Punching the Face of Gravity - Our Story
What the Hell ...
Castle FY started in a garage with bad lighting and big ideas.
When the gyms shut, we built our own - part necessity, part therapy, all heart. Just a few stubborn lifters, a pile of rough timber, and a reason to keep moving.
From that original rack came reps, resilience, and a name that stuck: Castle FY Powerlifting Club.
From Garage to Shed to Something Bigger
What started as a few mates training in a garage grew into something worth building on.
When space ran out, we didn't look for a new gym - we built a shed and kept the same spirit alive: raw, real, and ours.
That shed became more than just a place to lift. It became a reminder that strength isn't about having everything - it's about making something with what you've got.
The original hand-built gear is still in use, not because we can't replace it, but because it still does the job.
It's proof that you don't need perfect conditions to build something worth standing on.
We've seen what consistency can do...
Built from Need, Grown through Community
Castle FY still runs on the same stuff it was founded on: bad jokes, worse music choices, and people who actually give a crap.
We've trained through injury, isolation, new babies, and the kind of WA winters that barely count.
This isn't performative strength. It's real - sometimes raw, occasionally ridiculous - but always honest.
What We Stand For
Understated strength.
Real connection.
No gatekeepers, no secret handshakes, no "You must be this tall to ride."
Bring your stories, your goals, maybe some chocolate.
We'll work in with you.
We're not here to be everything to everyone.
But for someone we might just be everything.
Something reliable. Something solid.
Something you wear with pride on the days that go pear shaped.
The People and the Projects
Our crew includes lifters chasing personal bests, and people rebuilding one piece at a time.
You'll find their stories across our site - from Champion at 45 to Air Curls, the fundraiser bringing a para powerlifting bench to life.
Each project shares the same thread: community, accessibility, and a sense of humour about the beautifully messy process of getting stronger together.
