A series of face-to-face and/or online group discussions for coaches in Tasmania with topics changing fortnightly. The discussion board is now open for participants, and already participants are contributing. To join this coaching group without payment of a fee, an applicant must: Have intention to develop their coaching skills for the long-term benefit of the […]
Open Weightlifting CompetitionThis competition is Round 7 of the Presidents Cup and is open to all comers. There is no entry qualification level and first-time competitors are welcome. Deadline for entry – Saturday 20 October How to enter:(1) Register your interest by contacting competition director: Leo Isaac on email: leo@weightliftingacademy.com.au or call mobile: 0423767955(2) Go […]
The Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania will again host an Intensive Training Camp for Weightlifting on 11-13 January, 2019. The 3-day program will include twice daily training sessions, a lecture in the afternoon, a Q&A session in the morning and daily debriefings. Download Camp Timetable and Program Training will have a major emphasis on technical performance […]
The Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania will again host an Intensive Training Camp for Weightlifting on 11-13 January, 2019. This is a change from the earlier 5-day format previously advertised. The 3-day program will include twice daily training sessions, and comprehensive series of lectures, talks, Q&A sessions, debriefings throughout the camp. Download Camp Timetable and Program […]
The Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania hosted the 2018 Tasmanian Weightlifting Championships and Round 5 of the Presidents Cup on 21 July. It was an excellent day of lifting with a total of 46 athletes representing 11 clubs from all regions of Tasmania. Competitors ranged in age from 12 to 64 years. The full results can […]
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 of the competition entries, start times and officials. Please know that weigh-in always begins 2 hours before the start of each competitor’s competition. Would all […]
Anyone can enter this Weightlifting competition, you don’t have to be a current member of Weightlifting Tasmania although the entry fee is less if you are. If you are new to competition Weightlifting, here are some reasons why you should give it a go: You don’t have to wear a regulation Weightlifting competition uniform (lifting […]
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 skills and methodology of Olympic Weightlifting. If you are a prospective athlete or a coach this course is for you and it does not matter […]
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 out of 6 lifts, setting a new personal best in the Clean & Jerk of 128Kg in the process. Kaity’s only failure was her second […]
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 variety of exercises for building leg strength and general agility and receive guidance from one of Australia’s leading coaches in Weightlifting, Leo Isaac. The workshop will […]