With more and more events being either canceled, postponed, or otherwise affected by the coronavirus pandemic, we at BarBend decided it would be helpful to have a continuously updated list of CrossFit events and their current status with regard to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus CrossFit Updates
As announcements are released for the various CrossFit competitions set to take place for the 2020 season, this list will be updated to reflect event postponement/cancellations, future dates of event changes, and other details.
Here are the events that have had details published about or have been affected thus far:
2020 Reebok CrossFit Games – July 29-August 2
Date of Announcement: March 11th
There has not yet been any cancellation or postponement of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games, however CrossFitHQ has announced that “event planning procedures [will] include patient observation of the coronavirus (COVID-19).”
If the situation of the pandemic requires additional action be taken with regard to the Games, CrossFitHQ “will coordinate with local authorities and share relevant event information as appropriate.”
Rogue Invitational
Date of Announcement: March 18th.
Follow up annoucement: March 24th.
The Rogue Invitational held at Rogue HQ in Columbus, OH originally scheduled for May 16-17th has been postponed. The new date is June 13-14 and the competition has moved online. The event will be streamed.
“Bringing 6,000 people from all over the world is not the right thing to do given the crisis the world faces today. We want to have an event with the athletes, spectators and vendors all feel safe without hesitation.”
CrossFit West Coast Classic – March 20
Date of Announcement: March 12th
The CrossFit West Coast Classic set to take place in Del Mar, California has been postponed just eight days prior to its scheduled date of March 2oth. This announcement happened in accordance with the California government’s state ban on large gatherings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
A replacement date is being considered but has not yet been determined.
2020 CrossFit German Throwdown – March 28-29
Date of Announcement: March 11th
The 2020 CrossFit German Throwdown made the announcement that it would be postponed until a later date. That future date has not yet been announced, but we will update this article with that information as soon as it is available.
2020 CrossFit Italian Showdown – April 24-26
Date of Announcement: March 11th
- Update March 13th: CrossFit HQ has announced that athletes will not be permitted to qualify for the CrossFit Games through the Italian Showdown’s online competition.
With the ongoing government shutdown in Italy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 CrossFit Italian Showdown has been adjusted to be an online competition.
As more updated continue to roll in for the 2020 CrossFit Games and Sanctionals, we’ll update this list accordingly with publicized developments.
Dubai CrossFit Championship
The Dubai CrossFit Championship has officially canceled their 2020 event.
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CrossFit Coronavirus Event Updates FAQ
Is the CrossFit Italian Showdown canceled?
The CrossFit Italian Showdown is not fully canceled and has been adjusted to an online competition.
Is the CrossFit German Throwdown cancelled?
The CrossFit German Showdown has been postponed to a later date. Event organizers have yet to announce the new date of competition.
Is the CrossFit West Coast Classic cancelled?
Due to California’s limitations on large gatherings, the CrossFit West Coast Classic has been postponed to a later. Event organizers have not decided and released a future date yet.
Are the 2020 CrossFit Games cancelled?
The 2020 CrossFit Games have not been canceled or postponed as of March 13th, 2020. CrossFit HQ announced that they will be taking COVID-19 patient observation seriously and plan to implement it in some form at this year’s Games.
Feature image from CrossFit Games Instagram page: @crossfitgames
