Qualifying Periods 

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2027 Canadian Senior Championships

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DATE: Victoria Day Long Weekend, May 21st - 23rd, EY Centre

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LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: August 1, 2026 - March 31st, 2027

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2027 Canadian Junior Championships

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DATE: June 25th - 27th, Genesis Centre

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LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: August 2025 to May 2026

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2027 Winterlift

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DATE: TBA

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LOCATION: In Progress

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: TBA

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: YES​​

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2027 Ontario Masters Championships

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DATE: TBA

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LOCATION: In Progress

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: None

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: There are no Qualifying Standards for this competition. 

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2026 Ontario Senior Championships

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DATE: September 26th, 2026

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LOCATION: Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: March 28th, 2026 - August 15th, 2026

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: YES
 

2026 Ontario Championships Qualification Note: Athletes competing before April 1, 2026 who achieve a qualifying total in a weight class that will no longer be in effect at the time of competition (marked with an asterisk *) must meet the qualifying standard for the weight class in effect at the time the total was achieved, and may then choose to compete in the weight class immediately above or below.

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Note for Provincial Team Selections: Only the 2027 Ontario Senior Nationals will be required to meet the Eligibility section of the Selection Policy.

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2026 Ontario Classic

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DATE: November 6, 2026

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LOCATION: Burlington Barbell Club, Burlington, ON

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: None - Must have minimum start total on the day of competition

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: None - Mandatory minimum start total

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2026 Ontario Youth & Junior Championships

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DATE: December 5th, 2026

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LOCATION: Landmark x Justlift, Ottawa, ON

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: N/A

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: There are no Qualifying Standards for this competition. All coaches must be at minimum Competition Introduction In-Training.

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2027 Ontario Senior Championships

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DATE: February 27th, 2027

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LOCATION: TBA

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: September 27th - January 16th, 2026 (TBC)

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: YES

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2027 Ontario Youth & Junior Championships

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DATE: TBA

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LOCATION: TBA

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QUALIFYING PERIOD: N/A

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QUALIFYING STANDARDS: There are no Qualifying Standards for this competition. All coaches must be at minimum Competition Introduction In-Training.