CrossFit Calgary named a Center of Excellence

In 2009 CrossFit Calgary was named a “Center of Excellence” by CrossFit HQ- and they didn’t hand out many of these, only one other CrossFit gym in the world was recognized! (a CrossFit affiliate in Texas).  Mike Warkentin from the CrossFit Journal traveled to Calgary to sit down with CFC owners Brett Marshall and James “OPT” FitzGerald.   Read the full article

We at CFC were honored to earn this distinction- not only because of the title, but because of the reason we were recognized… our COACHES and our RESULTS!

Youth get fit and have fun

Inside the gym studio an instructor is guiding a class through a series of squats and sit-ups – a common sight in most gyms. But, unlike most gyms, these participants are all under the age of 13.

Chantal Theberge, an instructor for the CrossFit Kids fitness program, said the youth fitness classes promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage the development of self-confidence.

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CFC Kids featured in the CrossFit Kids Journal

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Amy LaFleche at the Warithang Orphanage in Tibet

In July of 2009, an opportunity for me to travel to an orphanage in Tibet
came up. With only a few weeks notice, Chantal Theberge of CrossFit-
CalgaryKids stepped up to help me plan CrossFit Kids inspired games for
the orphans, and raised funds to purchase new fitness gear for them.
Through her efforts, CrossFit Calgary and members donated a total of
$200 for the children who, as a result, received new skipping ropes, basketballs,
soccer balls, and dodge balls.

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