Event Information
When and Where
Friday, August 16 AND Saturday, August 17
* August 16th will only be for the Elite Division (see Divisions further down this page). The Open Division will be able to check in on Friday. Both divisions will compete on Saturday.
Scioto Audobon Metro Park
400 W. Whittier Sreet,
Columbus, OH 43215
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Divisions
- Men’s Elite
- Men’s Open *
- Women’s Elite
- Women’s Open *
* Competitors who scale will not be eligible for placing.
Elite Division (Men’s and Women’s)
The Elite Division is for people with a Top 100 ranking in their respective CFG region or other equivilent qualifications. They will compete in events Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. The events and programming will be consistent with CFG & Regional Competition and there is no scaling. We will place top 3 in Mens and Womens.
Open Division (Men’s and Women’s)
The Open Division is basically for everyone else. The events and programming will still be very challenging for the good, average and beginning athlete but scaling will be an option ( just not for placement points). The Open Division athletes will compete on Saturday, August 17th only.
Masters Division?
The past 2 years we have had a division for 40+ but participants were hard to get so we are going to mix this group into the open and elite division as appropriate. We will still be able to score it seperately but the programming will be the same. If after the registration process closes things are different we may reconsider but do not send an email that says “if you have a masters division I’ll do it” – just sign up.
Team competition?
No and yes. No, not like it is done in most team competitions meaning no team events. We will however be using an overall team scoring system similair to track and field or a wrestling tournament to determine team winners I’m not going to explain it all now but here are the basics: The Open Division Team Scoring is for teams ( 4 Men & 4 Women) comprised of athletes that work out together in the same gym be it a garage, affiliate, club, prison yard etc. NO fantasy or super teams in the Open Division. The Elite Division team scoring is a different story. You can join up how ever you want and compete under what ever name or sponsor you choose again 4 men and 4 women/team.
Spectators
There is no fee for any spectator, and all are welcome. While spectators are not allowed on the competition grounds, it is designed to be spectator friendly. There will be a food and beverage garden, RV parking and tailgating and more activities to be announced as they develop. There will be a party after Saturday Night, it will be a good one. There are lots of great hotels and restaurants in the area.
Where to Stay
Travelers or those looking to make a really late night of it can book a room at any of the hotels listed below; all are within walking distance of the venue and lots of entertainment.
The Westin Columbus
Room-block rate of $99 for Athletes (Orginally $199). It is located less then a block from Columbus Commons where the FC Games are being held. Ask for the FC Games room-block rate when you are calling to make your reservations.
310 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
614-228-3800
DoubleTree Guest Suites Columbus
50 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215-4145
614-228-4600
Residence Inn Columbus Downtown
36 East Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215
614-222-2610
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
50 N 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
614-228-5050
