In April 2014 a few CrossFit coaches, parents, and gym owners set out to create a beginner-friendly fitness competition to raise funds and awareness for World Autism Awareness Month. The event surpassed our modest expectations selling out with over 160 Competitors, drawing over 450 spectators, and over dozen vendors! In 2015 Battleground expanded to a 15,000 sq ft venue and drew an even larger crowd with over 250 competitors, 1,000 spectators, and several official CrossFit Games athletes!
Fast forward to 2020, Battleground has sold out every event and grown year over year. Battleground has upgraded professional equipment for a more professional Games-like athlete experience and now calls the Dignity Sports Health Park home. What started off as a just an idea in 2014 has grown into a space which can support 700 competitors, 4000 spectators, and over 100 vendors.