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The 2026 CrossFit Open Community Throwdown at 12 Labours is a three-week, gym-wide experience built around one simple idea: showing up and doing hard things together. Running alongside the CrossFit Open, this event is about participation, effort, strengthening the community that trains side by side every day. Every member is welcome to take part, including RX, Scaled, Foundations, teens, and brand-new athletes. If you show up and try, you belong. Athletes will be placed into four teams, each led by a volunteer coach captain, with a mix across skill levels, class times, ages, and experience. This will encourage members who may not normally train together to connect, cheer for one another, and share in the challenge. Teams earn points not only for performance, but for attendance, encouragement, judging, and bringing energy into the gym. While workouts are scored across RX, Scaled, and Foundations divisions, participation and community points carry major weight. Teams are rewarded for having athletes complete workouts, judge for others, bring friends to watch, show team spirit, hype teammates, and create memorable moments. From best team theme and hype crew to grittiest performance and best moment of the week, the scoring system is designed so that effort and presence matter just as much as results. Teams will be revealed during a kickoff week with names, colors, and a visible gym leaderboard that stays up for all three weeks. Workouts are announced on Thursdays, followed by team hype leading into Saturday’s main event. Weekly recaps, standings updates, and celebrations will be posted throughout the week. Judging will be available with clear standards, encouragement, and lots of cheering. Leaderboards will be displayed in the gym and shared online so progress is celebrated together. At its heart, the Open Team Throwdown is about commitment, courage, and connection. It is about choosing to show up when workouts feel intimidating, leaning on teammates for support, and celebrating effort over perfection. This is a chance to push personal limits, build relationships, and experience what makes this gym a community, not just a place to work out.

We’re kicking off the new year with one of our favorite annual traditions: the Resolution Games, taking place on Saturday, January 31 at the Annapolis District. This in-house pairs competition features approachable divisions for every 12 Labours athlete and gives our entire community a chance to come together and test their fitness in a supportive environment. Event Details Location: 12 Labours Annapolis District Date: Saturday, January 31 Format: In-house pairs competition Divisions:: Sport, Fitness & Wellness Registration: Live now on Competition Corner Closes: January 3 at 11:59PM ET Cost: $120 per pair NEW THIS YEAR — Allied Teams Columbia’s Special Olympics group is excited to announce the addition of Allied Teams to this year’s event. These same-sex teams will pair one Special Olympics athlete with one 12 Labours member, completing the “Wellness” workouts side-by-side. We’re proud to bring this inclusive, community-driven addition to the 2025 Games. Email edgilbe@carrollk12.org The Resolution Games are all about connection, celebration, and testing your fitness in a fun, supportive environment. Whether it’s your first competition or your fifteenth, this event brings the entire community together to start the year with purpose and momentum Kick off your year with purpose, connection, and a great day of fitness. Grab your partner and secure your spot today!

Move, Sweat, and Give Back: Pinked Perspective Workout at 12 Labours Annapolis On Saturday, October 18, 12 Labours Annapolis District is proud to host a special Pinked Perspective workout to support women facing breast cancer. We’re opening our doors to the community with free classes at 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM — everyone is welcome! This event is more than just a workout. It’s a chance to move, sweat, and give back to a cause that touches so many lives. Participants are encouraged to join us in collecting monetary donations and Breast Cancer Kit supplies via our Amazon Wish List (click here) , helping Pinked Perspective, Inc. provide care and comfort to those who need it most. About Pinked Perspective, Inc. Pinked Perspective, Inc. is an Anne Arundel County-based non-profit, founded in 2011 by a young mom and breast cancer survivor. The organization supports those facing breast cancer through cancer care kits, workshops, and mentoring, offering practical help and emotional encouragement during a challenging time. At 12 Labours, we believe in the power of community — and this event is a perfect example. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or just looking for a fun, meaningful way to start your day, this workout gives you the chance to make a difference while moving your body. Event Details: When: Friday, October 18 Times: 7:00 AM & 8:00 AM Where: 12 Labours Annapolis District Cost: Free for all participants Sign Up: Click HERE Join us in supporting Pinked Perspective, connecting with your community, and celebrating strength — both in the gym and in life. 💖

🏒 7th Annual Slapshot Regatta – November 8th | Columbia District Get ready for one of the most exciting traditions of the year — the Slapshot Regatta is back! On November 8th, the Columbia District will host our 7th annual showdown, where each district will battle it out for the right to claim the Golden Lion. ⚙️ What is the Slapshot Regatta? This isn’t your average rowing event. Each district lines up 10 rowers to rack up as many meters as possible in 60 minutes. But every 5 minutes, the action heats up — 5 athletes from each gym step off the rower to take their shot on goal. The team with the most successful slapshots earns a major advantage — an extra rower for the next 5-minute period to boost their district’s total meters. Strategy, endurance, and teamwork all collide in this fast-paced, high-energy competition. When the hour ends, the district with the most total meters wins the honor of housing the Golden Lion statue for the next year. 📅 Event Details Date: Saturday, November 8th Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 12 Labours Columbia – 9017 Red Branch Rd, Suite A How to Join: Reserve your spot in Wodify 🍂 After-Event Fun: Fall Food Cook-Off We’re keeping the competition (and the good vibes) rolling after the regatta with a Fall Food Cook-Off! Bring your favorite seasonal dish — from hearty chili to spiced pumpkin pie — and compete for bragging rights. 🏆 The top 3 dishes, as voted by the districts, will win prizes! 🦁 Golden Lion Champions 2024: Annapolis District – 149,774 meters 2023: Columbia District – 158,165 meters 2022: Annapolis District – 150,006 meters 2021: Columbia District – 139,522 meters 2020: Annapolis District – 126,476 meters 2019: Annapolis District – 133,661 meters Who will take home the Golden Lion this year? We’ll find out November 8th. Bring your grit, your shot, and your best fall recipe — and let’s make this the best Slapshot Regatta yet.

We’re excited to announce the return of our Annual 12 Labours Golf Outing! Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun and community, this is one of our favorite events of the year — and we want you to be part of it. 📅 Date: Thursday, October 10th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Bay Hills Golf Club 545 Bay Hills Drive, Arnold, MD 21012 💰 Cost: $80 per golfer 🎯 Deadline to Register: End of day, Wednesday, September 24th Payment Options: Venmo: @Annapolis12Labours Check: Payable to Annapolis Strength & Conditioning Questions? Contact Fred Macaraeg 📞 (614) 313-8255 📧 fred@the12labours.com ⛳ Ready to play? Register now using the form below: 👉 Golf Outing Registration Form Let’s hit the greens, celebrate our community, and make it a day to remember. Spots are limited, so grab your foursome (or register solo!) and secure your spot today.

📍 12 Labours Annapolis | 📅 October 4th | ⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM | 💰 $150 We’re thrilled to welcome Dylan Cooper to 12 Labours Annapolis for our upcoming Dozer Weightlifting Seminar — a full-day clinic dedicated to leveling up your Olympic lifts. Dylan brings over 14 years of experience in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. As a competitive athlete, he represented Team USA, earning two bronze medals at the Junior Pan American Championships and placing 8th at the Junior World Championships. He’s trained under some of the most reputable coaches in the country and even spent time training alongside Olympians. Since retiring from competition, Dylan has shifted his focus to coaching — helping everyday athletes build strength, confidence, and a love for the barbell. He’s coached hundreds of lifters and developed one of the most widely used weightlifting programs in the sport today. What makes Dylan stand out? He has a gift for making Olympic lifting accessible and enjoyable, breaking down complex movements into simple, actionable steps that help lifters of all levels improve. Whether you are brand new to the snatch and clean & jerk or you're looking to refine your technique and hit new PRs, this seminar is for you. Spots are limited — secure yours now and spend a day learning from one of the best in the game. 📲 Click here to sign up

Join The Un.Common Method at the 12 Labours Columbia district for a Hormones & Habits workshop, a powerful event built for women who want to feel strong, informed, and in control of their health during midlife. Whether you are navigating perimenopause, are post menopause or just want to learn more about his era of life, this is for you. This isn’t your average wellness workshop. It’s a real-talk panel + experience designed to help you thrive through this next season. Expert Panel diving into: - Hormonal shifts + hormone treatment options - Nutrition that supports hormones + muscle - Stress + sleep strategies that actually work - Movement that matches your phase of life - Q&A with our experts When: Saturday July 19th 10AM-12PM Where: 12 Labours Columbia District Sign up here: https://coach.everfit.io/package/TP017759 Presented by: Megan Knauer Nutrition Coach - PN1, NASM CNC Personal Trainer - NASM CPT Menopause Coach - GGS Colleen Cross Nutrition Coach - PN1 Menopause Coach - GGS Jillian Owens APRN, FNP-C her website is https://infinitewellnessmd.com/

The CrossFit Open season is right around the corner. Whether it is your first CrossFit Open, or you've been in the game for awhile, we highly encourage you to participate. The CrossFit Open gives athletes of all ages, body types, and ability levels a chance to challenge themselves over a three-week period. Last year, there were over 120 members that took part in the Open and we're excited to get after it again with the 12L community. For this year, we will be performing the CrossFit Open workout every Saturday morning at each home district. Our coaching staff will kickoff the Opening Ceremony at 8:00AM to run you through a warm up, help you understand the logistics of the workout, discuss strategies, and provide judges. Heats will start promptly afterwards. Don’t forget to reserve your spot on Wodify to accommodate space and equipment needed for each member. Register via CrossFit Games Link: Click Here Annapolis District Affiliate: 12 Labours CrossFit Annapolis Columbia District Affiliate: 12 Labours CrossFit Schedule Week 1 I Workout 25.1 When: Saturday, 3/1 at 8:00AM Where: Home District Week 2 I Workout 25.2 When: Saturday, 3/8 at 8:00AM Where: Home District Week 3 I Workout 25.3 When: Saturday, 3/15 at 8:00AM Where: Home District

We’re having an inversion day at the Columbia District on Saturday, February 1. Coach Stef will be hosting a handstand workshop from 10:00 - 11:00 am and will be working on handstand holds, handstand walking, and handstand push ups. There are only 20 spots available, so grab your reservation if you know you want to attend! Details Date: Saturday, February 1 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: 12 Labours Columbia District Cost: $30 Spots Available: 20 Reserve Here: Link