REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for JUNIOR PROVINCIALS

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:

SWA Committees: Expression of Interest 2024

Be part of the SWA Committee team and assist the Board of Directors moving our sport forward to increase the passion and dedication to Olympic Weightlifting! Join Us!

So many areas we would love you to Volunteer your time!

More information: Committee Information

Fill out form below!

Annual General Meeting Notice

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association

WHEN: SUNDAY  DECEMBER 10, 2023

TIME: 1:00 PM

WHERE: via Zoom

The Annual General Meeting of the membership has been called by the Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association for Sunday, December 10, 2023. This meeting will be held via Zoom at 1:00 pm.  Voting will be done through Zoom and be anonymous.

 REGISTER HERE FOR AGM:Click here to Register for AGM

Please check your emails the following AGM documents:

1.     Notice of Meeting

2.     Agenda for Meeting

3.     Audited Financial Statement 2022-2023

4.     AGM Minutes of previous years meeting: Dec 11, 2022

5.     SWA Operating Budget 2023-2024

Notice of Meeting and this information is being sent out 21 days prior to the meeting.

The quorum for the meeting is 10 voting members present of our association.  Voting members include the following who are over 18 years of age.

·       Stakeholders registered  with the Corporation

·       Registered team coaches, assistant coaches, trainers and managers

·       Registered officials

·       Parents and guardians of under 18 registered Stakeholders

Proxy votes will be available.

Register in advance for this meeting:

Click here to Register for AGM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association

SWA 2023-2024 Competition and Course Schedule

Please see the link for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Any changes will be announce on the website and all members will be notified.

SWA 2023-2024 Membership Form is OPEN

Hello there SWA Members and Interested Weightlifters in Saskatchewan

Please take note that the link for the 2023-2024 Weightlifting season is open as of

August 8th,2023.

This if for the upcoming fiscal season of October 1st, 2023 to Sept 30, 2024. All participants in any SWA sanctioned events for the 2023-24 season must be a registered member.

If you have any issues with purchasing your membership online in our STORE, please contact Angela at the SWA office for assistance: edir@saskweightlifting.com

Link: https://saskweightlifting.com/swa-memberships

SWA 2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2023 SWA Annual Scholarship Details

Details:

• Link to the Application Form

• Scholarship Value: $500

• After the application period ends, the applications will be reviewed by a panel of 3 judges, including at least 1 person outside of the elected SWA Board and Staff.

• If a judge is deemed to have a conflict of interest with any of the applicants they will be removed from the panel before the reviews begin.

• Email Angela Cromarty (edir@saskweightlifting.com) and/or the President (pres@saskweightlifting.com) if you have any questions or concerns.

Timeline:

1. June 1st to Sept 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm (SK time): Application Period

2. Oct to Nov 2023: Application Review Period

3. Nov 2023: Confirm enrolment of the top candidate and inform applicants of results

4. TBD: Award presentation and announcement

Application Criteria:

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible: 

1. Registered member of the SWA during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons;

2. Be enrolled full-time (60% course load) in a post-secondary institution during the Fall 2023 semester.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be graded based upon the following criteria as described in their application: 

1. Leadership in their school, community, and/or training center;

2. Volunteerism in their school, community and/or training center;

3. Exhibition of grit, dedication and a positive attitude while participating in athletics and school activities;

4. Long-term commitment to and involvement in the SWA and weightlifting community.

Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

1. Have not previously received this award;

2. 2023 Saskatchewan High School graduate;

3. Pursuing their first certificate, diploma, or undergraduate degree;

4. High School Average of 70% or greater or Post-Secondary Average of 60% or greater based upon the University of Saskatchewan Admissions Average Calculation and University of Saskatchewan Grading System respectively.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete the following to be considered for the scholarship:

1. Write a 1-page Word document addressing points outlined in the selection criteria.

2. Request a 1-page letter of recommendation from a weightlifting coach, mentor, or teacher to support the application and address the selection criteria.

Complete the Application Form, including the submission of the above documents, before Sept 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm (SK time).

Weightlifting Canada - July 14 Memo

Hi Everyone,

I hope you’re having a great summer so far!

Please see the July 2023 Weightlifting Canada Memo: WCH July 2023 Memo – AGM Date Notification

Team Sask Update: 2023 Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships

Results from Pan Ams 2023

Craig Astle W40 WC 73 Snatch 98 Clean & Jerk 126 total 224 2nd place & Canadian Masters Snatch record

Ahmed Alterkait W40 WC 73 Snatch 85 Clean & Jerk 103 total 188 5th place

Jil Reid W40 WC 76 Snatch 60 Clean & Jerk 84, total 144 4th place

Cassandra Exner-Williams W40 WC 87= Snatch 61 Clean & Jerk 74, total 135 5th place

Jamie Schaan was unable to attend the competition.

This was a great meet for team Saskatchewan. Coach Mckay had an intense battle with Venezuela for 1st and 2nd place for Craig. Then another battle with USA for 3rd for Jil who missed out on 3rd place by 1 kilo. Both Ahmed and Cassandra did their first international meets. Ahmed got a competition PR total and Cassandra officiated her first international competition. She was also the only Canadian official.

Next up for Masters, Nationals in Midland Ontario July 14-16. Registration ends June 16th.

Reminder to join our SWA Masters page on FB for more info.