We have a lot of new people in the gym which is great to see! As the gym gets busier, it is important that we have some basic rules in place to make sure the place continues to meet the needs of the group.
1. No kids in the gym please
CFB has a great community, and many of you have children. Occasionally children have been brought to the gym when parents are doing a workout. Although the kids we have seen have been absolutely terrific, we really can’t have them in the gym, except for designated CrossFit Kids classes that are coming soon. The reason for this is that the gym is just too busy. There is no safe place for them to sit. The front (orange) area is a traffic jam during running WODs and class changeovers, and during barbell/kettle bell WOD’s there is no safe place. There was a barbell dropped this week that speared off and went through the side of a gear bucket, another one has bounced through a floor fan. We don’t want kids at risk. Please keep your kids safe, and keep them at home. If you are changing over carer’s (eg mum does 5pm & dad does 6pm), ensure that the kids are under adult supervision at all times. Thanking you in advance.
2. Be on time
Please turn up to the session on-time and complete the warmup that the group is doing (and the warm down at the end). CrossFit is a holistic program and the CFB programming model relies on the group warmup time to teach skills and develop body awareness. We also have a lot of coaching information to deliver quickly at the beginning of each session. It is important that you hear the briefing and do the warmup. We understand that sometimes due to traffic or unavoidable chaos that sometimes there will be an "I made it, sorry I am late" moment. But, it is not cool to consistently turn up late or dodge the warmup. We notice the people that do it consistently, and it is rude.
3. Don't park in the driveway
I know that the parking situation is sometimes tricky, but there is always parking available in Cambridge st (behind the gym). As we get busier, we are going to be using the driveway more and more for warmup and skills work, and we want it kept clear so that it is usable.
4. Don't coach unless you are a CFB trainer on staff
This is a biggy and becoming more and more of an issue for me. There is a distinct difference between supporting your fellow CrossFitter "c'mon, one more rep" and coaching "you need to <insert cue that you have heard>". Coaching each other is well intentioned but not how we roll, and to be honest, even if you get it right technically, it just pisses people off. That is why golfers are penalised for offering advice. If you see something that looks wrong or dangerous grab a coach. Otherwise, focus on your own technique and put your energy into supporting and encouraging. There are a number of people that have been told to stop coaching that are continuing to do it. I will name names next and punish with burpees, be warned.
We love that the place is casual and don't want a lot of rules. The ones listed above are important to ensure that we can continue to deliver high level coaching for you. Thankyou!!!
Cheers,
Matt & Wendy
