Olympic Weightlifting

Olympic Weightlifting caters for any skill from beginner to advance. Everyone is welcome to join the friendly club to compete, develop skills or start from scratch and learn something new. Training includes opportunities to lift three times a week in our newly refurbished S&C gym! The club compete in local and national competitions throughout the year and continuously bring home success stories.

The Weighlfting Club have had a great year in 2023/24, and were shortlisted for Club of the Year award in the annual Northumbria Sport Awards.

Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.

Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.

Available Weightlifting Memberships in 2024/25:

"TRAIN"

Group 1

Wed 16:30-18:00

Sat 10:00-11:30

Sun 11:30-13:00

Group 2:

Fri 17:30-19:00

Sat 11:30-13:00

Sun 10:30-11:30

All training takes place in the S&C Suite in Sport Central.

This membership offers regular coached sessions for students interested in gaining Weightlifting skills without the competitive element.