SWA Training Centre Membership Program

The purpose of the SWA Training Centre Membership Program has been established to create ties between the SWA and local lifting organizations who may wish to help grow the sport.  The Training Centre membership program helps the SWA identify programs that provide a high-quality training experience, by certifying and promoting those gyms that meet program standards.

To be recognized as a Training Centre in good standing with the SWA, a Training Center must meet or exceed the following criteria each year (October 1st – Sept 30th).  The SWA has the sole and absolute right to revoke the status Training Center at any time and for any reason without penalty.

Requirements for Membership

      1.            Minimum Standards for SWA Training Centre Membership:

                        1.1.            Training Centre head coaches must be members in good standing of the SWA

                        1.2.            Have at least 1 NCCP Certified Competition Intro Olympic Weightlifting Coach or complete Comp Intro certification within 1 year of seeking SWA club status

                        1.3.            1 Registered Official within 1 year of seeking SWA club status

                        1.4.            4 Registered athletes who have competed in a minimum of 1 SWA-sanctioned competition during the current season

Benefits of Membership

      1.            All registered Training Centres are eligible for the following membership benefits:

                        1.1.            Have its programs and service offerings included on the SWA Website, Facebook and Instagram social media platforms

                        1.2.            Insurance coverage under the SWA Sanctioned Event and Training Policies

                        1.3.            Use of SWA equipment for sanctioned events if available

                        1.4.            Receive a discount on the purchase of new or used equipment that is sold by the Association. 

                        1.5.            Be eligible to loan out SWA Equipment (to help with Training Centre start up)

                        1.6.            Increased MAP funding based on membership numbers

SWA Educational/Associate Training Centre Membership Program

The SWA Associate Training Center Membership provides gyms/schools/communities interested in developing the sport of Weightlifting access to SWA programs and services.

Requirements for Membership

      1.            Minimum Standards for SWA Associate Training Centre Membership

                        1.1.            At least 1 SWA Registered Coach

                        1.2.            5 Registered SWA members 

                        1.3.            Have regularly scheduled Olympic Lifting training sessions (min. 1-2 per week)

      2.            Administration

                        2.1.            Club must complete an SWA Club Registration Form and submit to the SWA Membership Committee each year

Benefits of Membership

      3.            All registered clubs are eligible for the following membership benefits:

                        3.1.            Access to the SWA Used Equipment Loan Out Program

                        3.2.            That ability to host an SWA Mock Meet (costs covered by the SWA; as well as event insurance covered through the SWA)

                        3.3.            Access to an SWA Certified Coach to a maximum of 2 in person or virtual sessions for athlete or coach training (two covered by the SWA)

                        3.4.            Receive a discount on the purchase of new or used equipment that is sold by the Association