Becoming a sport Canada recognized sport can only be accomplished via a non profit governing body. And the benefits that brings are something I believe so whole heartedly in that I'm putting a lot of @raincityathls and @functionalfitnessleague money on the line to support @canadian_functional_fitness in trying to make it happen.

All I'm asking from you is to show up, in literally ANY capacity. If you do, over the next 4 years as president I hope to get Functional Fitness government recognition. Which means not only access to massive amounts of government funding (that 100% goes back to supporting athletes via keeping large scale events affordable, helping with travel costs, and even helping pay for and to train internationally recognized judges - for ALL types of events) but I'm doing this because it's how we can get all variations of Functional Fitness into schools.

I want to see your kids get school credit for attending your gym. I want to see your coaches get hired by the school to run functional fitness style workouts and programs. I want to see the next generation growing up with the same love and passion for fitness that this community gave us.

This isn't about FF vs CF vs Hyrox - if I can accomplish what I hope over the coming years we can make all variations of Functional Fitness something that all kids grow up doing.

This can only be done via a non profit organization, and I'm putting everything I've got on the line to try to make it happen.

Signup as an individual athlete, join a team, or volunteer - or even just come say hi and support some of the incredible Canadian brands that will be there.

🙏 Help me change the world and bring whatever brand of functional fitness you support into every kids life for generations to come.

www.cfff.fit/nationals

Please tag or share this with someone you know would support this goal.

Not just because we're partnering with @canadian_functional_fitness to host the first-ever multi-day super playoff event, but because if we can make that event what it deserves to be, it'll help show the Canadian government that Functional Fitness is a sport Canadians care about—getting me one step closer to my real dream...

When I opened @raincityathls a decade ago, I dreamed of kids coming to my gym and earning PE credit for working out with their parents, being part of a healthy community. I imagined my coaches being hired to teach the proper mechanics of an air squat or a burpee in schools.

If I can legitimize FF as a sport in Canada, I can finally make that happen. One of the biggest hurdles? Awareness.

Functional Fitness isn’t here to replace @crossfit, @hyroxworld, obstacle racing, or anything else. We're here to legitimize the umbrella so we can access grant funding—and, more importantly, so I can finally get my @raincityfitclub kids school credit for all the torture I put them through (jkjk 😉).

So I’m asking for your help. I have 💯 confidence in my ability to run incredible events—if you've been part of any of the 25 FFL seasons or playoffs I’ve run, you know that's true...

The only thing I don’t know how to do? Get the word out.

I'll be sharing a LOT of videos and content over the coming weeks. If you can help spread the word, I’d appreciate it more than you can ever imagine 🙏

#FunctionalFitness #FunctionalFitnessCanada #canadianfunctionalfitness #FunctionalFitnessLeague #FFL #FFLYVR #sportgovernance #nationalsportorganization
#nso #volunteer

To keep this from being a(nother) blog post you can get the quick story on the last pic - or the full story, and a recap of how incredible the @raincityathls community is over that blog (rncty.ca/blog).

This post is going to be about my why.. why would I give so much of my timer, energy, equipment and more to help run a competition that doesn't pay me?

It's simple; because my ADHD LOVES the pressure, because I knew I was the right guy for the job having run literally dozens of competitions / matches / playoffs via the @functionalfitnessleague , because I had faith the @raincityathls community would show up to help, but most of all...

Because I believe in it. I believe #functionalfitness deserves a place as an internationally recognized and regulated sport... And tbh the people who are willing to do this 💩 for free are the people you want writing the rules & regulations for its growth and development.

At the end of our event debrief I made a proposal to the IF3: technical fouls aka athletes yellow/red cards. If a head or Assistant head TO (judge) catches an athlete being aggressive (verbally or physically) towards their (volunteer) judge they can show a card. Nothing stops happening / moving but it's an automatic % score deduction (ie 5-10% added to time or deducted from weight etc).

These are the kinds of regulations that ensure this sport grows in a way that everyone who takes part will benefit from. These are also the types of regulations that companies have much less incentive to take the time to develop and apply.

Support the legitimate growth of the sport of Functional Fitness in BC and around the world ❤️ it's pretty cool stuff to get to represent your country in the sport you love.

Follow @bcfunctionalfitness @canadian_functional_fitness and sign up for the mailing lists so you don't miss the next qualifier 😉

📸 some pic credits and explanations in the comments.

Vancouver #functionalfitness community we need your help!

Many don't know or understand the difference between Functional Fitness and CrossFit, so I made a quick video explaining what we do as National and Provincial sports organizations, as well as asking for help to show your support for the international FF community next weekend.

On Sept 30 to Oct 2nd over 300+ athletes from all over the world are coming to the Richmond oval for the @internationalfunctionalfitness
Masters & Juniors world championships, and we need (more) volunteers!

If you've got FF/CF experience and are around next weekend, help support the growth of the (official) sport in BC and get a chance to meet some awesome international athletes! If you don't have FF/CF experience we'll still need all the hands we can get 🙏

Don't hesitate to reach out with questions, preferably via info@bcfunctionalfitness.org but I'll answer anywhere I can.

Thank you for listening (and sharing):
www.bcffsa.org/volunteer

@internationalfunctionalfitness
@canadian_functional_fitness
@bcfunctionalfitness

*Apologies for the quick edits and bags under my eyes it was filmed at 830pm after a long day 😅 #smallbusinessowner #volunteer

#functionalfitness #vancouverfitness #fitness #crossfit #sport #sports #pso #nso #governingbodies #competrtion #vancouver #volunteer

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A governing body that we are PROUD to be a part of, work with, and represent.

If you're interested in getting involved with the BCFFSA in ANY way to assist us in making sure these commitments happen (from a provincial to national to international level) please reach out.

We've got a lot of work to do, and it's going to take time to do it - but we are committing to following through long term.

#Repost @internationalfunctionalfitness
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Racism is unacceptable. Period. Discrimination is unacceptable. Period. There is no discussion to be had on these points.
Like the rest of the world, we have watched as the events of the past few weeks have shed light on long existing systemic racial inequalities. However, we are firm believers that actions speak louder than words and felt it was not adding value to the conversation to speak up until we had an action plan in place to address how the iF3 can contribute to being part of the solution.
The events of the past few weeks speak to the inarguable need for black and ethnic minority voices to be properly heard and have a seat at the table in decision making in government, business, and sport. In order to actively contribute to this need within our sport, the iF3 has committed to the following 3 step action plan:
\1) Ensure that our internal structures (committees, commissions, etc) are ethnically balanced and that black people and other ethnic minorities are adequately represented.

\2) Work with our National Federations to ensure that they are working to similarly balance their internal structures, and discuss with them other initiatives they can take in their countries to engage ethnic minorities in the sport and increase representation.

\3) Actively seek out partners who are interested in helping us develop programs that will increase inclusion and diversity in the sport and who can help us to understand and educate us on the issues at play on a deeper level.
There is no room for racism or those who support it in our sport.

For those that don't know I took on a new little project setting up the first Provincial Sports Organization (PSO) of the @canadian_functional_fitness as Director of the @bcfunctionalfitness Sports Association.

FYI. #CrossFit isn't a sport - it's a company (like my other company the @functionalfitnessleague). 'Real' sports (Olympic recognized) have non profit governing bodies at every level and around the world - like the @internationalfunctionalfitness aka IF3.

We've got a big year of high level competition coming up for the BCFFSA - but what I'm most 😁for is the ability to bring Functional Fitness to kids. As we develop the sport & it's guidelines we'll get access & government support in bringing FF into schools, programs, extra credit, etc - something I dreamed of doing with #CrossFit (before I understood how all these things work). Can't wait for what this will mean for the @raincityfitclub ♥️
Speaking of understanding how things work; as usual I have no idea what I'm doing 🤷‍♂️... 'hey Google - how do I do taxes for a non profit?' An actual goal for 2020 is to learn to ask for and accept help - so if anyone's got any XP in NPOs etc I'd love to chat!

Ps. This is my productivity cave 😍
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@functionalfitnessleague
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Have you seen it? Our first official Provincial Sports Association. In their first year, they will be running a world championship qualifier and assist with hosting the world championships...what a first year!! Official clubs in the province of BC, as well as more provincial organizations will follow soon!
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Reposted from @bcfunctionalfitness We, the @bcfunctionalfitness , aka the BCFFSA, are a non profit corporation recognized by the @canadian_functional_fitness federation that facilitates the growth of the sport of Functional Fitness in British Columbia.

Stay tuned to register your club and athletes as an officially recognized Functional Fitness club in BC.

#functionalfitness #federation #sports #olympicgames #thesportoffitness #fitness #competitivesport #competiton - #r