Frequently Asked Questions | FANFIT Challenge

Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions About Fanfit

Will I really get to go head to head with an Olympian?

You will be side side with some great athletes, both coaching and challenging you on every station. While we cannot guarantee each and every exercise will have you going toe to toe with an Olympian, you will be amongst some amazing athletes, and it will be a tremendous experience.

At FANFIT do competitors do all 5 stations (row, run, jump, plank, and sprint)?

How much time will be spent at each station?

You will spend 20 minutes at each of the following four stops during FANFIT:
1. Vertical Leap / Pro Agility Combine (5-10-5)
2. 1000 Metre Row
3. Plank
4. 20 Metre Run Test

What happens if there is bad weather on the day of FANFIT?

At FANFIT we usually run our events regardless of weather; it helps that they takes place indoors! In the case of extreme weather such as a tornado or severe storm, FANFIT will make efforts to re-schedule. However, if a FANFIT event must canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, there are unfortunately not refunds available.

Okay, I have chosen my starting time, what does the day of FANFIT look like for me?

You are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes before your first exercise. You’ll check in with the registration table, receive your participant bib number, and warm-up for the first station. You’ll receive an Olympic pep talk, and then work your way through the 5 different FANFIT stations. Participants (19+) are invited to join later in the evening at the designated celebration site.

How does FANFIT scoring work?

You receive a score based on your performance on each of the stations. Your combined results on all 5 stations reflect your overall score.

What happens if I am caught cheating at FANFIT?

If for some reason you decide to cheat at FANFIT and are caught, you will be disqualified from the competition and asked to leave. There is a zero tolerance approach to cheating, and you will not receive a refund for your registration.

How do team scores at FANFIT work?

Every person is scored individually at FANFIT and partakes in each of the 5 stations. In addition, teams of up to 5 participants can combine their 5 individual scores to reflect a team score.

How much money should each participant try to raise?

Fundraising is not mandatory, but we encourage each participant to try and raise $200 for the Olympic Foundation.

How does the fundraising work?

FANFIT works in support of the Canadian Olympic Foundation. For every registration, 30% of the registration price is donated to the Olympic Foundation. In addition, participants are encouraged to raise funds and garner support for the athletes and programs in their region. The monies raised are directed regionally to the athletes, programs, and services in the local Canadian Sport Institute. For example, the Toronto FANFIT event supports the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario.

What sort of training should I do to prepare for FANFIT?

You should be prepared to test your overall fitness; endurance, strength, core stability, muscle endurance, and explosive will all be factors on the day of FANFIT. A mix of training that includes time spent on the rowing erg, running, and planking will all be very helpful. Also, practice jumping and lateral speed and strength to prepare for the two power oriented exercises. Before undertaking any sort of exercise regime, ensure with a doctor that you are healthy enough to exercise.

What are the FANFIT records?