youth olympic weightlifting program

New and experienced lifters from around the region are invited to attend our training camp at Waikato Weightlifting Club over the April school holidays. These training sessions serve to connect youth from across the Waikato - Bay of Plenty region in Weightlifting.

The program will be led by New Zealand representative Coach Gabi Peach.

Levels

Novice

Youth who are very new in weightlifting, with no or little experience, who have not yet competed. Sessions will cover the basics of the snatch, clean & jerk, squats and pulls, with an emphasis on technical progression rather than accumulating training volume. Athletes will be guided at their own pace through progressions.

There is a limit of 8 athletes for these sessions. It is preferred athletes attend both sessions.

The cost of attendance is $30, payable at sign up or upon arrival Wednesday.

Experienced

Youth who are familiar enough with weightlifting to have known personal bests in the snatch, clean & jerk, front squat and back squat. Ideally youth who have already competed, or are intending to compete. Upcoming target events should be the 2023 North Island Championships (June) and/or the 2023 New Zealand Secondary School Championships (September).

Sessions will allow athletes to accumulate quality training in the Olympic lifts and other relevant movements, and receive technical feedback. Athletes will complete the same programme, with minor individual adjustments made to range of movement or rep scheme as necessary.

There is a limit of 12 athletes for these sessions. It is preferred athletes attend all sessions.

The cost of attendance is $45, payable at sign up or upon arrival Tuesday.

Schedule

Novice Lifters:

Wednesday 19th April: 1:15 - 2:15pm

Friday 21st April: 1:15 - 2:15pm

Experienced Lifters

Tuesday 18th April: 2:45 - 4:15pm

Wednesday 19th April: 2:45 - 4:15pm

Friday 21st April: 2:45 - 4:15pm

COST

Novice: $30.00 for 2 sessions

Experienced: $45.00 for 3 sessions

COached by monica nelson

Program delivery is led by Monica Nelson. Monica is a club coach at Waikato Weightlifting Club and is developing youth weightlifting in New Zealand. Any personal coaches of attending athletes who would like to attend in a coaching capacity are welcome to get in touch.

location

Sessions will take place at Waikato Weightlifting Club, which is located within Powerhouse, Unit 1, 593 Te Rapa Road (behind Resene and Guthrie Bowron). Caregivers are welcome but not required to stay for the duration of sessions.

For any queries please email: waikatoweightliftingclub@gmail.com