GET STARTED /JOIN US

Step 01:
Become a SWA Member

Saskatchewan Weightlifting offers memberships for all lifters, no matter your skill level. Pick the membership that suits you. Each membership is valid from the issue date until September 31 of that year (e.g., October 1, 2026 – September 31, 2027). You can upgrade your membership anytime by paying only the price difference.

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Step 02:
Pick a Pathway:

I’m a(n)/ I’m looking to become a(n):

How to Become an SWA Athlete

Did you know? Training Weightlifting makes you a better athlete

Weightlifting helps you:

Train Max Strength

Train Explosive Power

Train Speed Strength

Learn from a certified SWA Coach how weightlifting can make your athletes stronger, faster and more explsosive. Our coaches are trained in longterm athletic development and the technical aspects of the main lifts.

Connect with a coach today:

Find a Training Centre Near You

Getting Started as a Member

Select your membership:

2025/26 SWA Membership
2025/26 SWA Membership
from $70.00

NEW for the 2025-2026 Season

Athletes/coaches/officials under the age of 21 - $70

Athletes/coaches/officials 21 or older - $80

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Looking for a Training Centre Membership?

Get Started as an SWA Coach

Step 01:

take the NCCP
“Comp Intro” Training

Step 02:

Connect with a Certified SWA Coach for mentorship

Connect with a Coach

Get Started as a Technical Official

The Sport doesn’t exist without technical officals

Levels of Technical Official Training

Technical
Official Refreshes

Technical Official Resources

Learn More About Officials Training

Get Involved as a Volunteer

Sports wouldn’t happen without Volunteers, here’s how you can get involved

Join a Committee!

General Questions About Saskatchewan Weightlifting

FAQs

  • The WA season runs from October 1st to March 30th annually. All memberships expire on September 30th.

  • No. New and rejoining members between October 1st and September 30th pay the full annual membership fee.

  • No. Only one membership fee is required and you are to select the appropriate membership category that’s at a higher cost. Members have the option to upgrade their membership at a later date within the current season. See Membership.

  • You can be a member of our association if you have a Saskatchewan address. Purchase using the button above.

    Note: Temporary Residents cannot set records or represent Ontario or Canada at national or international competitions.

  • You can contact any SWA-Training Centre. See SWA Training Centres.

  • The first step is to take the NCCP Competition Introduction Technical Course. See Courses & Programs.

  • An athlete is allowed to compete in their first year of competition in athletic wear that is not a singlet, unless otherwise specified in the competition regulations. In the competitions they compete in moving forward, they must wear a singlet and abide to the IWF Technical & Competition Rules and Regulations “Athletes’ Outfit” rules in section 4.

  • Competition flow starts with weigh-ins that begin two hours before your session. You can begin warming up at anytime after you have weighed in. There will be an athlete presentation 10 minutes before your session begins and then the competition will start. Read more details on what to expect in your first competition in our blog post.