Canadian Weightlifting Federation
Haltérophile Canadienne (CWFHC)

The Canadian Weightlifting Federation is dedicated to the promotion and development of Olympic Weightlifting in Canada. We will do so in a spirit of equity and fair play, while at the same time encouraging a fit for life philosophy.

June is Pride Month

Weightlifting is for everyone. We build our sport community on a foundation of inclusivity and welcome participation by everyone regardless of age, sex, gender, or sexual identity.

Please join us in celebrating Pride Month

Welcome to Our New Website

Welcome to our newly designed website. CWFHC has worked hard with Epic Branding & Design to provide you with a user-friendly and informative site. We will continue to update content and respond to your requests. Please contact us if you find errors in the information listed on the website.

LATEST NEWS

VIEW ALL NEWS

June 06, 2021

CWFHC/VIRUS Membership Order

The CWFHC is providing an opportunity for all weightlifters that are members of their Provincial Sports Organization to purchase VIRUS apparel with the CWFHC logo. As this is the first time we will be doing an online order for our members, we are limiting the duration to 3 days. Items will be sold on a...

June 05, 2021

2021 Junior World Championships Wrap Up

The CWFHC sent 4 athletes to Tashkent, Uzbekistan from May 23-31. This was the first in person competition for our Juniors in well over a year. For 3 of the 4 athletes, this was their first international competition. Our athlete’s did not disappoint. Youri Simard started the team with a 6/6 performance with an 8kg...

May 14, 2021

LIFT CLEAN – CWFHC and Untamed Grange Partnership

The Canadian Weightlifting Federation Halterophile Canadienne (CWFHC) strives to be a leader in clean sport. We are proud of the results our athletes are able to achieve without resorting to performance enhancing drugs. We are honored to have the support of a Canadian based company wanting to recognize our commitment to clean sport. Untamed Grange...

April 26, 2021

2021 Junior Pan American Championship Team Canada Announcement

CWFHC is proud to announce that the following athletes have been selected for the 2021 Junior Pan American Championship in Manizales- Colombia: Shad Darsigny Matt Darsigny Youri Simard Xavier Lusignan Rienna Skelton Emma Friesen Melissa Lin Georgia Cameron Congratulations to each of you on achieving this prestigious accomplishment!

March 27, 2021

2021 Junior World Championships Team Canada Announcement

CWFHC is proud to announce that the following athletes have been selected for the 2021 Junior World Championships in Jeddah, KSA: Shad Darsigny Matt Darsigny Youri Simard Rienna Skelton Emma Friesen Congratulations to each of you on achieving this prestigious accomplishment!

COVID-19

Learn more about how to practice safe weightlifting and our return to sport plans.

Safe Sport

Everyone has the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment or discrimination. Contact the Canadian Sport Helpline: 1-888-837-7678

New to Weightlifting

Learn more about the sport and how to get started.

Facebook

Follow Us on Facebook

3 days ago

It was in Saint-Boniface, Manitoba where the Santavy Legacy was born. In 1936, Joe Turcotte began his weightlifting career after a coworker of his saw his natural athletic ability. In 1940 Turcotte won the 75kg class in Manitoba, his total exceeded the provincial light-heavyweight and heavyweight categories. Because of the World War II efforts, Joe relocated his family to Sarnia, Ontario in 1943 where an economic boom was happening. Turcotte didn’t waste anytime and began training across the St. Clair River at the port Huron, Michigan. Joe Turcotte was not only an Ontario Provincial champion but also a Michigan State Champion and record holder. After Turcotte’s athletic career, he began coaching his nephew, Bob Santavy who competed internationally at the 1970 Commonwealth Games and two Olympics Games. Turcotte passed away before Santavy was set to compete in the 1976 Olympic Games, creating motivation for Santavy to dedicate his competition to his uncle. Turcotte was awarded for his contribution to the sport of Weightlifting by the International Weightlifting Federation in the 1970’s. There is no doubt that Joe would be proud of the successes his family have carried on. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

3 days ago

C’est à Saint-Boniface, au Manitoba, que l’héritage Santavy est né. En 1936, Joe Turcotte a commencé sa carrière d’haltérophile après qu’un de ses collègues ait vu sa capacité athlétique naturelle. En 1940, Turcotte a gagné la catégorie des 75 kg au Manitoba, son total dépasse les catégories provinciales des poids légers et des poids lourds. Grâce aux efforts de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Joe déménage sa famille à Sarnia, en Ontario, en 1943, où l’économie est en plein essor. Turcotte n’a pas gaspillé de temps et a commencé à s’entraîner de l’autre côté de la rivière Sainte-Claire, au port Huron, au Michigan. Joe Turcotte était non seulement champion provincial de l’Ontario, mais aussi champion de l’État du Michigan et détenteur du record. Après la carrière athlétique de Turcotte, il a commencé à entraîner son neveu, Bob Santavy, qui a participé à des compétitions internationales aux Jeux du Commonwealth de 1970 et à deux Jeux olympiques. Turcotte est décédé avant que Santavy ne participe aux Jeux olympiques de 1976, ce qui a motivé Santavy à dédier sa compétition à son oncle. Turcotte a été décerné pour sa contribution au sport de l’haltérophilie par la Fédération internationale d’haltérophilie dans les années 1970. Il ne fait aucun doute que Joe serait fier des réussites de sa famille. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

1 week ago

As part of the 2020 Olympic Campaign we decided to take a trip down memory lane with a new segment ‘A Blast from the past’. We are honoured to highlight Guy Greavette who competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Guy competed as a 90kg Category: 10th out of 29 competitors. 152.5 + 185 = 337.5 KG total. What was your overall experience competing at the Olympic Games? Absolutely thrilled that both my Mother (Andrena) and Father (Ron) were able to attend the Olympic Games and see me compete.What was your best memory of the Games? Biggest Memory: Although my Father was not a selected Coach for these Olympic Games he was able to sneak into the warmup area with my accreditation and assist in coaching me. He missed the 1980 Olympic Games due to the boycott and was never officially named a member of that team but was selected as the Team Leader at the 1992 Olympic Games. A very well organized Olympic Games!!!Do you have words of encouragement to our team preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Games? I wish all the best to our Canadian Weightlifters at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. There is a very good chance that Canada can win some medals at this Olympic Games and all of Canada will be cheering them on. My best advise is to focus on you and do not worry about what else is going on around you. Enjoy the moment and enjoy the whole Olympic experience!!! All of Canada is proud of our Canadian Weightlifters!!! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

1 week ago

Dans le cadre de la campagne olympique de 2020, nous avons décidé de faire un voyage dans la mémoire avec un nouveau segment « A Blast from the past ». Nous sommes honorés de souligner Guy Greavette qui a participé aux Jeux olympiques de Séoul en 1988. Guy a participé dans la catégorie 90kg : 10e sur 29 concurrents. 152,5 + 185 = 337,5 KG total. Quelle a été votre expérience globale aux Jeux olympiques?Je suis absolument ravie que ma mère (Andrena) et mon père (Ron) aient pu assister aux Jeux olympiques et me voir concourir. Quel a été votre meilleur souvenir des Jeux?Plus grand souvenir : Bien que mon père n’ait pas été un entraîneur sélectionné pour ces Jeux Olympiques, il a pu se faufiler dans la zone d’échauffement avec mon accréditation et aider à m’entraîner. Il a manqué les Jeux olympiques de 1980 en raison du boycott et n’a jamais été officiellement nommé membre de cette équipe, mais a été choisi comments chef d’équipe aux Jeux olympiques de 1992. Des Jeux Olympiques très bien organisés!Avez-vous des mots d’encouragement pour notre équipe qui se prépare aux Jeux de Tokyo 2020?Je souhaite la meilleure des chances à nos haltérophiles canadiens aux Jeux olympiques de 2020 à Tokyo. Il y a de très bonnes chances que le Canada puisse gagner des médailles aux Jeux olympiques et que tout le Canada les encourage. Mon meilleur conseil est de se concentrer sur vous et ne vous inquiétez pas de ce qui se passe autour de vous. Profitez du moment et profiter de toute l’expérience olympique! Tout le Canada est fier de nos haltérophiles canadiens! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

1 week ago

Did you know Boady Santavy is a fourth generation elite weightlifter? It all started with: - Joe Turcotte lifted in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Turcotte was a Michigan state champion and Ontario Provincial Champion. - Turcotte took his nephew, Bob Santavy under his wing. Santavy had great success having competed in multiple Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games and two Olympic Games. - Dalas Santavy then followed in his father’s footsteps. Dalas is not only a five time national champion but also represented Canada and medaled at two Pan Am Championships, three silver medals at the NACACI Championships and also competed at two Commonwealth Games and two World Championships.There is no question that Boady is living up to his family legacy having represented Canada in many international competitions and is in his final preparation to represent Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. ——————Saviez-vous que Boady Santavy est un haltérophile de quatrième génération? Tout a commencé par : - Joe Turcotte a levé dans les années 1940 et 1950. Turcotte a été champion de l’État du Michigan et champion de l’Ontario. - Turcotte a pris son neveu, Bob Santavy sous son aile. Santavy a connu un grand succès en participant à plusieurs Jeux panaméricains, Jeux du Commonwealth et deux Jeux olympiques. - Dalas Santavy a ensuite suivi les traces de son père. Non seulement Dalas a été cinq fois champion national, mais il a aussi représenté le Canada et remporté deux Championnats panaméricains, trois médailles d’argent aux Championnats de la NACACI, ainsi que deux Jeux du Commonwealth et deux Championnats du monde. Il ne fait aucun doute que Boady est à la hauteur de son héritage familial puisqu’il a représenté le Canada à de nombreuses compétitions internationales et qu’il est en préparation finale pour représenter le Canada aux Jeux olympiques de Tokyo de 2020. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

Find a Weightlifting Club Near You

Olympic Weightlifting has representation in nearly every province in Canada, use this link to find a club near you.

Anti-Doping

The CWFHC works with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to administer the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP).