About Us
Colin Darling | coach/owner
Hillary Widdifield | coach
Colin and Hillary are the duo behind CrossFit Steinbach. They have both been doing CrossFit officially since 2010, although Colin likes to think he did some form of CrossFit for a year and a half in his basement prior to starting at CrossFit Winnipeg.
Apart from CrossFit, Colin has been a duathlete, runner, climber, and badminton player. He used to be an environmental chemist at Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans. He coached CrossFit part-time while working full-time for the DFO in Winnipeg. He thought coaching was a lot of fun, and was inspired to open CrossFit Steinbach in 2012 and help people move better and lead healthier lives.
His courses include:
- CrossFit Level Two (2016, 2021)
- CrossFit Level One (2011)
- Agatsu Kettlebell Level One (2010)
- CrossFit Gymnastics (2011)
- CrossFit Mobility (2012)
- Functional Movement Screening and Corrective Exercise Level 1&2 Seminar (2012)
- Varbanov Olympic Lifting (2012)
- Ido Portal Movement X (2012)
- Gymnastic Bodies Seminar (2014)
- Catalyst Athletics Level One Olympic Weightlifting Course (2015)
- Agatsu Lower Body Mobility and Movement – Level 1 (2016)
- Agatsu Upper Body Mobility and Movement – Level 1 (2017)
- Agatsu Indian Club and Mace Certification (2017)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2020)
Hillary’s athletic background consists of competitive downhill skiing, competitive show jumping, running, rowing, and climbing. She is currently a physician, and spends some of her limited free time lifting heavy stuff in the gym.
Hillary’s courses include:
- CrossFit Level One (2011, 2016, 2021)
- CrossFit Gymnastics (2011)
- CrossFit Mobility (2012)
- Varbanov Olympic Lifting (2012)
- Catalyst Athletics Level One Olympic Weightlifting Course (2015)
- Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance Level Two
- Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Level 1
- National Coaching Certification Program Level 2
Our Coaches
Rebekah Dueck
I found CrossFit right after having my second child and fell in love with it right away. Newly postpartum and frustrated with my body and how I moved, I was looking for a place to make some physical changes. Turns out it was more than that. CrossFit was an outlet for me, a place where I could do what I loved and move freely outside of motherhood. I’ve made lots of physical gains since starting the sport but most importantly, the mental changes I’ve seen in myself are the most rewarding. I am so thankful I found a home at CrossFit Steinbach!
My love for CrossFit led me to became a coach, and using that training, as well as my pregnancy and postpartum athleticism training, I am able to help others (especially mothers!) find their love for movement in the same way that I did.
Outside of the gym you can find me hanging out with my two young children, hitting the pavement with my longboard, or hanging out with my animals on my small hobby farm!
Courses:
- CrossFit Level 1 trainer (2020)
- Brianna Battles, Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Course (2019)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2023)
Carla Schroeder
As an athlete and health enthusiast growing up, I played a variety of sports, including volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, and track and field.
After taking a couple years off from competitive sport, I joined CrossFit Steinbach in the fall of 2020. My goal was to get healthy again and build my strength and endurance back up to previous levels. Not only did CrossFit help me reach and surpass my goals, but it’s taught me new skills, introduced me to a fantastic community, and has given me the opportunity to help others do the same through coaching!
Courses:
- CrossFit Level 1 trainer (2022)