LOCATION - CANAM Strength and Conditioning, 155 Colonnade Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Registration Opens: April 8th, 2025 

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Registration Deadline: May 8, 2025

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Scheduling Note: One Day Only​​

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Registration Price: $80.00​

 

Note: This event is subject to doping control

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DESCRIPTION

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This is the third Ottawa Club Challenge of 2025, and it is open only to weightlifting athletes and clubs based in the City of Ottawa and surrounding regions.

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Clubs that have participated in past challenges include JustLift x Landmark, 1855 Barbell Club, CanAM Barbell Club, United Counties Weightlifting Club, and Bytown CrossFit. Other local clubs from Ottawa and nearby areas are also welcome to attend!

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Key Features and Rules:

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• 20kg Rules Enforced: NO

• All Weigh-In Rules Enforced: Yes - IWF TCRR

• Qualifying Totals Required: NO

• Technical Meeting: NO

• Allowed to Switch Class on Day of Competition: YES

• Technical Official Training Opportunity: NO

• Age Groups: OPEN

• Weight Classes: 2024 IWF Categories

• Membership Level Required: Non-Competitive and Above

• Coaching Level Required: Open

• NCCP Competition Introduction Evaluation Opportunity: No

• Allow Clean & Jerk Without a Snatch: Yes

• Professional Photography: Open

• Singlet Required: No (encouraged)

• Hard Cap: YES - Cannot be two days

• Youth and Juvenile weight classes: NO

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LOCATION - The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10, Calgary, AB T3J 0C9, Canada

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Registration Opens: March 16, 2025 

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Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025

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Registration Price: $175.00​

 

Note: This event is subject to doping control

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We warmly invite you to register for the Canadian Senior Championships taking place in Calgary from May 16th to 18th, 2025.

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National Competition Participation Criteria Summary

For Athletes:

 

• Must have a 2025/2026 OWA Elite Membership

• Must be registered in the CCES National Athlete Pool (NAP) and meet all requirements, including the Athlete Agreement, by April 27, 2025.

• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

• Must be a permanent resident of Ontario as defined by the OWA membership policy.

• Must be at least 15 years old in 2025.

• Must have met the qualifying standard at a competition subject to doping control.

• Must have competed at the Ontario Senior Championships or submitted a valid exemption request at least 30 days before the Ontario Championship.

 

For Coaches:

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• Must be affiliated and in good standing with their PSO.

• Should not be under any suspension by WCH, IWF, or a CADP signatory.

• Must be NCCP Competition Development level certification or equivalent; provisional certification is acceptable if being evaluated for full certification during the competition.

• Development coaches require prior written consent from WCH and OWA and must operate under the supervision of a fully certified coach.

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Additional Requirements for Coaches, Team Leaders, and Referees:
 

• Complete Respect in Sport certification by April 27, 2025.

• Undergo an Enhanced Background Check in line with WCH Screening Policy by April 27, 2025. Check with Mike Miller for more details.

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Additional criteria may apply. Ensure you have thoroughly reviewed all regulations and policies relevant to this competition

 

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LOCATION - Gym 41, 41 Ardelt place, Kitchener, Ontario, N2C 2C8

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Registration Opens: April 19, 2025 

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Registration Deadline: May 18, 2025

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Scheduling Note: One Day Only

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Competition Cap: 70

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Registration Price: $100.00​

 

Note: This event is subject to doping control

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DESCRIPTION

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This is your chance to make a big total before the summer! It's open to all OWA members, and a qualifier for the 2025 Ontario Classic and Ontario Senior Championships!

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Key Features and 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 on Day of Competition: NO

• Technical Official Training Opportunity: YES

• Age Groups: OPEN

• Weight Classes: **2025 IWF Categories** (OWA Pending approval)

• Membership Level Required: General and Above

• Coaching Level Required: Open

• NCCP Competition Introduction Evaluation Opportunity: TBA

• Allow Clean & Jerk Without a Snatch: Yes

• Professional Photography: TBA

• Singlet Required: First-year athletes exempt

• Hard Cap: YES - Cannot be two days

• Youth and Juvenile weight classes: YES

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A Virtual Technical Meeting will be held on Friday night before the competition begins. Additional details will be provided closer to the date

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LOCATION - Centennial College, Progress Avenue, Scarborough, ON, Canada

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Registration Opens: April 19, 2025 

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Registration Deadline: May 17, 2025

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Please see our Courses & Evaluations page for more information.

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LOCATION - Crossfit Connection, 845 Harrington Court, Burlington, ON

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Registration Opens: May 4, 2025 

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Registration Deadline: May 18, 2025

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DESCRIPTION

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The Ontario Weightlifting Association in conjunction with Burlington Barbell Club are happy to announce the 3rd year of the Ontario Masters Training Camp. The intention of this camp is to assist in athlete preparations for the Masters Canadian Weightlifting Championships, taking place from June 27 - 29, 2025.

A preliminary schedule will be created by the camp director and the attending coaches. Once a schedule and training plan have been created an information package will be sent to registered athletes and coaches.

 

Note: Athletes looking to participate at this camp are not required to be attending Canadian Masters Championships.

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Athletes can expect to train over two days in a fun and welcoming atmosphere among other Masters athletes. Experienced coaching will be available throughout the weekend.

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Dates: Saturday May 31 to Sunday June 1, 2025

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Eligibility: This camp is open to Masters-aged (30+) athletes possessing a current OWA membership.

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Accommodations: A limited block of double rooms has been reserved at the Quality Hotel Burlington at a rate of $144/night. Athletes can reserve rooms through the booking link here until May 18, 2025.

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Meals: Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Athletes are responsible for all other meals.

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LOCATION - Nutana Curling Club, 2002 Arlington Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7J 2H5, Canada

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Registration Opens: May 4th, 2025 

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Registration Deadline: May 8th, 2025

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Registration Price: $175.00​

 

Note: This event is subject to doping control

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We warmly invite you to register for the Canadian Junion Championships taking place in Saskatoon from June 6th to 8th, 2025.

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National Competition Participation Criteria Summary

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For Athletes:

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• Must have a 2025/2026 OWA Elite Membership.

• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

• Must be a permanent resident of Ontario as defined by the OWA membership policy.

• Must be born between 2005 and 2012 (inclusive).

• Must have met the qualifying standard at a competition subject to doping control between August 1, 2024 and May 4, 2025.

• Athletes qualify using the old bodyweight categories and may move to the new category above or below their qualifier (one-time exception for 2025).

• Wildcard entries (max 3 male and 3 female per PTSO) are permitted, but athletes must still have competed in their province and be identified during registration.

 

For Coaches:

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• Must be affiliated and in good standing with their PSO.

• Must not be currently suspended by WCH, IWF, or any CADP signatory.

• Must be certified at NCCP Competition Development level (provisional or full), or former NCCP Level 2.

• Development coaches must receive prior written approval from WCH and work under the direct supervision of a fully certified Comp Dev coach.

 

Additional Requirements for Coaches, Team Leaders, and Referees:

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• Must complete Respect in Sport certification by May 19, 2025 (valid if taken within the past 5 years).

• Must undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) in accordance with the WCH Screening Policy by May 19, 2025. A Vulnerable Sector Check is not a substitute.

• Must complete the Safe Sport 2025 training and consent form (link and details to be circulated when available).

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**If you need deferred payment arrangements, contact Mike Miller. You must sign up by the 8th.

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