University of Queensland Powerlifting and Weightlifting club

26/06/2026

Give it a Go Workshop is on again ...

Want to learn how to lift? 🏋️‍♀️

The UQ Powerlifting Club is hosting a free Give it a Go Workshop on Sunday, July 26, 2026! Come down to our St Lucia gym to master the big three: squat, bench press, and deadlift. You'll also get the chance to test out some of our specialized gear, including the belt squat and hyperextension machine.

Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to refine your technique, we’d love to see you there

08/12/2025

Please help dispose of packaging by taking a couple of pieces.

08/12/2025

05/12/2025

Our new refrigerator is here just in time for summer.

Thanks Bill Koppe for being at the gym to collect the delivery.

12/11/2025

Christmas stocking stuffers - 4kg coffee cup

DITOSH 4kg/8.8lb Heavy Coffee Mug Challenge 304 Stainless Steel Dumbbell Cups Silver Overweight Sports Water Cup for Fitness Training Arm Strength Prank Gift Home Gym Workout Equipment 100ml/3.4oz

06/05/2025

We will start rolling out MYOB to manage payments for UQPWC membership.

This will make it easier to join or renew your membership.

If your membership has lapsed please email [email protected] and I'll arrange to send you a renewal.

Thanks Steve (Treasurer).

24/04/2025

Dear UQ Sport Clubs,

Jack here from UQ Sport. I hope you are doing well.

As many of you would have heard at the Club and Sports Awards, the 40th Anniversary of the Great Court Raceis just around the corner on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

As mentioned, UQ Union Clubs have won this event in the last few years, and we are putting a challenge to all UQ Sport Clubs to challenge for victory in this yearsMixed Clubs Relay Event.

If your club is interested in forming a team and registering, please see attached a link below, which will allow you to register your relay team:

https://uqsport.formstack.com/forms/2025_great_court_race_registration

Please note, registrations for this event will close COB Thursday 1 May 2025.

20/02/2025

We are hosting Semester 1 Give-it-a-go day on the 24th February (Monday) at 6pm! The gym will be unlocked and there will be plenty of helpers around to show you what powerlifting is like and to give you all a tour of the gym. We hope to see you there!!

When: 6-7pm 24th February
Where: 299 Carmody Rd, St Lucia QLD 4067

07/01/2025

UQ Sport's 2025 Semester 1 Market Day will be held in the Great Court, St Lucia Campus on 19 February 2025 between 10am and 2pm. If you able to assist by helping out at our stall please place your name in the comments.

This is a great opportunity to attract new club members to UQPWC.

29/07/2024

A reminder to everyone that our annual Semester 2 Give-it-a-go Day is tomorrow! The gym will be open from 5pm for new potential members to come and see the facility and meet some of our regular members. Hope to see you all there 5pm Tuesday 30th July!

Address: 299 Carmody Rd, St Lucia QLD 4067