National Postal Clean and Jerk Scheme

What is it?

* A Clean and Jerk postal contest for young athletes up to the age of 18.


Who is running it?

* Organised by the Weightlifters Supporters Fund
* Endorsed by the BWLA, Welsh WLF and WL Scotland


Who can enter it?

* Anyone up to the age of 18
* 4 Age Groups:
* 13, 14-15, 16-17, 18
* 15 Bodyweight classes:
* Male: 45kg, 50kg, 56kg, 62kg, 69 kg, 77kg, 85kg, 85kg+
* Female: 44kg, 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 69kg +


What are the prizes?

* Every single competitor receives a certificate
* Prizes for winners in each bodyweight category, in each age group and gender
* Prizes for Northern Ireland's, Scotland's, Wales', and 3 English regions individual winners
* Prizes for biggest school & club entry, and for best school & club entry
* Top performers will be invited to Britains Most Powerful Youth Contest


What are the rules?

* Coaches/Teachers - You are the referee
* Unlimited number of attempts
* The Clean to the chest is one continuous movement, as the the Jerk overhead.
* Record BW to nearest 100g
* Record lifts to nearest 1kg


When must entries be received by?

* Entries can be received anytime up until April 15th, 2009


How can entries be sent in?

Here is the entry form:

Entry form


Who can I contact for further information?

* Add a comment to this post
* Or contact Weightlifters' Supporters Fund, 36 Rowtown, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1HQ
(for information on this contest and youth weightlifting)

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"Sport England has changed its ways and will be giving more grants direct to sports' governing bodies. To qualify we have to have plans to create growth (more competitors); to sustain them after age 16, and to create routes to excellence.

The only mechanism BWLA has for growth is the Postal Clean and Jerk Scheme, which also identifies talent we must sustain in the sport. The Weightlifters' Supporters Fund pays for the scheme, gives many £thousands in cash and kit to good young lifters and their clubs, so we are helping to keep people on the road to excellence. But it all starts with growth."

- Brian Hamill