Proving Grounds UK is the functional fitness competition with the athlete and spectator at its heart!
Our goal over the last 5 years hosting Proving Grounds is, and always will be, to make the “athletes feel like superstars” and give the crowd and athlete an experience they will never forget.
Proving Grounds UK provides one of the UKs top fitness competitions for all levels of athletes from our “everyday” fitness enthusiasts, Intermediate grafters to our RX/Elite competitors.
The spectator experience is all about being close to the action as well as bringing top name vendors and spectator exhibits to the event.
Set in the amazing SEC arena in Glasgow, Scotland. This incredible facility provides everything needed and more to host a top end fitness competition. Set in the middle of the amazing Scottish city of Glasgow, we suggest making it a staple in your competition calendar.
THE TEAM
Alastair Mackinnon – Founder / Head of events
Alastair has been a high level athlete in the functional fitness community for over 10 years competing at Regionals and National level. Having competed around the world in fitness events his wealth of participating and running fitness events is unparalleled. Alastair has also had success in running a successful gym for over 10 years where Proving Grounds UK started back in 2016. This unique blend allows him to be one half of the team that bring you Proving Grounds UK.
Simon Thomson – Founder / Performance director
Simon is the other half of the Proving Grounds UK team. He has also competed at a high level in the sport of fitness competing at Regionals twice as well as many other fitness competitions throughout Europe and the UK. Having been head of programming for over 10 years at BaseFitness in East Kilbride and having an amazing understanding for events and logistics, he is the key in delivering the awesome workouts and experience the athletes can enjoy at Proving Grounds UK.
Both Alastair and Simon use their experience of competing at a high level and running successful comps to bring you one of the best fitness competitions in the UK.