OUR OPEN GYM

What is OPEN GYM
During OPEN GYM hours you are free to choose what you will do and what you will work on. For example, you can catch up on a workout or work on one of your weaknesses. Although a coach is present in the box, it cannot be compared with a regular WOD. You are responsible for filling in the hour yourself and there is not always someone working to guide you.

At CrossFit Batteraof OPEN GYM is a Privilege, Not a Right!
We want you to get the foundational movements right before you progress to OPEN GYM. This policy helps prevent injury among enthusiastic but inexperienced beginners.

CROSSFIT & COMMUNITY FIRST
If an athlete is serious about truly improving their weaknesses ... not just to be fit in general but they really want to improve their status as an athlete, they need to put in that extra time. But CrossFit is built around community, and we really want to promote and encourage that sense of community and that sense of camaraderie between our fellow athletes. This is why at CrossFit Batteraof OPEN GYM is only IN COMBINATION WITH a Class membership.

OPEN GYM RULES

• Not Signed In = No Access. We work by appointment only. Make sure you are signed in BEFORE you access the open gym floor – unauthorized presence is not appreciated. Max 2 hours a day!

• Display your gym etiquette by returning equipment after you use them, and cleaning your training space. Leave the gym like you entered.

• NO MACHINES OUTDOORS.

• Be kind. Work hard. Stay humble. Do not exclude anyone. Take the time to greet your fellow gym members and take each other into account (share equipment, space, etc). After all, these are the people that you are going to shed sweat, and (maybe) tears with. A CrossFit gym can be very intimidating. Always remember where you come from. A warm and friendly introduction can really make everyone feel welcome.

• If a class is going on:
  – they have priority on equipment/space needed for the workout of the day.
  – Open Gym is not the time to converse and socialize with class participants.
  – Don’t be noisy. Avoid loud music and screaming. Even if somebody is going for any PRs or qualifying workout.

• ALWAYS respect (the equipment) and listen to the Coach:
  – If a Coach asks you to do something, just do it.
  – If a Coach asks you to refrain from a certain unskilled movement during Open Gym, you’ll be asked to stop.
  – If you’re seen doing something sketchy, you’ll be asked to stop.

• Have a plan! Nevertheless, there is always a Coach present in the box during opening hours, but he or she will not be coaching during Open Gym. The coach might be leading a class or be doing other work. It’s your own responsibility to have a plan. Open Gym is uncoached.