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  • Intensive Training Camp, Hobart

    The Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania will conduct a weekend intensive training camp 1-2 October 2016 at its premises in Glenorchy, Hobart. The 2-day program is 9:30 am – 4:30 pm each…

  • Youth Weightlifting Program

    The Youth Program of the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania is in full swing as our youngest athletes prepare for the Australian Youth Championships which will take place in Sydney on…

  • Intensive Training Camp

    Purpose Provide camp attendees with the opportunity to experience a highly motivating learning environment for the development of skills, physical capabilities and knowledge in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting Target Groups The…

  • Tasmanians Lift Well at 2015 World Championship

    Tasmanian Olympic Weightlifters put in impressive performances at the 2015 World Weightlifting Championships, in Houston, Texas on 28 November. Hobart’s Camilla Fogagnolo (Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania) competed in the 75kg…

  • 2015 Weightlifting Tasmania Awards

    The annual awards function of Weightlifting Tasmania Inc. was held 28 November at Rydges, North Hobart. The following awards were presented. 2015 State Championships Best Lifter Awards Open Mens Champion…

  • 17 Records Broken at the Presidents Cup

    3 National and 17 Tasmanian records were broken at the Presidents Cup (Round 7) hosted by the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania on 31 October 2015. Zac Millhouse, 77Kg Category, posted…

  • Start List and Competition Program
    Presidents Cup Rd 6

    2nd Draft Competition Schedule for Southern Division of President Cup Round 6 on 26 September 2015 at the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania. Additional lifters added. Some changes to officials. Please…

  • New Record for Competition Participants

    Round 5 of the Presidents Cup which will be held at the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania on Saturday 15 August 2015, will have a record number of entrants. The competition is…

  • Training with a Vengeance

    The Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania (WAT) has now been in operation for just 3 months and already the Academy is making a significant contribution to the sport of Weightlifting in…

  • Training area at Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania

    Academy Opening

    The Directors of the Weightlifting Academy of Tasmania are proud to announce that doors will be open for training on Monday 23 March commencing at 4pm.  The location is 18…