This is the first step to becoming certified as a coach within the NCCP pathways and with the SWA.

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of coaching weightlifting technique to athletes of all different levels. It will prepare you to coach an athlete through a competition and go through the logistics of a sanctioned weightlifting event.

Tentative Schedule (this schedule is subject to change based on registration numbers)

• Saturday, Oct 17th 9 am - 5 pm

• Sunday, Oct 18th, 9 am - 5pm

The course will cover the following items:

- Overview of the NCCP, CAC, and SWA coaching roles for weightlifting

- Proper technique of the snatch and clean and jerk (lecture and practical sessions) 

- Proper technique of multiple assistance exercises for weightlifting 

- Weightlifting competition readiness and understanding

- Programming basics and outlines 

Plan to move and train throughout this course - please dress appropriately.  We will help individuals improve their technique as well as their ability to pass on good technique to athletes in the sport as the goal is to be a better mover as an athlete as well as be able to coach the basic to athletes.

Please note that there are steps to be taken after finishing this course to ensure the completion of your NCCP certification.

The primary Course Facilitator will be Chris Reid- SWA NCCP Facilitator

Fee: $400 for all first time attendees and $ 100 for re-doing the weekend course.

All coaches must have completed the Respect in Sport module, There is no cost and usually takes 2-3 hrs to complete.

https://sasksrc.respectgroupinc.com/

Criminal Background check must be completed and sent to SWA office to have on file.

Location:

In Class portion:

SWA Office Building: 510 Cynthia St. Saskatoon, SK S7L 7K7

In Gym portion: TBD

Deadline to register - October 10th, 2026

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**When you register you will receive a link to download the REFERENCE MATERIALS;

• Designing a weightlifting cross training program

• Analyzing performance

• Provide support to athletes in training

• Support the competitive experience

  • These manuals will be downloaded as one large PDF file and should be reviewed prior to attending the Competition Introduction course.

This may be cancelled if there isn’t enough people registered to attend

This on-demand course is for people that are interested in becoming a Technical Official for weightlifting.

You must be a member of the SWA to officiate

Once opened, click "Slideshow" on the right hand side to begin the presentation. Click or use the right arrow to advance the slides. Note that there are audio clips on most of the slides. They should all start automatically, but you can click on them if they do not start.

Some of the clips might cut out occasionally. It is recommended that you listen to the clips as the majority of them have additional notes regarding how we run things provincially that are different from high level IWF competitions. There are some YouTube videos in the presentation. If the clips won't load properly, click the link in blue that will take you to the YouTube video in a new window.

The exam is linked at the end of the presentation. If you have problems accessing the exam, please email.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Officials Committee at officials@saskweightlifting.com