World Fitness Project
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An alternative to the official season of CrossFit Games.
Led by veteran CrossFit athlete Games Will MooradThis new league is not intended to compete with the CrossFit Games but to position itself as a good alternative and thus offer more opportunities to athletes.
Moorad will be in charge of programming all events.
Official website: https://worldfitnessproject.com/
Social networks: worldfitnessproject
Divisions: Pro, Challenger and Competitors.
What is the World Fitness Project?
Theย World Fitness Projectย is a new fitness league that promises to revolutionize the way athletes compete. The idea is for athletes of different levels to participate, from beginners to professionals, and the goal is to achieve one of the 20 Pro cards for the following year.
How does the World Fitness Project work?
The structure of the project resembles that of eSports competitions.
The competition format includes Tour Events where athletes can accumulate points. This gives them the opportunity to secure a place in the ranking and get their PRO Card for the 2026 season.
Divisions in the World Fitness Project
There are 3 divisions:
PRO
20 male and 20 female athletes to have professional contractsguaranteeing automatic invitations to compete in WFP events throughout the season. These contracts, which reportedly can reach up to $100,000, ensure professional-level support for athletes. The goal is to accumulate points to earn a place in the top 20 ranking.
Those competing in events in this division score higher than in Challenger events.
Challenger
Challenger athletes can qualify for the league through a online competition. This week-long event includes three wods, and the top 10 men and women get the opportunity to compete alongside the pro's in the Tour events.
Competitors
This division includes:
Teams
- Elite
- Intermediate
- Scaled
Teens couples:
- M/M 14-16 years
- F/F 14-16 years
- M/M 17-19 years old
- F/F 17-19 years
Pairs of masters:
- M/M 35-49 years
- F/F 35-49 years
- M/M +50 years
- F/F +50 years
PRO athletes in 2025
This is the starting point for this year since we have no previous references.
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Men |
Women |
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Pat Vellner | |
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Arielle Loewen | |
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Alexis Raptis | |
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Jay Crouch |
Emily Rolfe |
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Bjorgvin Karl |
Emma Tall |
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Chandler Smith |
Emma McQuaid |
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Sam Kwant |
Manon Angonese |
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Maddie Sturt |
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Travis Mayer |
Bethany Flores |
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Aimee Cringle | |
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Sydney Wells | |
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Jelle Hoste |
Haley Adams |
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Victor Hoffer |
Brooke Wells |
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Luka ฤukiฤ |
Lucy Campbell |
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Jonne Koski |
Dani Speegle |
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Noah Ohlsen |
Olivia Kerstetter |
Competition formats
Online Phase
There will be an online phase where athletes must perform the events in the location of their choice and upload the videos along with their scores. The PROs are the only ones who do not perform this phase.
Face-to-face phase
The presence phase varies according to the category in which you compete.
World Fitness Project Calendar
Calendar for PROs
There will be three in-person competitions that will make up the inaugural season of the World Fitness Tour.
The first two events will be held in the United States, while the World Fitness Finals will be held across the ocean in Europe.
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Event |
Date |
Location |
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Tour Event I |
May 9-11, 2025 |
Indianapolis, IN |
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Tour Event II |
August 29-31, 2025 |
Phoenix-Mesa, AZ |
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World Fitness Finals |
December 18-21, 2025 |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
Calendar for Challengers
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Event |
Date |
Location |
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Tour 1 Registration |
January 29 - March 25 |
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Tour 1 Qualifier |
March 19 - 25 |
Online Qualifier |
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Tour 1 Event |
May 9 - 11 |
Grand Park Sports Campus |
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Tour 2 Registration |
May 19 - July 8 |
– |
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Tour 2 Qualifier |
July 2 - 8 |
Online Qualifier |
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Tour 2 Event |
August 29 - 31 |
Arizona Athletic Grounds |
Calendar for Competitors
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Event |
Date |
Location |
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Tour 1 Registration |
March 1 - 31 |
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Tour 1 Event |
May 9 - 11 |
Grand Park Sports Campus |
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Tour 2 Registration |
June 1 - July 6 |
– |
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Tour 2 Event |
August 29 - 31 |
Arizona Athletic Grounds |
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World Fitness Trials |
9 September - |
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World Fitness Trials |
October 6 - 26 |
Online Qualifier |
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World Fitness Trials |
December 18 - 21 |
Bella Center |
Number of participants in on-site events (Tour)
20 Men under contract (PRO) + 10 Qualifying Challengers Men
20 Women with contract (PRO) + 10 Qualifying Challenger Women
20 Men
20 Women
30 Elite Teams
30 Intermediate Teams
30 Scaled Teams
10 M/ M Teens (14-16)
10 F/F Teens (14-16)
10 M/ M Teens (17-19)
10 F/F Teens (17-19)
10 M/ M Masters (35-49)
10 F/F Masters (35-49)
10 M/M Masters (50+)
10 F/F Masters (50+)
Where can it be viewed?
Details about the broadcasting are unknown at the moment, but the organization has confirmed that they intend to broadcast the Tour Events and the Final. In addition, they plan to create content for social networks, such as the mythical "Road to Games" or something similar.
Can the World Fitness Project compete with the CrossFit Games?
The World Fitness Project has clarified that it does not intend to be a direct competitor to the CrossFit Games and in no way has PRO athletes been urged that they cannot compete as well.
The season is designed to avoid conflicts with CrossFit Games events, however, Tour Event 1, which is held in May in Indianapolis, coincides with the French Throwdown.
