Building Momentum into Quarterfinals

We’re rolling through the back half of our current training cycle, and the progress across the gym has been awesome to watch. With just a few weeks left before testing, now is the time to stay consistent, trust the process, and keep building.

Before we dive into this week’s programming, we’ve got some exciting updates.

Quarterfinals Start This Week

First off—huge congratulations to our Bantam athletes who qualified for Quarterfinals! 👏

This next stage of competition will run:

• Thursday (3/26) at 3:00 PM → Monday (3/30) at 3:00 PM

While we don’t yet know the exact workouts, Quarterfinals typically consist of multiple events completed over a few days, all requiring judging for official score submissions.

Bantam Quarterfinal Athletes:

• Jake Brown

• Mike Capello

• Colleen Johnson

• Aaron McCleary

• Cat Morrison

• Josh Morrison

• Jess Rich

• Laurie Sutton

• Cathy Visintainer

We’re incredibly proud of you all and can’t wait to see you represent Bantam this week.

👉 Stay tuned for any potential schedule updates once workouts are released—we’ll communicate quickly if adjustments are needed.

New Trial Week for Busy Parents (April 6–13)

We’re excited to launch a trial week designed for preschool parents who find themselves with a free window between drop-off and pick-up.

Trial Week Dates: April 6–13

Additional Class Times:

• 8:30 AM – Every day

• 9:30 AM – Monday, Wednesday, Friday

These classes are open to:

• Current members

• New athletes trying us out

👉 If you know someone who fits this schedule, send them our way!

Member Referral Bonus

We’re making referrals even better:

Refer a friend → Get 1 FREE month of membership

• Applies to unlimited memberships only

• Does not apply to punch cards

Your community is what makes Bantam special—bring more great people into it.

New Monthly Social Events

After the success of Friday Night Lights, we’re adding monthly social events to keep building our community outside the gym.

• Events will be posted in Zen Planner

• Attending = 1 check-in toward your monthly sticker

🎉 First event: Bingo at the Pub (week after Spring Break)

Intramural Open Results

Shoutout to everyone who participated in this year’s Open—it was an incredible few weeks.

🏆 Final Team Standings:

1. Rhode Island Reds

2. Black Australorps

3. Silver Wyandottes

4. Brahmas

Check the whiteboard in the gym for full results—and make sure your points were counted correctly.

What to Expect This Week

Monday
Overhead squat progression as we build toward the “Other Total.”
Followed by a moderate-length AMRAP focused on cardio and midline.

Tuesday
Rig-based pulling strength, then two couplets in a descending/ascending format.

Wednesday
Squat cleans for strength.
Conditioning will be sprint-focused—how fast can you move while maintaining quality?

Thursday
A longer farmer’s carry + bike workout to challenge grip and stamina.
Core cashout to finish.

Friday
Bench press progression.
Then a short AMRAP that will light up the arms.

Saturday
Team up in groups of 3 for this weekend’s WOD—built-in rest included…you’re welcome.

Why This Matters

We’re not just training—we’re building consistency, discipline, and a community that pushes each other forward.

Every class, every rep, every check-in adds up.

See You at the Gym

We appreciate each and every one of you. Bantam is what it is because of this community.

— Your Bantam Coaching Team

“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.”
— John C. Maxwell