Weightlifting Canada Haltérophilie (WCH)

Weightlifting Canada Haltérophilie 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.

Maude Charron wins Gold!

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April 19, 2022

2024 OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION

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April 12, 2022

April Memo – Elections update

Please read the memo for information regarding the following topics: Election update Funding Initiatives AGM Update New Committees - Expression of Interest International Events Qualification Period Extension for Junior Nationals 10 April Memo

March 25, 2022

PRESS RELEASE – 2022 Commonwealth Games Team Named

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March 16, 2022

NCCP Competition Development Evaluation

Please see attached information for those wishing to be evaluated at this year's Senior Nationals. NCCP Information EN NCCP Evaluation Request Form 2022 EN

January 27, 2022

January 27 Update

January 27 PSO Memo

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

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2 days ago

That’s a wrap on junior worlds for 2022. We had 5 athletes competing this week:@charlotte.simoneau did 80/103 for 183 total - 14th place overall @melw8lifts did 86/104 for 190 and 14th overall. @shaddarsigny did 129/155 for 284 and 14th overall. @xavierlusignan did 143/173 for 316 and 11th overall. @_emma.friesen_ did 110/131 for 241 and 5th overall, missing a medal in snatch by just 1 kg. Congrats to the entire team for a job well done. Thanks to our coaches @yvandarsigny @kanamahp for their hard work and credit on the 📸 goes to @kreg.walker. Special shout out to @etta.mae.love who was unable to join us but who I am sure we will see on the international platform soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

We only have two athletes left to compete here in beautiful Greece. We want to take a minute to thank our amazing partners for their support. Il ne nous reste plus que deux athlètes pour compétitionner ici dans la belle Grèce. Nous voulons prendre une minute pour remercier nos incroyables partenaires pour leur soutien. @virusintl_ca @virusintl @eleikosport @onyx_straps @untamedgrange @sportcanada ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Pretty amazing when our junior athletes get to see our first female Olympic gold medalist at the junior worlds. We are so proud of the work that Christine Girard] does to improve our sport and are honoured to have her spend time with our athletes. Greece happens to be the same location as Christine’s first junior worlds at age 16! ———————————————Assez incroyable quand nos athlètes juniors ont l’occasion de voir notre première médaillée d'or olympique féminine aux championnats du monde juniors. Nous sommes si fiers du travail que Christine Girard] fait pour améliorer notre sport et nous sommes honorés qu'elle passe du temps avec nos athlètes. Il se trouve que la Grèce est le même endroit que les premiers championnats du monde juniors de Christine à l'âge de 16 ans ! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

High Performance Manager Position now posted on our website - https://weightliftingcanada.ca/programs/high-performance-program/Deadline to apply is April 8 16:00 EST____________________Poste de gestionnaire de haute performance maintenant affiché sur notre site Web - https://weightliftingcanada.ca/fr/programs/programme-de-haute-performance/La date limite pour postuler est le 8 avril 16h00 HNE ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

WCH is proud to introduce our team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer. Our team boasts all five Olympians from this summer’s Tokyo Olympics along with 9 other accomplished athletes. Please join us in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement and wishing them well in their training until they compete between July 30th and August 3rd at the Commonwealth Games. We will be profiling each of the athletes and coaches as we lead up to the Games, so stay tuned to our social media channels for more information.WCH est fière de vous présentez l'équipe qui participera aux jeux du commonwealth 2022. Notre équipe inclus 5 Olympiens qui ont pris par aux Jeux Olympiques d'été de Tokyo 2021 ainsi que 9 autres athlètes accomplis.Joignez vous à nous pour féliciter leur accomplissement hors du commun et leur souhaiter bon préparation jusqu'aux jeux du commonwealth qui se dérouleront du 30 Juillet au 3 août 2022. Durant les mois qui précéderontles jeux nous allons décrire le profil de chaque athlète et entraîneurs, donc assurez-vous de rester attentif à nos réseaux sociaux pour ne rien manquer. ... See MoreSee Less

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

Anti-Doping

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