AWF Level 1 Coaching Course
30 June -01 July, 2018 at 18 Knoll Street, Glenorchy This 2-day course, certified by the Australian Weightlifting Federation, will provide an excellent foundation for anyone interested in learning the […]
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Fassina wins Silver at Commonwealth Games
Hobart mother Kaitlyn (Kaity) Fassina and member of the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania won a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Kaity finished with 5 […]
Workshop: Developing Leg Strength and Agility for All Athletes
This 2-hour workshop will take place on Saturday 10 March at the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania, 18 Knoll Street, Glenorchy, Hobart from 2:00pm – 4:00 pm. Participants will performance a […]
Questions for Q&A
This post captures the questions put forward by participants of the 2018 Intensive Training Camp at the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania, Hobart, 9-13 January. Answers to questions will be provided […]
Weightlifting Research: Get Involved!
Calling all persons who want to learn more about Weightlifting. Where: Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania, Hobart When: 09-13 January 2018 Who: Novice – Advanced Athletes interested in Olympic Weightlifting Here […]
Intensive Training Camp January 2018
For athletes and coaches, a very special opportunity not to be missed. The Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania will conduct a 5 day training camp from 9-13 January that will provide […]
Weightlifting Costumes
Members of the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania, you can order your custom designed Weightlifting costume by submitting measurements as per the measuring guide PDF file linked below: How to measure […]
Training of Instructors and Coaches
I am very pleased to announce that development is underway of long-awaited courses that provide the knowledge and skills to be effective as Instructors and Coaches in a Weightlifting club […]
Academy Athletes in Action at Australian Championships 2017
Stephanie Pickrell (Gold and Bronze) Hannah Spinks Zac Millhouse (Silver) Camilla Fogagnolo (Gold) Ben Spinks Sean Fitzgerald (Bronze) Kaity Fassina (Gold)
Ideas for School Projects in Weightlifting
Weightlifting is an excellent sport for a school science project. Here are some questions for students to ponder: Using the ‘principle of the lever’, explain why it is good technique […]