The meet to disslove the SE and merge with GL is on Dec 6 at Crystal Palace at 1400. Venue not yet known.
I will advise all SE clubs when I know the venue.
The voting is limited to those present and all must be 18 or over. Proof of membership and age is required.
Clubs are limited to 10 votes per each 30 BWLA members. So far as I know Woking and B Green are the only clubs with more than 30 BWLA members.
The only agenda item is the merger.
After that there will be an AGM, the first, of the new merged division, to elect officers and set Council meeting dates. At a minimum we need a president; chairman; treasurer; course organiser; web/bulletin editor; weightlifting competition sectretary; child protection officer; technical officer (redfereeing and refs courses) and then a number of committee members. The two divisions are already working out a joint weightlifting calendar using the two current venues: CP and Woking.
I will, in notifying SE clubs, advise about these vacancies and ask for volunteers. Remember that London will also seek volunteers and it is only fair that both the old divisions have representatives and share the workload.
London's position at the EGM may differ as they are a Ltd Co. and not created, nor, in essence recognised by BWLA. This means they can run their AGM, at 1100 the same day, according to their rules. My reference is the Articles of Association agreeed in 2008 at the BWLA\AGM.
It is intended that the finances will be merged, and to that end the SE has depositied £1000 in a new account with GL and SE officers as signatories. So far GL has not added its £1000 and there may be difficulties as they try to close their Ltd. Co., so, in the interim, the new division may depend entirely on SE money! We just have to hope it gets sorted out quickly.
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Brian P Hamill
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
More From Britain's Most Powerful Youth
The male over all winner was again from St Birinus school: Rob Green, with 671 points, 11 ahead of nearest rival Mike Sheard. St Birinus have won three years in a row. The best female was Zoe Smith with 540 points, better than 3 of the lads. She really did not need to try as none of the other girls who were invited were able to accept.
The contest is in four age groups and competitors are selected based on their results in the Postal Clean & Jerk scheme (details from: brianhamill59@googlemail.com). The feats are: Shuttle Sprint; Triple Broad Jump (two footed take offs); Overhead Shot throw and Clean & Jerk: the Power Quadrathlon.
In the under 14 age group Chi Chea, one of three lifting brothers, won, with 601 points, ahead of Mitch Arkle (490). Hakim Babalola took top spot in the 14/15 group with 644, narrowly beating Team Manchester team mate Alex Collier (641). In the 16/17 group Rob Green added to his over all win. There were no acceptances amongst the 18 year olds.
Guest celebrities, all well over 18, included Chris Chea (758); Tom Norman, a discus specialist (562) and Russ Kirby, Rugby, Strong Man events and Powerlifter (524), not quite up to Zoe’s level!
I had a super help from many helpers, officials and volunteers. Special thanks to Keith Morgan for arranging the venue, the buffet and the accommodation. It was great to be involved in an event where there were no grumbles and no complaints. And don’t worry Mitch: I have your trophy safe!
Brian Hamill
The contest is in four age groups and competitors are selected based on their results in the Postal Clean & Jerk scheme (details from: brianhamill59@googlemail.com). The feats are: Shuttle Sprint; Triple Broad Jump (two footed take offs); Overhead Shot throw and Clean & Jerk: the Power Quadrathlon.
In the under 14 age group Chi Chea, one of three lifting brothers, won, with 601 points, ahead of Mitch Arkle (490). Hakim Babalola took top spot in the 14/15 group with 644, narrowly beating Team Manchester team mate Alex Collier (641). In the 16/17 group Rob Green added to his over all win. There were no acceptances amongst the 18 year olds.
Guest celebrities, all well over 18, included Chris Chea (758); Tom Norman, a discus specialist (562) and Russ Kirby, Rugby, Strong Man events and Powerlifter (524), not quite up to Zoe’s level!
I had a super help from many helpers, officials and volunteers. Special thanks to Keith Morgan for arranging the venue, the buffet and the accommodation. It was great to be involved in an event where there were no grumbles and no complaints. And don’t worry Mitch: I have your trophy safe!
Brian Hamill
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
London and SE Open 2009
Saturday 5th December 2009, Crystal Palace, Start 1100
London Weightlifting Centre, Crystal Palace NSC, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BB.
Weigh-in: Men up to 77kg, 9am–10am
85kg and above , 12-1pm
Women all classes , 9am-10am
Entry Fee - £15.00 cheques to ‘London Weightlifting Centre’
Accommodation - £26.00 B&B pp
Entries to: Keith Morgan, London Weightlifting Centre, Crystal Palace NSC, Upper Norwood, London SE 19 2BB
Download entry form here
London Weightlifting Centre, Crystal Palace NSC, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BB.
Weigh-in: Men up to 77kg, 9am–10am
85kg and above , 12-1pm
Women all classes , 9am-10am
Entry Fee - £15.00 cheques to ‘London Weightlifting Centre’
Accommodation - £26.00 B&B pp
Entries to: Keith Morgan, London Weightlifting Centre, Crystal Palace NSC, Upper Norwood, London SE 19 2BB
Download entry form here
Monday, 5 October 2009
Britain's Most Powerful Youth 2009
Woking weightlifters on top again.
Chi Chea, won the Britain's Most Powerful Youth title in the youngest age category, on Oct 3 at Crystal Palace.
He competed in the four tests of the power Quadrathlon: Shuttle Sprint; Triple Broad Jump, Overhead Shot Throw and the Clean & Jerk.
To reach the final he had won his age category in the Postal Clean & Jerk scheme organised by Woking coach Brian Hamill.
Brother Chris Chea, no longer a youth, made an appearance as a guest celebrity and astounded the track athletes present with an amazing best of the day triple jump and a 140 kilo Clean & Jerk
Chi will compete again in October in the British under 18s Weightlifting championship. He is 14.
Chi Chea, won the Britain's Most Powerful Youth title in the youngest age category, on Oct 3 at Crystal Palace.
He competed in the four tests of the power Quadrathlon: Shuttle Sprint; Triple Broad Jump, Overhead Shot Throw and the Clean & Jerk.
To reach the final he had won his age category in the Postal Clean & Jerk scheme organised by Woking coach Brian Hamill.
Brother Chris Chea, no longer a youth, made an appearance as a guest celebrity and astounded the track athletes present with an amazing best of the day triple jump and a 140 kilo Clean & Jerk
Chi will compete again in October in the British under 18s Weightlifting championship. He is 14.
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Summary of Courses
BWLA offers a range, at various levels of difficulty. Some are infrequent, so enquirers are put on a wait list. They are marked ** below.
The most popular course was the Leader award. It is now replaced by the Introduction to Resistance Training award.
BWLA Intro. to Resistance Training
Two day. £250.00. A National Governing Body (NGB) of Sport award, recognised by UK Sport and Sport England etc.. It is accepted by the Register of Exercise Professionals as earning 16 Continuing Professional Development points for those holding a Level II in Sport or Recreation coaching, and who are 18 or older. Other candidates will be secure in having an award of the NGB, and therefore from the body most experienced in the field of resistance training of all kinds.
Younger candidates may take the course, which covers machines and free weights.
We have two new courses:
BWLA Weightlifting for Sport award,Part I **
Two days. Price £250. This does not involve machines, and covers exercises involving explosive movements and rotation, that is mainly the Olympic lifts and related movements. This is now considered to be vital in the context of most sports. It has been developed following a series of courses designed for and with the FA, and based on input from athletics, paddling and rugby. Candidates will be examined on their ability competently to demonstrate Olympic lifting skills with light weights.
BWLA Weightlifting for Sport Instructor award, Part II**
Two days. Price £250.. Candidates will learn sufficient about weight training for strength and basic balanced development of the musculature safely to teach the skills to others. Candidates will be examined on their ability to show competence, safety and knowledge in presenting and teaching basic strength exercises. The two parts are certified independently for successful candidates. Please note that the title Weightlifting for Sport Instructor will not be issued until Parts I and II have been satisfactorily completed.
We also offer:
Weightlifting Instructor award**
Four days. This one is currently in process of being aligned to the Sportscoach UK level 2 coaching award and will then be recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. It is targeted at Olympic Weightlifters and demands practical skills in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, a practical and written exam and a project. It will, when aligned, include a home study and coaching diary which must include coaching weightlifting. It is not suitable for those who are not involved in competitive Weightlifting
INSETs for Schoolteachers
These are one day courses which offer a National Governing Body Certificate. They are run in schools. The content is tailored to the demands of the school or a group of schools, and in some authorities the content is agreed by the PE Adviser or CPD department of the area’s education team.
Beyond these we have higher coaching awards for aspiring Weightlifting (Snatch plus Clean & Jerk) coaches.
We also offer bespoke courses for particular sports. For these we model the courses according to the requirements of the particular sport’s National Governing Body.
Initial enquiries to Brian Hamill: brianhamill59@googlemail.com
Please mention this blog when doing so.
The most popular course was the Leader award. It is now replaced by the Introduction to Resistance Training award.
BWLA Intro. to Resistance Training
Two day. £250.00. A National Governing Body (NGB) of Sport award, recognised by UK Sport and Sport England etc.. It is accepted by the Register of Exercise Professionals as earning 16 Continuing Professional Development points for those holding a Level II in Sport or Recreation coaching, and who are 18 or older. Other candidates will be secure in having an award of the NGB, and therefore from the body most experienced in the field of resistance training of all kinds.
Younger candidates may take the course, which covers machines and free weights.
We have two new courses:
BWLA Weightlifting for Sport award,Part I **
Two days. Price £250. This does not involve machines, and covers exercises involving explosive movements and rotation, that is mainly the Olympic lifts and related movements. This is now considered to be vital in the context of most sports. It has been developed following a series of courses designed for and with the FA, and based on input from athletics, paddling and rugby. Candidates will be examined on their ability competently to demonstrate Olympic lifting skills with light weights.
BWLA Weightlifting for Sport Instructor award, Part II**
Two days. Price £250.. Candidates will learn sufficient about weight training for strength and basic balanced development of the musculature safely to teach the skills to others. Candidates will be examined on their ability to show competence, safety and knowledge in presenting and teaching basic strength exercises. The two parts are certified independently for successful candidates. Please note that the title Weightlifting for Sport Instructor will not be issued until Parts I and II have been satisfactorily completed.
We also offer:
Weightlifting Instructor award**
Four days. This one is currently in process of being aligned to the Sportscoach UK level 2 coaching award and will then be recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. It is targeted at Olympic Weightlifters and demands practical skills in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, a practical and written exam and a project. It will, when aligned, include a home study and coaching diary which must include coaching weightlifting. It is not suitable for those who are not involved in competitive Weightlifting
INSETs for Schoolteachers
These are one day courses which offer a National Governing Body Certificate. They are run in schools. The content is tailored to the demands of the school or a group of schools, and in some authorities the content is agreed by the PE Adviser or CPD department of the area’s education team.
Beyond these we have higher coaching awards for aspiring Weightlifting (Snatch plus Clean & Jerk) coaches.
We also offer bespoke courses for particular sports. For these we model the courses according to the requirements of the particular sport’s National Governing Body.
Initial enquiries to Brian Hamill: brianhamill59@googlemail.com
Please mention this blog when doing so.
Intro to Resistance Training Course
A few words from Jim McMahon:
I will be running a Intro to Resistance Training level 1 course on the 14/15th of November. The course will take place in Colchester Essex at Hamilton's gym - a well respected venue amongst the resistance training fraternity. The course will be over a weekend period and will be from 0900 - 1700 each day. The Level 1 course is Reps accredited for those with a Level 2 qualification in fitness and acts as 16 Cpd points.
Any information or help that you require please do not hesitate to contact me. If interested can you please show your interest by e-mailing me your name address and contact phone number. There is a cut off date for applications so please make sure all applications are received before the cut off date. This is an excellent course for gaining knowledge and practical experience of resistance training through the use of machines and free weights and can be applied to help you assist at any level.
This course does not include Olympic weightlifting, nor Powerlifting but does cover free weights and machines
Venue and address: Hamiltons Fitness Centre, Telford Way, Colchester, CO4 9QP
All enquiries to:
James McMahon1@btinternet.com
9 Kings Farm Meadow Tillingham Essex CM0 7GY. 01621 778 317
Strength, Speed and Suppleness
The specialists in Strength, Speed and Suppleness: the three POWER components
The Power House at Woking Leisure Centre is one of just 3 high performance, open to all, free-weight training facilities in the South of England. It hosts the Centre of Excellence club, Britain’s best All Round lifting club.
As more sports people, functional fitness fanatics and Olympic hopefuls recognize the value of multi-joint free weight exercises so Power House increases in popularity. The latest trend is for Personal Trainers from the national gym chains to come to us in order to be able to teach our techniques to the sports people who consult them.
It works! Current members include the coach of Guildford’s American Football team; Ellie Spain, now weightlifting but formerly Britain’s best Pole Vaulter; Chris Chea, British Weightlifting and All Round lifting champion; and Georgia Peel, at 15 holder of the British under 20 1500m record. Various Olympians and internationals from many events have passed through our hands over the years, like: Olympic runner Hayley Parry; hurdle medalist David Jenkins; British Lion Will Green; World Champion paired lightweight sculler Beryl Mitchell.
The club is run by volunteers but the coaches are: professional in their know-how and care for the members; qualified and insured; CRB screened. All age groups are welcome & currently we range from 11 to 76. Chief coach, Brian Hamill is still in shape at 72!
The first visit is free though there is a spectator fee to get into the Leisure Centre. Annual subs vary from £16 to £77.
Are you serious about strength, speed and suppleness?
The Power House at Woking Leisure Centre is one of just 3 high performance, open to all, free-weight training facilities in the South of England. It hosts the Centre of Excellence club, Britain’s best All Round lifting club.
As more sports people, functional fitness fanatics and Olympic hopefuls recognize the value of multi-joint free weight exercises so Power House increases in popularity. The latest trend is for Personal Trainers from the national gym chains to come to us in order to be able to teach our techniques to the sports people who consult them.
It works! Current members include the coach of Guildford’s American Football team; Ellie Spain, now weightlifting but formerly Britain’s best Pole Vaulter; Chris Chea, British Weightlifting and All Round lifting champion; and Georgia Peel, at 15 holder of the British under 20 1500m record. Various Olympians and internationals from many events have passed through our hands over the years, like: Olympic runner Hayley Parry; hurdle medalist David Jenkins; British Lion Will Green; World Champion paired lightweight sculler Beryl Mitchell.
The club is run by volunteers but the coaches are: professional in their know-how and care for the members; qualified and insured; CRB screened. All age groups are welcome & currently we range from 11 to 76. Chief coach, Brian Hamill is still in shape at 72!
The first visit is free though there is a spectator fee to get into the Leisure Centre. Annual subs vary from £16 to £77.
Are you serious about strength, speed and suppleness?
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