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Upcoming Events

Sept 21 - 2026 Ontario Senior Championships - Live Stream link posted

Sept 21 - Ontario Sr Championships Technical Meeting Fri Sept 25 6pm

September 21 - OWA Records updated

Sept 6 - AGM Trial Balance and Financial Statements available

August 31 - WCH update - Expression of Interest for LA2028 Qualifier #1 open

August 19 - Ray Hamilton/Bob Leclair Classic Registration Open

August 19 - Landmark x JustLift Summer Open results now available

August 15 - AGM Executive Board Nomination form now available

August 15 - AGM Competition Bidding form now available

August 15 - AGM Election Notice and Agenda posted

August 14 - Final Start List for Landmark x JustLift Summer Open

August 11 - Registration for Club Challenge #4 open

August 11 - Registration for 2026 Senior Ontario Championships open

August 11 - Summerfest Results available

July 15 - Community Development Committee - applications open!

July 7 - OWA 2026 Summer Newsletter available

July 1 - Update on WCH Developments and Safe Sport

June 26 - OWA Welcomes Tiffany Chan as VP Administration

June 24 - NCCP Competition-Introduction Course Registration Open

June 9 - Results Posted - Junior Canadian Championships

UPDATES

🚨SEPTEMBER 20 is the deadline to submit Elite competition bids for 2027, and nominations to the Board for the upcoming 2-year term (VP Administration, VP Finance and VP Operations)!
These competitions and Executive positions will be voted on by membership via email prior to the AGM.

September 20 is also the deadline to register as a member for voting - register for a membership at onweightlifting.ca to make your voice heard!

Link in bio! ⬆️

💥As we gear up for the AGM, some of you may remember when clubs collected proxy votes to be able to vote for their club members and teammates at rhe AGM.

🫆With the introduction of online voting, the role of proxy votes has changed!

Stay up to date with all things AGM by following us and checking the website.

Congratulations and good luck to all athletes competing at the World Masters Weightlifting Championship in Athens this week!

It’s incredible to have so many Ontario athletes representing Canada on the international stage! Join us in cheering on our team👏🏼🇨🇦

For schedule and live stream links, check out @world_masters_weightlifting_26 page

COACHES CORNER: MEET OUR NEXT PRESENTER 🏋️

We’re excited to have Logan Baker joining us for our Coaches Corner Lunch & Learn!

Logan will be discussing programming, athlete development, and environmental considerations for youth and junior weightlifters.

His session will explore key considerations for developing young athletes and creating the right environment to support long-term development both in and out of the gym.

Whether you coach youth and junior athletes or are looking to deepen your understanding of athlete development, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and ask questions. PLEASE RSVP at the link in our bio!

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Variety Village
🍴 Lunch provided

COACHES CORNER: MEET OUR NEXT PRESENTER 🏋️

We’re SO excited to have Justin Santos joining us for our Coaches Corner Lunch & Learn!

Justin will be discussing the mental side of performance and what changes when you move from training to competition.

📈 This highly requested session will cover:
Peaking in training vs. peaking for competition

With 15 years of Olympic weightlifting experience and 8 years of coaching experience, Justin brings both the athlete and coach perspective to the conversation.

Whether you’re a coach, novice or intermediate athlete, or simply looking to better understand the mental side of performance, this session is one you won’t want to miss!

📍 Join us in person or virtually — everyone is welcome!

🔗 RSVP in our bio or on the OWA website under Upcoming Events.

COACHES CORNER: MEET OUR NEXT PRESENTER 🏋️‍♀️

We’re SO excited to have Kat joining us for our Coaches Corner Lunch & Learn, where she’ll share both the athlete and coach perspective on navigating the competitive weightlifting season.

Kat will break down:

🏆 How athletes can work toward qualifying for international competitions
📋 How and when to declare interest in international opportunities
🎯 Understanding the totals and qualifying standards athletes need to hit
🤝 How coaches can plan an athlete’s season around these benchmarks

Whether you’re a coach looking to better understand the qualification pathway or an athlete working toward your first international competition, this session will help you understand the OWA competition season and international opportunities!

📍 Join us in person or virtually — everyone is welcome! RSVP at the link in our bio.

🏋️‍♀️ COACHES CORNER: MEET OUR NEXT PRESENTER

We’re excited to welcome Amanda Braddock to our Lunch & Learn, where she’ll be sharing her expertise on:

🎯 Attempt Selection for Peak Competition Performance

How do you make the right call when it matters most? Amanda will dive into the strategy behind attempt selection and how coaches can make informed decisions to help athletes perform at their best on competition day.

With extensive experience as both a high-level athlete and coach, Amanda brings a unique perspective on navigating competition strategy and maximizing performance when the stakes are high.

💬 Have a question for Amanda? Drop it in the comments or send us a DM, and don't forget to RSVP at the link in our bio!

📅 September 27, 2026 | ⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Variety Village | 💻 Virtual option available
🥪 Lunch provided

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