The 2026 Judges course - Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
The 2026 Judges course
The 2026 CrossFit Judges Course is live, and if you’re even remotely interested in the Open, or learning what we’re talking about when we talk about movement standards we highly recommend taking it.
The course costs $10 USD, here and honestly, it’s one of the best value learning tools CrossFit puts out each year.
I’ve personally completed every judges course since 2013. This year, I technically wasn’t required to do it because I completed the Advanced Judges Course last year, but I did it anyway.
Why?
Because it’s always worth it.
While not every piece of the course was brand new, there were new elements this year, and some really solid updates. The video review sections in particular were very well done.
Even after watching movement for a living, six days a week, across multiple classes and athletes, I still second guessed myself a couple of times during the video reviews. That alone tells you the value is there. (And I did get the second guess videos right, when I went with my gut reaction and stopped thinking it was a trick question.)
It’s a good reminder that judging well takes focus, consistency, and humility.
One of the pieces at the start of the course that always sticks with me.
Judges should remain focused on their primary responsibility of creating a fair competition by confirming the performance of the athlete.
That’s the whole thing, right there.
The only way the Open is fair is if:
Athletes take movement standards seriously
Judges take their role seriously
Movement standards are not suggestions. If a rep doesn’t meet the standard, it’s a no rep. That’s not personal, it’s not punitive, it’s what makes the competition fair for everyone.
Who should take the course?
Anyone planning to judge during the Open
Anyone planning to participate in the Open
Anyone who wants a better understanding of movement standards
Anyone who’s ever wondered why a coach talks about a no rep
Even if you never judge a single workout, this course gives you insight into what we’re looking for, why standards matter, and how small details make a big difference.
We strongly encourage all athletes and judges to take the Judges Course. It makes the Open better, fairer, and more fun for everyone involved. And yes, it’s also kind of fun to test yourself on the video reviews.
Highly recommended.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Focus:
6 Sets (from the floor)
1 Shoulder Press
2 Push Press
1 Split Jerk
WOD:
E2MOM x 6 sets
5 Clean & Jerk 155/105
15/12 Cal Row
**Scale back to 3 C&J but Stay heavy**
Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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