Where spots are available new members get assigned an experienced weightlifting coach who will discuss their training needs and help them get the most out of the sport.
We also offer private 1 on 1 sessions but spots are limited.
What are the group session times in your training times
There are no fixed group session times – after the first few starter sessions members can turn up anytime during our opening times and their coach will instruct them while they are there – do not turn up just before the end of the session.
What’s the ideal number of times to train a week and how long to it take to learn the movements
Initially 3-4 sessions a week are ideal while you are learning the movements – 2 is the minimum
It takes most people 2-3 months to learn the basics.
For members the standard fees cover all coaching and programming. Where we cannot take more members we may be able to offer paid private coaching.
Is the coaching personal or in a group?
If your are a beginner you will get one on one personal coaching.
As you progress in your skill development the coaching will be more group orientated.
I am from Crossfit. Can I join?
You are more than welcome to join and learn Olympic weightlifting at the club.
Do I need any special equipment?
Initially just some runners, a T-shirt and some shorts you can squat down in is all you need
Later on you may want to buy some weightlifting shoes, a belt, wrist and pulling straps and a lifting suit.
So I get coached one on one by some of the best weightlifting coaches in the country and train with Olympians and Commonwealth Games Gold medallists and only pay a maximum of $80 per month – whats the catch !
We are a non profit organisation so all our money goes back to our members so you only pay our running costs – and if you get selected for a national and international event we may even assist with your costs !
However we do expect members to help out when we host competitions and be part of the club
The club has a lot of top National and International athletes will I fit in, it all sounds rather elite?
You will find all the other club members are very supportive of new members – most probably you will find yourself being spotted and cheered on by an Olympian and a Commonwealth Games gold medalist !
How do I know if I will be any good at weightlifting ?
Although good weightlifters come in all shapes and sizes, some of the things that can help you reach greater heights are starting young OR having past experience in one the of many other sports requiring flexibility speed and strength such as athletics, rugby, soccer, wrestling, gymnastics, sprint cycling and Crossfit and committing to regular training over a long period.
I am a visiting lifter from Interstate or Overseas how much do I have to pay?
People just visiting from another Olympic Weightlifting or Crossfit Clubs do not have to pay to train at Cougars
