CrossFit Hartford Competition Team
DECIDE COMMIT SUCEED
Mandatory Requirements and Standards of Conduct
(Version 1.0 Composed February 18, 2015)
Written by: Coach Kevin Doyle, Coach John Durrett & Coach Mark Balkun
Every team needs to have a set of goals, core values, and expectations that are clearly identified and defined. Below are the core
values and expectations we feel are crucial to achieving our goals of sustained high-level performance and continued success,
including both winning on the competitive field of play and building a healthy and unique gym culture.
Mission Statement
Our GOALS are to produce Regionals or Games caliber athlete(s) in the sport of fitness identified as CrossFit. We expect all team
members, regardless of age or gender, to operate as a cohesive unit that supports this direction.
CrossFit Hartford Competition Team Goals
By joining this team, you are making the conscious decision be part of a Championship Culture. A Championship Culture places a
premium on results and relationships. Therefore our goals are two-fold;
1) WINNING
2) Building healthy relationships within the team and beyond.
WINNING
To the casual observer this goal is seemingly simple and elicits a “no kidding” type of response. Every team and every competitor
who steps into the competitive arena wants to win. In the world of competitive sports regardless of one’s specific sport, there are is
one winner. There is one 1st place in the open, one first place in Regionals, and one first place in the games. What separates winners
from looser is what we will focus on to achieve our goals.
Commitment: Our willingness to invest ourselves fully into putting in the hard work necessary to train and improve on a daily basis.
It is our willingness as a team to take personal responsibility for our individual development throughout training. It is our willingness
to be unrelenting competitors for the duration of all competitions and in training.
Competitiveness: Our intensity and attitude in competition will un-nerve our opponents, including those with tremendous talent and
a tradition of winning. A constant unrelenting effort is not something most teams or individuals are used to, or equipped to deal with.
Our spirit will mentally break and intimidate our opponents over the course of each competitive event and eventually Regionals and
Games. We will cause self doubt and ultimately a decision, conscious or unconscious will be made by those who oppose us that
winning is not worth the effort.
Confidence: An unbreakable belief that YOU and your TEAMATES have what it takes to be successful in every competition. This
is not meant to imply that competitions will be easy. In fact most if not all will be grueling! The degree of difficulty is proportional to
the degree of satisfaction you have after victory!
Character: Our collective willingness to put our maximum effort and ability into everything we do associated with training and
competing is what will separate us. Even in times of desperation in training and or competition, having the character to realize that
your attitude, body language and effort, effect every person on the team or training not only in that moment but as a contribution to
our long term success and body of work as a whole come competition day. We will celebrate our victories and never make excuses
for failure, or revel in self pity.
Building Healthy Relationships
While all teams are “results oriented”, it should be noted that within our Team Healthy Relationships with each other, the community
will receive equal value. Now that we are placing such a high premium on healthy relationships, here are some of the key factors that
contribute to team unity and cohesion.
Trust: When people know you will do the right thing and that what you say is in line with what you do, then trust is established.
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Trust is the cornerstone of every relationship. Honesty is not an easy thing to practice, and it’s certainly not easy to encourage. We
have fears which make us not want to know, hear or say certain things. At the end of the day, I believe, the best way to implement
honesty and trust is by understanding how much fear and less than truthful exchanges can sabotage us and that we must have the
courage to deal with them.
Care: Everyday try to show your teammates that you genuinely care about them and our goals. There are two types of people in our
world, those who lift people up, and those who push them down. Both of these can occur intentionally as well as unintentionally. We
shall hold ourselves to the standard that each member of this team consciously work to lift your teammates up.
Respect: Like you, every member of our community and Team have many demands of their time. Therefore be respectful of our
community and each other by being courteous, on time, highly focused, and committed to our Team Goals, Core Values, Standards of
Behavior, and to giving your best effort in every training session, competition, or community / Team related event.
Pride: Every member of this Team should have a strong sense of pride. Committing to contribute and work towards our team goals,
champion our core values, and uphold our standards should empower you to feel valued, appreciated and unique fort the contributions
you make toward our success.
Leaders: Leaders on the team are to be servants of the team. They are intentional about building string relationships within the team
in an effort to make EVERYONE feel respected, appreciated, successful and comfortable during competition and training. Leaders
will be our representatives to the community at large and have a vital role in handling all major team decisions with the Coaches.
Selflessness: Because each member of this team will possess a deep sense of Pride, feel respected, trusted and cared for, they are
willing to be selfless and subvert their individual goals for the benefit of the entire Team and community.
Core Values and Expectations
Anyone wishing to be a member of the CrossFit Hartford competition team will be expected to uphold or meet the following values
and expectations:
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A mindset that allows the athlete to approach training intelligently and constructively.
A willingness to work harder than any other athletes in the gym.
Maintenance of a positive attitude regardless of circumstances.
An intense competitive drive to be the best, paired with actions and attitudes that fuel that same drive in others.
All athletes will be judged on the following “Points of Performance”:
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Day-To-Day Training
Attitude
Training Environment
Health
Competition
Offsite Training
Ability to Embrace your Role
These standards, for each category listed, will be evaluated based on the following categories:
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Exemplary: Exceeds the established acceptable norms in every category.
Acceptable: Meets all of the listed norms necessary to be a member of the team, in good standing.
Cautionary: Has fallen below the acceptable norm in one or more standards. They must make immediate necessary
adjustments or risk being removed from the team.
Unacceptable: Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction
due to a misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t
made to correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from the
team.
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Points of Performance:
Day-To-Day Training
Exemplary:
1. Enthusiastically and passionately attends and participates in all sessions unless he/she is seriously injured, ill, or has
other professional/personal life conflicts.
2. Has laser-beam focus in each training session as they strive to become a better athlete and increase their mental
toughness.
3. Encourages teammates to give the proper focus and intensity and to perform at their best.
4. Willing to challenge teammates when he/she feels that effort or intensity does not emulate the team’s core values and
expectations.
5. Is dedicated to work hard in each session because he/she accepts the important part that work plays in future success for
themselves and their team.
Acceptable:
1. Attends and actively participates in all sessions unless he/she is seriously injured, ill, or has other professional/personal
life conflicts.
2. Gives full and undivided attention to all coaches on staff and fellow gym members for the duration of each workout or
training session.
3. Trains with mental and physical intensity, providing their best effort daily, while expecting others to do the same.
4. Is openly determined to improve as an athlete while attacking each workout with enthusiasm and passion.
Cautionary:
1. Misses sessions due to reasons not associated with injury, illness, or other professional/personal life conflicts.
2. Disengages with the community and becomes easily distracted and/or distracts others during training sessions.
3. Cannot hold other teammates accountable due to a lack of personal accountability.
4. Does not consistently give their best effort.
5. Lacks genuine determination to grow as an athlete and often goes through training sessions half-heartedly.
6. Sends verbal and/or non-verbal messages of negativity, consciously or unconsciously, and brings the intensity level and
positive environment of the gym down.
7. Rejects, dismisses, or reacts in any way other than positively to receiving coaching cues/instruction from any and all staff
members.
Unacceptable:
1. Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction due to a
misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t made
to correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from the team.
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Points of Performance:
Attitude
Exemplary:
1. Is convinced that if he or she, along with their teammates, works hard to maintain a positive attitude and consistent effort,
success cannot be avoided.
2. Is a catalyst for enthusiasm and passion during training and/or any gym/team-related function.
3. Demands that his/her teammates are constantly mindful of their attitudes.
4. Consistently demands and represents a team-first mentality and behavior pattern.
5. Is 100% committed to team goals, values and expectations, and holds others to those standards as well.
6. Their attitude works to help facilitate the team’s ability to reach its goal of building relentless, positive competitors within a
championship culture where a positive attitude and healthy relationships are of the utmost value.
Acceptable:
1. Understands that success is typically a byproduct of having the right attitude.
2. Works hard to bring enthusiasm and passion to training or any gym/team-related function.
3. Expects teammates to work equally hard on constructing and maintaining positive attitudes.
4. Focuses first and foremost on team accomplishments.
5. Views the team and their training as a top priority.
6. Possesses an attitude in line with the team’s goal of building relentless, positive competitors within a championship culture
where a positive attitude and healthy relationships are of the utmost value.
Cautionary:
1. Does not understand or care about the relationship between having a right attitude and achieving success.
2. Does not understand that being a happy, enthusiastic and passionate person comes from within, and is a choice that one
makes and an attitude that they then work to maintain.
3. Tends to suck the life out of those around them because he or she cannot operate with a positive attitude or has the false
belief that it is up to other to expend their energies in making them happy or successful.
4. Does not contribute to the positive energy and vibe of the gym/team community.
5. Prioritizes things that are not in line with the goals, core values and expectations that are prioritized by the team.
6. Operates with an attitude that makes it very difficult for him/her to embrace the team’s goal of building relentless, positive
competitors within a championship culture where a positive attitude and healthy relationships are of the utmost value.
Unacceptable:
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Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction due to a
misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t
made to correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from
the team.
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Points of Performance:
Training Environment
Exemplary:
1. Is a vocal champion of the team’s core values, expectations, and standards of behavior. Is confident and secure enough to
have difficult conversations with teammates who deviate from them.
2. Is punctual in attendance, focused and committed, with positive energy directed to every training session. He/she understands
that each training session is an opportunity to grow and improve as themselves and their team.
3. Always wants what is best for the community/team before they consider was is best for them as an individual.
4. Is determined, passionate, and enthusiastic and makes every effort to have a right attitude that is contagious among the rest of
the community.
5. Fully understands the team’s core values, expectations and goals, along with a concept of how training should be performed.
Has fun meeting these expectations while incorporating their personal style.
6. Relentlessly competes in any and all training sessions or competitions, and does so with tremendous class.
7. Understands that one’s training effort will unconditionally be the largest contributing factor to their success as an athlete and
to the success of their team.
8. Demands team unification from all, and are one of the team’s primary sources of motivation and encouragement.
Acceptable:
1. Is punctual in attendance, focused, and committed to each training session.
2. Competes to win in every training session and/or competition and expects his or her teammates to do the same.
3. Has a functional understanding of the team’s core values, expectations and goals, along with a concept of how training
should be performed. Meets these expectations while incorporating their personal style
4. Has a community-first mentality.
5. Plays an integral role in community and team unity.
6. Brings the right attitude to every training session.
Cautionary:
1. Lacks punctuality, focus, and/or commitment during training sessions.
2. He or she are prone to missing or sitting out during training sessions, especially the more demanding portions of any
particular training cycle or session.
3. Is not putting forth an effort that would suggest he/she wants to win, or that he/she understands that the training environment
offers an opportunity for growth to the team and individual.
4. Struggles to operate within the team’s style of training, lacks the confidence to add his or her unique style into training
sessions.
5. Is more self-serving and self-centered and lacks a team-first mentality.
6. Struggles to have the right attitude on a consistent basis, and often sends verbal and/or non-verbal messages that are negative,
showing symptoms of the “Disease of Me”.
Unacceptable:
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Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction due to a
misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t
made to correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from
the team.
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Points of Performance:
Health (Mental, Social, and Physical)
Exemplary:
1. Serves as a foundation of emotional stability for the community and team, exuding positivity and enthusiasm that draws the
community and team together around them.
2. Is proactive in maintaining optimal health and communicates effectively and appropriately with the community and relevant
associates.
3. Healthy choices are a lifestyle for this athlete.
4. Has developed and maintained healthy relationships, surrounding themselves with people who look out for their best interests
and support the choices and lifestyle that the team and community are committed to.
5. One’s personal social priorities are in line with their lifestyle and the goals of their team. This is not to imply one does not
enjoy social environments or engaging with friends outside of the gym community, but he or she is able to do so with sound
judgment as it pertains to their training.
6. Continuously seeks out their own unique paths to for mental, physical and spiritual growth, while encouraging others to do so
as well. Their growth adds to their abilities as a member of the team and never detracts from their training.
7. Serves as one of the team’s ambassadors to new people joining the team or community by communicating our goals, core
values and expectations.
Acceptable:
1. Displays emotional stability and consistency.
2. Has the confidence and mental tenacity to deal with uncomfortable situations and expand one’s comfort zone with a sense of
maturity.
3. Takes care of one’s body and seeks regular maintenance treatments and immediate treatment for possible injuries or
dysfunction. Follows through with any prescribed treatment plans. Communicates effectively with those who need to be in
the loop with what is going on in regards to any potential health-related issues, specifically coaches who are running training
session and any of the medical personnel that have been provided to the community to handle such situations.
4. Is mindful and consistent of proper nutrition, hydration and recovery associated with the rigors of competition training.
5. Manages one’s personal time properly so that he or she can complete their training and follow through with any
commitments associated with being a member of the team or community.
6. Seeks and builds healthy relationships with community and team members.
7. Is aware that as a competitive athlete, he or she is always in the spotlight of the community, and is mindful of how he or she
portrays themselves and the gym’s culture.
Cautionary:
1. Consistently displays emotional instability. Is reluctant and disruptive when put in positions that would allow them to expand
their comfort zone.
2. Unwilling to seek professional medical attention when coaches specifically request it based on particular circumstances
associated with sickness or injury.
3. Does not take care of one’s body as needed. Allows nagging illness or injuries to develop into more serious situations.
Consistently fails to follow through with prescribed treatment plans and/or does not scale training appropriately to deal with
relevant situations. Does not communicate effectively with those who need to be in the loop regarding their health.
4. Tends to have inconsistent or consistently poor nutritional habits, recovery protocols and/or hydration habits.
5. He/she Struggles to manage his or her time effectively during training, and is unable to meet the demands of being a
competitive athlete within the structures of our system.
6. His or her actions tend to have a negative effect on oneself, their teammates, or their community.
7. Is unwilling to accept constructive criticism regarding their behaviors and habits. He or she may also lack the self-awareness
to respond to coaching cues properly and maturely, failing to see instruction as a potential for growth.
Unacceptable:
1. Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction due to a
misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t made to
correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from the team.
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Points of Performance:
Competition
Exemplary:
1. Approaches his or her pre-competition preparations with tremendous maturity and focus. The make sure they are well rested,
fueled, hydrated, and psychologically prepared. They possess and initiate a personal pre-competition routine designed to
bring about the best possible outcome in the events ahead.
2. From beginning to end, one exudes confidence that not only suggests one is well prepared, but that victory is the expectation.
3. One is highly in tune with one’s teammates and provides the proper level of encouragement and motivation that each
teammate requires.
4. Understands one’s role as a part of the team and as an individual competitor, and is fully committed to being the best at their
role, whether on the floor competing or as a source of encouragement while their teammates compete.
5. Understands and is fully committed to the goals and objectives the team is given from their coaches for that specific
competition.
6. Welcomes and immediately implements constructive feedback and/or coaching, even during the heat of competition, because
one is constantly striving to be the best and knows that one’s teammates and coaches care deeply about their success.
7. Relentlessly and fiercely competes for the duration of each event and each competition, whether it is a single effort or
multiple days, in pursuit of a dominating win.
8. Excels and thrives in team-style competition. Remains highly energized, determined, outwardly positive and enthusiastic,
regardless of the outcome of individual events or final placement.
9. Has absolutely no regret at the end of competitions, regardless of outcome, only the confidence that one has done everything
possible in training and competition to ensure their success.
Acceptable:
1. Is punctual, focused, and goes through one’s unique pre-game rituals in a way that allows him or her to arrive with maximum
focus, confidence, and the ability to relentlessly compete.
2. Encourages and builds up one’s teammates.
3. Understands and accepts his or her role for the competition, and is determined to fulfill that to the best of their ability. They
are mindful of the team’s goals and objectives for that competition, as determined by their coach. The athlete competes in a
way that ensures that they, and their team, achieve success.
4. During competition, one relentlessly pursues a level of performance well above one’s opponent.
5. Maintains a “refuse to lose” mentality, no matter the score.
6. Pursues dominating wins with laser-beam focus, while maintaining the right attitude and good sportsmanship.
7. Is able to take constructive feedback from teammates and coaches and implement changes while maintaining the right
attitude because he/she is confident that coaches and teammates are trying to help them produce their best possible
performance. He or she understands that they are not being attacked or criticized, and that teammates and coaches care about
their success.
8. He or she is capable and comfortable competing within the formats directed by their coaches and captains.
9. At the end of competitions, he or she has no regrets regardless of outcome, because they know that their maximum effort was
given.
Cautionary:
1. Lacks the understanding of the significance of pre-competition preparations and rituals. He or she is often absent, late, and/or
lacking in focus. He or she can be a distraction to their teammates who are trying to mentally and physically prepare for
competition. Struggles to send out encouraging and/or positive messages and energy to their teammates. His or her behavior
suggests that he or she is wrapped up in his or herself.
2. Either does not accept or does not understand one’s role. This prevents him or her from embracing their role and striving to
perform their role as best as possible, which leads to a negative outcome for the team/individual.
3. Rejects and/or struggles to accept constructive feedback from coaches, captains or teammates, because he or she lacks the
confidence and belief that their coaches and teammate care about their success. He or she takes these messages as personal
attacks, and is therefore unable to implement the information conveyed in the instruction.
4. Does not compete to their potential, while claiming that he or she did. These actions suggest that he or she is either
intentionally or unintentionally choosing to not embrace a competitor’s relentless mindset. This occurs because one is
incapable or unwilling to learn what competing with maximum intensity entails, because it is outside of their comfort zone.
5. Struggles to compete within the team’s style as assigned by the coaches. Representing symptoms of the “Disease of Me”
behavior pattern.
Unacceptable:
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Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction due to a
misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t made to
correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from the team.
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Points of Performance:
Offsite Training
Exemplary:
1. Places a high value on fulfilling the obligations of any prescribed daily training.
2. Makes it a priority to budget time intelligently everyday and independently locates facilities in advance that one can utilize to
ensure that they fulfill the prescribed training, regardless of circumstances.
3. Gives maximal effort in every training session, regardless of location.
4. Whether on your own or as part of a group, effort is made every day to improve as an athlete.
5. Regardless of training environment, one exudes confidence because he or she knows that they are physically and mentally
prepared to compete or train anywhere and at any time.
6. His or her expectations of themselves and their teammates have been clearly communicated and are well known. He or she is
willing to hold others accountable to the team’s core values and expectations, regardless of their environment.
7. Regardless of duration or location, he or she utilizes the methods of charting results and progress provided to them, and is
capable of communicating what may have played a significant role in keeping them motivated.
Acceptable:
1. Places high value on the program and budgets time everyday to complete their training as prescribed.
2. Gives one’s best effort in each training session, and expects one’s teammates to fulfill the same obligations.
3. Effectively communicates with coaches, captains and teammates to share milestone achievements, motivate others, and
provide general updates on how one’s training is progressing.
4. Uses provided methods of charting progress.
Cautionary:
1. Does not place enough value on the program. Does not find time or locations to fulfill one’s workouts, regardless of other
circumstances, and casually justifies reasons why he/she misses training sessions.
2. Does not attempt to find locations that will allow them to fulfill their workouts as prescribed, including but not limited to
occasions when their usual location cannot be reached.
3. Does not communicate with coaches, captains or teammates often, if at all.
4. Offers excuses or personal justifications for why he or she did not complete prescribed training in an attempt to acquire
approval or support for one’s actions.
5. Makes little or no effort to fulfill training, regardless of access to their usual facility. This includes but is not training
commitments which would potentially be limited by travel for business or pleasure.
6. Does not utilize provided methods of charting progress and/or fails to communicate with coaches, captains and teammates.
Unacceptable:
1. Shows symptoms of the “Disease of Me”, including but not limited to selfishness or a rejection of instruction due to a
misguided belief that one’s personal circumstances supersede the direction of training. If significant changes aren’t made to
correct negative behavior patterns associated with the Cautionary section, participants will be removed from the team.
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Points of Performance:
Embracing Your Role
Captains:
1. Is the vocal champion of the goals, core values, and expectations of the team and community. Refuses to accept excuses and
whining from teammates who are less than enthusiastic about fulfilling their obligations.
2. Is genuinely happy and excited for those experiencing success and is supportive and encouraging of those experiencing
disappointment and frustration.
3. He or she passionately and enthusiastically strives to fulfill their role in an exemplary fashion in every category.
4. He or she demands that his or her teammates strive to fulfill the goals, core values and expectations of the team/community.
5. Actively seeks opportunities to communicate praise and encouragement, but also concerns, constructive feedback and
frustration, and does so in an effective and constructive manner.
6. Actively addresses teammates and other members of the community if cautionary “points of performance” are being
exhibited.
7. Actively work with coaches to make decisions for the betterment of the team including the decisions and enforcement
regarding disciplinary action for any Team or community member.
Athletes:
1. Understands and accepts that his or her efforts play a vital role in defining the success of the team. Takes full responsibility
for his or her role and strives to fulfill required training to the absolute best of their ability.
2. Expects that his or her teammates also take responsibility for their positions on the team.
3. Is never complacent. Whether excited about one’s training or disappointed in an outcome, he or she strives to improve his or
herself in every category, everyday.
4. Has the maturity to seek out captains and/or coaches when issues arise. Is capable of doing so in a prompt, mature and openminded manner without being negative or close-minded.
Probationary Athlete:
1. All new team members must complete one full training cycle (60-90 days) of competitive training, while maintaining “Points
of Performance” that will be judged in all categories as either “Acceptable” or “Exemplary”.
2. Probationary athletes are subject to removal from the competitive team at any time during their “Probationary” period based
on poor standing in regards to the “Points of Performance” or the demands of training being too rigorous for them.
3. Any athlete that has earned a spot on a team roster can be placed on“Probation” as a result of multiple “Cautionary” training
patterns. This is a status that precedes expulsion from the team, if changes are not implemented.
4. The length of “Probationary Periods” for roster athletes will be determined by a joint decision made by captains and coaches
together. A captain and Coach are required to be present when disciplinary action is taken.
5. All probationary athletes (excluding those placed on probation as disciplinary action) must compete in at least one “Rx”
competition following the completion of their probationary cycle before being counted as a member of the team.
6. Probationary athletes must approach every training session with an open-minded desire to learn and improve.
Training Behaviors that may result in Expulsion from the Team:
1. Makes excuses, blames extenuating circumstances or others, complains or whines about why his or her results/actions are
what they are.
2. Argues with coaches/teammates regarding the validity of their beliefs and/or assigned role on the team.
3. Lacks the maturity and/or mental toughness to fight through frustration and disappointment and remain positive in training
while exhibiting actions that would suggest he or she has given up on the training session and/or program.
4. Communicates frustrations poorly and to the wrong people, performing behaviors and or actions that often lead to teammates
being in awkward positions/generally lowering team morale.
5. Despite constructive feedback and recommendations or mandated changes suggested by coaches or captains, he or she has
not made necessary adjustments and continues to behave in a manner that is detrimental to the team.
6. Consistently exhibits “Cautionary” behavior.
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Athlete Commitment Page
Required obligations of competitive athletes:
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All athletes must perform to a minimum acceptable standard of “Points of Performance” categories.
All athletes must pay team fees of $50 per month are required in addition to regular membership fees.
All athletes must register and compete in the CrossFit Games Open under the CrossFit Hartford Affiliate.
All athletes must compete in a minimum of three (3) “CrossFit” style events per year, outside of “The Open”. Team
competitions are acceptable; however one (1) of the required three must be an individual competition.
All athletes must compete in a minimum of two (2) Olympic Weightlifting competitions, sanctioned or unsanctioned, per
year.
All athletes must sign this page, in agreement with the goals, core values and agree to the standardized universal rules
regarding “Points of Performance”.
Communication with Coaches:
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Email: 24 hours a day. Expect up to a 24-hour delay before receiving a response.
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Phone (Call or Text): Acceptable only between the hours of 9AM-7:30PM. Expect up to a 3-hour delay before receiving a
response. Please be conscious of general professional and private boundaries staff have.
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Social Media: Using any form of social media “private messages” are not preferred methods of communication. This should
be used only to set up a meeting in person or a phone conversation should be avoided if possible.
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Skype: Skype or Face Time consultations may be arranged by any of the above listed forms of communication.
I, __________________________________, hereby signify that I have read this entire document and have a complete and full
understanding of its contents. I will accept a personal obligation to with hold the values contained within it. I understand that a failure
to comply with the standards contained within these articles may lead to my expulsion from the CrossFit Hartford competition team.
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: _____/_____/_____
Coach’s Signature: ______________________________
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