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OWA Registered Clubs

Victory Barbell Club

Victory Barbell Club

222 Sunrise Dr
Belleville
Coach:
Gary Lewis
613-921-0684
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Cornwall Weightlifting Club
Weightlifting Club for beginners and competitors located within Quest PTS.

Cornwall Weightlifting Club

1020 Montreal Rd
Cornwall
Coach:
Thorin Gault
613-577-1694
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Sudbury Weightlifting Club
Olympic lifting since 1956

Sudbury Weightlifting Club

248 Autumnwood Cres
Greater Sudbury
Coach:
Alex Fera
705-562-4420
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Power Academy
Coached by Dave Earle, all experience levels welcome. Ages 10+

Power Academy

41 Ardelt Pl
Kitchener
Coach:
Dave Earle
226-926-7226
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Dosanjh Sports, Arts & Cultural Club

Dosanjh Sports, Arts & Cultural Club

80 Riverwalk Dr
Markham
Coach:
AMARJIT DOSANJH
416-902-6121
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Iron Athletics

Iron Athletics

6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Cir
Mississauga
Coach:
Chris Switalski
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Nepean Weightlifting Club
NWC operates out of the Movati Athletic Nepean location and welcomes both new and experienced weightlifters.

Nepean Weightlifting Club

1395 Meadowlands Dr E
Ottawa
Coach:
Jacob Alexander
819-921-3167
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Durham Strength

Durham Strength

1734 Orangebrook Ct
Pickering
Coach:
Danielle Pirrie
905-424-5525
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Canuck Barbell Club
Small Weightlifting club in the heart of Scarborough working out of CrossFit Canuck.

Canuck Barbell Club

825 Progress Ave
Scarborough
Coach:
Tavia Ferreira
647-401-2673
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Team MAC
Olympic Weightlifting Club

Team MAC

1 Warrington Pl
St Catharines
Coach:
Jason MacLean
905-351-3491
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Lions Den Weightlifting
Weightlifting club in the heart of Toronto, inside the Academy of Lions gym.

Lions Den Weightlifting

1083 Dundas St W
Toronto
Coach:
Justin Santos
(416) 538-4967
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Giant Weightlifting
Currently operating out of 10 Fitness in Trenton Ontario. Contact mrmikemiller@gmail.com for more details.

Giant Weightlifting

8 Trenton St
Trenton
Coach:
Mike Miller
613-391-7947
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North Shore Barbell
Crossfit and Olympic Weightlifting

North Shore Barbell

1423 Grahams Ln
Burlington
Coach:
Craig Vandeweghe
289-788-5346
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Landmark x JustLift
We're Ottawa's premier Weightlifting club. We train all age groups and skill levels, from recreational lifters who just want to learn the lifts all the way to the internationally competitive. Since 2012, athletes from all over Ontario have learned just how strong the truly can be training with Team JustLift.

Landmark x JustLift

118 Maple Grove St
Embrun
Coach:
Greg Chin
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LBC
LIFT Barbell Club is part of LIFT Fitness and Performance, an athlete performance and fitness facility in Guelph, Ontario. With 12 platform areas fully equipped with Eleiko and Pendlay bars and plates, it is one of the larger Olympic weightlifting programs in Ontario. Coaching is available and club members are always there to help the new lifter.

LBC

919 York Rd
Guelph
Coach:
Trevor Cottrell
226-500-7354
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Headwaters Strength and Conditioning
Personal training, group classes, high performance training, and weightlifting.

Headwaters Strength and Conditioning

205467 CR-109
Laurel
Coach:
Gerald Li
519-942-2255
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Driven Barbell Club
Midland ON 5000 sq ft facility

Driven Barbell Club

375 William St
Midland
Coach:
Joanne Jeffrey
705-529-4099
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Norsemen and Valkyries Weightlifting Club
The North Bay Norsemen and Valkyries club has a 25 year history with the OWA. Its headquarters is the YMCA of North Bay and the team has a designated space (converted racquetball court) which can only be accessed by club members. The training area has 5 platforms and top of the line line bars and plates (mostly Eleiko and DHS brands). Additional equipment: free standing squat racks, Eleiko jerk stands, soft plyo boxes, power rack, and Ham-Glute unit,

Norsemen and Valkyries Weightlifting Club

186 Chippewa St W
North Bay
Coach:
Larry Sheppard
705-471-0634
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CanAm Barbell Club
Olympic Weightlifting

CanAm Barbell Club

155 Colonnade Rd
Ottawa
Coach:
Spencer Moorman
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Santavy Weightlifting

Santavy Weightlifting

Mara St
Point Edward
Coach:
Dalas Santavy
519-384-1075
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Toronto Weightlifting
Toronto weightlifting Club specialize in Olympic weightlifting. with over 40 years of experience , this club has produced many national and international weightlifters. conveniently located in the centre of the GTA

Toronto Weightlifting

39 Cosentino Dr
Scarborough
Coach:
Hani Kanama
416-854-3843
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St.Thomas Strength Athletics (STSA)
Olympic weightlifting, Strength training, strength and conditioning consulting...

St.Thomas Strength Athletics (STSA)

203 Highview Dr
St Thomas
Coach:
Daniel Pare
519-633-0771
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Back Alley Barbell

Back Alley Barbell

1175 Bathurst St
Toronto
Coach:
Adrian Masangkay
416-846-8984
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TEAM HAM

TEAM HAM

6717 Thickson Rd N
Whitby
Coach:
Tyler Gregory
289-939-5099
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Burlington Barbell Club
Weightlifting club in Burlington Ontario

Burlington Barbell Club

845 Harrington Ct
Burlington
Coach:
Michael D'Angelo
905-867-2556
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The Steel Machine
Weightlifting, strength and power development

The Steel Machine

288 Mill Rd
Etobicoke
Coach:
David Ablack
647-388-1969
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Battlefield Strength
Weightlifting club out of CrossFit Battlefield focusing on performance and long term development.

Battlefield Strength

115 Hempstead Dr
Hamilton
Coach:
Kody Taylor
905-541-2993
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Integrity Barbell Collective
Weightlifting club devoted to providing a safe space for individuals to gain experience in the sport of weightlifting, from beginner to elite athlete. Building into the community of the sport so that we can all have participation on all levels in the association.

Integrity Barbell Collective

11 Colgrove Pl
London
Coach:
Nichole Lee
519-319-9692
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Mind's Eye Weightlifting
Remote coaching & competition support

Mind's Eye Weightlifting

349 Rathburn Rd W
Mississauga
Coach:
Amanda Braddock
416-805-9990
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LPS Athletic
WE REMAP ATHLETES TO DOMINATE. Our athletes here at LPS Athletic become world-class versions of themselves on and off the platform. We relentlessly create unfair advantages for our athletes so that they can dominate. Become so good, they can’t ignore you.

LPS Athletic

125 Martin Ross Ave
North York
Coach:
Clance Laylor
416-360-0460
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Built Strength and Conditioning
Strength and conditioning gym. We offer strength and conditioning classes lead by CrossFit Level 1 and 2 certified coaches, personal training and we coach olympic weightlifting in our barbell club classes.

Built Strength and Conditioning

1125 8th St E
Owen Sound
Coach:
Emily Bass
1-519-378-6945
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Phoenix Weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting and fitness facility.

Phoenix Weightlifting

1308 London Rd
Sarnia
Coach:
Larry Robinson
519 328 6494
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Adamantium Weightlifting
Sauble Beach Ontario

Adamantium Weightlifting

South Bruce Peninsula
Coach:
Kevin Wallace
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Apollo Barbell Club
Apollo Barbell Club - Olympic Lifting Strength and Conditioning Dedication - Determination - Transformation

Apollo Barbell Club

233 Allen Mills Rd
Stirling-Rawdon
Coach:
Bob Walt
613-920-4064
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Centennial Weightlifting Club
This club trains at the Athletic & Wellness Centre at Centennial College in Scarborough. It is open to students, college staff, alumni and external community members.

Centennial Weightlifting Club

941 Progress Ave
Toronto
Coach:
Joshua Delgado
416-996-5087
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SABARIA WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB

SABARIA WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB

96 Kinross Ave
Whitby
Coach:
Akos Sandor
416-434-8260
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United Counties Weightlifting Club

United Counties Weightlifting Club

1515 Pitt St
Cornwall
Coach:
Kevin Hartwick
613-662-6213
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Varbanov Weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting club offering high performance coaching, online weightlifting programming and training camps. All training is programmed and led by head coach Alex Varbanov - Olympian and world champion, and Varbanov junior (Nick)- both NCCP certified.

Varbanov Weightlifting

Etobicoke
Coach:
Alex Varbanov
647-916-285
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Kapuskasing Weightlifting Club

Kapuskasing Weightlifting Club

Kapuskasing
Coach:
Kaylee Wedge
705-367-0869
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Strength Haven Barbell Club
Welcome to Strength Haven Barbell Club Join our weekly team training sessions Tuedays: 6-8pm Sundays: 10-12pm (3rd session coming soon) Run by Ontario Weightlifting Association competition qualified coach @benji_germain Strength Haven is all about the beautiful expression of strength, be it both physical and mental. We believe in providing a safe environment for all athletes to learn and participate in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. Learn and master the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk to unlock your potential to move maximal weights with force and power! Weightlifting is more than just lifting heavy weights. It's learning how to progress efficiently and safely through increasingly intense training cycles. Understanding your body and how we react to different training stimuli. Making sure you are mentally and physically prepared for the challenges you face in the gym and on the competition platform. Most importantly, it's about having fun and enjoying the process of getting strong and moving with freedom! While competition is an important aspect to our sport and training, it is not a requirement to be a part of our team. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Team Membership includes: - In person coaching - 5 days of programming/week - Access to team training sessions - Open gym access - Ability to send videos online for additional coaching - Access to a safe, positive environment to develop your skills and abilities alongside other athletes. Your Haven for all things Strength awaits!

Strength Haven Barbell Club

30 Adelaide St N
London
Coach:
Ben Vandenberg
587-341-1069
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Eastern Bloc Barbell Club
Olympic weightlifting, strength training, athletic development

Eastern Bloc Barbell Club

2355 Royal Windsor Dr
Mississauga
Coach:
marius pop
416-832-1603
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Half Moon Weightlifting Club

Half Moon Weightlifting Club

1044 Harcroft Ct
Oakville
Coach:
Peter MacDowell
905-466-6415
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CrossFit PTBO Weightlifting Club
CrossFit PTBO Weightlifting Club

CrossFit PTBO Weightlifting Club

701 The Queensway
Peterborough
Coach:
Dave Stewart
705-768-6962
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Variety Village

Variety Village

3701 Danforth Ave
Scarborough
Coach:
Abdallah Alsebaai
416-879-7238
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Garden City Weightlifting Club
Olympic weightlifting

Garden City Weightlifting Club

108 Russell Ave
St Catharines
Coach:
Steve Tanner
1-905-327-0333
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Maximus Barbell Club
Private Club

Maximus Barbell Club

6051 HWY-11
Timiskaming
Coach:
Roland Chretien
226-821-0262
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646 Weightlifting Club
646 Weightlifting is a competitive weightlifting team for new and experienced lifters. 646 offers team training, personal training, and online programming. New members and drop-ins are always welcomed.

646 Weightlifting Club

1444 Dupont St
Toronto
Coach:
Paul Medeiros
647-235-7286
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Upcoming Events

May 31 - 2025 Kitchener Open- Gym 41, 41 Ardelt place, Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 2C8

May 31- June 1 - NCCP Competition Intro - Centennial College, Progress Avenue, Scarborough, ON, Canada

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