Woking College, National Postal C+J Scheme, SE C+J Champion

Woking College produced a South of England Champion in the first year that they entered in the National Clean and Jerk competition. This is a virtual competition organised by the British Weightlifters Supporters Fund, which involves students learning and completing an Olympic Lift - the Clean and Jerk.

Woking had good results from a team of 7 students who participated. With schools from across the country entering Woking College’s Abi Biddulph was delighted to hear she had been crowned South of England Champion with a lift of 30kg in her first year participating in the sport of Olympic Lifting.

Woking College already have a history of good results in Olympic Weightlifting, with fellow student Joe Elding who lifts for Woking’s Centre of Excellence (Weightlifting) being crowned South East Champion in the under 77kg Class. Woking College will be continuing to expand their Olympic Weightlifting provision, after having received a grant from the British Weightlifters Supporters Fund to purchase further Olympic Lifting Equipment, and expanding the college gym to allow for space for training.

News from the London+SE Open

Well done to all Woking Lifters.

An excellent total from Chris Chea, this time lifting in the 77kg category - with a 111kg snatch and a 135kg clean & jerk.

There were plenty of newcomers both male and female and across all ages - great news.

More Woking lifters qualified for National events, once again.

Full results to follow.

News from the British

Congratulations go to Chris Chea who added the British title to the English title he acquired on 10th July.

Also to Koing Chea who took the silver in the 85kg class.

Forthcoming Events

There is lots going on as usual - contests, competitions and courses!

Here is a list of some of the forthcoming events:

• 8th August - London & South East U18+U23 Championships - Crystal Palace
• 3rd October - Britains Most Powerful Youth - Crystal Palace
  
• 18th October - British U18+U23 - Kilmarnock, Scotland
• 24th/25th October - Weightlifting for Other Sports Course, Cambridge
  

There is also the Lift of the Quarter - the current lift is the Left Hand Barbell Deadlift, with a number of the Woking crew putting in some good attempts already. Next one from October through December will be the Two Hands Press.

Woking Centre of Excellence is currently the number one club in Britain in these All Round Strength feats.

Woking Club Riding High

Last night, 27 July, Chris Chea was honoured by the Borough of Woking as senior sportsman of the year. His brother Chi was similarly rewarded as young sportsman of the year.

Chris astonished a large audience with a demo of counter movement jumps on to a pile of discs chin high. Chi then did one leg full squats on a pile of discs for a open mouthed crowd of around 150

Woking member Georgia Peel won the 1500 m in the England team against the other home countries. Aged 15 she broke the under 17 and under 20 British records, She does weight training and modified Olympic, lifts all designed to incrase her power whilst not increasing her bulk.

Amended Lift of Quarter result. Aged brained coach Brian Hamill reversed the bodyweight and lift for Chris Chea. When put right this escalated Chris to top spot amongst the 40 competitors! Woking Centre of Excellence remains Britain's top club in All Round lifting based on the Lift of the Quarter comp. This quarter, ending 30 Sep is the Left Hand Dead lift. Full details from Jim Smith at silentsmith@talk21.com

Lift of the Quarter: Results of 2nd Quarter

Woking Centre of Excellence was best club again on the last Lift of Quarter, the national comp for All Round lifting.

The lift was Two Dumbbells Anyhow

Chris Nunn was number 2 in the UK though still a junior.; Chris Chea was 4th, Roger Bean 5th, Stephen Hollingdale 7th and Tom Norman 10th. Best woman Ellie Spain: all from Woking.

Current lift is the Left Hand Deadlift and Woking are putting in some good lifts already!

Entry forms and details from Jim Smith, Longwood House, Standlake, Witney Oxon.

Oct 10th deadline.

Upcoming BWLA Courses

Weightlifting for Other Sports course.

Cambridge.
Oct 24 and 25.
Recommended by the FA; RFU; National Strength & Conditioning Association and 1st4Sport.

Details from:
brianhamill59@googlemail.com
01932 705359
36 Rowtown; Addlestone; Surrey KT151HQ

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Intro to Resistance Training course.

Woking.
Aug 1 and 2.
Details from:
James.McMahon@hmps.gsi.gov.uk