Summer has now come alive, bringing with it the energy and the desire to put yourself to the test physically. And what better way to do that than by participating in a challenging fitness competition? Welcome to the Uroboro Summer Competition, a three-day event that will take place by the sea at Guna Beach in Brindisi.
Today, one month after the event, we had the privilege of speaking with the organizers Andrea and William, who told us how they have prepared for this edition and what we can expect.
Index
Technical info
- Event name: Ouroboros Summer Competition 2023
- Social page: @uroborosummercompetition
- Date and place: 4-5-6 August at Guna Beach – Brindisi (BR)
- Competing categories: Elite, Intermediate, Master 35+, Master 40+, Master 45+, Master 50+, Master 55+, Experience and Kids 10/14
- Organizers: William Taveri and Andrea Casalino
- Media team: Daria Sasanelli (media and photo manager), Antonio Valente (Photo), Alice Honeycombs (social media and photo manager), Alexander Ribezzi (video maker)
The location
Il Guna Beach offers anspectacular atmosphere, with the golden sand that blends with the intense blue of the sea, creating an ideal environment to challenge one's physical limits.
Andrew and William, founders of the event, have decided to organize this competition precisely to allow all athletes to enjoy an extraordinary summer fitness experience, a real "holiday competition" as they will explain in the interview.
The preparation
We asked Andrea and William how they prepared for this edition of the Uroboro Summer Competition and what we can expect. They have us revealed that the organization of the event was meticulous and cared for down to the smallest detail.
They have selected a series of challenging and varied workouts, which will test your endurance, your force and the determination of the participants. Furthermore, they have involved some of the best athletes in our panorama to create a high level competition.
Interview with William and Andrea: the organizers of the Uroboro Summer Competition 2023
We're almost there guys, it's very close to the 6th edition of USC23. For an individuals-only competition, however, you have almost 600 entries ... considering that between July and September alone there are over 40 competitions on Judge Rules. What do you think?
Also this year the USC has given us synergy and the desire to put ourselves to the test, the numbers speak for themselves: it is the Individual competition par excellence, the workouts have been demanding precisely to give and confirm a respectable competitive footprint!
You always say that yours is a "holiday race". For the uninitiated: what do you mean by this term?
Holiday race is our trump card! In reality, in 3 days of competition, you experience a real holiday in an exclusive place where not only the athlete competes and tests himself, but he can also relax on the beach, crystal clear sea and 360° relaxation!
All in a luxury location, such as the Guna beach club.
How was USC born and how do you divide the tasks in the organization?
The idea from the race comes from us [Andrew and William] in front of a coffee… taken from the start-up of our first Uroboro box, where the intent was to distribute the energy of Ouroboros in a more competitive and characteristic format of the place, where everything was born and created.
In general, we have distinct roles that we nurture from year to year, trying to improve the various aspects and unexpected events of the previous year.
But in short: technical area, workout and creative idea are Andrea's tasks. Instead, public relations, logistics and event management are William's.
You, unlike other competitions, also have the kids category from 10-14 years old. Why this decision?
For years we have believed in fitness as a true daily medicine of our lives, what better message if everything is transmitted by the Kids?
I [William] I thought about Teens, then we converted it into Kids and we can't deny that we are super happy with this new idea.
Let's talk about workouts: we know it will be 6 wods (2 per day). Who creates them and what can athletes expect?
Andrea takes care of all the technical part and the WODs.
Actually, we like to work on the simple (which doesn't mean easy)! We respect Crossfit as it was born and through research and creativity we try to test athletes in the best possible way, always giving that pinch of surprise!
As always, behind it there is a work and a continuous comparison between us ... it is now a trademark that our workouts and the 3-day total test bring the athlete to total satisfaction!
Who are the athletes who received the wild card in 2023?
The athletes who received the wild card are the winners of the past edition and naturally we thought of giving some invitations to give prestige to the competition.
Who are the partners and sponsors of this edition?
Fortunately, sponsors have never been lacking and we are proud to have them at every edition. This year there will be several sponsors (very important part to have a good success in an event).
We are talking about Foodspring, Stamina Fitness, Yourmove, Emmeauto, group BMW, Blor, Compex Athletix, Flexivel, lllsportswear and many local sponsors such as Brunda, Hello Guys, Escosazio, Thebeard, Schiuma, Cantiere Danese, Braceria Semeraro, Stance, Manatthan, Erroi Assicurazioni … let's say we are well equipped!
Finally we are curious: HOW DO YOU DO EVERYTHING?
We try to live with passion and work doing what we like, we live a continuous comparison and try to be a team without hierarchies!
We are accomplices and team not only in success, but also in need. Specifically: Andrea is a serial traveller, with entrepreneurial skills and ideas that can give and make a difference.
William has been a sportsman since birth and tries to fit his passion, sport, with his job.
All this beautiful reality (box and race) is, in large part, thanks to my wife and my family, who allow me to keep up with this event throughout the year.
As you have noticed, thanks to the commitment and dedication of Andrea and William, this edition promises to be an unforgettable experience! CrossMAG will be there, on the floor to talk about these three days of competition as official media partner, interviewing the winners of each heat!
We can't wait to find out who will be the champion of this edition, so get ready to challenge yourself, to overcome your limits and to live an extraordinary adventure by the sea in Puglia.
See you on the floor, crossfitters!