Team CSC Newsletter - August 2025
Member of the Month: Amy Pocock
(AKA Mr. Worldwide)
Amy is an absolute pleasure to have on classes, always arriving with a positive attitude, ready to learn and eager to improve. She takes on all coaching feedback with a smile and applies this well to keep on improving in her training. Her energy is infectious, she is always seen to be cheering on others and lifting up the vibe of every session she’s in (unless there’s weighted box step ups then you’ll find her quietly in the corner). It’s that kind of community spirit that makes our box what it is!
This month, Amy also went the extra mile by giving up her time to volunteer at our in-house competition. Not only did she give up her time to help the event run smoothly, but she also fully committed to the fancy dress brief, stepping out with her judges clipboard as Pitbull. She was definitely having the most fun in the room, and encouraged everyone else to do the same!
Thank you Amy, for everything you bring to our community. Keep smashing your training and just being you.
Exciting Changes at CSC!
You’ve probably noticed a few changes starting to take place around the gym 🏋️♂️—and we hope you’ll agree they’re all for the better! ✨ We’ve recently added a yoke, some specialty bars, and a few new accessories to make scaling and modifying workouts easier, while also expanding what’s possible during open gym sessions.
We’ve also kicked off the first stage of improvements to the mezzanine and wider gym space . Here’s a look at what’s coming up over the next few months:
Phase 1 (next 3–4 weeks): The lower half of the large wall with the sign, as well as the opposite wall, will be boarded to create full-length zones for handstand push-ups, wall walks, and similar movements🤸♀️
Phase 2 (around 4 weeks’ time): The current power racks will be removed and replaced with a new rig setup that enhances both open gym and class capacity—without losing any functionality. The flooring will also be updated to align with the new rig layout.
Phase 3 (within 4–12 weeks): The main gym space will be refreshed with improved décor and smarter storage to make the space even more functional and visually appealing.
Phase 4 (within 3–8 months): Central Staffs Coffee ☕ will be built on the mezzanine, incorporating a child-friendly area so families can enjoy the space together.
Phase 5 (following the coffee shop): The foyer will be completely reimagined to create better storage, an open office space, and a more welcoming entrance for both members and first-time visitors.
We’re aiming to complete the vast majority of this work outside of class hours to minimise disruption. However, some short-term inconvenience may be unavoidable . We’ll keep you informed along the way, and we really appreciate your patience and understanding during this period of growth.
Important note: For now, please avoid using the mezzanine 🚫—it’s currently being used to store equipment and serve as a work area during construction . If anything negatively affects your experience, don’t hesitate to let us know 💬.
Thanks as always for being part of the CSC community ❤️—we can’t wait to share these improvements with you! 🎉
Timetable Updates 📅
We're excited to announce upcoming changes to the timetable to reflect feedback and observations we have made over recent weeks. Please take a moment to read through the information and feel free to come and see me for a chat with any further questions.
R.A.D Acid Athletics Winners 🥳
Well done to everyone that took part we hope you enjoyed it.
Winners are listed below:
Men's Best Time: Ben Kidd
Women's Best Time: Kaitlin Mapplethorpe
Men's Best Effort: Tom Berry
Women's Best Effort: Naomi Vernon
Men's Random Draw: Geoff Barton
Women's Random Draw: Hayley Mitchell
🏋️♀️ August Benchmarks & 1RMs
Mark your calendars and bring your A-game—we’ve got a strong month ahead!
4th – Bench Press - 5RM Test
5th – Benchmark: Eva
13th July – Hero WOD - "Tuder"
Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🕒
CrossFit:
9:00-10:00am
10:00-11:00am
11:00-12:00pm
Open Gym:
09:00am-12:00pm
Class sizes will be increased to 20 people so grab a friend to join in our team WOD!
