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Upcoming Events

Only confirmed events with open registrations are posted here. To see the full list of events for the current season, see OWA Calendar.  

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NOTE: When planning competitions, it is important to consider the flexibility to scale event schedules and participant limits. Competitions may extend to additional days, such as Friday or Sunday, to accommodate larger athlete pools or optimize event timing. Similarly, athlete caps can be increased or decreased based on registration trends, ensuring that the event remains manageable and aligns with logistical and operational goals.

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Refund requests made after this 48‑hour period will not be accepted unless an alternative deadline is explicitly provided.

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Join our competition mailing list for important competition updates!

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To be added to a waitlist for a full competition, please contact competition@onweightlifting.ca
or info@onweightlifting.ca.

August 8th, 2026

NCCP Competition-Introduction Evaluation

LOCATION - Kanama High Performance, 39 Cosentino Drive, Toronto
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Registration Deadline: August 1, 2026

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Registration Price: $120.00​

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DESCRIPTION
 

The Ontario Weightlifting Association 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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For full information and to register, see our Courses and Evaluations page below.

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August 12th, 2026

Level 4 Technical Official Clinic

LOCATION - online
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Registration Deadline: August 10, 2026

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Registration Price: $25.00​

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DESCRIPTION
 

Join us for an online workshop designed to equip you with the skills to become a Technical Official. The workshop will be led by the experienced facilitators, Daniel Robitaille and Francois Gravelle. ​

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For full information and to register, see our Clinics page below.

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August 15th, 2026

2026 Landmark x JustLift Summer Open

LOCATION - Landmark Strength, 44 Iber Rd Unit #3, Ottawa, Ontario, K2S 1E8
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Registration Deadline: August 2, 2026

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Registration Price: $100​

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DESCRIPTION
 

The Landmark x JustLift Summer Open serves as both an open meet for athletes looking to compete as well as a the last chance qualifier for Senior Provincials in September.

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Landmark x JustLift has been hosting open level events for many years with their first elite level event being Junior Provincials in 2025.
 

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LOCATION

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Located in Ottawa's west end, the competition will be hosted by Landmark x JustLift, one of Ontario's premier Olympic weightlifting clubs. Based out of a spacious, high-performance training facility in Stittsville, Landmark x JustLift has developed athletes from the grassroots level through to national and international competition. With ample parking, excellent training amenities, and easy access from Highway 417, the venue provides an outstanding competition environment for athletes, coaches, and spectators

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COMPETITION RULES

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20kg rules enforced - NO

ALL weigh in rules enforced - YES

Qualifying Totals required - NO

Technical Meeting - YES

Allowed to switch class day of comp - NO

TO Training Opportunity - YES

Age Groups - OPEN - ALL

WEIGHT CLASSES - 2026 IWF CATEGORIES

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL - ALL

COACHING LEVEL - OPEN

ALLOW CJ with no Snatch - YES

Spectator FEE - 5$

Open Photography - NO - OWA to arrange

Singlet Required - FIRST YEAR ATHLETES EXEMPT

Hard Cap - CAP generally at 80

Youth Classes - NO​​​​​

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August 21st - 23rd, 2026

OWA Club Challenge 2025/2026 #4

LOCATION - online
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Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026

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Registration Price: $10.00 per athlete​

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DESCRIPTION
 

These competitions are open to male and female athletes of all age groups. The main focus of these competitions is to develop athletes and increase the capacity of clubs to hold larger competitions. They provide opportunities for all lifters to compete regularly, track their progress, and compare their performance within their age group and weight category.

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Competitions will be hosted by participating clubs, either independently or in collaboration with other clubs. Results must be submitted to results@onweightlifting.ca by the Sunday of the competition weekend.

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For full information and to register, see our OWA Club Challenge page below.

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September 19-20, 2026

NCCP Competition-Introduction Course

LOCATION - Built Strength and Conditioning, 1125 8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
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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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For full information and to apply, see our Courses and Evaluations page below.

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September 25th-27th, 2026

2026 Ontario Senior Championships

LOCATION - Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M1N 2G2
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Registration Deadline: September 13, 2026

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Registration Price: $110​

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DESCRIPTION
 

The 2026 Ontario Senior Championships will bring together many of the province’s strongest and most accomplished weightlifters for an exciting weekend of competition.


Qualified athletes from clubs across Ontario will take the platform to compete for provincial titles, personal bests and a place among the province’s best. Expect big lifts, close battles and an energetic atmosphere as Ontario’s senior athletes showcase the strength, skill and determination required to compete at the provincial level. 

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LOCATION

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The competition will be held at Variety Village in Scarborough, a well-known inclusive sport and recreation facility with a long history of hosting provincial and national-level weightlifting events. With excellent competition amenities, accessible facilities, ample parking and convenient access from Highway 401, Variety Village provides an outstanding environment for athletes, coaches and spectators.

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COMPETITION RULES

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20kg rules enforced - YES

ALL weigh in rules enforced - YES

Qualifying Totals required - YES

Technical Meeting - YES

Allowed to switch class day of comp - NO

TO Training Opportunity - YES

Age Groups - OPEN - ALL

WEIGHT CLASSES - 2026 IWF CATEGORIES

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL - ELITE

COACHING LEVEL - OPEN

ALLOW CJ with no Snatch - YES

Spectator FEE - 0$

Open Photography - TBA

Singlet Required - YES

Hard Cap - MAY SPAN FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

Youth Classes - NO​​​​​

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Upcoming Events

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August 12th, Level 4 Technical Official Clinic, ONLINE

 

August 15th, 2026 Landmark x JustLift Summer Open, Landmark Strength, 44 Iber Rd Unit #3, Ottawa​​

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