For more details on the 2024 SWA Board of Directors election process and eligibility requirements, please see the Elections Details document. It can be found HERE:
Please note that the candidate must submit their own nominations.
AGM: Sunday December 8th at 1:00pm via zoom. 2024-2025 SWA Members MUST be registred to attend and vote.
For more details on the 2024 SWA Board of Directors election process and eligibility requirements, please see the Elections Details document. It can be found HERE:
Please note that the candidate must submit their own nominations.
AGM: Sunday December 8th at 1:00pm via zoom. 2024-2025 SWA Members must be registred to attend. Link to register will be sent out to your emails soon.
Timeline:
Deadline for Nominations: November 30th, 2024 at 12:00 noon
Voting opens: December 1st, 2024, at 12:00 noon
Voting closes: December 7th, 2024, at 12:00 noon
Release of results: December 8th, 2024, during the 2024 SWA AGM at 1:00pm
If there are any concerns regarding this submission of this form or difficulties uploading images, please do not hesitate to reach out to Tanner Treen at tanner@saskweightlifting.com and Chris Reid at Chris@saskweightlifting.com.
When: Saturday November 30th, 2024
Host: Crossfit 150- Kilostalk Weightlifting Club
Location: 815 45 St. W Unit 20, Saskatoon
All new youth or junior athletes interested lifters are welcome and encouraged.
New Time Lifter Deal! Buy your FIRST TIME SWA Youth membership and get this competition FREE!
Interested first time participants coaches need to contact the SWA office for code for FREE registration.
Are you a student of the 2024-2025 academic year? Check if you qualify for the SWA 2024-205 Scholarship
Applications are Due before November 1st
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1st, 2024- 11:59pm
The Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, financial management, and event coordination skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, fundraising, program development, and promoting weightlifting across the province. Apply now to join our growing team!
Volunteers are a vital part of our small organization to run competitions and events for our membership. Please take the time to sign up on our Volunteer page for Chalk "n Awe
VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - Chalk 'n Awe 2024 signup sheet
Due to our insurance guidelines with AON, all volunteers that assiat at our SWA sanctioned events must be a current SWA member. For volunteers that would like to help but not compete at events, please purchase a SWA Associate Membership (non voting) for $30.00.
If the volunteer deals with Junior/Youth athletes, they must also have a CRC and Respect in Sport. Contact the SWA office if you have any questions.
We are looking for many different areas for assistance:
Loading Truck at Storage
Competition Set up- IT and Equipment
Loaders
Food Coordinator for Officials and Volunteers
SWAG Table
Tear Down of Equipment and IT
Unloading of Truck into Storage
REMINDER TO ALL TRAINING CENTRES: Requirement for MAP funding is Volunteer hours and Technical Official assitance at events.
Please visit our website: Training Centre: Volunteer Policy and MAP Requirements for more information:
https://saskweightlifting.com/training-center-volunteer-policy
https://saskweightlifting.com/training-centerassociate-club-info
Senior and Junior Western Canadian Championships 2024
Date: November 16-17
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Venue: Richmond Oval
6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
Last qualifying Competition is Chalk "n Awe October 5th 2024
If you are planning on aiming for a qualifying total please note that in the form.
Funding will be posted later next week.
*The SWA does not reimburse funds if Airmiles or points for travel are used.
Deadline for Expression of Interest: Sept 15
, at 11:59 pm, with no late submissions
Deadline for Athlete Fee Payment: October 9th
, at 11:59 pm, with no late submissions
Reimbursement Submissions Due: Dec 15th, 2024, with no late submissions
For any questions, please reach out to Angela Cromarty at edir@saskweightlifting.com.
SWA TOWN HALL MEETING
The town hall meeting is a gathering where SWA members, employees, or stakeholders come together to discuss issues, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to leaders or decision-makers. It typically allows for open dialogue, fostering transparency and engagement on important matters and topics.
7 - 8 pm
Where: Online, through the SWA Zoom Account
Who: SWA members, parents/guardians of SWA members
Cost: No cost
Registration: Online through the SWA website to receive the link to attend. It will not be posted on social media or given out via email.
Further info: Angela Cromarty edir@saskweightlifting.com
What to be a Technical Official for Weightlifting?
Want to know what the officials look for to make it a clean lift?
Are you new to the sport of Weightlifting and want to learn the rules?
Register Now to take the Course! CLICK HERE
FREE for SWA members or any PSO member of another province.
REMINDER TO ALL: SWA pays $20 per session for officiating!!!
Time to get involved and become an SWA Provincial Official
The SWA has secured a good price for the Sandman North Hotel for $109.00 plus tax double bed rooms for Chalk ‘n Awe weekend of competition.
310 Circle Dr W, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 2Y5
Please see the following link to book your room: CODE: 2410SASKWE
Standard room with 2 double beds, Fridge, Microwave, Free Parking, Free Wifi, close to ammenities
We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd Annual Chalk ‘n Awe in Saskatoon
Volunteering is crucial for a non-profit athletic association like the Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association (SWA), especially with a small membership of under 300. In organizations of this size, the ability to run competitions, events, and developmental programs often relies heavily on the time and effort contributed by volunteers. The SWA depends on its members and supporters to step up and take on various roles, from event setup and teardown to officiating and committee work. These volunteer efforts not only ensure the smooth operation of the association but also foster a strong sense of community and ownership among members. In smaller organizations, each volunteer hour has a magnified impact, directly contributing to the growth and sustainability of the sport within the province. Volunteering also provides members with the opportunity to give back to the sport they love, ensuring that future generations of athletes have access to the same opportunities.
Training Centre Volunteer Policy:
The SWA is looking for all Training Centre members and individual members to assist in the following areas and volunteering your time to grow our sport.
Event Organization/ hosting Hosting EOI
Loading Weights at competition
Set up and Take down for competitions
Committee members SWA Committee
Officiating- Stipend of $20 per session given
Training Camps
Sask Winter Games organizing
Junior National June 2025 Orgranizing Committee: Junior National Orgainizing Committee 2025
Conatct Angela@saskweightlifting.com for more information
The season is fast approaching and the SWA is looking to make this season full of fun excitment and great competition for everyone. This season we are proud to be hosting some great events such as Junior Training Camp for Nationals, Coach Training, and starting to prep for Saskatchewan Winter Games Feb 2026 with some great new youth/junior lifters across the province with a Talent ID training camps scheduled in the Summer of 2025.
But the number one BIG event will hosting the rest of the country in Saskatoon and the SWA will be orgranizing Junior Canadian Championsips 2025! We will be looking for help with all areas and hope everyone will take the time to volunteer their time.
Take the time to save the dates for these great events to help you reach your personal goals for the season!
Dear SWA Members,
For the 2024/25 season, the board of directors have approved a change to the ranking system. In previous years, the SWA has based the athlete rankings' on the Sinclair coefficient. For the 2024/25 season the rankings will now be based on the percentage of the marker for each weight class set out by weightlifting canada. The markers will be included on rankings excel sheet and they can also be found here,
https://weightliftingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-2024-2025-Senior-Markers-1.pdf
https://weightliftingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2023-2024-Junior-Markers.pdf
https://weightliftingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2023-2024-Youth-Markers-1.pdf
Weightlifting Canada, Ontario and the IWF all base their rankings on this system.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thanks
Nick Korchinski
To support this requirement, Sask Sport has asked all member sport organizations to commit to implement and enforce comprehensive, clear and effective policies and process for preventing and addressing all forms of misconduct or maltreatment.
The Safe Sport Manual for Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association was created by Sport Lex and intended for the SWA to be able to align their own standards with those outlined in the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport and with the policies and procedures of their affiliated National Sport Organizations.
The policies will help to promote a safer sport environment in a manner that ensures SWA and their members have access to an independent, fair and timely, provincial complaint handling system. The policies direct the SWA to establish high standards in participant safety and offer due process.
The provincial independent complaint handling system ensures meaningful steps will be taken should any issues arise and member PSOs will aim to prevent infractions by communicating expected standards of behaviour.
See more information in Policies and Procedures:
April 20
Subject to Doping Control
Host Training Center: Ignite Athletics
Comp Director: Donovan Dale donovan@igniteathletics.com
Venue: 1303 Avenue P S, Saskatoon, SK S7M 2T7
Awards:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place total medals for Open & Junior Categories
TOP JUNIOR ATHLETE: MALE-FEMALE
Athlete Requirements:
2023-2024 SWA Membership
Athletes: Max of 70 athletes
Registration opens for Junior & Youth Athletes: Friday Mar 22
Registration opens for Open Athletes: Friday Mar 29
Registration closes: Monday Apr 8
Late registration closes: Apr 13 (Fees: Regular fee + $120)
Fees:
Athletes (70 available): $80
ALL COACHES MUST REGISTER TO ASSIST THIER ATHLETES:
Calling all Training Centres!!
We are hosting our TO4 course for the spring on March 17 at 12 noon!
Training Centre are required to have at certain number Technical Official and is based on your membership total ar your club to help assist us at our Competitions for the season.
Training Center Membership Requirements:
5-9 Members: 1 Competition Introduction Certified Coach and 1 Certified Official
10-14 Members: 1 Competition Introduction Certified Coach and 2 Certified Officials
15-19 Members: 1 Competition Introduction Certified Coach and 3 Certified Officials
20-24 Members: 2 Competition Introduction Certified Coach and 4 Certified Officials
+25 MEmbers: 2 Competition Introduction Certified Coach and 5 Certified Officials
Are you interested in attending Senior Nationals on May 17-18-19 in Halifax?
Do you have a qualifying Total?
Qualifying Totals for Nationals Click Here
Do you want to be part of the TEAM SASK?
Please fill out the following Expression of Interest form to let us know.
