The Matrix Program

The Crossfit360 Matrix Program
We will show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it.
JANUARY 21, 2009—APRIL 19, 2009

Who is it for?
Crossfit360 Matrix is a program designed for people that:
-want to try out for the Crossfit Games 2009 as an individual through participation in the Socal Regional Qualifier, or represent Crossfit360 in the Affiliate Cup at The Games.
-want to delve deeper into Crossfit-- we're talking flawless lifting form, more physical explosiveness, and more mental strength.
-may want to become a Crossfit360 instructor in the future.

But I am not in killer shape. I’m not always in the top three during WODs. Heck, I can’t even do a kipping pullup! Can I still participate in this program?
YES. In fact, the extra attention and focus will help you achieve your fitness and/or Crossfit goals faster. While some of the workouts will be harder, the environment will still be encouraging; we just want to help you improve. It doesn’t matter if you’re starting from a 4 minute Fran or 14 minute Fran.

What does the program consist of?
-2 additional classes per week that are limited to Matrix participants only. These will be held Wednesdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 11 am beginning 1/21/09. There will be 11 weeks of instruction/content, followed by Hell Week (a review of everything), and then Heaven Week (rest/light workout for those who are competing). Weekly topics include: Deadlifts, Thrusters, Running, Pushups & Box jumps, Squats, Cleans, Double-Unders & Burpees, Rings and Rope Climbing, Presses, Pullups & Wall Balls, and Kettlebell Swings.
-Wednesday classes will be focused on a particular lift, technique, or exercise. We will review and analyze your form by filming your technique and showing it to you/discussing it with you, and then do a workout incorporating that movement.
-Saturday classes will be a review of the Wednesday focus, and then a shredder workout.
-Access to a password-protected area of the website/blog limited only to Matrix participants.
-Additional workout assignments that can be done at home.
-Nutritional information.
-Videos and articles to read and review on everything from form to diet to sports psychology.

But I don’t want to compete.
That is FINE. You don’t have to. At the outset of the program we’re going to ask you what your initial reason for participating is—competition, personal improvement/challenge, or possible future instruction. We don’t care if you don’t want to compete; your goals are important no matter what they are.

I REALLY want to compete. How are you going to choose who you send to the Qualifier/Games?
It will not be based solely on time and performance, although those things will be heavily weighted. Other things that will be factored in will be attitude, level of participation, competition experience, desire, and commitment.
The number of people we send to the Qualifier is going to be highly dependent on how registration is structured. Presently there is limited information. There is a cap of 160 total participants (note that there are over 70 affiliates in southern California), but it is unclear whether each gym will be allotted a certain number of slots, or whether it is a free-for-all. Registration for the Qualifier begins February 1, 2009, and will likely fill up in a matter of hours. Crossfit360’s current intent is to purchase 6 slots if possible, but again, this is subject to change based on the rules of the game…
The Affiliate Cup is somewhat different in that there is no formal qualifier. Each affiliate team can have up to 6 people, with a minimum of at least 2 men and 2 women. Our criteria for who we send will be based on what is listed in the first paragraph of this section.
FYI the Games are July 10-12, 2009 in Aromas, CA and the Qualifier is April 18-19, 2009 in Huntington Beach.

How much?
$250 flat fee for the entire program, paid in advance. That comes to a whopping $11 a class. Oh- and… if we send you to compete in the games or qualifier, we will pay (or reimburse you) for your registration, which is $80 for the Qualifier and unknown for the Games.

We are capping the number of participants at 12 to keep the quality of instruction high. First come, first serve. So GET ON IT! We will allow people to join up to one month into the program (February 21, 2009), space permitting, but please note that we will not pro-rate and that you will miss what we covered in the first month.