your application is approved and we receive your paperwork, we'll link to your website from the main page and the affiliate page of CrossFit.com.

When you become an affiliate, you can use the CrossFit name on your site, business cards, store front, t-shirts, etc., to promote your training. You will also have access to our online project management software called Basecamp. Here you'll be connected to all the other affiliates and can tap their knowledge and experience to help you thrive.

We also have occasional conference calls to address common issues and opportunities, as well as seminars and special events specifically for affiliates.

Once you have read through all the links and the FAQ, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions about the program. You can reach the CrossFit affiliate support team at affiliates@crossfit.com.