Introduction to Weightlifting Workshop – 18th Feb 2012

January 20th, 2012

SWF will be organising its first workshop for 2012, a combined Introduction to Weightlifting Workshop A & B on 18 Feb 2012 at 9.30am. The workshop will be approximately 2-2.5hrs long.

Registrations close on 11 Feb 2012 and the workshop requires a minimum of 4 participants to commence. Maximum intake is 20pax. Registration is S$25 per participant and is to be made via our online store by the closing date.

All successful registrants will be contacted prior to the Workshop. Participants under the age of 18 will be required to complete a consent form by his/her parent or guardian.

 

Topics
  • What is Olympic Weightlifting
  • Benefits of weightlifting for sports development
  • Sports safety
  • Suitability for Youth and the risks.
  • Injury Prevention and training progression
  • Executing the Snatch
  • Executing the Clean & Jerk

 

For more details on the certifications and workshops we organise, go to http://swf.org.sg/?page_id=434

Our Online Store is GO!

January 18th, 2012

We have extended our online presence to cater to your fitness and weightlifting needs. You can now purchase various fitness and strength tools through our new online store. The store will also be used to facilitate registrations and payments for our various activities including certification courses, workshops and even competitions.

To visit our store, click on the banner below:

Introduction to Weightlifting Workshop for SAJC Rugby

January 17th, 2012

SWF ended 2011 by conducting 2 workshops for SAJC’s rugby team. Led by Coach Wu and athlete Lewis, the boys were taught the techniques and progressions in executing the 2 Olympic lifts safely and correctly.

Olympic Weighlifting methodology has proven advantages for many elite athletes for power development, core development and agility to name but a few benefits. SWF wishes the SAJC Rugby team all the best for their endeavours in the 2012 season.

 

Battling Rope

January 14th, 2012

For those unfamiliar with Battling Ropes, here’s a demonstration by our Head Coach. It is challenging workout for athletes of any level.

Kicking off the New Year!

January 12th, 2012

A few interesting things coming up in the next few months.

1. Courses/Workshops

We will be conducting a Olympic Weightlifting National Technical Official’s Workshop in February. It aims to be a refresher for our current Officials as well as serve as an opportunity for those new to the sport and would like to be involved, to get certified as one.

Also, on the cards is a SWF Coaching Level 1 certification course scheduled for March.

Not leaving out the enthusiast and athlete in you, we will be organising another Introduction to Weightlifting workshop in February.

If you are interested in any of the 3 courses/workshops, please contact us at swf@swf.org.sg and indicate which activity you are keen on.

 

 

2. Events/Competitions

We are finalising our plans for a powerlifting competition series from March to May that will culminate in Singapore’s best powerlifters entering a Grand Finals as part of our 2012 Singapore Weightlifting and Powerlifting Open. Final details will be rolled out early February.The competition is open to both genders. Those under 18 yrs of age would be required to obtain parental/guardian consent.

Competitors can start to indicate their interest with us (which will aid planning) at swf@swf.org.sg. Do assist us by providing us details such as your full name, gender, bodyweight and PB for the Squat, Deadlift and Bench Press.

 

 

3. Programmes

Starting 3rd February, Friday, we will be offering battling ropes classes. A great way to develop your fitness conditioning, agility and co-ordination. Classes will be held once a week on Fridays. We will be accepting 4 to 8 participants for each class. Register your interest with us now! Email us at swf@swf.org.sg.

 

 

4. Facilities

Over the next few weeks, we are expecting delivery and installation of new training tools at our training centre. Some of the items include gymnastic rings, pro kettlebellsa and truck tyres.

Strongman Challenge 2012

January 10th, 2012

2011 Commonwealth Rankings

January 8th, 2012

Here’s the latest rankings for weightlifters in the Commonwealth.

 

2011 Commonwealth Rankings

Temporary Change To Operating Hours

January 5th, 2012

Our training centre will open from 6pm (Mon to Fri) on 16 Jan 2012 to 3 Feb 2012 and will be closed on 23 & 24 Jan 2012 for Chinese New Year.

2012 WADA Prohibited List

December 29th, 2011

The World Anti-Doping Agency has updated the Prohibited List for 2012 and it is available for download for iphone and other mobile devices.

http://www.wada-ama.org/en/World-Anti-Doping-Program/Sports-and-Anti-Doping-Organizations/International-Standards/Prohibited-List/

Well Done! Cheers to Helena!

November 22nd, 2011

Congratulations to Helena for achieving a personal best total of 153kg in the 2011 SEA Games!

The weightlifting competition was held in Palembang and saw her in a very competitive Women’s 53kg category featuring eventual Gold winner, Olympic Champion Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakoon from Thailand.

 

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