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Getting started is easy!
Reach out to one of our QWA-affiliated clubs across Queensland to begin your Olympic weightlifting journey today.
FIND A CLUB
Contact your nearest weightlifting club to arrange your first training session.
A qualified weightlifting coach will provide you with expert instruction and guidance every time you train at the club.
Weightlifting training revolves around developing the skills and strength to perform the two Olympic lifts – the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk.
BECOME A MEMBER
Sign up as a member of the Queensland Weightlifting Association to lift in competitions, volunteer at events or register as a weightlifting coach.
You do not need to be a member of a weightlifting club to compete, but you must be a QWA member.
Only current members are covered in competition and training by the Australian Weightlifting Federation insurance.
WEIGHTLIFTING FAQs
Is weightlifting safe for children? Will it make me bulky?
Can women be successful weightlifters? Will it hurt my back?
Although Olympic Weightlifting is commonly seen as a test of strength, it is actually a very technically demanding sport. Coaches spend many months teaching a new participant correct lifting techniques and ensuring that these techniques are maintained.
We debunk the common myths about weightlifting in our FAQs.
