The Crown 2025: A Unique and Exclusive Teen Competition
"The Crown," The Progrm’s highly exclusive annual teen competition, just wrapped up after its fourth run at the Nike Castle in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. A select handful of teen athletes from around the globe threw down. The event has evolved over the years, with the 2025 iteration proving to be unique.
Remind Me
Last fall, we spoke with John Singleton, The Progrm’s founder and event organizer, about the upcoming season. He shared with us that The Crown is a passion project, and he and his team hope to develop it while ensuring its sustainability. The event has become a highly sought-after opportunity for elite teen athletes — an invitational competition, a camp, and a core-memory-making experience all rolled into one weekend. Only five boys and five girls are selected to participate. While Singleton and his team strive to deliver a world-class competition, he also aims to create an atmosphere where they can bond, support one another, and build lasting relationships.
The 2025 Event
Before the competition even began this year, athletes took part in a scavenger hunt and trivia game, culminating in their dive into a pool to retrieve a waterproof box of swag, including shoes, gear, and a key to their locker containing even more gifts from Nike. The workouts included swimming, heavy lifting, gymnastics, and trail running. In one event, athletes were required to fill wheelbarrows and buckets with sand and transport them from point A to point B — a challenge perfectly suited for the Mallorquin beach.
The Local Community’s Inclusion
Singleton said that some milestones were reached this year, one of which is the inclusion of the local community through the Erg Series. Open to anyone wishing to register, the Erg Series was a competition for teams of two, where participants faced workouts using the Ski Erg, Concept2 Rower, and Assault Bike. The workouts reflected those completed by The Crown participants.
King and Queen
Ole Bosman from the Netherlands and Tuva Bjerkeli from Norway were this year’s champions among the 10 teenagers who competed in Mallorca.
What’s Next?
While Singleton and the team are still reflecting on this year’s event, plans are already underway for 2026. The local government’s recognition of this year’s event has bolstered The Progrm’s efforts. The event was awarded the Trophy of Fitness of Palma, which is significant because it represents an outside organization acknowledging CrossFit and functional fitness as a sport.
Conclusion
The Crown 2025 was a unique and exclusive teen competition that brought together the best of the best in the CrossFit world. With its focus on community inclusion and sustainability, The Crown has proven itself to be a valuable event for the CrossFit community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is The Crown?
A: The Crown is an exclusive annual teen competition organized by The Progrm.
Q: Where is The Crown held?
A: The Crown is held at the Nike Castle in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Q: How many athletes are selected to participate?
A: Only five boys and five girls are selected to participate.
Q: What is the focus of The Crown?
A: The focus of The Crown is on community inclusion, sustainability, and creating an atmosphere where athletes can bond and build lasting relationships.
Q: What are the future plans for The Crown?
A: The local government’s recognition of this year’s event has bolstered The Progrm’s efforts, and plans are already underway for 2026.
