Overview

The purpose of this program is to foster the development of weightlifting clubs in Nova Scotia. Active clubs are central to creating and supporting a competitive environment for the sport of weightlifting.

Registered clubs and their members enjoy a number of benefits from Weightlifting Nova Scotia.

Benefits

To support their development, Weightlifting Nova Scotia will provide Registered Weightlifting Clubs with: 

1. Discounted Weightlifting Nova Scotia membership fees

2. Discounted entry fees for the Nova Scotia Championships and the Atlantic Cup.

3. Best Team awards and team rankings.

4. An athlete/coach weightlifting seminar and Club Championship meet.

5. A Technical Officials seminar and Level 4 Certification.

6. Use of the Weightlifting Nova Scotia logo for club merchandise, and a 20% subsidy for the cost of this merchandise, to a maximum of $100.

7. A co-branded Weightlifting Nova Scotia Registered Weightlifting Club banner.

8. Support for clubs interested in securing funding through Sport Nova Scotia (Sport Fund).

Requirements

To be recognized as a Registered Weightlifting Club with Weightlifting Nova Scotia, a club must meet the following criteria.

Administration and Registration

1. A Registered Weightlifting Club must complete the WNS Registered Weightlifting Club registration form and renew it annually.

2. The annual Registered Weightlifting Club membership fee is $100.00.

Registered Club Membership

1. All members of a Registered Weightlifting Club must have current WNS memberships.

2. A Registered Weightlifting Club must provide regularly scheduled training time under the supervision of a certified NCCP Competition Introduction coach.

3. A Registered Weightlifting Club coach must have a current WNS membership.

Event Hosting and Support

1. A Registered Weightlifting Club must provide at least 2 volunteers for the Nova Scotia Championships and the Atlantic Cup.

2. A Registered Weightlifting Club must coordinate with the WNS VP Technical to host and/or participate in an annual Club Championship.

Becoming a Registered Club

For more information about the Registered Club Program, or to apply to be a Registered Weightlifting Club, email info@nsweightlifting.ca.