Author: Lionel
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Open Weightlifting Competition 16 June 2018
Weightlifting competition at the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania, 18 Knoll Street, Glenorchy. This competition is a part of the “Presidents Cup” run by Weightlifting Tasmania. Here is the SECOND draft…
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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…
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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…
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Press in Split Position
This exercise is about core stability while performing the Jerk, a significant issue for many athletes. The issue is that the degree of pelvic rotation in the Jerk Receiving position…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)
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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…