Training Related
Q: How often do I get to train?
A: You are guaranteed a minimum of 11 sessions during your tour. Some tours include lectures and other events.
Unless there is travel to the next location, each day generally includes two training sessions. Main training sessions are run by the athlete personally for a minimum of 90 minutes, and additional optional sessions and seminars may be available.
Rest assured – there will be plenty of training time! Please see the detailed itinerary for specific details.
You should read the detailed itinerary for more details.
Q: Do we have private sessions with the coaches?
A: Yes. Private sessions have been arranged for all sessions marked as ‘Group’. There will also be optional training sessions where you can join in general classes.
Q: What if I do not want to take part in all training sessions?
A: We encourage you to take part in all sessions to get the most out of the tour, but you can opt out of a session at any time.
Q: I am new to CrossFit and cannot perform all movements. Can I still join the Tour?
A: Yes. Like any CrossFit session, all workouts will be scaled to your experience. You must however be fit and healthy to take part.
Q: Do I need to undertake a medical before joining the Tour?
A: No. All participants in the Tour will be required to complete waiver forms, and it is your responsibility to be fit and healthy to take part in the tour.
Q: Do we get to pick the type of training we do at each CrossFit box?
A: In most cases, the programming has been already arranged however, the group might be asked from time to time if there is a particular movement that they want to work on.
Q: Do I need to bring my own tape, etc?
A: You should bring your own tape and any other equipment that you use as part of your normal training.
Q: What happens if I get injured during the Tour? Do I get a refund?
A: No. We do advise that you take Travel Insurance. We can arrange this on your behalf.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Training gear for 1-2 training sessions daily for 8 days training. Training shoes and Olympic weightlifting shoes (optional). Swimmers and towe, tape and any other training equipment you might use as part of your daily training.
Don’t forget to leave room in your bag for all the CrossFit gear you can buy from the boxes we visit.
Q: Couldn’t I just do my own road trip?
Maybe, but you wouldn’t have access to the athletes, personal coaching, seminars and activities that WOD Tours has made possible, nor could you do it for the same price. With WOD Tours you are guaranteed access to the best coaches and products in the world and the hassle of arranging hotels and transport has all been taken care of for you.
General Booking and Payments
Q: Do I have to pay a deposit?
A: Yes. All bookings will only be secured once a deposit of $1000 is received. Deposits are non refundable. We will hold a booking against your name / group for 7 days only. If we do not hear from you on the 7th day, we reserve the right to cancel the booking automatically.
Q: Can I pay the remaining amount in installments?
A: Yes. There will be a 2nd and then a final installment to enable you to pay for your tour. Failure to pay your payments on time may lead to your place on the tour being cancelled.
Q: When is the final payment due?
A: All payments are due NO LATER than 8 weeks prior to departure. We will send you a reminder notice 10 weeks prior to departure.
Q: How does the Group Discount work?
A: To take advantage of the Group Booking Discount, you must nominate a group leader. The group leader will be responsible for payment, and arranging the group. The Group Discount will only be applied once the full deposit has been received for the entire group.
Q: How can I pay for my Tour?
A: We will take payment using the following methods:
Direct Deposit
PayPal
Money Order
Q: Are there any fees for changing my booking?
A: Yes. $150 per change.
Q: What if I have to cancel my booking, am I entitled to a refund?
A: In the event that you have to cancel your booking, we will issue a refund as per the following guidelines:
A Full refund will be issued for monies paid, minus the deposit, up to 12 weeks from making your booking.
No refund will be issued for monies paid where the cancellation is less than 12 weeks prior to departure.
If your booking is made less than 12 weeks to departure, you are not entitled to a refund.
You must read the Terms and Conditions before paying your deposit.
Q: What information do you require to complete my booking?
A: You will need to provide:
Passport details
Waiver forms
Emergency contact and special requirements form
Accommodation / Flight / Transfers
Q: I am not from Australia – Can I take part?
A: Can anyone sign up to a WOD Tour? Yes, We have people coming on the tours from all over the world – from the United States, England and Australia to Japan and Chile to name a few. To take part, all you have to do is arrange your own travel to the starting point of the tour (Los Angeles or San Francisco) and WOD Tours will look after the rest. Go to BOOK NOW
Q: Where will we be staying?
A: We will be staying in 3 star accommodation. The names of the hotel will be released closer to your departure date.
Q: Will I be sharing with someone?
A: Yes. Accommodation will be twin share and will be Male/Male and Female/Female. If you join as a group, different configurations can be arranged. If you would prefer to stay on your own, you can pay a ‘single supplement’ which will enable you to have your own room.
Q: Is breakfast included?
A: Yes. You only have to pay for lunch and dinner while on the Tour.
Q: I have special dietary requirements, what do I need to do?
A: If you have any special dietary requirements, you can let us know as part of your registration for the Tour. We will send you details closer to departure.
Q: Is WOD Tours a licensed Travel Agent?
A: No. WOD Tours does not provide services provided by a Travel Agent. We coordinate training at CrossFit centres on behalf of people who train CrossFit. If you are interested in arranging flights, please contact your travel agent.
It would be a pleasure and an honor to have people from all over come visit Crossfit Santa Cruz Central.
We are lucky enough to have an amazingly diverse population of athletes, many of whom are 50+ years old. Several of our clients have been Crossfitting for over 6 years, and are living proof that Crossfit is not just a fad, but a way of life among a tightly knit community.
Annie Sakamoto
Winner -Spirit of CrossFit Award 2011.
Disclaimer: WOD Tours is an event company that coordinates CrossFit training experiences. WOD Tours is not a licenced travel agent All enquiries relating to flights should be directed to a licenced travel agent.