NCCP Competition Introduction – Analyse Performance

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The Ontario Weightlifting Association (OWA) is hosting an NCCP Competition Introduction – Analyse Performance course from September 19 -20, 2026, at Built Strength and Conditioning in Owen Sound. This program is designed for coaches who aim to prepare athletes for accredited weightlifting competitions.

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Registration Fee:

OWA-affiliated registrants: $365

Unaffiliated registrants: $415*

*the unaffiliated entry fee includes a current-season Coach membership after completion of the course

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Registration Deadline: September 12, 2026

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Course Times:

Saturday September 19 - 8:30am - 3:30pm  

Sunday September 20 - 8:30am - 3:30pm

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Course Facilitator: Larry Robinson

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Course Description: Coaches will learn to analyse technical performance in Olympic weightlifting with the goal of preparing beginner athletes for local competitions. Instruction includes progressions for teaching Olympic lifts, corrective cues, and exercises to address technical errors. Participants will also explore basic coaching strategies, athlete developmental stages, competition structure, and rules.

 

The course culminates in managing an athlete through an informal competition scenario.

Critical Performance Statement: Upon completion, coaches will be able to competently instruct and correct Olympic weightlifting techniques to develop competitive athletes.

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Learning Outcomes:

• Instruction of Olympic weightlifting movements for beginners.

• Correction of technical performance appropriate to developmental stages.

• Application of basic biomechanical principles to Olympic weightlifting.

• Execution of competition lifts and related assistance exercises.

• Creation of a basic training plan.

• Management of an athlete in regional competition logistics.

• Application of general competition rules.

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Please contact info@onweightlifting.ca with any questions.

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*This course may be eligible for partial reimbursement through Coaching Association of Ontario's Quest for Gold Bursary. More information here.

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Deadline to register: September 12, 2026

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NCCP Competition Introduction – Analyze Performance Evaluation

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The Ontario Weightlifting Association (OWA) is hosting an NCCP Competition Introduction Practical Evaluation on August 8, 2026, during the 2026 Summerfest. The evaluation will take place at 39 Cosentino Dr, Scarborough.

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Athlete Registration Deadline: July 26, 2026
Evaluation and Training Plans Due: August 1, 2026

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Eligibility and Evaluation Requirements

All coaches seeking evaluation must meet the following criteria:

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1. Athlete Development: Coaches must have actively developed their evaluation athlete from NCCP Stage 2 (Learn to Lift) to Stage 4 (Train to Compete).

2. Single Athlete Focus: Evaluation will be conducted on one athlete only. However, coaches may work with additional athletes during the competition if they are registered and meet eligibility requirements.

 

Pre-Evaluation Requirements

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Coaches must complete the following prerequisites prior to their evaluation:

1. Multi-sport Modules: Complete the following three (3) modules and pass the Make Ethical Decisions evaluation found in the NCCP locker:

   • Make Ethical Decisions (module and evaluation)

   • Planning a Practice

   • Nutrition

2. Multi-sport courses can be found at CoachesOntario.ca.

3. Weightlifting Workshop: Complete the Competition Introduction – Analyze Performance Workshop (Trained Status).

4. Portfolio Submission:

   • Emergency Action Plan

   • Four-week Olympic Weightlifting Competition Program: Includes goals, weekly structure, and acute program variables. 

   • Competition Athlete Plan: Includes athlete profile, goals, statement of coaching intent, and warm-up plan.
     Evaluation Files(3) can be found here: Sample Training Plan, Evaluation Info Sheet and Training Plan Template.

5. Practical Evaluation: Demonstrate coaching competency in a competition setting, followed by a debrief.

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The facilitator for this evaluation will be Larry Robinson.

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Cost: $120.00

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Please contact info@onweightlifting.ca if you have any questions.

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*This course may be eligible for partial reimbursement through Coaching Association of Ontario's Quest for Gold Bursary. More information here.

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