HOA5 List of Participating Affiliates

Aaaaaand TIME! 60 seconds was all it took for The 2013 Heart of America Affiliate Competition presented by JUNK Brands & 1st Phorm to fill right up. That's right, HOA5 is completely SOLD OUT! For those keeping score, this means 120 teams - 48 RX, 60 Scaled, and 12 Masters teams - representing the CrossFit affiliates listed below are now slated to compete November 8th-10th for the HOA5 Masters, Scaled, and RX Division Titles:

918 Crossfit
CF NWA
Cf2 Premium
CrossFit 405
Crossfit 413
Crossfit 417
Crossfit 540
CrossFit Believe
CrossFit Bellator
CrossFit Branson
CrossFit Carbon
Crossfit Complete
CrossFit Conway
CrossFit Eclipse
CrossFit Fringe
Crossfit Gambit
CrossFit Heavy Steal
CrossFit Ice (St. Louis)
CrossFit Jenks
Crossfit Kirkwood
CrossFit Lee's Summit
CrossFit Lincoln
Crossfit Matters
Crossfit Murray
CrossFit NapTown
CrossFit Nixa
CrossFit NWA
CrossFit of the Ozarks
Crossfit OKC
Crossfit Omaha
CrossFit on 18th
Crossfit Provision
Crossfit Republic
Crossfit RTB
CrossFit SoMO
Crossfit South City
CrossFit Springfield
Crossfit Springfield East
CrossFit St. Charles
Crossfit St. Louis
CrossFit STL
Crossfit Strength and Honor
Crossfit Tahlequah
CrossFit Terra-Firma
CrossFit TNT
Crossfit TTown
CrossFit Valley Park
CrossFit Xtra Mile
Crossfit OKC
CrossFit West Plains
H.O.T.Side CrossFit
JOMO Crossfit
Maximum Performance CrossFit
Poplar Bluff Crossfit
Quad City CrossFit
Quad City CrossFit Motown

Thanks to everyone who battled online at midnight to get their teams into HOA. We're thrilled to once again have nothing short of an excellent representation of the regional CrossFit Community.

There will be no shortage of information to relay as the event date approaches - Please be sure to check the HOA FB page and the HOA blogsite frequently for upcoming announcements regarding:

• Venue Info
• Spectators
• Event Parking
• Volunteer & Judge Info/Meetings (HUGE THANKS to those who have already registered to help!)
• Divisional Team Rosters
• Heat Assignments
• Additional Athlete Info
• Event Itinerary

We're beyond thrilled at the tremendous opportunity you have given HOA! It is both a huge blessing and responsibility that is not taken lightly. Our commitment to you is that we will do everything within our power to put on an uber-fun, well planned, well organized and well executed CrossFit team competition.

Best of luck in your training and may the force be with you all! Breathe fire daily, keep your squats deep and - most importantly - don't let your meat loaf:)

Cheerios,

Jeremy Mhire, HOA Director

Registration is LIVE!

Registration is now LIVE for Heart of America 5!

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HOA5 Registration Checklist

HOA5 Title Sponsors: JUNK Brands & 1st Phorm

The 2013 Heart of America Team Competition is extremely proud to announce that JUNK Brands and 1st Phorm are our Official HOA5 Co-Title Sponsors!

Both of these businesses are leaders in each of their respective industries and - without question - assets to the CrossFit community.

HOA takes great pride in doing our level best to not cut any corners when it comes to delivering our competitors, judges and volunteers with the very best event experience. Plain and simple, without the generous financial contributions of our title sponsors, we could not provide this amazing platform nor could we continue to strive towards raising the bar for competitive events in our sport.

From all HOA5 athletes, event staff, judges and volunteers we'd like to say a huge THANK YOU!

HOA5 Movement Checklist

Greetings! Welcome to the obligatory post about what movements to be prepared for and what to expect at HOA5:) But first, 3 quick thoughts:

1. The WODs are already programmed. They have all been taste-tested and firebreather-approved. They are awesome. They will utilize your entire team equally throughout the weekend. They will not be announced ahead of time with the exception of the first event that will be announced a few days prior.

2. Utilize the following lists of HOA5 movements to determine at which level you or your athletes should compete at and/or as a training checklist leading up to November 8th, 9th, and 10th (please note these movements and loads are subject to SLIGHT revision).

3. It's not likely that you'll be a jedi-master of every single movment and every single load listed in any given division. Guess what? That's OK. Go with your gut and be prepared to push yourself beyond your percieved limitations. After all, that's what CrossFit is all about isn't it? Remember to remind yourself of what made you fall in love with this sport and training method in the first place...Developing greater work capacity all across the board. Keep it varied and have fun training. As the saying goes, "Work the list"...

RX Division

Clean and Jerk, 165/110lb
Ring Muscle Up
Rope Ascent, 18/15'
TTB
OHS, 115/75lb
Single Arm DB Snatch, 70/50lb
Front racked walking lunges, 135/95lb
Box Jump, 30/24"
Snatch, 135/95lb
Run
Run Short
Run Medium
Run Long
Run Fast
CTB Pull Up
Double Under
Deadlift, 275/185lb
Burpee
KB Swing, 70/55lb
Front Squat, 135/85lb
Farmers Carry, 70/50lb (each hand)
Ball Slam, 50/35lb
HR Push Up
Wall Ball, 25/20lb (10'/9')
* Be prepared to establish a max load on any given barbell movement

Scaled & Masters Divisions

Clean and Jerk, 145/90lb
Ring Dip & Ring Row
Rope Ascent, 15'
TTB
OHS, 95/65lb
Single Arm DB Snatch, 50/30lb
Front racked walking lunge, 115/75lb
Box Jump, 24/20"
Box Jump OR Step, 30/24"
Snatch, 115/75lb
Run
Run Short
Run Medium
Run Long
Run Fast
Pull Up
Double Under
Deadlift, 245/155lb
Burpee
KB Swing, 55/35lb
Front Squat, 115/75lb
Farmers Carry, 50/30lb (each hand)
Ball Slam, 40/25lb
HR Push Up
Wall Ball, 20/14lb (10'/9')
*Be prepared to establish a max load on any given barbell movement

Don't forget that registration for HOA5 Judges, Volunteers, and all Team Divisions opens on September 2nd at 12am. Team Registration cost is $360 per team + Tax and the RegOnline service fees.
Best of luck in your training! Here's to hitting PRs and making gains safely and soundly!

Cheers and Chin Ups,

Jeremy Mhire, HOA Director

Announcing HOA5!!!

The 2013 CrossFit Games Regionals have come and gone...Now it's time to train for one of the North Central's most fun events of the Fall: The Heart of America Affiliate Team Competition aka HOA5!!!

In November 2012, 90 teams representing 35 different CrossFit Affiliates and consisting of 548 athletes, competed at HOA4 in Springfield, MO. Over the course of 3 days, the competition brought roughly 3,000 spectators and exactly 25 vendors to event host, CrossFit Springfield's, facility. HOA4 was a huge success and was captured on film by Jacob Neimeyer of Baseline Media HERE. This year, we're excited to announce that HOA5 will take place on November 8th, 9th, and 10th at Mediacom Ice Park in downtown Springfield, MO. It's a beautiful 55,000+ sq ft facility which includes access/usage of neighboring Jordan Valley Park (pictured below).

Here are some basic details of HOA5 to provide at this time:

• HOA5 will take place on November 8th, 9th, and 10th at Mediacom Ice Park in downtown Springfield, MO. The first WOD will kick off on the evening of November 8th.
• There will be 3 Competitive Divisions: Scaled, RX’d, and Masters.
• Masters Division: Your combined team age must be 270 or more. No one on your team may be under the age of 40.
• Teams must be comprised of 6 members: 3 Men and 3 Women that must actively train at the same facility. The same general team rules that apply to The Open will be applicable to HOA5.
• HOA5 Registration will be capped at 110 teams (50 Scaled, 50 RX’d, and 10 Masters).
• THERE WILL BE NO LIMIT TO THE AMOUNT OF TEAMS THAT CAN PARTICIPATE FROM ANY GIVEN AFFILIATE. Registration will be first-come, first serve.
• Scaled and RX'd Champions from HOA4 will be guaranteed at least 1 team entry to compete at HOA5.
• Registration for all HOA5 Teams, Judges, and Volunteers will OPEN and go live at MIDNIGHT on Monday, September 2nd 2013. Last year sold out in 30 minutes...don't try to have one person sign up 5 teams. Assign team captains and be ready to register or you'll miss the bus. Also, don't let your meat loaf.
• Special HOA5 Hotel Room Rates will be available through The University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center (Right across the street from Mediacom). Details coming soon!
• All HOA5 Sponsor/Vendor Information Is Available HERE. We'd be honored to have your business participate at this event.
• Be sure to keep up with all HOA5 info and updates by visiting The Heart of America Affiliate Team Competition Page on FB!

The Heart of America Team Competition ~ Inside The Numbers:

• Number of years HOA has produced qualifying teams for The CrossFit Games - 4 Consecutive (2009 through 2012) CrossFit Valley Park, CrossFit Springfield, Quad City CrossFit, CrossFit Jenks, CrossFit Kilo, and CrossFit 515)
• Number of HOA2 teams that qualified for 2011 Regionals: 3
• Number of HOA2 teams that placed Top 10 at 2011 Regionals: 2
• Number of HOA3 teams that qualified for 2012 Regionals: 7
• Number of HOA3 teams that placed Top 10 at 2012 Regionals: 3
• Number of HOA4 teams that qualified for 2013 Regionals: 10
• Number of HOA4 teams that placed Top 10 at 2013 Regionals: 6

HOA5 Sponsor Information Announced

In its 5 years of existence, The Heart of America Affiliate Team Competition has proven itself to be a reputable and worthwhile event for both CrossFitters and fitness industry Vendors alike to participate in. In November 2012, 548 athletes competed at HOA4 in Springfield, MO bringing roughly 3,000 spectators and exactly 25 vendors to event host, CrossFit Springfield's, facility. The event was a huge success and was captured on film by Jacob Neimeyer in the video linked below:

This year, we once again have HUGE expectations for the success of HOA5, the athletes who compete here, and the sponsors and vendors who help us make this competition possible. HOA5 will take place on November 8, 9, and 10th at Mediacom Ice Park in downtown Springfield, MO. We're extremely excited to be able to move this competition indoors, both for the comfort and the accessibility of our vendors. The set-up inside Mediacom Ice Park is perfect and will allow for all spectators and athletes to have maximum exposure to your products.

Last year, it took this event only 30 minutes to sell out of all 90 available team spots. We had hoped to have at least 15 vendors at HOA4 and ended up having 25 awesome companies represented. Vendor spots for HOA5 are limited and will be first-come, first-serve. If you're interested in taking part, please contact Jeremy Mhire at jeremy@crossfit-springfield.com or by phone at 417-763-2096. HOA5 Sponsorship Levels are listed below. Hope to see you this November!

Cheers,

Jeremy Mhire
Heart of America Affiliate Competition Director

HOA5 Sponsorship Levels

Title Sponsor: $10,000
Spots available: 1
2 - 20' x 10' Vendor Areas (Upstairs and Downstairs in Event Center)
1 - Private VIP Suite at Mediacom Ice Park all 3 days of event
4 - Vendor Passes + 10 Spectator Passes
1 - Logo and Link on HOA5 Web Page
1 - Logo placement on HOA5 T-Shirt
1 - Premium/Advertisement insert in Athlete Bag
1 - Athlete Area Contribution
1 - Award Opportunity for all Podium Teams
1 - Event Arena Branding
1 - Athlete Interview / Competition Wall Backdrop

OR

Co-Title Sponsor: $6,000
Spots available: 2
1 - 20' x 10' Vendor Area
1 - Private VIP Suite at Mediacom Ice Park all 3 days of event (Shared with Co-Title Sponsor)
4 - Vendor Passes + 10 Spectator Passes
1 - Logo and Link on HOA5 Web Page
1 - Logo placement on HOA5 T-Shirt
1 - Premium/Advertisement insert in Athlete Bag
1 - Athlete Area Contribution
1 - Award Opportunity for all Podium Teams
1 - Event Arena Branding
1 - Athlete Interview / Competition Wall Backdrop

Level 2 Sponsor: $2,000
1 - 15' x 10' Vendor Area
2 - Vendor Passes + 4 Spectator Passes
1 - Logo and Link on HOA5 Web Page
1 - Logo placement on HOA5 Event T-Shirts
1 - Event Arena Branding
1 - Product Placement in Athlete Area
1 - Advertisement insert in Athlete Bag
1 - Podium giveaways to Winners of RX and Scaled Divisions

Level 1 Sponsor: $1,200
1 - 10' x 10' Vendor Area
1 - 2 Vendor Passes + 2 Spectator Passes
1 - Logo and Link on HOA5 Web Page

Non-Vendor Event Sponsorship: $600
1 – Your business logo and link on The Official HOA5 blogsite
3 – Sponsored HOA5 Posts. Your business logo and link will be published and promoted along with posts regarding HOA5 event info (e.g. Judge/Volunteer announcements, Movement standards, WOD descriptions, spectator info, competitor updates, HOA5 roster announcement, etc). Each of these posts will be promoted through CrossFit Springfield’s website, the HOA5 website, and the HOA5 FB Page.