Ep. 049: Week 2 CrossFit Semifinals Roundtable

Published: May 23, 2022, 11 a.m.

b'\\u201cNo different than the affiliate model where all you have to do is get them to walk through the doors and experience one class, the same. Get them to come in, experience Fittest in Cape Town \\u2026 experience the MACC. \\u2026 I think the Semifinals should really be an on-site platform no different than the affiliate model, and that can really drive more people into (Semifinal) events, and I think that\\u2019s where the ecosystem really starts to flourish.\\u201d \\u2014Wilson Pak, competition director of the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and Syndicate Crown Semifinal competitions (Minute 28:47)

Fittest in Cape Town (FiCT) Competition Director Tiaan Visser and Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge (MACC) Competition Director Wilson Pak join host Chase Ingraham on the podcast for Week 2 of Semifinal Roundtables.

Visser and Pak open up about planning a Semifinal event, including unexpected challenges, unforgettable memories, and working closely with volunteers who help put on the show.
The pair also detail the origins of their respective competitions and share lessons learned and wisdom gained from their experiences hosting a large event.

Watch top athletes throw down at the FiCT and MACC Semifinals starting May 27. Head to games.crossfit.com to buy tickets.

Presented by @airrosti.'