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The University of Qld Powerlifting and Weightlifting Club (UQPWC) is a University of Queensland UQ Sport Recreational Club.
Founded over 20 years ago, the club has a goal to provide high quality training facilities and coaching in powerliftng and weightlifting*.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP is open to novice and experienced athletes. Students and the general public who are interested in keeping fit, getting stronger and those wanting to train and compete in powerlifting can join the club. (Powerlifting consists of three events: squat, deadlift and benchpress). Qualified coaches at the club write customised training programs and provide instruction. The club also organises lifting and bench press competitions and events.
To join UQPWC click here (this will take you to the membership registration site). |
EQUIPMENT The club gym is fitted with olympic weights and bars, ER Racks, dumbbells, lifting platforms, power rack, glute ham raise machine, reverse hyper extension machine and other strength-training equipment.
EVENTS The club runs a number of competitions or powerlifting meets throughout the year. Can you bench press? Come and join Bench-A-Rama Bench Press Competitions are held from time to time and will be advertised on this web site. |
MEET RESULTS So far this year we have had two competitions during 2010. We had our biggest January competition on record with the gym packed to the ceiling with competitors and spectators. The next competition was the Brisbane Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships, 27 March 2010 which was held at the Schonell Theatre, St Lucia. Over 30 competitors from all over Qld attended the event.
The 2010 National Championships in July provided an opportunity for club members to shine. Everyone of the six members who entered the competition received a placing. Results available on the Powerlifting Australia web site.
COMMITTEE As a club-based organisation, the club is managed by a team of volunteer committee members and coaches.
CONTACT If you have questions or would like to arrange to visit the club please send an email to uqpwc@uqpwc.org or go to the "Contacts" page
(*Coaching in weightlifting is not offered at this time)
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2010 PA National Championships Melbourne (24-25/7/10)
A huge effort from club members and supporters resulted in places for all members who competed at this years National Championships in Melbourne. Helen Allen 1st - (56),
SQ 117.5
BP 60 DL
152.5 Total 330kg
Theo Lagis 1st - (60),
SQ
208 BP
120 DL
227.5 Total 555.5kg
Ray Hope 1st - (67.5) SQ 225 BP 145 DL 255
Total 625kg
Mark Barham 3rd (82.5)
SQ 245 BP
172.5 DL
255 Total 672.5kg
Andrew Logan 1st place - (125+) SQ 335 BP 215
DL
260 Total 810kg
Lev Susany 1st BP Only - (75) BP
167.5kg
Best Club Men:
1st Uni of Qld Powerlifting & Weightlifting Club - 44 pts
Full results are available at www.powerliftingaustralia.com
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2010 Brisbane Open and BP Championships, Schonell Theatre, Brisbane (27/3/10)
Congratulations to all 30 competitors. Helen Allen and Ray Hope walked away with the Best Lifter awards. Club member results: Ray Hope (67.5) 605kg, Mark Barham (82.5) 605kg, Anthony Contoleon (90) 515kg, Ben Wilson (100) 620kg, Dave Northcott (100) 435kg, Lev Susany (75) 170kg BP, and Helen Allen (60) 340kg. Best BP award went to Paul Offord (125+) 232.5kg. Full results are available at www.powerliftingaustralia.com
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Powerlifting Events |
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12 June 2010 - Acacia Park Novice
28 July 2010 - **Bench-A-Rama #2
14 August 2010 - Winter UQ Novice
27 November 2010 - SE Challenge
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** Club training competitions. All other competitions are PA/IPF sanctioned powerlifting events where competitors must be members of Powerlifting Australia.)
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