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OWA Registered Clubs

Headwaters Strength and Conditioning
Personal training, group classes, high performance training, and weightlifting.

Headwaters Strength and Conditioning

205467 CR-109
Amaranth
Coach:
Gerald Li
(519) 942-2255
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Maximus Barbell Club
Private club

Maximus Barbell Club

6051 HWY-6
Centre Wellington
Coach:
Roland Chrétien
(226) 821-0262
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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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Kapuskasing Weightlifting Club

Kapuskasing Weightlifting Club

Kapuskasing
Coach:
Kaylee Wedge
(705) 367-0869
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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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Half Moon Weightlifting Club

Half Moon Weightlifting Club

1044 Harcroft Ct
Oakville
Coach:
Peter MacDowell
(905) 466-6415
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IRON HEX Weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting club

IRON HEX Weightlifting

957 Gladstone Ave
Ottawa
Coach:
Spencer Moorman
(613) 898-6961
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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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Team MAC
Olympic Weightlifting Club

Team MAC

1 Warrington Pl
St Catharines
Coach:
Jason MacLean
(905) 351-3491
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Fit Collective Barbell Club
12 year fitness and wellness studio in Fonthill, Ontario.

Fit Collective Barbell Club

1777 Turner Rd
Thorold
Coach:
Ashley Mathewson
(905) 325-0309
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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
Toronto
Coach:
Hani Kanama
(416) 854-3843
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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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Mind's Eye Weightlifting
Remote coaching & competition support

Mind's Eye Weightlifting

Brampton
Coach:
Amanda Braddock
(416) 805-9990
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Better Tomorrow Barbell Club
This club is intended to inspire more youth to get involved with weightlifting. My primary work location is Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus. I teach weightlifting as part of my physical-ed class and would like to invite students to get further involved and possibly compete in OWA sanctioned meets. I coach adults and master age athletes who enjoy learning new exercise movements as well.

Better Tomorrow Barbell Club

905 Scotland St
Centre Wellington
Coach:
Belinda Cox
(519) 362-5182
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True North Strength

True North Strength

1899 Lasalle Blvd
Greater Sudbury
Coach:
Brad Hogue
(705) 805-3929
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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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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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CanAm Barbell Club

CanAm Barbell Club

155 Colonnade Rd S
Ottawa
Coach:
Mohamed Badreldin
(613) 413-9511
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Durham Strength

Durham Strength

1734 Orangebrook Ct
Pickering
Coach:
Danielle Pirrie
(905) 424-5525
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Santavy Weightlifting

Santavy Weightlifting

1307 London Rd
Sarnia
Coach:
Dalas Santavy
(519) 384-1075
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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) 637-7594
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Thunder Bay Giants Barbell Club

Thunder Bay Giants Barbell Club

712 Vickers St N
Thunder Bay
Coach:
Ron Rost
(807) 252-8777
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The Steel Machine
Weightlifting, strength and power development

The Steel Machine

288 Mill Rd
Toronto
Coach:
David Ablack
(647) 388-1969
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Back Alley Barbell

Back Alley Barbell

1453 Dupont St
Toronto
Coach:
Calvin Ng
(416) 846-8984
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North Shore Barbell

North Shore Barbell

1423 Grahams Ln
Burlington
Coach:
Craig Vandeweghe
(289) 788-5346
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East End Barbell Club

East End Barbell Club

70 Erskine Dr
Clarington
Coach:
Madeleine Waterfield
(647) 203-4330
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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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Kanama High Performance North

Kanama High Performance North

363 Wylie Rd
Laurentian Hills
Coach:
Justin Spencer
(1647) 881-0559
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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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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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Victory Barbell Club
little club, big heart!

Victory Barbell Club

222 Sunrise Dr
Prince Edward
Coach:
Gary Lewis
(613) 921-0684
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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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Variety Village
Variety Village, located at 3701 Danforth Avenue in Toronto, is a fully accessible, multi-sport facility known for its commitment to athlete development and inclusive sport. The venue features dedicated warm-up and competition areas, professional-grade equipment, and ample spectator space, making it a trusted site for hosting Olympic weightlifting events. With a long history of supporting provincial and national competitions, Variety Village offers a welcoming, well-equipped environment for athletes, coaches, and families. ​

Variety Village

3701 Danforth Ave
Toronto
Coach:
Abdallah Alsebaai
(416) 699-7167
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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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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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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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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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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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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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LBC
Lift Barbell club will now be operating from a new location and under a new coach

LBC

130 Argyle Ave N
North Perth
Coach:
Alison Brown
(519) 901-2318
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Nomad Weightlifting
Nomad Weightlifting is a remote club that is dedicated to growing the sport. Our members come from wide and diverse backgrounds with the intention of joining the journey of weightlifting.

Nomad Weightlifting

155 Preston St
Ottawa
Coach:
Mohamed Badreldin
(613) 400-8367
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Giant Weightlifting
Currently operating out of CrossFit Creed, 2223 Hamilton Road, Trenton, ON, Canada. Contact mrmikemiller@gmail.com for more details.

Giant Weightlifting

2223 Hamilton Rd
Quinte West
Coach:
Mike Miller
(613) 391-7947
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Garden City Weightlifting Club
Olympic weightlifting

Garden City Weightlifting Club

108 Russell Ave
St Catharines
Coach:
Steve Tanner
(905) 327-0333
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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
The Nation
Coach:
Greg Chin
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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
Toronto
Coach:
Clance Laylor
(416) 360-0460
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Zanshin Weightlifting
Coached by Jordan Tam, all things weightlifting and strength training. NCCP certified.

Zanshin Weightlifting

209 Linsmore Cres
Toronto
Coach:
Jordan Tam
(416) 902-4220
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Beach House Weightlifting Club

Beach House Weightlifting Club

81 Indianola Cres
Wasaga Beach
Coach:
Albert Pilon
(705) 627-5479
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Upcoming Events

July 11th, 2026 - 2026 Generations Open, CrossFit Connection (Burlington Barbell)

July 18th, 2026 - Mini/Young Hercules +, Belleville Ontario​​

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