Lakeside Weightlifting Club is bursting with excitement after being awarded a whopping £10,121 of National Lottery funding from Sport England!
They’re launching the epic Wild Weightlifting Warriors project, specifically designed for youths (aged 6-16) to Find their strength! Never lifted a weight before? No worries! This project is all about making weightlifting accessible and fun for everyone. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a curious explorer, Wild Weightlifting Warriors will:
- Unleash Your Superpowers: Learn the secrets of Olympic Weightlifting, a sport that builds strength, confidence, and resilience.
- Become a Lifting Legend: Master the basic skills and transform yourself into a weightlifting whiz!
- Forge the Future: Discover if you have the potential to become a coach or support staff, shaping the next generation of weightlifters!
The coolest part: Lakeside Weightlifting brings the action directly to you! They are already hosting free workshops and sessions in local schools and outreach groups. Plus, with interest skyrocketing, they’re launching additional training sessions at the club itself. Their goal? To reach a staggering 1000 young warriors in just one year and run a showcase event in summer 2025!
The benefits are endless:
- Fight Inactivity: Tackle rising levels of inactivity and boost your health and well-being.
- Become an Olympian (in the making!): Discover the next Olympic weightlifting star – it could be YOU!
- Shape the Future of Weightlifting: Inspire the next generation of coaches and support staff to build a sustainable future for the sport.
Every warrior is welcome! Outreach sessions are already underway, so get in touch if you’re part of a local group or school. Warrior training at the club is off to a flying start, with sessions filling fast! They’re even planning to expand to three sessions a week in 2025!
The Grand Finale: To celebrate all warriors incredible achievements, Lakeside Weightlifting is hosting a special showcase event in Summer 2025. Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test by competing or helping run the event. It’ll be a spectacular display of strength and camaraderie, open to friends, family, and other local clubs!
Lakeside Weightlifting: More Than Just a Club not just about lifting weights – it’s a community. Founded in 2016, they’re Hampshire’s first Olympic Weightlifting Club, and a British Weightlifting Talent Academy. They offer year-round coaching for all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned pros. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to get fit or a shot at the national stage, Lakeside Weightlifting gets it done!
Lakeside Weightlifting’s Head Coach & Club Founder, Lizzie Havers, is thrilled: “We’re incredibly grateful for this funding! It allows us to offer inspiring workshops, outreach programs, and ongoing support for the next generation of weightlifting champions and coaches. I cannot wait to see all the strong smiling faces this year and spread the awareness for the exciting sport of Olympic weightlifting in our county. Thank you to everyone who plays the National Lottery – we couldn’t do this without you!”
Ready to unleash your inner warrior? Contact Lakeside Weightlifting today and join the Wild Weightlifting Warriors!
Contact Lakeside Weightlifting : Lizzie Havers
Lakeside Weightlifting Club – Wide Lane, Eastleigh
Telephone : 07891646667
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