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Battle for the Bell VIII: End Bell - Thank You!

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Thank you everyone!

This past Saturday was our 8th Battle for the Bell event and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. All the scores and breakdown of the day’s events are posted at Battle for the Bell VIII: END BELL

Congratulations to The Goon Squad from CrossFit Override on defending the Big Bell & Team SWAGG on taking home the Little Bell!

This was one of the biggest turnouts we have had. Altogether there were 124 Athletes representing 17 gyms from across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. 

We owe a big thank you to the following gyms for being part of this year’s event:

We always love seeing familiar faces each year and getting a chance to meet some of the new teams is always great!

The Team that always impresses me the most every year is the team that’s working all 4 heats + every transition...The Team of Judges and Volunteers that make the day what it is.

Without them, the day would not be possible. There are a TON of moving parts involved in not just getting 124 Athletes through all the workouts but also making sure the gym is set up the day before and put back together afterward.

I owe a very special thank you to our Strongtown A-Team (I really hope I don’t forget anyone): Angela, Barry, Big Mike, Brian, Ian, Kate, Kathleen, Kelly, Linda, LuAnn, MaryBeth, Paula, Rachie, Rob, Ryan, Sarah, & Shady for all of your help, effort, and support throughout the day. The day was amazing and it could not have run any smoother. 

Thank you Jimmy for being an absolute stud with the camera (more on event photos below), I know how much work goes into reviewing and editing the photos when everyone else’s day was over your work was really just starting. Also - I’m sorry about Event 2.

Thank you to my wife Kathleen for having one of the toughest jobs in the house, dealing with me and entering scores. Not only entering but double-checking and confirming the Judge’s math on every score sheet across every heat, for picking up breakfast for the volunteers, and for being quick on your feet and helping with the team check-ins when needed.

I’m sorry if I’m missing anyone - when I say the day wouldn’t be possible without all of your help I am not exaggerating….so thank you all for 1) putting up with my OCD, and 2) all of your help throughout the day and weekend!

I need to give a special shout out to our Big Bell Sponsor and Event MC - Donnie & DNR Laboratories. He’s a natural MC…dull moments - there were none. DJ Arian may have killed the mixes but the reason our gym sounds as good as it does is 100% DNR’s fault. They are above and beyond the rest, I cannot recommend them enough.

We are also incredibly grateful to have the support of our event sponsors for another year. These are all companies that are locally owned and operated by members, friends, and families of our Strongtown community.

Finally, we need to thank everyone who competed and who came out to cheer and show support. The energy throughout the day was amazing and we hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

Onto the photos - we had one photographer this year, Jimmy (@OOHOOMOOS365). He’s amazing and links to the event albums will be shared on our event page (Battle for the Bell: END BELL) we’re still waiting for some links so check back for updates! Jim’s photos are available for free and he’s only asking that if you share them you give him credit (@OOHOOMOOS365)…so make sure you give him credit! 

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