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Our Story

Our idea wasn't just to create a gym. It was to create a space built on intention, integrity, and genuine care for people and performance.

The HVN was created for everyday humans who want to move well, train hard, feel strong, and belong to something real. Whether you're here to build confidence, chase performance goals, maybe try your first comp or simply feel better in your body — you are exactly where you're meant to be.

Kristy and Bryan, founders of The HVN
Kristy & Bryan — Founders of The HVN

What We Believe

Coaching should be intentional

Progress should be individual

Strength should be built for life

Community is just as important as fitness

Based in Port Kennedy, Western Australia, we've built more than a gym — we've built a haven. A space where the everyday meets the elite, where community comes first, and where every member is supported to become their best.

Meet the Coaches

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Kristy Barr

Head Coach & Founder

Started CrossFit to stay fit during Muay Thai fight camps. Brings 10+ years of coaching experience to the floor.

CrossFit L2Cert IV Fitness

Competition

  • Torian Masters 2023
  • Torian Elite Teams 2024
  • CrossFit Games 2025

Favourite CF Movement

  • Snatch and anything gymnastics
  • Also loves a burpee

Fun Facts

  • Ran with the Olympic Torch in 2000
  • Actual worst phobia of caterpillars
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Coach Con

Conor

Coach

Started CrossFit 11 years ago to build strength for football. Coaching for 7+ years.

CrossFit L1Cert IV Fitness

Competition

  • Torian Elite Individual 2024
  • Torian Elite Individual 2025
  • Torian Elite Individual 2026

Favourite CF Movement

  • Snatch
  • Heavy clean
  • RMU and rope climbs

Fun Facts

  • Loves the drama of reality TV shows, especially MAFS and Love Island
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Coach Lauz

Laura

Coach

Started CrossFit in 2020 as a form of fitness after stepping away from soccer. Coaching for 7+ years.

Cert III Fitness

Competition

  • Torian Elite Individual 2024
  • Torian Elite Individual 2025
  • Torian Elite Individual 2026

Favourite CF Movement

  • Rope climbs or strict HSPU
  • Burpees, GHDs and thrusters

Fun Facts

  • Grew up in country North Queensland
  • Will absolutely blast slow country music while working out
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Coach Zo

Zoe

Coach

Started CrossFit as football offseason prep and has been prepping for 8 years. Coaching CrossFit for 4+ years.

CrossFit L1Cert III Fitness

Favourite CF Movement

  • Snatches and BMU

Fun Facts

  • A big laugher girl
  • No one laughed at your joke? There is a 95% chance Zoe will think it is funny.
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Coach Breeza

Bree

Coach / Firefighter

Started CrossFit after finishing hockey and needing a new challenge. Coaching for 6+ years, with 4+ years in CrossFit.

Competition

  • Torian Elite Teams 2024

Favourite CF Movement

  • Snatching and RMU

Fun Facts

  • Career firefighter
  • Current freedive PB is 20m