About Us:
Ellipsis Training & Adventures encompasses Trainer Development, Affiliate Systems and an on-site CrossFit gym.
CrossFit® Ellipsis is the newest affiliate owned by Karl and Rachel Steadman.
The Steadmans have been on the UK CrossFit® scene since 2004, when there were only a handful of people doing CrossFit® workouts. Every month they hosted a Saturday WOD and BBQ at their home in Kent, before moving to Manchester and opening their first affiliate, CrossFit® Manchester, in 2006. During this time they were instrumental in hosting the first CrossFit® Level 1 in Europe in 2008.
After 3 years, it was time to move on, and the Steadmans left to open a brand new affiliate, CrossFit® 3D in Trafford Park in 2009. In 2010 they were the first affiliate to be involved with the Reebok/CrossFit® collaboration in the UK, helping to set up the venture.
The gym continued to thrive and moved to a much larger premises in 2015. After 7 years running this gym it was again time to move on, and the Steadmans took a huge leap, moving to the middle of nowhere in the Scottish Highlands and starting CrossFit® Ellipsis as a private affiliate in late 2016/early 2017.
Taking time out to focus on family, health and life in general, they spent this time away from the commercial world collating and developing everying they had learned over the past 16 years into a management package aimed at helping other affiliates.
Karl Steadman
Certified CrossFit® Coach (CF-L4)
CrossFit® Seminar Staff 2009 - present
CrossFit® UK & Eire Country Manager 2021 - present
Karl has been a CrossFit® Affiliate owner since 2006 and has over 16 years' experience of coaching CrossFit®, achieving his first qualification in 2004. He has been on CrossFit® Seminar Staff since 2009.
He holds BWL, Concept 2 Rowing, CrossFit® Gymnastics, CrossFit® Kids, CrossFit® Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit® Masters and SPEAR PDR qualifications. He is also an ATA Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer (AIT).
His most notable programming/coaching achievement to date
was as part of the coaching team for Sam Briggs during the 2013 season, in which she won the CrossFit® Games.
Karl also has a very experienced background in judging and competition standards, having worked as Head Judge at the European/Meridian Regionals and as a Judge at the CrossFit® Games for a number of years.
Most recently, Karl became the CrossFit® UK & Eire Country Manager, as well as launching the Trainer Development and metoring arm of the business. Visit the Trainer Development page to learn more.
Rachel Steadman
Certified CrossFit® Trainer (CF-L3)
CrossFit® UK & Eire Community Manager 2021 - present
CrossFit® Seminar Staff 2014-2018
BSc, MSc, PN Level 1 Certified
TechIOSH
MIISRM
Rachel gained her first CrossFit® qualification in 2008 and worked for CrossFit® HQ on the CrossFit® Kids Seminar Staff from 2014-2018. She also
ran the very first Teens functional fitness competition in the UK. She is a Safeguarding Level 3 Designated Officer and has a wealth of experience in running kids classes.
Rachel was instrumental in setting up the business side of both past and present affiliates and the policies, procedures, assessments, systems and Health & Safety Requirements therein. She worked in the HSE sector for many years prior to the current business and has a 1:1 BSc in Environmental Earth Science and MSc in Geophysical Hazards.
Additionally, Rachel holds her NEBOSH General Certificate and is a Technical Member of IOSH, Full Member of IIRSM and has over 10 years' auditing experience, including 5 years as an IEMA Lead Auditor from 2007-11.
Along with 16 years' of CrossFit® affiliate involvement/ownership, this has culminated in the development of Ellipsis Affiliate Systems, a fully integrated management system for CrossFit® affiliates in line with Legal Requirements and Best Practice. Visit the Affiliate Systems page to learn more.
Rachel is also the CrossFit® UK & Eire Community Manager, working with Karl to support affiliates wherever possible.
Want to find out more? Contact us at teamsteadman@crossfitellipsis.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
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CrossFit® Ellipsis, Ellipsis Risk Managment and Ellipsis Affiliate Systems are trading names of Ellipsis Training & Adventures Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales. Registered Number: 07937039. VAT number 339409482. Registered Office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX. Correspondence Address: Greenesk, Cushnie, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8LD.
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