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April News

Hope everyone had a chance for some R & R over Easter as we get ready to gear up for a very busy weightlifting period ahead.

Registrations for the QWA Club Development Workshop on Saturday 3rd June being held in conjunction with the 2023 QWA AGM close online today.

This will be a great networking opportunity for all of our clubs as we work together to grow weightlifting in Queensland.

You will find the registration form here: 

Club Development Workshop Registration

Regional clubs (where possible) will be entitled to a minimum of one funded Club representative. Funding will cover travel & accommodation only. If it becomes likely that there will be unexpended funds this may be extended to 2 representatives.

Those clubs situated closer to the workshop location are invited to nominate two representatives.

Topics for the day will include:

  • Volunteer initiatives – Donna Little – waytobe;
  • How to incorporate – case study from Noosa Barbell Club. Q & A time with a panel of reps from other incorporated clubs;
  • Are you adequately insured….presented by Gallagher Insurance;
  • Well Being – Fraser Harrison
  • Competition results management best practice

Team Captains for National Junior & U23 Championships announced:

Junior female: Maddison Power U23 Female: Halle Mifsud

Junior Male: Jack Gibson U23 Male: Aiden Simkin

Entries for the QWA All Schools Weightlifting Championships at Burleigh Barbell Club https://www.burleighbarbellclub.com/ close online via the QWA website Monday 17th April.

Entries for the QWA State Senior Championships in Townsville 19-21 May close online via the QWA website Sunday 30th April. A lifting suit must be worn if competing in this competition. Some stocks of plain black suits are available in our shop: https://qwashop.org/

EOI’s for the Athlete Advisory Committee close online via this link Saturday 6th May. https://www.qwa.org/qwa-athletes-advisory-committee-information-update/

Updated information :Entries for the National Masters Championships in Sydney 15-18 June close online via the AWF website 12 May. https://www.awf.com.au/Portals/0/CompetitionDocs/2903/2023%20AWF%20Masters%20Championships%20Regulations.pdf Remember to get in early for your uniform requirements – a QWA lifting suit and either a QWA T-shirt or Polo shirt are compulsory. Current stock can be seen here: https://qwashop.org/