Competition Recap - Guelph Barbell Club

In December, the Guelph Barbell Club hosted it's first (non-sanctioned) weightlifting competition at Royal City CrossFit. As the sport of weightlifting becomes more popular (thank you CrossFit!!), it is becoming increasingly difficult to get into competitions in Ontario. As a result, we are seeing more of these non-sanctioned events as well as hybrid events, to give lifters the opportunity to get some experience on the platform.

Our friends from Forever Strong Fitness in Uxbridge had planned to host a weightlifting competition in December. A number of Guelph Barbell athletes had registered for this event but unfortunately it was cancelled due to issues with the planned venue. 

Coach Adrian swooped in and saved the day by offering to host the competition in Guelph instead. This event was not sanctioned as we did not have an official judge or competition plates. But it was a great opportunity, especially for the novice lifters, to have a chance to practice lifts in a competitive environment.

So we built a sturdy platform and got to work! Four novice female lifters from Guelph Barbell participated in addition to a novice male from Forever Strong Fitness and coaches Adrian & Tyler. The day was full of new PRs, especially from Emily who rocked the platform! And who can forget coach Adrian lifting in a "nut-hugger" singlet? We have got to get that man a proper singlet!

Thanks to all the Royal City CrossFitters came out in record numbers to cheer on the competitors.