Monthly Newsletter
October 2024
Hi WPCF Fam!
Happy October! We’ve got an action-packed month ahead, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. Keep reading for all the details on what’s happening at the gym this month!
FREE COLD PLUNGE EXPERIENCE FOR MEMBERS
Ever wanted to try a cold plunge? Now’s your chance!
🗓 When: Saturday October 5th, 9:30–11:30am
This is free for all members—no need to sign up. It’s the perfect opportunity to try it out before deciding if you want to commit to our monthly sauna and cold plunge access. We’ll be there to walk you through the process, so come give it a go!
Updated Sauna & Cold Plunge Pricing:
Enjoy unlimited access to both our infrared sauna and cold plunge for just $40/month. No long-term commitment required. If you want to add this to your membership, email Brooke!
WE’RE ON THE COVER!
Have you seen the October issue of Forsyth Family Magazine?! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re featured on the cover! You can pick up a physical copy at the gym and read the online version here.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Saturday, October 12th
⚠️ No Classes—come out and support Emma and Coach Chris at Oktoberfest!
🎉 Kale’s Costume Party
Get your Halloween spirit on! Please RSVP directly to Kale by October 3rd. 570.850.435
October 19th & 20th
🏋️♂️ Weightlifting State Championships
Come cheer on our athletes at RISE Indoor Sports! We’ll post a full schedule closer to time
Saturday, October 26th
🔥 Guys Grilling WOD
12pm workout followed by grilling and hangout! This one’s for the guys—come for the workout, stay for the food and camaraderie.
Sunday, October 27th
🥳 Gavin’s 30th Birthday Pickleball Tournament
$10 entry, with all proceeds benefiting Parenting Path. Food provided! Even if you don’t want to play, you’re welcome to come hang out, eat, and have fun. Please RSVP to help us plan! brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com
LOOKING AHEAD:
WPCF Turns 2!
We’re celebrating our 2nd anniversary on November 1st at 6:30pm.
Join us for dinner and a great time—be sure to RSVP if you’ll be there!
Lift Off Event Postponed
Our Lift Off event (previously scheduled for Oct 25th) has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 7th. More details to come, so mark your calendars!
NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH
Coach Chris is kicking off our Kids Program for 6th–8th graders starting the week of October 14th. Classes will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15–4:15pm. If your child is interested, let us know!
We can’t wait to see you all at these events and celebrate together this October. Here’s to a fun-filled and fitness-packed month at WPCF!
September 2024
Hi WPCF Fam!
Happy September! We’re gearing up for an exciting fall with some fantastic events and updates you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s happening this month at the gym!
Community WOD
Kick off your month with our September Community WOD on Saturday, September 7th at 10am! This workout is FREE and open to everyone, so bring a friend and let’s sweat together. Remember, the first Saturday of every month is free for everyone. All other Saturdays at 10am offer a discounted drop-in rate of just $10 for non-members.
Back Talk Q&A with Tyler – September 14th
Dealing with back pain or want to prevent it? Join us from 9:30-10am on Saturday, September 14th for a special session with Tyler from Shelton Movement & Performance. He’ll be sharing practical tips to keep your back healthy, followed by a Q&A session. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a pro!
AARF Fundraiser – September 28th
Join us on Saturday, September 28th for a heart-pumping workout with a cause! We’ll have 9am and 10am heats where you can sweat it out, meet some adorable puppies, and support AARF. For just $10, you’ll be helping rescue animals while having a blast. The event is open to everyone, and participating in the workout is optional—so feel free to just come hang out! Email brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com to reserve your spot in the 9am or 10am heat.
Kale’s Annual Costume Party – October 12th
Mark your calendars for the event of the year! Kale’s Annual Costume Party is happening on Saturday, October 12th at 7pm. You don’t want to miss this! Please RSVP to 570-850-4357.
NO SATURDAY CLASSES on October 12th
We’ll be cheering on Coach Chris and Emma at the Oktoberfest Games! Show your support if you can!
“Lift Off” Event – October 25th
Get ready for our 2nd LIFT OFF event on Friday, October 25th at 5:30pm! Open to CrossFitters and weightlifters of all levels. More details to come—space will be limited, so keep an eye out!
Gavin Turns 30! Come Celebrate on October 27th
Coach Gavin is hitting the big 3-0! 🥳 Join us for a fun pickleball tournament on Sunday, October 27th from 3-7pm at Westwood Swim & Tennis Club. The tournament entry fee is $10, with all proceeds going to support Parenting Path, a local non-profit. Not into pickleball? No worries—come hang out and celebrate! Please RSVP to brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com by Friday, October 18th so we can get a headcount for food.
Athlete of the Month
Huge congrats to Bashak Candar, our September Athlete of the Month! Be sure to check out our Instagram for a special post highlighting Bashak’s journey.
Other Upcoming Events
WPCF Turns 2! We’re celebrating our second anniversary on November 1st! Save the date—more details coming soon!
August 2024
Hi WPCF Fam!
Happy August! We’ve got some exciting updates and events lined up— keep reading to stay informed about what’s happening at the gym!
Community WOD
Join us for our August community WOD on Saturday, August 3rd at 10am! This workout is FREE and open to everyone! Remember, the first Saturday of every month is always free, and every other Saturday, the 10am class is available at a discounted drop-in rate of $10 for non members.
Hot Girl Hour
We’d love to see ALL our members at the final Hot Girl Hour workout on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30pm. Afterward, join us for a fun gathering at Easy Tiger around 8:15pm. Feel free to come for the workout, the gathering, or both!
Dash Game
Let’s cheer on the Winston-Salem Dash! We’ll be attending the game on Saturday, August 10th! The game starts at 7pm. Grab your lawn ticket in advance or upon arrival, and enjoy a fun night out with the WPCF family.
Back-to-School School Supply Drive
Join us for a Back-to-School Supply Drive on Saturday August 17th at 11:30am at Washington Park CrossFit! Hosted by our amazing member, Kaitlyn Fleshman, a realtor with eXp / Smart Move Group, this event will feature brunch, mimosas, and exciting giveaways!
All school supply donations will benefit the Educator Warehouse, supporting WSFCS teachers with free school and classroom supplies. Your contributions help teachers create better learning environments for our kids. Learn more about the Educator Warehouse here.
Pickleball
Pickleball is still going strong on Monday nights! We start at 6:30pm. Location varies. Let a coach know if you’d like to join!
Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Jose, our August Athlete of the Month! Stay tuned to our Instagram for a post to learn more about Jose and his journey!
Coming up in September: BirthFit Postpartum Workshop Series
Attention All Postpartum Women!
Whether you’ve had your baby three months ago or ten years ago, this workshop is for you! Dr. Nikki Holt from Burke Street Chiropractic and Madison Reep, Owner of Soothe Rehab, are excited to present a transformative 4-week BirthFit postpartum workshop series. BirthFit is a comprehensive strength and conditioning program tailored for the motherhood journey.
Dates: Every Wednesday and Friday, from September 6 to October 2
Time: 3-4 pm (8 sessions in total)
Investment:
- Drop-in: $15 per class
- Full Series: $80 for all 8 classes
Take advantage of this opportunity to reconnect with your body and find your strength among a supportive community of mothers. Whether you’re a new mom or have been on this journey for years, all are welcome!
Email info@sootherehab.com to learn more or to secure your spot today!
Looking forward to seeing you at these events and around the gym!
Best,
The WPCF Team
July 2024
Hi WPCF Fam! Happy JULY! We’ve got some exciting updates and events lined up to keep you informed about what’s happening this month at the gym.
Fourth of July Weekend Schedule
We will have one class on the 4th of July at 10am! After that, we’ll be taking a break to give our coaches some well-deserved R&R with friends and family.
- Thursday, 7/4: One class at 10am
- Friday, 7/5: No classes
- Saturday, 7/6: No classes
Unlimited members, feel free to use your 24/7 access to come in and get your workout in whenever you like.
Survey
Thank you for your valuable survey feedback! We received some fantastic ideas and suggestions from all of you, and we’re excited to implement as many as possible. Our line of communication is always open, and we’re here to continuously improve and make our community even better!
Pride Shirts
Pride Shirt pre-orders END Wednesday July 3rd. Choose between a crop tank or a tee. Either option is $25. Write name / size and tank/tee choice on the white board at the gym.
Pickleball
Do you love Pickleball? Join us on Monday nights for some pickleball fun! Location varies. Let a coach know if you’d like to jump in the fun! *No athleticism required*
Pool Party
We’re having a Pool Party at Bailey and Dorian’s on Sunday, 7/21 from 1-6pm. BYOB and bring a snack or appetizer to share!
Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Lucinda for being our July Athlete of the Month!! Stay tuned to our Instagram for a post to learn more about Lucinda.
Hot Girl Hour
Our Hot Girl Hour 6-week program officially kicked off on June 25th! We have 14 ladies joining us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm. We’d like to invite ALL of our members to join us for the final workout on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30pm and a gathering at Easy Tiger around 8:30pm. Join us for either or both!
Dash Game
We’ll be attending a Winston-Salem Dash baseball game on Saturday, August 10th! The game starts at 7pm. More details coming soon!
Fundraising Event
Stay tuned for details on a fundraising event coming this fall. We want to know—do you have a non-profit that is extra special to you? If so, please nominate them to be the recipient of our fundraiser! You can email brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com with your (local) non-profit recommendations.
Wishing you an amazing month of July!!
June 2024
Hi WPCF Fam!
Happy JUNE! We have tons going on this summer and want to keep you in the loop.
TOES TO BAR CLINIC
Join us for our Toes to Bar Clinic on Saturday, June 8th from 12-1:30pm. It’s $30 for non-members, with a 20% discount for WPCF members. Space is limited, so email Brooke at brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com to reserve your spot.
PELVIC FLOOR SEMINAR
Coach Madison will be hosting a Pelvic Floor Seminar on Saturday, June 15th after the community WOD. This seminar is FREE to attend, but RSVPs are appreciated. Ladies only!
SATURDAY WEIGHTLIFTING FOR CROSSFITTERS
You asked, we delivered! CrossFitters, looking to improve your lifts? Add weightlifting to your CrossFit membership for just $25 per month. Attend unlimited Saturday weightlifting classes. Email brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com to add this option.
WELCOME CHRIS INGRAM
We’re excited to welcome Chris Ingram to the WPCF family as an additional coach! You’ve seen him around in classes and at community events, and now he’ll be coaching CrossFit! Welcome Chris!
HOT GIRL HOUR
Hot Girl Hour is back! Starting June 25th, join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30pm for a 6-week program. Designed for ladies with little to no CrossFit experience, this program focuses on the fundamentals of weightlifting and CrossFit in a fun, all-female environment. Cost: $199. Limited to 12 participants. Reserve your spot by emailing brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com.
NEW CLASS TIME
Starting Monday, June 3rd, we’ll be adding a 9:30am class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This is a trial class, and we’ll continue it if attendance is good.
APPAREL DROPS
We have a new Winston-Salem Weightlifting t-shirt! Preorders end Friday, June 7th, and shirts are $30. ANYONE is welcome to order a shirt! You don’t have to be part of our weightlifting program. Sign up on the whiteboard at the gym with your name and size.
Our next apparel drop is a Pride shirt! The design will be posted on Instagram in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Austin Pfeiffer, our June Athlete of the Month! Stay tuned for an Instagram post to learn more about Austin.
POOL PARTY
Save the date for another pool party at Bailey’s on Sunday, July 21st. More details coming soon.
May 2024
Hi WPCF fam!
We have lots of exciting things happening this month and want to keep you all in the loop:
– Beginning Thursday May 2nd, we’ll have 6am and 8:30am classes on Thursdays!
– Community WOD happening Saturday May 4th at 10am! This workout is FREE and open to the public! All other Saturdays of the month, 10am classes are still open to the public, but a $10 drop in fee.
– BINGO ends May 6th! Complete as many squares as you can. Each BINGO on your card gets you one entry into our drawing. Giveaways include: WPCF Apparel, Fleet Feet Gift Cards, Young Cardinal Gift Cards, Sage & Salt Bistro Gift Cards, Hakka Chow Gift Cards & more!! We have plenty of BINGO card print outs available at the gym. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of our coaches.
– Kale is hosting a cookout at his house on Saturday May 11th! Please RSVP directly to Kale by Tuesday May 7th.
– Our first-ever LIFT OFF event is happening at the gym on Friday May 17th beginning at 5:30pm! This is an in-house event but is open to our CrossFit members and Weightlifting members. Event will be capped at 20 athletes and is $15 per person. ALL proceeds go toward purchasing additional weightlifting equipment for the gym. Questions about the format of a lift off? It’s appropriate for ALL levels. Jess, Wes or Gavin can answer any questions you may have. Email brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com to reserve your spot.
– MURPH is happening on Monday, May 27th. We’ll have a 9am and 10am heat. Please sign up in advance on Wodify! If both of these heats are filled, we’ll add an additional heat. EVERYONE who participates in Murph this year will receive an exclusive WPCF Murph 2024 patch!
– CONGRATULATIONS to our May athlete of the month, Gaby DuFour! Stay tuned for a post on Instagram. (And if you don’t already, give us a follow on Instagram @washingtonparkcrossfit)
– COMING UP IN JUNE: Toes to bar clinic on June 8th and Pelvic Floor Seminar June 15th. Stay tuned for details!
Happy May, everyone! As always, if you have any questions / comments / concerns or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
April 2024
Hi WPCF!
Happy April!
Sharing an update for what’s going on this month:
– CONGRATS to our athlete of the month… Lewis Swicegood! Stay tuned for a post on instagram!
– FRIDAY APRIL 12th Come out and support the Grand Opening of Easy Tiger Beer Garden (formerly Southside) on Friday, April 12th. We’ll have a group going over after the 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 (weightlifting) classes.
– SATURDAY APRIL 13th Join us for a breath work seminar hosted by Nikki Holt from Burke Street Chiropractic! Discover the secrets to maximizing your CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting performance on Saturday April 13th from 12-1pm at the gym.
Learn how to harness the synergy between breath control and core engagement to excel in pull ups, toes to bar, bar muscle ups and more!
Reserve your spot by emailing Brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com. The event is free but RSVP is required.
– INFRARED SAUNA ACCESS Unlimited members can get unlimited infrared sauna access for $60/month. ALL members can purchase 5, 10 or 20 session packs (sessions are $20 each). Text Brooke to learn more and/or to schedule your free intro sauna session if you haven’t yet. ALL members (weightlifting and CrossFit) receive a complimentary introduction sauna session.
– COMMUNITY WOD is happening Saturday April 6th at 10am! Bring your friends! *Drop in fee is only $10 every other Saturday at 10am.
– TOES TO BAR CLINIC coming in May! Stay tuned for a date!
– CONGRATULATIONS to our athletes that qualified for quarterfinals!
Vince Brodersen
Brooke Eagle
Laura Janke
Lisa Sun
Kayla Swicegood
Amanda Teachey
Emma Weddington
Adam Wells
March 2024
Hi WPCF Fam!
We have an EXCITING month ahead and wanted to share everything we have going on.
In this newsletter…
- Infrared Sauna Update
- 2024 CrossFit Open info
- Announcing our NEW COACHES
- Upcoming Birthdays
WE HAVE AN INFRARED SAUNA
In case you missed it—our infrared sauna was delivered a couple of weeks ago!!!! Our sauna room is located in the front room on the 24/7 door access side. ALL Members will receive one FREE intro session to try out the sauna. Contact Brooke or Gavin to learn how you can claim your FREE intro sauna session.
Members will have the option to add on:
4 sessions per month ($80/month)
Unlimited access ($100/month)
5, 10 or 20 session packs ($100, $200 or $400 respectively)
Sessions are 45 minutes and we will offer sessions daily every hour on the hour from 7am – 7pm.
*Sauna access discounts available for unlimited members as well as teachers/students/first responders and couples.
Email Brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com to add sauna access to your membership or to purchase a sauna session pack.
Benefits of using an infrared sauna include:
- Increased muscle flexibility
- Decreased blood pressure
- Decrease in swelling, inflammation and pain.
- Improved sleep
- Stress relief
- And so much more!
THE CROSSFIT OPEN IS HERE
Don’t miss out on our Friday Night Lights happening March 1st, March 8th and March 15th. Heats starting at 4:30pm. Please note, we will NOT have 4:30 or 5:30pm Friday classes 3/1 – 3/15.
3/1 (24.1) – drift along pizza co 5-8pm, theme: dress as your team captain
3/8 (24.2) – theme: western
3/15 (24.3) – theme: wear your WPCF apparel
We LOVE when friends and family show up to Friday night lights to cheer on our athletes! Please feel free to invite your family and friends to come out and support!
INTRODUCING OUR NEW WPCF COACHES
We’re super excited to announce TWO new coaches at WPCF! Madison and Lindsi. If you workout at 6am, you’ve probably already met Madison! Lindsi will be officially joining us this month.
Madison was born and raised in Memphis, TN where she played multiple sports mostly excelling in softball. Madison moved to Winston-Salem in 2013 for grad school where she graduated in 2015 as an Occupational Therapist. When she first moved to Winston-Salem, getting connected to a CrossFit gym helped her gain a sense of community. She fell in love with CrossFit! Madison became L1 certified in 2017. Madison is also a brain injury specialist, adjunct faculty for OTA students, and a BIRTHFIT coach. Outside of work and coaching, Madison loves to adventure with her husband, her daughter, and their pup Winnie.
Lindsi is originally from Ohio and moved to North Carolina in 2017. Growing up, she had a passion for gymnastics and cheerleading which lead to being a cheerleader at Bowling Green State University. She’s been involved with CrossFit since 2017 and coaching since 2020. Lindsi is married to Travis and they have a golden retriever (Tilly) and recently welcomed baby boy Aiden to the world in January! Lindsi enjoys traveling, working out and being by the water. Fun fact : she is a triplet!
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
March 6 – Pablo
March 8 – Edward
March 9 – Dorian
March 10 – Symonne
March 20 – Kaitlyn
March 20 – TJ
March 28 – Christina
February 2024
Hi WPCF Fam!
We have an exciting month ahead and want to keep you in the know!
In this newsletter:
- Upcoming events
- 2024 CrossFit Open details / Friday Night Lights themes announced
- February attendance challenge
- February birthdays
EVENTS
– Saturday February 10th join us for a Galentine’s WOD at 10am! Gals and guys welcome— pink attire encouraged. Ladies, stay afterwards for mimosas and brunch!
– Kale is hosting a SUPER BOWL party on Sunday, February 11th starting at 6pm. RSVP directly to Kale at 570-850-4357
– Week of Feb 12 – Feb 16, bring your “swolemate” week! Bring your significant other or your BFF for a free one week trial at WPCF! *Sign up for free trial on our website. If your “swolemate” joins, they get $50 off their first month and you get $50 off your next month.
– Saturday, February 17th we’re hosting a bar muscle up clinic from 12-2pm! Cost is $40 for non-members. Members receive a 20% discount. We’re capping this at 12 athletes and still have a few spots left. Email brooke@washingtonparkcrossfit.com to reserve your spot!
– Hang out after class on Thursday February 22nd for our open draft night! Team captains (Gavin, Scott and Brooke) will randomly draw names to choose their team members for the 2024 CF Open. We’ll also be passing out the open shirts!
2024 CROSSFIT OPEN
February 29th, workout #1 of the CrossFit Open is announced! We’ll have our first Friday Night Lights Friday March 1st!
Please note, due to Friday Night Lights events, we will NOT have 4:30 or 5:30pm classes on Friday 3/1, 3/8 or 3/15.
Friday Night Lights Themes
Friday March 1st
Theme: Dress as your team captain
Drift Along Pizza Co. 5-8pm
Friday March 8th
Theme: Western
Señor Bravos for tacos afterwards for anyone who wants to join
Friday March 15th
Theme: Wear your WPCF Apparel
FEBRUARY ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE
– Don’t forget about our February attendance challenge! Sign up and sign in for at least 10 classes during the month of February. The more classes you attend (beyond 10) the more chances you have to win a $25 gift card of your choice!
CONGRATS to Chris Hubbard and Megan Brown for winning our January attendance challenge!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
February 4th – Lucinda
February 11th – Abby
February 20th – Kelsey
February 28th – Brooke