Running a gym can feel like spinning plates. You're coaching classes, managing members, fixing tech issues, updating spreadsheets, answering DMs — all while trying to build a community people want to be part of.

What if you had one day to step away from the chaos — and work on your gym, not just in it?

We get it. And that’s exactly why we’re hosting this Education Day.

Join us for a hands-on, practical workshop built for gym owners, by people who genuinely understand your world. No fluff, no generic advice - just actionable strategies to save you time, improve your systems, grow your gym and keep your community thriving.

Interact with industry leaders and peers and take the time out of your gym to work on your business.

You’ll leave with:

Tools to grow — with better member engagement, smoother programming, and real retention tactics
Live support and advice — get your questions answered on the spot, face-to-face
Ideas you can use straight away — not “one day,” but the very next morning
Learnings from real gym success stories – What’s working for others? We’ll show you.
Time spent with like-minded owners – Share ideas, challenges and solutions with people who get it.
Clarity on your tech — learn how to simplify your systems and spend less time on admin

Speakers

Marketing 101- Laura Grant, Co-founder of Syncro Marketing, a marketing agency focusing on creative campaigns specific to the gym space. They take the parts of marketing that some gyms don't relish and give them back time time to do the things they love.

Sales - Viv Henry from WodBoard. Before joining the WodBoard team, Viv spent nearly 15 years deeply involved in the CrossFit community. She served as General Manager at CrossFit Glasgow, where she oversaw sales, coached classes, and managed a team of more than 15 staff members.

Coach Development - Oakley Hardwick from Forest Flow. Oakley is a renowned CrossFit trainer with a focus on training the 'whole self'. She has over 13 years of experience within the fitness space, owns Forest Flow CrossFit, is a CF L-3 trainer, holistic trainer and CrossFit Games Athlete.

Journey of a gym owner - We're delighted to welcome Eamon Kelly, owner of Berserk Gym, to share his insights on the journey of a gym owner. Eamon's story is one of relentless passion and bold ambition — from launching Berserk with a vision for creating a next-level training environment, to establishing a thriving, community-driven facility. With experience overcoming the many challenges of gym ownership and an inspiring drive to continually push boundaries, Eamon's session promises valuable lessons for anyone looking to build or grow a successful fitness business.

WodBoard Education Day