The Director of Sport Spilled the Beans about Some Upcoming Changes
1. Dave Castro Will Not Be Doing the Live Open Announcements
In a recent video, CrossFit LLC’s Director of Sport, Dave Castro, revealed that he will not be announcing the 2025 CrossFit Games Open workouts. When asked if he would be doing the live Open announcements, Castro replied, "I don’t feel like doing it this year." He stated that he decided not to do it a few months ago.
2. If Not Castro, Then Who?
Castro then proposed an idea, suggesting that affiliate owners could announce the Open workouts instead. He asked interested affiliate owners to create an "audition video" and tag him on social media, and he would select at least one affiliate owner to announce one Open workout.
3. Expect a Repeat
Surprisingly, Castro revealed that there will be a repeat workout in the Open this year. This is a change from previous years, as CrossFit typically doesn’t reveal much information about the Open ahead of time. Castro mentioned that last year they didn’t have a repeat in the Open, and the year before, they did. He stated that they usually go back and forth on whether to have a repeat, but this year, they will have one.
One Last Thing
Castro also mentioned that the plan is still to have athletes go head-to-head during the live Open workouts. He stated that they have already asked a number of athletes to participate and will announce the live Open announcement locations "soon".
Conclusion
Dave Castro’s recent video has dropped some exciting and intriguing information about the upcoming 2025 CrossFit Games Open. The biggest takeaways are that he will not be announcing the Open workouts, instead, affiliate owners might take on the role. Additionally, there will be a repeat workout in the Open this year, which is a change from previous years. Fans and community members can keep an eye on Castro’s YouTube channel for more information about the CrossFit season.
FAQs
- Will Dave Castro be announcing the Open workouts this year? No, he will not be announcing the Open workouts.
- Who might announce the Open workouts instead? Affiliate owners might take on the role.
- Will there be a repeat workout in the Open this year? Yes, there will be a repeat workout in the Open this year.
- What is the plan for the live Open workouts? Athletes will go head-to-head, and the live Open announcement locations will be announced soon.
