“All change is not growth, as all movement is not forward.” Ellen Glasgow

CrossFit, as an exercise methodology and sport, is all about change. The just-completed CrossFit offseason saw some major changes, but at the same time, significant continuity. Helping me piece this dichotomy together is CrossFit’s official statistician, Chad Schroeder, who joins Did You Know That? for his second appearance.

Chad and I discuss the firing of Dave Castro, the offseason competitions, major athlete news, and how he’s prepping for the 2022 season. Speaking of which, the 2022 schedule is listed below if you’re interested in participating – at least in The Open – or just want to follow as a fan.

Lots more to learn about Chad via the connections below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-schr...
Instagram: cschroeder111
Twitter: @cschroeder111
CrossFit Games: https://games.crossfit.com/games

2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games Season:
Open
• 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games Open — Feb. 24-March 14, 2022

Quarterfinals
• Individual Quarterfinal — March 24-27, 2022
• Team Quarterfinal — April 7-10, 2022
• Age Group Quarterfinal — April 21-24, 2022
o Occupational Games — April 21-24, 2022 (Finals for occupational athletes)

Semifinals
• Individual and Team Semifinals
o Week 1: May 20-22, 2022
-- Torian Pro | Pat Rafter Arena
-- CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown
-- North American Semifinal (TBA)
o Week 2: May 27-29, 2022
-- Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge
-- CrossFit Fittest in Cape Town
o Week 3: June 3-5, 2022
-- Far East Throwdown
-- North America Semifinal (TBA)
o Week 4: June 10-12, 2022
-- CrossFit Atlas Games
-- CrossFit Strength in Depth
-- CrossFit Copa Sur
• Age Group Semifinals
o Week 1 (Athletes in 14-49 Age Divisions): May 26-29, 2022
o Week 2 (Athletes in 50+ Age Divisions): June 2-5, 2022
• Adaptive Semifinal — June 2-5, 2022 (Fittest crowned for Vision, Intellectual, Seated with Hip Function, Seated Without Hip Function, and Short Stature Divisions)

Last-Chance Qualifier
• Last-Chance Qualifier (Individual Athletes Only) — June 29-July 1, 2022

Finals
• 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games — Aug. 4-7, 2022

Music: "Hard Way” by AlexGrohl via Artlist