Local athletes go to Brandon for Festivus Games

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Published on Sunday, April 26, 2015

Front row: Michelle Tibbett, Tara McCarty, Ashley McCaughan.

Middle row: Mavis Kulbacki, Sherrie Hockin, Rachel McClay, Jennifer Enns, Brenda Hofer.

Back row: Leanne Chubey, Alanna Ford. 

Eoin Devereux

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Crossfit enthusiasts from across western Manitoba recently gathered in Brandon for a festivus for the rest of us. Nine members of Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop in Neepawa took up the challenge of the Festivus Games, a functional-fitness event geared towards novice and intermediate athletes.

The first Festivus competition was held in the United States on Apr. 30, 2011 and has grown to an international concept, allowing the 95th percentile of athlete to have a competition designed specifically for their skill level.

In the intermediate competition, Michelle Tibbett finished first while Mavis Kulbacki placed second. Alanna Ford ended the day with a third place finish. 

In the novice division, Brenda Hofer finished first with Rachel McClay following close behind in second place.