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📣The OWF International Elite Tournament was hel

📣The OWF International Elite Tournament was held on the 12th and 13th of April with the QLD team getting the job done with some incredible results!

Darcy Kay F63 - Total 196 – 8th
Olvia Kelly-Shelton F77 – Total 212 – 10th
Ebony Gorincu F69 – Total 183 – 20th
Brayden Williams M71 Total – 260 – 14th
Ahrie Jerred M98 – Total 280 – 20th
Lily Strange F63 Total -166 – 25th
Rory Scott M79 Total – DNF

Records broken 🏆
Ahrie Jerred
M98 QLD Senior Clean & Jerk 155kg
M98 QLD Senior Total 280kg

Brayden Williams
M71 AWF & QLD Senior Snatch 119kg
M71 QLD Senior Clean & Jerk 141kg
M71 AWF & QLD Total 260kg

Darcy Kay
F63 AWF & QLD Senior & Masters (30-34) Snatch 91kg
F63 AWF Masters (30-34) Clean & Jerk 105kg
F63 AWF & QLD Senior Total 196kg

Ebony Gorincu
F69 AWF Masters (30-34) Clean & Jerk 102kg
F69 AWF Masters (30-34) Total 183kg

Rory Scott
M79 AWF & QLD Senior Snatch 130kg

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Happy Easter from the Queensland Weightlifting Ass

Happy Easter from the Queensland Weightlifting Association 🐣

We hope your day’s filled with good vibes, good food, great company and lots of chocolate!

On Friday the 11th of April, Queensland was repres

On Friday the 11th of April, Queensland was represented at the Oceania Junior & Youth Championships in Melbourne by the following athletes.
Please congratulate them for their amazing results and efforts 🏋️‍♀️

Sienna Lambert
F48 Youth Total 125 – 1st
Chloe Perkins
F53 Junior Total 160 – 1st
Nya Hayman
F69 Junior Total 206 – 2nd
Saige Groves
F69 Youth Total 167 – 2nd
Samuel Honeywood
M79 Youth Total 236 – 3rd

Records broken 🏆

Chloe Perkins
F53 AWF & QLD Junior & Senior Snatch 71kg
F53 AWF Clean & Jerk 89kg
F53 AWF Junior & Senior Total 160kg

Saige Groves
F69 AWF & QLD Youth
Clean & Jerk 97kg
F69 AWF & QLD Total 167kg

Samuel Honeywood
M79 AWF & QLD Junior & Youth Clean & Jerk 132kg
M79 AWF & QLD Junior & Youth Total 236kg

*The Australian team at the Oceania Junior & Youth Championships was fully supported by funding provided to the AWF @awfcomau by the Australian Sports Commission @asc

Rebels Weightlifting Club, with thanks to Communit

Rebels Weightlifting Club, with thanks to Community Bank Wynnum-Manly and Queensland Weightlifting Association, are hosting a Volunteer and Technical Official Development Day.

This initiative will bring community groups together for a social and supportive event with goals to grow and develop the ranks of volunteers and officials for Queensland.

Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, build connection and learn new skills and knowledge to contribute to setting the standard for how we share expertise and development responsibilities.

With the 2032 Olympics just over the hill, legacy building starts now! Be part of the ascension of weightlifting in the Redlands, Brisbane, Queensland and Australia.

For more info or to register your attendance, please follow this link:
https://facebook.com/events/s/oly-voly-development-day/1989382085136058/

QWA winter gear available now at the QWA Shop ❄️
Are you attending State Masters/Oly in the Outback? Order now and pick up at the event, save $$$ on postage 🤓

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We are Townsville’s newest barbell club, with a

We are Townsville’s newest barbell club, with a high level of experience and attention to detail. From beginners to experienced athletes, we have the coaching experience to increase your strength, confidence and skill. You are welcome here!

📍Kinetic Barbell Club, 6/58 Keane Street Currajong 4812

🏋️Coach: Chris Aulbury

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If you’re running weightlifting classes, it’s beneficial and economical to affiliate with the Queensland Weightlifting Association:

💪Clubs are included in the Australian Weightlifting Federation policy for Public Liability Insurance
💪Club members are associated with the club name in competitions and published results
💪Clubs can conduct official club weightlifting competitions at their own premises
💪Clubs can host state weightlifting competitions, subject to venue suitability
💪Affiliated clubs are entitled to vote at QWA General Meetings
💪Four free QWA memberships for new Youth/Junior members per calendar year
💪Listing of your club on the QWA Club Locator/website & the AWF website
💪Opportunities to apply for subsidised course fees at AWF Coaching courses
💪Opportunities to apply for QWA funding for targeted participation programs
💪NEW to 2025 – Marketing support

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