Building a community where athletes don't just train - they transform
Look, we're not gonna hit you with some cookie-cutter mission statement here. Truth is, Celesthor Frontier started because a bunch of us got tired of training in cramped, outdated facilities that treated athletes like membership numbers instead of people.
Back in 2018, our founders - three former college athletes and a sports physiotherapist - were sitting around after a particularly frustrating gym session. They sketched out what would become this place on a napkin. Yeah, really. That napkin's actually framed in our main lobby if you wanna see it.
We wanted something different for Vancouver. A spot where a 12-year-old learning volleyball wouldn't feel out of place next to someone training for nationals. Where the equipment's actually maintained, the courts aren't slippery, and the staff knows your name by your third visit.
Fast forward to now - we've got six full-sized courts, a training center that'd make most university programs jealous, and a community that honestly feels more like family than customers. Our coaches have been there, done that, got the injuries to prove it. They'll push you hard but they'll also know when you need to ease off.
We're here because sports changed our lives, and we're betting they can change yours too.
Four friends, one napkin, way too much coffee. The idea for Celesthor Frontier was born in a downtown cafe. We had no building, no funding, just a whole lot of frustration with the status quo and enough ambition to be dangerous.
After months of pitching to investors who thought we were crazy, we finally found partners who got it. Signed the lease on Boundary Road in March. Spent the next eight months basically living on the construction site. Our contractor said we were the most involved clients he'd ever had - pretty sure that wasn't always a compliment.
Opened our doors January 15th to a packed house. Three weeks later, well, you know what happened. Closed for four months. Nearly didn't make it through. But our members stuck with us, kept their memberships active even when they couldn't use them. That's when we knew we'd built something special.
Added two more courts and a dedicated strength training area. Hosted our first major tournament - BC Junior Volleyball Championships. Got named "Best Sports Facility" by Vancouver Sports Monthly. More importantly, watched three of our youth league kids make provincial teams. That's the stuff that actually matters.
We've got plans. Big ones. New training tech, maybe a second location, definitely more programs. But we're taking it slow, making sure we don't lose what makes this place special. Growth for growth's sake isn't our thing - we'd rather stay true to why we started this whole adventure.
Seriously, don't take our word for it. Drop by, take a tour, shoot some hoops, whatever. We're usually around and we love showing off the place. No pressure, no sales pitch - just come see if it feels right for you.
First visit is on us. Try a class, rent a court, or just wander around and get a feel for the vibe. We think you'll dig it, but hey, maybe we're not your style. Only one way to find out.
Get In Touch