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Athlete of the Month - February 2017 - Hayden Trew

3/3/2017

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for February 2017 - Hayden Trew
The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Hayden definitely meets this criteria!

Hayden is our first ever Teen's member to be presented with our AOTM award.
Hayden has shown over the last 2 years that he is willing to listen and learn and has developed a passion for CrossFit, recently competing in his first CrossFit Games Open.
We are extremely proud of Hayden finishing 2nd in his division in Victoria for his age group and 56th outright Australia wide.

CrossFit has given Hayden additional strength, explosive power, endurance and confidence to assist him and compliment his passion for Soccer and Cricket. It is great to see all of our Teens excelling in their sport of choice as a result of their CrossFit training.

Congratulations Hayden you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Hayden below.

Athlete of the Month - January 2017 - Lisa Phillips

28/2/2017

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for January 2017 - Lisa Phillips

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Lisa definitely meets this criteria!

For the first time in her life Lisa tells us Crossfit gives her the variety and challenges she has been looking for to encourage her to keep coming back.

Lisa is another amazing Mum who is leading by example and showing her children how strength and determination can play a huge role in achieving your life goals.

Congratulations Lisa you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Lisa below.

Athlete of the Month - September 2016 - Janna Bryse

11/11/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for September 2016 - Janna Bryse

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Janna definitely meets this criteria!

Janna was introduced to CrossFit through a friend and despite not being able to walk after her first week, like many of us she was hooked. She chose the smart move and kept coming back.
Janna has had great success in gaining strength, fitness, confidence and also weight loss since starting CrossFit.
Janna is proof that stepping outside your comfort zone can help you to achieve things you never thought possible having recently completed her first CrossFit comp, even achieving a PB during the comp!

It is great to see such a positive, active, healthy role model and mum providing inspiration for her daughter and many other Anarchy members every time she steps in to the box

Congratulations Janna you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Janna below.

Athlete of the Month - August 2016 - Steven Curnow

4/11/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for August 2016 - Steve Curnow

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Steve definitely meets this criteria!

Like many misguided souls that train at conventional gyms, skip leg day and can bench more than they squat, Steve wishes he had made the switch to Crossfit years ago!!
Steve has shown a steady improvement in strength and even gymnastic ability since starting CrossFit.
His wicked sense of humour and entertainment keep the 5pm crew entertained and smiling.
Steve has become a great asset to our community, it is great to have him as part of our team.
Looking forward to seeing how the 'Steve Curnow Experience' goes in their first ever comp.

Congratulations Steve you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Steve below.

Athlete of the Month - July 2016 - Grant O'Brien

7/10/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for July 2016 - Grant O'Brien

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Grant definitely meets this criteria!

Right from his first WOD at the Box he has always greeted everyone with a warm friendly welcome and is always encouraging of everyone around him. Hi fitness levels have increased consistently since starting CrossFit which is necessary considering his partner is Simone Thompson.
Grant is always the first person to selflessly offer a hand around the box or at comps. While his FIFO job makes him a part time Crossfitter he is always he in more than a Full time capacity.

Grant is a much loved and valuable member of our Anarchy Family.

Congratulations Grant you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Grant below.

Athlete of the Month - June 2016 - Simone Thompson

30/9/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for June 2016 - Simone Thompson

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Sim definitely meets this criteria!

Sim has been in the fitness industry for a long time but was introduced to CrossFit with the WOD Karen. It may have taken her 6 months to give it another go after Karen but once she signed up for her first team comp she was hooked.

Some say she was born without sweat glands, but we have seen her sweat once or twice but it took over 250 weighted squats in a very short amount of time to make that happen.
Sim certainly provides some healthy competition around the box and inspires us all to push that little bit harder.

Congratulations Sim you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Sim below.

Athlete of the Month - May 2016 - Robyn Slot

10/8/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for May 2016 - Robyn Slot

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Robyn definitely meets this criteria!

Robyn stumbled upon CrossFit purely by accident. She was sent on a detour and found herself driving past the box. She decided to drop in and see what CrossFit was all about and try out a session.
since that day she hasn't looked back.

Robyn has embraced every challenge that Crossfit has thrown at her and has become a valuable member of our Crossfit community.

While she is quite by nature, as she settles in, her wicked underlying sense of humour has started to shine through and always puts a smile on the faces of those she is WODing with.

Congratulations Robyn you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Robyn below.

Athlete of the Month - April 2016 - Matt Sheldon

23/6/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for April 2016 - Matt Sheldon

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Matt definitely meets this criteria!

Matt is certainly a man of few words, but we figure he must enjoy Crossfit as he keeps coming back. No matter the WOD, whether to his strength or not he always gives 100% and has never been afraid to learn a new movement or skill since starting Crossfit 12months ago.
He came to Anarchy from a Gym background where he had an amazing Bench Press but not much else. Now he never misses Leg day and his Bench Press continues to get even stronger.

He has become a valuable member of the Anarchy Team and now also holds the award for the fewest words written in an AOTM award :)

Congratulations Matt you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Matt below.

Athlete of the Month - March 2016 - Josh Pearson

20/5/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for March 2016 - Josh Pearson

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Josh definitely meets this criteria!

With some encouragement from a close friend Josh began his life changing Crossfit journey approximately 8 months ago.
Starting with some Personal Training sessions he worked hard to improve his health and fitness and lose a massive 45kg's.
After gaining strength and confidence he switched to regular CrossFit classes and has never looked back, even signing up and participating in the 2016 Open workouts.
Josh is testimony to the rewards you can achieve from hard work and consistency. We are so proud of your achievements and happy to see you gain a whole new lease on life.

Congratulations Josh you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Josh below.

Athlete of the Month - February 2016 - Tanya Gray

4/4/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for February 2016 - Tanya Gray

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Tanya definitely meets this criteria!

Tanya is one of CrossFit Anarchy's longest standing members starting her journey with Personal Training long before we were a CrossFit Box. She embraced CrossFit despite the weight component not being her favourite, but she has grown to love it ;)

Tanya is an amazing example that you can get fitter and stronger with age and it doesn't matter when you start your CrossFit journey.
Her determination and resilience shows as she has overcome a knee injury and shoulder problems not letting ego get in her way when there is a need to scale or modify a workout. As a result she has increased her strength and fitness to be the fittest she has ever been and looking amazing.

Congratulations Tanya you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Tanya below.