In the heart of Busto Arsizio, an event will be held that promises to be a point of reference in CrossFit® and Functional Fitness: the Bust Throwdown 2024. This competition, sponsored by prestigious bodies and in collaboration with Project Judge, promises to be an unmissable event for fans of the sector.
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Technical Info:
Event name: Bust Throwdown 2024
Social page: @bustothrowdown
Qualification Dates: From January 7th to 14th
Prices? For the qualifying phase the price is now €50, for the live it is €89
Qualifying WOD: SPOILER: we'll reveal it to you in the interview!!
What categories can enter?
- Elite M and F
- Regulars M and F
- Master 35 M and F
- Master 40 M and F
How to register? To sign up just click on the link in bio of the IG Page and follow the procedure on Judgerules!
How many registered athletes go live? 170 athletes will participate in the live event
When will it be live? February 17/18
Where will the live take place? The Live will take place in Busto Arsizio, at the E-Work Arena.
How many WODs will be done at the live show? 3 workouts on Saturday plus the final on Sunday!
Awards? There are cash prizes for the Elite category only. The other categories will be rewarded with merchandising and/or sponsor products.
Positive note? The podiums in the Elite and Regular categories and the first place finishers in the master 35 and master 40 categories have right to access the national finals of the Italian Functional Fitness Championship!
Interview with the organizers
1) Hi guys, can you tell us a little about yourselves?
Diego de Bernardi: "We of the Temple"' are a group of boys and girls who manage the CrossFit® box in Busto Arsizio, called 'CrossFit® the Temple of the Gladiators'.
Born in 2020, we have overcome difficult periods such as Covid and are now very active with more than 160 members, who we train with passion and determination!
“Whoever passes through the Temple improves” is a slogan that we often hear around and of which we are proud. But in addition to daily activity, since October 2022 we have organized 5 CrossFit® competitions in the box, transformed for the occasion into a beautiful competition field.
I'm "The Halloween Battle 2022" “The Christmas Challenge 2022","Spring in the Ring 2023","Summer in the City 2023"and "The Halloween Battle 2023” (with more than 700 athletes participating in total), all beautiful stages towards that exciting grand prix called Busto Throwdown 2024 which awaits us in February!
2) So you have experience in organizing competitions!
Piero Bertoldi: “Organizing a race in the box is very different to a sports hall, but we have faith in the Tempio staff, who have grown a lot thanks to the races organized over the last year. For the technical organization we rely on Project Judge.”
3) What is the main vision/goal of this first individual edition?
Jacopo Bertolio: “We want this race to leave a mark. We are keen to organize everything down to the smallest detail, offering a great, fair and equitable competition for all those who have placed their trust in us.”
4) And how did the partnership with AFFI come about?
Diego de Bernardi: "We follow AFFI since its inception and some of our athletes have participated in AFFI-branded competitions. Relying on the AFFI circuit is synonymous with seriousness, mastery and competence. Being part of it certifies our journey and we are proud that the AFFI family has welcomed us with open arms!”.
5) Let's talk about serious things: how will the qualifications take place?
Jacopo Bertolio: “The online qualifications will be made up of a single Wod studied by me, who is the head coach, and will give rise to 3 scores. We will encourage all athletes to give their best in order to access the Live phase on 17-18 February 2024!
Do you want to know the qualification WOD? There he is:
Categories Elite & Master 35+ (M/F)
Running Clock
From 0′ to 8′
1.000m row-850m row
30 over-the-row burpees
From 8′ to 14′
30-25 bar muscle ups
Max Power snatch 60-40kg
From 14′ to 18′
Find 1Rm clean & jerk
For masters 40+ M/F
Bar muscle ups: 20-15 reps
Power snatch: 50-35kg
Regular M/W
Bar muscle ups: 20-15 reps
Power snatch: 50-35kg
experience
From 0′ to 8′
1.000m row-850m row
30 burpees over the bar
From 8′ to 14′
30-25 pull ups
Max power snatch 40 – 25 kg
From 14′ to 18′
Amrap BB complex
3 Power clean 40-25kg
3 front squats 40-25kg
3 shoulders to overhead 40-25kg
The Location: E-Work Arena
6) We are curious: what can you tell us about the location?
Piero Bertoldi: “The E-Work Arena, also known as PalaYamamay, is the sports hall of Busto Arsizio. It can accommodate up to 4500 seats and is a modern facility of considerable beauty, consider that it also hosts the UYBA Serie A volleyball competitions"
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7) How many athletes will we see battling in this impressive scenario, live?
Diego de Bernardi: “We have established a limit of 170 athletes to ensure excellent service. They will be divided as best as possible by the 2 "artistic directors": Luca Morassutto of PJ and Piero Bertoldi of CrossFit® il Tempio dei Gladiatori.
8) By the way: who is the mastermind behind each WOD and what kind of challenges can we expect?
Jacopo Bertolio: “I, as Head Coach, created all the WODs. They will be in pure AFFI style, testing all the domains of the competing athletes. CrossFit® is a complete sport and, with Busto Throwdown being an officially licensed CrossFit® event, we don't want to leave anything to chance.”
The Future of the Bust Throwdown
9) What are the plans for the future of this race?
Diego de Bernardi: “We would like to be here in 10 years and talk about the tenth edition. We know how difficult it is to do well and above all repeat ourselves over the years, but we want to try. My appeal also goes to all the athletes who may have thought about participating, but something stopped them: if we want to grow this sport and ensure that it has the right importance, what better opportunity than events like these to participate?
Let's sum it up…
The Busto Throwdown 2024 represents not only a high-level competition, but also an opportunity for growth and community for the world of CrossFit® and Functional Fitness. With a mix of passion, dedication and sporting spirit, Busto Arsizio is preparing to welcome an event that promises to be memorable. AND we at CrossMAG will be present on the floor to tell the behind the scenes and all the news of this first edition which promises really well!
See you February 17/18, CrossFitters!