The CrossFit Open has officially wrapped up, and what a few weeks it’s been.
Here at Aliso CrossFit, we saw it all: Early mornings, Saturday throw-downs, first-time Open athletes, and people pushing past limits they didn’t think were possible. This is what makes ACF so special. But now that it’s over, the big question is:
“What comes next?”
Let’s break it down.
What Comes After the CrossFit Open?
The Open is just Stage 1 of the CrossFit Games season. From here, the season continues for both competitive athletes and everyday members.
Stage 2: Quarterfinals (March 26–30)
Quarterfinals are the second stage of the CrossFit Games season.
- The top 25% of athletes from the Open qualify
- There will be 4 workouts completed over a 5-day period
- Scores are submitted online
How We’re Running It at Aliso CrossFit
At Aliso CrossFit, we’re bringing Quarterfinals into our regular class experience:
- Workouts announced: Wednesday, March 25
- Programmed in classes: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Also available on the app: Sunday
Our Quarterfinal athletes will be announced on March 23rd, and you’ll have options to complete your workouts:
- During class
- During open gym
- With a certified judge
This is an awesome opportunity to test your fitness at the next level—while still being part of your normal routine.
Stage 3: Semifinals (Final Qualifying Stage)
Semifinals are the final step to qualify for the CrossFit Games.
Who Qualifies:
- Top 2,000 men and women
- Masters (35–54): Top 400
- Masters (55+): Top 300
Some Semifinals are in-person, while others are online, depending on the division.
Local Event to Watch 👇
One of the closest in-person events to us is:
👉 Legends Championship
📍 Del Mar, California
📅 April 24–26
This is your chance to see elite athletes compete live and fight for their spot at the Games. Highly recommend grabbing tickets and experiencing it in person.
Stage 4: The CrossFit Games (July 24–26)
The final stage of the season:
📍 San Jose, California (SAP Center)
📅 July 24–26
- The top 30 men and top 30 women in the world compete
- Multi-day competition
- Crowns the Fittest on Earth
This is the highest level of the sport—and the athletes here are on another level.
The Community Cup: Where Most of Us Continue
Now this is where it gets really exciting for the majority of our members.
At Aliso CrossFit, if you completed all three Open workouts and submitted your scores…
👉 Your season isn’t over.
You move on to the Community Cup.
What Is the Community Cup?
- A competition held inside our affiliate
- You compete against athletes at a similar fitness level (not age)
- Your level is based on your Open leaderboard percentile
There are 10 total levels:
- Levels 9–10: Pro
- Levels 7–8: Advanced
- Levels 5–6: Intermediate
- Levels 3–4: Novice
- Levels 1–2: Rookie
55+ Division Adjustments:
- Advanced: Level 10
- Intermediate: Levels 8–9
- Novice: Levels 6–7
- Rookie: Levels 1–5
👉 You can find your level on your athlete dashboard.
What to Expect
There will be three workouts in the Community Cup.
Each workout is:
- Tailored to your level
- Designed to challenge you based on what you’ve been working on since the Open
- Built to keep you progressing, not overwhelm you
This is what makes it so powerful.
You’re not competing against the fittest person in the gym…
You’re competing with people just like you.
Why This Matters at Aliso CrossFit
There are a lot of options when it comes to fitness classes in Aliso Viejo.
But what makes Aliso CrossFit different is simple:
We care about the people in the room.
The Open, and now the Community Cup, are just extensions of what we do every day:
- Show up
- Support each other
- Push a little further
- Have fun doing it
So What’s Next for You?
Whether you qualified for Quarterfinals or you’re continuing with the Community Cup…
This is your moment to build.
- Stay consistent
- Set a new goal
- Work on your weaknesses
- Keep showing up
Because progress doesn’t come from one event…
It comes from what you do after it’s over.
Looking for CrossFit in Aliso Viejo?
If you’ve been watching from the outside or thinking about getting started, there’s no better time.
At Aliso CrossFit, we meet you exactly where you are.
👉 Book a free consultation or try a class
👉 Visit: www.alisocrossfit.com
👉 Follow us: @alisocrossfit
You don’t have to do this alone. And you were never meant to.
