Our guide to the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games in Madison
Madison will welcome CrossFitters from Tuesday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 6. | Photo by @Knight_Operator
The NOBULL CrossFit Games are returning to Madison next week from Tuesday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 6. Here’s how you can get in on the action.
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit falls under the HIIT — high-intensity interval training — umbrella. Workouts are centered around movements that you’d perform on a daily basis; Think: Squatting, pulling, pushing. Similar to Orangetheory, there is a “workout of the day” (WOD) that Crossfitters adhere to during their sessions.
CrossFit Games
Think of the NOBULL CrossFit Games as the Olympics of CrossFit — the best of the best around the world are coming together to compete for the title of being the “Fittest on Earth”.
The events start Tuesday, Aug. 1 with the age group and adaptive athletes. Individuals and teams start on Thursday, Aug. 3, and run through the weekend. Events will typically run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
NOBULL CrossFit officials keep most of the workout details under wraps until the day of competition. To see specific workouts when they’re announced, keep tabs on the workouts page.
Two-time champ Justin Medeiros will be back this year to defend his title. | Photo by Rick Evans Media via CrossFit Games
Get involved
The CrossFit Games will be offering workout opportunities for spectators. Pro tip: Download the CrossFit Games app to sign up.
Daily Workouts | Spectator Workout Area | Wednesday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 6
Forward Madison vs South Georgia Tormenta FC | Wednesday, July 26 | 6 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | $19-$43 | Cheer on the ‘mingos as they face off against South Georgia.*
Thursday, July 27
Brews and Q’s Taproom Trivia | Thursday, July 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Karben4 Brewing, 3698 Kinsman Blvd., Madison | Cost of purchase | Compete for prizes and sip on beer during 50+ questions of original trivia.
Gratitude Project | Thursday, July 27 | 7-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | $15-$18 | Madison Contemporary Dance connects the street style and contemporary dance communities during a performance in the Garver Atrium.
Friday, July 28
Emo Nite | Friday, July 28 | 8-11 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison | $10 | Enjoy live covers of your favorite emo and pop-punk hits.
Night Moth Walk | Friday, July 28 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Cherokee Marsh - North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Join naturalist Jeff Steele to see and learn about moths and other night-flying insects.
Saturday, July 29
Atwood Fest | Saturday, July 29-Sunday, July 30 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | 2000 block of Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | The two-day music festival will host three different stages, including a kid’s stage.
Disability Pride Festival | Saturday, July 29 | 12-5 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act, and push for greater access.
Madison Mallards vs. Fond du Lac | Saturday, July 29 | 6:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison | $6.08 | The Mallards are honoring all of our active service members and veterans at tonight’s game.
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The stretch of Atwood Avenue between Fair Oaks and Sugar/Oakridge Avenues will be closed for a month starting Monday, July 31. Crews will be installing water main, sanitary, and storm sewers as part of the Atwood reconstruction project.
Development
Sasaki design firm presented updates for the Lake Monona waterfront redesign. Plans for a walkway over John Nolen Drive have been replaced with an underpass between Broom Street and North Shore Drive. (WKOW)
Closed
The Streets Division facility — 121 E. Olin Ave. — will be closed from Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29 to boost safety and reduce congestion at the All City Swim meet. This means mulch and yard waste services will be unavailable.
History
The new gold Union soldier statue in front of the Union Corners Development represents the area’s significance for Union soldiers during the Civil War. The statue accompanies two other public art pieces — a tavern replica and a nod to Rayovac’s 608 history. (Madison.com)
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The Miss Grand Hmong scholarship will grant five recipients $2,000 each. Eligibility requires attending a Wisconsin college/university, being of Hmong descent, and having a GPA of at least 2.8. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 6. (Madison 365)
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