Ontario Weightlifting Association

In light of ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19 the OWA and CWFHC have determined that the Canadian Senior Nationals competition will now be online. Dates and qualification criteria remain unchanged. Details to follow

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Earle as Interim VP Operations, following the departure of David Di Donato. Dave brings a wealth of experience having been involved in weightlifting since 2009 as an athlete, coach and business owner of The Power Academy. Please join us in welcoming Dave to the OWA Executive Board.... @coachdaveearle See more

2020 Pan-American Championships Live Stream Amanda Braddock (W49A) - Tuesday, April 20 at 12:30pm Maya Laylor (W76A) - Thursday, April 22 at 3:00pm Boady Santavy (M96A) - Thursday, April 22 at 5:30pm

M E M B E R S H I P S All OWA memberships from 2020-2021 are valid until MARCH 31st 2021. There will be a reminder when to renew your membership for the next upcoming season for APRIL 2021-MARCH 2022. ... There is no need to renew your membership before March 2021. Please check our website, and other social media platforms for updates! #staysafe See more

Photographer Name: Dave Dessurealt Lifter Name: Karsin MacLean Category: 35kg Lifter Age: 7 yrs old Event: Richard Borden Memorial Open Nov 7/2020... Snatch: 12kg See more

The 2021 Canadian Junior Championships are scheduled for January 30 and 31, 2021, to be held online. This competition is open to athletes born 2001 - 2008. There are no minimum qualifying standards to enter; entry fee is $100 per athlete. Registration deadline is December 30, 2020.... Competition regulations and entry forms are available on the OWA site > Upcoming Competitions; link in bio.

The 2020/2021 Selection Policy for Junior and Senior Teams toward Junior and Senior National Championships has been amended, and is now available on the website. This policy is available on both the Qualifying Standards page as well as Upcoming Events.

We would like to introduce our new committee aimed to raise awareness and understanding of gender equity as it relates to high performance, governance, and general membership within our organization. Please welcome our team: Chair: Nicolas Munro @mediocrelifter Members: ... Sarah Lakhan @slackin_lakhan Nichole Lee @nicholelee8 Brendan Shaffick Anna Zinenko @ana_zinenko See more

POSTPONED @cwfhc Due to the developing situation with COVID-19, the 2020 IWF Junior World Championships has been postponed to May 2021. À cause du développement de COVID-19, Les Championnats Junior Mondial 2020 va se remettre au mois de Mai 2021. @iwfnet @teamcanada

Are you Interested in becoming a Technical Official at OWA events? Category 4 Technical Officials Clinic will be held online via ZOOM on December 12, 2020 from 7 - 9pm. ... Registration is capped at 10 participants. See Officials > Clinics page for details. See more

Find yourself a Coach who not only understands the technical aspects of weightlifting, but also respects and values you as a person. Coach: @tcottrell7767 @vaultbarbellclub ... #owa #ontarioweightlifting #cwfhc #canada #canadian #ontario #weightlifting #halterophilie #olylifting #olympiclifting #olympicweightlifting #photooftheday #sports #socialmedia #inspiration #motivation #strong #coach

Change in venue! Please check www.on weightlifting.ca for details!

For more information, see News & Events page here: https://www.onweightlifting.ca/newsevents

Registration deadline is quickly approaching for the Richard Borden Memorial, a qualifier for Ontario Senior Championships and our first competition of the 2020/2021 season! Registration available on our website; link in bio. Please see our Return to Competition Protocols for information on event safety.... Limited spectator tickets will be available online after the registration deadline.

Message from Mike Miller - OWA President We're getting messages indicating there are pockets of non-compliance regarding masks, social distancing, and sanitization. Please consider Weightlifting, CrossFit, Powerlifting, and Bodybuilding are often grouped together in the media. Gym infractions could have an effect on strength sports across Ontario regardless of their location or field. We must work together in our facilities to remain safe and open. Check https://www.onweightlifting.ca/ for updated resources regarding staying safe during COVID.

2020 OWA Annual General Meeting Details Members MUST be registered for the 2020/2021 season in order to attend the meeting. When: Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 01:00 PM EST... Where (In-Person): Holiday Inn Barrie-Hotel & Conference Centre Oro/Essa Room, 20 Fairview Road, Barrie, Ontario. Physical distancing in effect and masks are required. Zoom Meeting Link (Virtual): https://zoom.us/j/95255045374 Please join the meeting 15 minutes early. Meeting ID: 952 5504 5374 Passcode: 214696 One tap mobile +16473744685,,95255045374#,,,,,,0#,,214696# Canada Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHCcEHCD For Agenda and other relevant documents, see Annual General Meeting page.

2020 OWA Annual General Meeting Details Members MUST be registered for the 2020/2021 season in order to attend the meeting. When: Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 01:00 PM EST... Where (In-Person): Holiday Inn Barrie-Hotel & Conference Centre Oro/Essa Room, 20 Fairview Road, Barrie, Ontario. Physical distancing in effect and masks are required. Zoom Meeting Link (Virtual): https://zoom.us/j/95255045374 Please join the meeting 15 minutes early. Meeting ID: 952 5504 5374 Passcode: 214696 One tap mobile +16473744685,,95255045374#,,,,,,0#,,214696# Canada Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amHCcEHCD For Agenda and other relevant documents, see Annual General Meeting page.

Lifetime Achievement Award The Ontario Weightlifting Association Lifetime Achievement Award was established in order to recognize the contribution of longstanding OWA members. The award is presented to all eligible members for their ongoing dedication and continued commitment to the sport of weightlifting and the advancement of the Ontario Weightlifting Association. The Lifetime Achievement Award consists of both the 25-Year Club and the 35-Year Club and is presented annually... at the Ontario Championships. The OWA is now accepting nominations to the 25-Year Club and 35-Year-Club. Eligible members normally must be nominated 60 days prior to Ontario Championships, either by an OWA member/club or by self-nominating. Nominations consist of an email/letter stating the candidate’s name, club, first year of OWA membership and a brief history of contribution. Please send any nominations to the Executive Board c/o Lana at [email protected] for verification and approval by October 8, 2020.

Exciting news! The 2020 Ontario Senior Championships and 2020 Ontario Junior Championships have been planned as a two-day event on December 5 & 6, 2020, held at Variety Village in Toronto. The competitions will be held on the same weekend to reduce travel and set up requirements for volunteers, officials, athletes and coaches. ... Senior Championships - Dec. 5th Junior Championships - Dec. 6th Due to the interruption of the competition year in 2020, qualifying totals for the 2020 Ontario Senior Championships will not be in effect. However, in response to gathering limits and distancing considerations, competition registration will be capped. A qualification and subsequent invitation process will determine registration at this event, as well as the Jr Ontario Championships. More information on the qualification process to follow shortly. Stay tuned! In the meantime, we recommend that all athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers familiarize themselves with the OWA's Return to Competition guidelines, on the OWA website under Upcoming Events. Please review this to find out how we are planning for a new and safe 2021 competition season!

Congratulations to Toronto Weightlifting's Hani Kanama, winner of the Susan Kitchen Trailblazer Award. #ThanksCoach #CoachesWeek #onweightlifting

International Registered Testing Pool Q4 Deadline - September 15, 2020.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members of the Ontario Weightlifting Association (the OWA) will be held at Holiday Inn Barrie Hotel & Conference, 20 Fairview Road, Barrie, ON L4N 4P3 on Saturday October 3rd at 1:00 PM EST. Due to the unusual circumstance of COVID-19, and to ensure the members’ health and safety, we must follow provincial health guidelines and refrain hosting in-person gatherings of more than 50 persons. This means that the meeting will be live streamed, and details will be posted on our website and shared on social media. For Agenda, Election Notice, Proxy Form, and other relevant documents, see Annual General Meeting page.

The OWA would like to extend a farewell to Ken and Jill Miller, who have moved to New Brunswick this fall. The Millers have selflessly given their time and energy to help develop the sport of weightlifting in Ontario. From coaching to competing, to officiating and facilitating courses, Jill and Ken have been key contributors to the OWA for decades. Their passion for weightlifting will not be forgotten, and the OWA will continue to build on their efforts. ... The Blue Mountain Weightlifting Club will continue under the guidance of Paul Black. Jill and Ken - thank you and best wishes on your new journey! See more

Call Out: Social Media Administrators The OWA is seeking for two volunteers to manage our social media network. The selected candidates will work collaboratively to promote and market weightlifting and the OWA, and to engage, celebrate, and communicate with OWA members. Interested candidates must email OWA Administrator at [email protected] by Friday September 11, 2020.... See News & Events page for full details.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Stella Ng for all her hard work and commitment to the OWA since November 2018. She’s been an integral part of the team as our volunteer Social Media Administrator Engagement and she will surely be missed. All the best, Stella!

Hi guys! We're looking for a spot to host our AGM! The tentative date is September 12th. We're looking for a conference room (30-50 people capacity) or a club willing to host it. Watch your email, or contact me(Mike Miller) for more details. -Mike

Big thank you to all who participated in last weekend's Lockdown Liftoff! As always, our athletes brought energy to the platform, whether that platform was in a gym, basement, backyard patio, garage, driveway, or shed. You made it work and showed your mettle!

On behalf of Larry Sheppard, it is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Doug Marr, a long-time member of the Sudbury Weightlifting Club. He passed away early on Sunday, May 31st at the Health Science North in Sudbury. Doug was 67 years of age and had been battling cancer for more than a year. Doctor Marr, a native of Scotland, was introduced to weightlifting while studying at Glasgow University in the 70's. In the 90's, he took up competing again as a master ...lifter with the Sudbury group. Then for twenty years he became a fixture as an official at contests in Northern Ontario and the annual Blue Mountain Open. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Laurentian University Voyageur Weightlifting Club. He will be missed by many. Our deepest condolences go out to Doug’s family during this difficult time.

Next up, Q&A with @boady_champ 1. How long have you been lifting? About 18 years and counting. 2. Who are your lifting role models/"heroes"? ... Kurlovich, my dad @dalassantavy and my grandfather. 3. What's your favorite lift? I prefer the snatch but I love both lifts pretty much the same. 4. What's your most memorable lifting moment? So far the Commonwealth Games snatch record in Gold Coast. 5. What's your favorite non-lifting part-time? I can honestly say I don’t have a favorite non-lifting past-time besides being around my family whom I love. 6. What's your favorite food? Mashed potatoes and steak. 7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Being 2 time Olympian, the boxing world, and who knows what else? Whatever I put my mind to and choose to do. ------------- Thanks to Boady and Maya for taking the time to do these Q&As with us. So far we have profiled technical official and athlete extraordinaire @larrykrobinson , OWA masters legend @jill.miller.9693 and Boady and Maya. Members/followers: who would you like to hear from next?