Team ECF Newsletter -December 2023
Member of the Year - James Butler
We’re super excited to announce that our first ever Member of the Year at ECF goes to… James Butler!
The coaches have agreed that since taking over in January, James has been consistent in his training and has been an active part of the community, supporting his fellow members and celebrating their wins as well as his own.
James has progressed significantly over the past year, not only improving his strength, but also his gymnastics and Olympic lifting technique, picking up lots of new skills along the way. James is a pleasure to coach and is very receptive to coaching cues and always tries his hardest implement them into his training. James will also seek advice from coaches on how best to pace his workouts and keeps a healthy competition with fellow members to push them and himself.
James is a strong member of the community at ECF and has taken part in several events that we have hosted, such as our Part Of The Solution - 21-15-09 Rowing Challenge in June, helping us to complete a 211509m row on one RowErg within one day.
James is also due to take part in our first In-House Winter Throwdown this weekend and we wish him and his partner the best of luck!
Congratulations James on being Member of the Year, here’s to another year of you smashing your training!
Spirit of the Box - Vicky Smith
It is a pleasure to announce ECF’s first Spirit of the Box - Vicky Smith!
To be voted for ‘Spirit of the Box’ is an honour for any member. This is an award that shows the positive impact Vicky has had on other members and their experience at the box.
What our members had to say:
“Vicky was always a friendly face when I started at Eccleshall Crossfit. She would always chat to me and make me feel welcome. I felt comfortable asking Vicky if I wasn't sure about something and she's always been more than willing to offer her advice. She's just a really warm, lovely & encouraging person & I think she definitely deserves to win!”
“Queen of consistent. Shows up day in day out even when she’s struggling and goes to work. She makes every single person she meets feel welcome and on PB day makes you feel like you’ve just hit a world record. She’s a huge part of why I think I managed to stick it out and get in the habit of showing up daily.”
Vicky has attended consistently since we started back in January, always making the 06:30 classes, even on those dark, cold mornings. She continuously encourages other members and celebrates everyones wins no matter how big or small.
In addition to celebrating other peoples success, Vicky walks the walk herself. She demonstrates dedication every week, sets examples for others and epitomises everything that CrossFit culture is about.
Bridging the Gap - Community Fundraiser
Thanks to your incredible support, the fundraiser for our charity partners, Bridging the Gap was a huge success. Our current total sits at £550 with donations still coming in. It was amazing to see the camaraderie between CSC and ECF in the WOD and also great to see raffle prizes go to many deserving winners. Another big thank you to Sam for capturing memories of the day. Roll on the next one!
🎄Christmas Opening Hours 🎄
So that we can all relax, unwind and spend important time with friends and family over the festive period, CSC will be running a reduced class schedule over Christmas. Our opening hours are:
Sunday 24th December - closed
Monday 25th December - closed
Tuesday 26th December - closed
Wednesday 27th December - 09:00 - 11:00
Thursday 28th December - open as usual
Friday 29th December - open as usual
Saturday 30th December - open as usual
Sunday 31st December - closed
Monday 1st January - closed
Tuesday 2nd January - 09:00 - 11:00
1RM’s and Benchmarks
1 Rep Max
13th December - Back Squat
Benchmarks
5th December - Isabel
19th December - 12 Days of Christmas
Introducing HJOsteo
From January 2024, Osteopath Harmeet will be on site, part-time, working in our clinic upstairs. Please take a look at his website using the link below for booking information or check him out on socials using the following handles:
Instagram: @HJOsteo
Facebook: @HJOsteo
