LOCATION - J.S. Redpath Gym - YMCA of North Bay, 186 Chippewa Street West, North Bay, ON, Canada
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Registration Deadline: October 3, 2025

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Registration Price: $90​

 

Note: This event is subject to doping control.

Note: The qualification period for the Ontario Senior Championships has been extended to include the Ray Hamilton – Bob Leclair Open competition, with the understanding that the Ontario Weightlifting Association (OWA) and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) discourage frequent maximal efforts. Qualifying events should be strategically integrated into an athlete’s periodized training plan, and this extension is intended specifically for athletes who do not need to perform at maximal effort in order to qualify.

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EVENT DESCRIPTION

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One of the longest-running weightlifting contests in Ontario, the Ray Hamilton and Bob Leclair Classic dates back to its inception in 2005. The event celebrates two of northern Ontario’s pioneers of Olympic weightlifting. It marks the start of the qualifying period for Canadian Championship hopefuls and provides an opportunity for athletes from northern Ontario—and across the province—to launch their competitive season.

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VENUE INFORMATION

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The Norsemen and Valkyries Weightlifting Club will host the competition at the North Bay YMCA, located off Chippewa Street. Nestled in a wooded area of North Bay, the YMCA’s large capacity makes it an ideal setting for a weightlifting meet. The main competition will take place in the J.S. Redpath Gymnasium, with warm-ups held in the Norsemen and Valkyries training facility. For refreshments, the Wee Café is located at the YMCA’s front entrance, offering coffee, tea, sandwiches, and baked goods.

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COMPETITION RULES​​

 

• 20kg Rules Enforced: No

• All Weigh-In Rules Enforced: Yes

• Qualifying Totals Required: No

• Technical Meeting: No

• Allowed to Switch Weight Class Day of Competition: Yes

• TO Training Opportunity: No

• Age Groups: Open Divisions

• Weight Classes: IWF TCR

• Membership Level: ALL

• Coaching Level: Open

• Allow C&J With No Snatch: Yes

• Spectator Fee: N/A

• Open Photography: TBA

• Singlet Required: FIRST YEAR ATHLETES EXEMPT

• Hard Cap: CANNOT BE TWO DAYS

• Youth Classes: Yes

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LOCATION - Gym 41, 41 Ardelt Place, Kitchener, ON N2C 2C8
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Registration Deadline: October 11, 2025

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Registration Price: $100​

 

Note: This event is subject to doping control.

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EVENT DESCRIPTION

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Hosted by Power Academy, the Gym41 Masters Open highlights Ontario’s Masters community while welcoming lifters of all ages. With medals and Best Lifter awards for both Open and Masters (35+), it’s an excellent fall target and a recognized qualifier for Winterlift 2026.

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VENUE INFORMATION

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Gym41 is a purpose-built training facility in the Kitchener–Waterloo region, known for its supportive community and clean, spacious layout—ideal for Olympic weightlifting. The venue offers ample warm-up space, multiple platforms, on-site parking, and easy access via major routes.

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COMPETITION RULES​​

 

• 20kg Rules Enforced: No

• All Weigh-In Rules Enforced: Yes

• Qualifying Totals Required: No

• Technical Meeting: Yes

• Allowed to Switch Weight Class Day of Competition: No

• TO Training Opportunity: Yes

• Age Groups: Master + Open Divisions

• Weight Classes: IWF TCR

• Membership Level: ALL

• Coaching Level: Open

• Allow C&J With No Snatch: Yes

• Spectator Fee: $5.00

• Open Photography: TBA

• Singlet Required: FIRST YEAR ATHLETES EXEMPT

• Hard Cap: HARD CAP - 75

• Youth Classes: No

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LOCATION - Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M1N 2G2
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Registration Deadline: October 26, 2025

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Registration Price: $145​

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Note: This event is subject to doping control.

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EVENT DESCRIPTION

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The 2025 Ontario Senior Provincial Championships will take place November 7–8 at Variety Village in Scarborough. As one of the premier weightlifting competitions in the province, this event offers senior-level lifters from across Ontario — including emerging talents and seasoned veterans — a chance to test their strength, compete for provincial honours, and qualify toward national-level competition.

Whether you’re chasing qualifying totals, looking to set provincial records, or seeking a high-level competitive experience, this championships promise to deliver top-tier lifting, camaraderie, and provincial pride.

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VENUE INFORMATION

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Variety Village is Toronto’s flagship inclusive recreation and adaptive sports facility, committed to accessibility and community engagement.  The venue features a multi-sport complex, weight and cardio rooms, full-size sport courts, an indoor track, aquatics, and extensive support infrastructure. Variety Village is served by TTC bus routes, including the 12A which stops directly at the facility. With over 168,000 sq ft of accessible space, multiple courts and sport areas, and full support spaces (changing rooms, warm-up areas, spectator zones), the venue is well-suited for a large-scale provincial meet. 
 

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COMPETITION RULES​​

 

• 20kg Rules Enforced: Yes

• All Weigh-In Rules Enforced: Yes

• Qualifying Totals Required: Yes

• Technical Meeting: Yes

• Allowed to Switch Weight Class Day of Competition: No

• TO Training Opportunity: Yes

• Age Groups: Senior Division

• Weight Classes: IWF TCR

• Membership Level: Elite

• Coaching Level: Open

• Allow C&J With No Snatch: Yes

• Spectator Fee: $10.00

• Open Photography: TBA

• Singlet Required: YES

• Hard Cap: NO - Competition may expand to FRIDAY

• Youth Classes: No

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