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Meeting Notes

CrossFit Athlete Council

About the Council

CAC – meeting topics with each committee – February 7, 2025

 

Individuals and Coaches, Affiliates and Teams, and Divisional

Attendees: Taylor Self, Colten Mertens, Spencer Panchik, Olivia Grimsland, Yazmin Arroyo,

Matt Young, Justin Rementer, Gio Benitez, Mahmoud Elzayat, Harry Jager, Andrew McLaughlan,

Rebecca Voigt Miller, Jason Grubb, Karli DeMonico, Tim Murray, John Kim, Nathan Black

CFHQ: Dave Castro, Adrian Bozman, Heather Lawrence, Sarah Munn, Sarah Hopping Estrella, Becky Harsh, Ollie Mansbridge, Jenn Green

 

Discussion Topics Introduced:

  • How many workouts make a good online SFs? How many makes you confident the best are being selected?
  • Movements – Which are NOT appropriate from an athlete POV to include in an online comp?
  • Video requirements for SF – Help spread the word
  • Enhanced judging requirements for SF’s – Help spread the word
    • Head Judge – L1 + Advanced Judges Course
    • Floor Judge – L1 + Advanced Judges Course
  • What is a realistic expectation for a live event/Qualifier RE
    • Number of comp days
    • Length of daily schedule
    • Appropriate Number of events
  • What’s the max number of appropriate events for a Games day?
  • Equipment
    • Grips
      • Is more clarification needed?
      • What should the rule be?
    • When to introduce new items ie ECHO bike?

Action items:

  • CFHQ to email list of topics to the council 
  • Council to take time and gather info/opinions on the above, then reach back out to CFHQ to schedule a follow up discussion.

 

CAC – Kick off Meeting Notes – January  27, 2025

Attendees: 

CFHQ – Don Faul, Dave Castro, Heather Lawrence, Adrian Bozman, Jenn Green, Ollie Mansbridge, Sarah Hopping Estrella, Sarah Munn, Becky Harsh.

Council – Colten Mertens, Taylor Self, Spencer Panchik, Ryan Dickey, Olivia Grimsland, Yazmin Arroyo, Matt Young, Justin Rementer, Gio Benitez, Mahmoud Elzayat, Harry Jager, Andrew McLaughlan, Rebecca Voigt Miller, Karli DeMonico, Nathan Black

Absent Council members: Jason Grubb, John Kim, Tim Murray

Notes:

  • The meeting launched with Don giving a quick welcome and introductions were made between the council members and members of CrossFit HQ (CFHQ)  who were on the call. 
  • Don discussed the term “Independent” and how that pertains to the CAC.
    • The individual committees will work together to represent their community.
    • Committees will decide how they choose to work together and how they will work with the community.
    • Committees will bring feedback and topics to CFHQ when they feel something needs to be shared. 
  • Discussion of expectations for the council members
    • Be actively engaged in this process as they were elected by their community to represent them.
    • Minimum of quarterly meetings with CFHQ with the option of more as needed.
    • Becky Harsh will be the point of contact for the council and you can reach out to her at any time.
    • Meeting notes will be shared publicly once they are agreed upon by both CFHQ and the CAC council members. 
    • Media and public appearances regarding the CAC are welcome and HQ would appreciate a heads up as to when they will be occurring. 
  • Discussion on how to engage with the community each committee is representing
    • Work together with your respective committee to determine the best way to operate, solicit feedback and communicate externally with the CrossFit community.
    • CFHQ can support as needed and let us know during the next meeting what decisions have been made regarding management of the council committees individually.
  • Don discussed the new role of Head of Safety that is currently in the process of being filled. Once filled this person will be included in the CAC meetings.
  • Dave gave an update on the Community Cup and the new structure of the season. He then fielded questions and comments including:
    • Affiliates needing a heads up before something like the Community Cup is announced so they can be prepared to answer questions at the affiliate level.
    • Taylor Self shared an idea on how to run the Community Cup as an extension of the Open at the affiliate level.

Action Items:

  • CFHQ team will determine the timeframe for the next meeting and Becky will get that scheduled.
  • Council members were invited to get the ball rolling on their end determining how each group will work together and with the community. They will be responsible for providing their plan back to CFHQ during the next meeting.