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2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games
The Saskatchewan Winter Games will be held February 18-21, 2026 in Meadow Lake, SK. Teams will consist of 8 males, 8 females, 2 coaches and 1 manager.
Details for SWA 2024 Annual General Meeting
For more details on the 2024 SWA Board of Directors election process and eligibility requirements, please see the Elections Details document. It can be found HERE:
Please note that the candidate must submit their own nominations.
AGM: Sunday December 8th at 1:00pm via zoom. 2024-2025 SWA Members MUST be registred to attend and vote.
Youth-Junior Competition
WHO IS READY TO TAKE ON THE YOUTH- JUNIOR COMPETITION ON NOVEMBER 30TH??
Kilostalk Weightlifting Club- (Crossfit 150) has volunteered to host the YOUTH-JUNIOR COMPETITION for 2024 in Saskatoon on November 29th.
More information will be posted soon!
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We are Hiring an Executive Director
The Saskatchewan Weightlifting Association is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, financial management, and event coordination skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, fundraising, program development, and promoting weightlifting across the province. Apply now to join our growing team!
Volunteers are Needed for Chalk 'n Awe Oct 5th
Volunteers are a vital part of our small organization to run competitions and events for our membership. Please take the time to sign up on our Volunteer page for Chalk "n Awe
VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - Chalk 'n Awe 2024 signup sheet
Due to our insurance guidelines with AON, all volunteers that assiat at our SWA sanctioned events must be a current SWA member. For volunteers that would like to help but not compete at events, please purchase a SWA Associate Membership (non voting) for $30.00.
If the volunteer deals with Junior/Youth athletes, they must also have a CRC and Respect in Sport. Contact the SWA office if you have any questions.
We are looking for many different areas for assistance:
Loading Truck at Storage
Competition Set up- IT and Equipment
Loaders
Food Coordinator for Officials and Volunteers
SWAG Table
Tear Down of Equipment and IT
Unloading of Truck into Storage
REMINDER TO ALL TRAINING CENTRES: Requirement for MAP funding is Volunteer hours and Technical Official assitance at events.
Please visit our website: Training Centre: Volunteer Policy and MAP Requirements for more information:
https://saskweightlifting.com/training-center-volunteer-policy
https://saskweightlifting.com/training-centerassociate-club-info
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: SENIOR AND JUNIOR WESTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
Senior and Junior Western Canadian Championships 2024
Date: November 16-17
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Venue: Richmond Oval
6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
Last qualifying Competition is Chalk "n Awe October 5th 2024
If you are planning on aiming for a qualifying total please note that in the form.
Funding will be posted later next week.
*The SWA does not reimburse funds if Airmiles or points for travel are used.
Deadline for Expression of Interest: Sept 15
, at 11:59 pm, with no late submissions
Deadline for Athlete Fee Payment: October 9th
, at 11:59 pm, with no late submissions
Reimbursement Submissions Due: Dec 15th, 2024, with no late submissions
For any questions, please reach out to Angela Cromarty at edir@saskweightlifting.com.
SWA TOWN HALL
SWA TOWN HALL MEETING
The town hall meeting is a gathering where SWA members, employees, or stakeholders come together to discuss issues, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to leaders or decision-makers. It typically allows for open dialogue, fostering transparency and engagement on important matters and topics.
Attention! Must be registered before Wendesday Sept 11 at 9am
When: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
7 - 8 pm
Where: Online, through the SWA Zoom Account
Who: SWA members, parents/guardians of SWA members
Cost: No cost
Registration: Online through the SWA website to receive the link to attend. It will not be posted on social media or given out via email.
Further info: Angela Cromarty edir@saskweightlifting.com
Technical Officials TO4 Course
What to be a Technical Official for Weightlifting?
Want to know what the officials look for to make it a clean lift?
Are you new to the sport of Weightlifting and want to learn the rules?
Register Now to take the Course! CLICK HERE
FREE for SWA members or any PSO member of another province.
REMINDER TO ALL: SWA pays $20 per session for officiating!!!
Time to get involved and become an SWA Provincial Official
