CrossFit Vernon

Athlete of the Month: Erica Nakashima

Erica is the definition of consistency, resilience, and hard work. She shows up ready to give her best, embraces every challenge, and never lets obstacles stand in her way.

Whether it’s earning her Committed Club milestone, pushing herself in Hyrox training, or stepping outside her comfort zone, Erica continues to prove what’s possible through dedication and perseverance.

What we love most is the positivity and joy she brings to every class. She works hard, encourages others, and continues to surprise herself with what she’s capable of.

We’re so proud of how far you’ve come, Erica, and we’re excited to see what’s next. Congratulations on being our Athlete of the Month!

Today’s the day!

Join us at 9:00 AM for the Randall Toop Fundraiser as we come together to support men’s mental health.

Whether you’re tackling the HYROX-style race solo, teaming up with a partner, bidding in the silent auction, or just coming for the BBQ and community, every dollar raised makes a difference.

🏃‍♂️ Challenge yourself.
🤝 Support a great cause.
🔥 Be part of something bigger.

Bring your friends, cheer on the athletes, and help us make an impact today.

📍 CrossFit Vernon
⏰ Starts at 9:00 AM

See you there!

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Coach Kali is headed to the CrossFit Semi Finals and our whole community is behind her.

What people see on competition weekend is only a small part of the work. The early mornings, long training days, consistency, discipline, and perseverance are what got her here.

Kali represents everything we value at CrossFit Vernon — hard work, humility, leadership, and heart. We’re proud to watch her take the floor and compete with some of the best.

Join us in wishing Coach Kali the best as she takes on Semi Finals this weekend.

Go show them what CrossFit Vernon is made of.

⚠️ SCHEDULE UPDATE ⚠️

We’ll be making a few temporary schedule changes from May 15–18 while we complete necessary ceiling repairs at the gym to keep everyone safe. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding while we take care of these improvements!

📍 Friday, May 15
• Morning classes will run as usual at the gym until 1:00 PM
• Teens (3:30 PM) + CrossFit (4:45 PM) will be held at Sawicki Park
• No 6:00 PM class

📍 Saturday, May 16
• One 9:00 AM class at Sawicki Park

📍 Monday, May 18
• Gym closed for repairs

We appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to see you in class! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out

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APRIL COMMITTED CLUB

Big cheers to everyone who made Committed Club in April — that’s 12 classes checked in and another month of choosing consistency.

Results don’t come from one great workout.
They come from the decision to keep showing up, over and over again.

Some days felt strong. Some days probably felt hard just walking through the door. But you came anyway — and that matters.

We’re proud of every early morning, lunch break workout, after-work class, and every effort that got you here.

To everyone who made the list this month: amazing work. 🔥

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – APRIL | LUCIAN

Lucian has been putting together an incredible 2026 so far.

This year, he took on his second CrossFit Open and made a huge jump forward — nearly cutting his placing in half from last year in the 14–15 division, while also earning his best individual workout finish with a 96th place result. Out of more than 1,000 athletes worldwide, that’s something to be proud of.

He followed that up with an impressive 102nd place finish in Quarterfinals and a dominant performance at the Okanagan Valley Throwdown, winning every event in his age group.

What stands out most isn’t just the competition results, but the consistency, effort, and dedication behind them. From hitting more bar muscle-ups than ever before in a workout to building strength and setting new PRs regularly, Lucian continues to raise the bar.

His hard work has now earned him a spot in the Individual Age Group Online Semifinals this weekend, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s next.

We’re proud of you, Lucian. Keep showing up and keep pushing your ceiling.