Band Of Barbells

Band Of Barbells -Esprit de Corps-
-Powerlifting Team-
-Scarborough, ON-

08/28/2026

Throwing a ball can’t be that hard, right?

Today we tested how well powerlifters were with throwing a football, and honestly we are just lucky that no one came out of with without a busted shoulder.

Between running, jumping, and throwing, this one was probably the worst. Let us know if you have any other athletic movements that you would want to see!

08/21/2026

Countdown to Provs Ep. 2

Provincials is a rare time where a good number of people in the OPA are all in prep together. Now this isn’t just the athletes, and meet directors.

Coaches, referees, volunteers, and even friends of lifters are all getting ready to have their best foot forward at this year’s Open & Masters Provincials.

We caught up with some members from our friends at Back Alley Barbell and Make Your Mark Fitness to see how their prep is going!

Feel free to tag us in your training leading up to Provs, and we will catch you all soon in 3 weeks!

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💥REDEFINING PARTNERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS💥Over the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what partnerships a...
08/17/2026

💥REDEFINING PARTNERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS💥

Over the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what partnerships and sponsorships with Band of Barbells should actually look like. One thing became pretty clear...our old competition sponsorship model wasn’t working for us. It felt too traditional, too rigid, and honestly, it didn’t reflect the way we wanted to build our events or work with the businesses that supported them.

As our events have grown, so has what we expect from our sponsorship program. We wanted a model that gives partnering businesses clearer value, a better understanding of what their investment is supporting, and, of course, more flexibility.

So for the 2026 Open & Masters Provincial Championships, we’ve completely redesigned our partnership and sponsorship program. No more traditional Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze tiers! Instead, businesses can choose how they want to be involved and where they see the most value.

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PRESENTING PARTNERS | $1,500

Our most prominent partnership opportunity. Each Presenting Partner is directly tied to one of our two competition platforms, with exclusive platform naming rights, premium branding throughout the Championship, livestream visibility, official meet T-shirt branding, vendor space, social media promotion and athlete product placement.

There are only TWO Presenting Partner opportunities (one for each competition platform) and one is already spoken for!

ATHLETE AWARD PARTNERS | $800

Put your brand and investment directly behind one of the biggest moments of the Championship: recognizing our athletes.

Two partners will have their brand incorporated directly into the Open or Masters awards and trophies, including named award recognition, along with official meet T-shirt branding, vendor space, social media promotion and athlete product placement.

Your investment isn't disappearing into a sponsorship tier. It's directly contributing to how we recognize and celebrate the athletes competing at Provincials.

SPONSORSHIP MARKETPLACE | STARTING AT $50

Not every business needs or wants a major partnership, and we didn't want that to be a barrier to getting involved.

08/11/2026

🧼ANNUAL CARPET CLEANING DAY🧼

Running a gym ain’t easy, and keeping it clean is even harder. With our local meet season coming to an end, it’s time to get the gym back in prime condition!

With how much dirt and debris we got rid of out of the carpets, we could have made another carpet🤢

Drop a comment if you love a good clean gym carpet!

Every Great Meet Starts with an Incredible Team!Volunteer registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 OPA Open & Master...
08/06/2026

Every Great Meet Starts with an Incredible Team!

Volunteer registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 OPA Open & Masters Provincial Championships, and we’re looking for members of the powerlifting community to join us and help make this year’s championship one to remember!

Signup link can be found in our profile links! 🎯

Behind every great competition is an incredible team of people who show up early, stay late, load thousands of kilos, keep athletes moving on schedule, and help create the environment that makes our sport so special! That’s what volunteering is all about. It’s a chance to be part of the action, meet other people in the community, and give back to the sport that brings us all together!

Whether you’ve been around competitions for years or this would be your first time helping out, we’d love to have you join the team.

As a thank you for volunteering, you’ll receive:
🍽️ Home-cooked meals throughout your shift
👕 An exclusive 2026 Provincial Championships volunteer t-shirt
🎁 Entry into our volunteer prize draw, featuring gift cards generously provided by our amazing event sponsors

To all the volunteers who have supported our meets over the years, thank you. The athletes might be the ones stepping onto the platform, but the people behind the scenes are what make these events possible.

📢 Important Reminder for Athletes with an OPA Provincials "Bye"

If you have been granted an OPA-approved Provincials "Bye" in good standing, you are expected to make yourself available to volunteer at this year’s Provincial Championships. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of your bye and make you ineligible to compete at the 2027 CANPL National Championships.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, handler, referee, family member, or just someone who loves powerlifting, volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to the Ontario powerlifting community. Together, let’s deliver a Provincial Championship experience that our athletes will remember for years to come.

We can’t wait to have you on the team! 

Will you be coming to volunteer?!

08/01/2026

Countdown to Provs Ep.1

With OPA Open & Masters Provincials closing in day by day, we wanted to show you what goes into creating the best Championship experience for all lifters making their way to the provincial platform.

From the schedule, the venue, and everything in between, Dan and Mae are hard at work to get everything in line for the weekend. It’s not easy getting a meet together, but as lifters themselves, they know what it takes to create the best day possible!

For those of you looking to do your part, volunteer sign ups are going live this coming week!

If you’re interested in sponsorship packages, those will also being going out soon!

Comment down below if you’re going to be a part of this Championship weekend!



07/24/2026

Last time we had some of our members show off their athleticism through running, and we’re back with testing the crew with some broad jumps!

Squatting and deadlifting are sure to carry over to jumping, and the BoB track team is slowly but surely coming together🙂

Comment down below other ways we can test our athleticism!

🚨 THE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🚨The countdown is officially on! In just over 7 weeks, we'll be returning to where i...
07/22/2026

🚨 THE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🚨

The countdown is officially on! In just over 7 weeks, we'll be returning to where it all began for us at Ellesmere Community Centre. It's the same venue where we hosted our very first powerlifting meet back in 2019, and where we proudly hosted Junior Provincials last year. There's no better place to welcome Ontario's strongest athletes back for what will be the BIGGEST meet we've ever hosted. 💥🏆

Our preliminary schedule is now live! A & B flights have been created based on the nomination totals submitted during registration. Be sure to check out the schedule and see where you land.

⚠️ Reminder: The deadline to change your weight class or update any registration information is August 20 at 11:59 PM EST. After that, we'll be locking everything in and finalizing the schedule.

Behind the scenes, our team is already working around the clock to make this our best competition yet. From competition equipment and venue setup to livestream production, vendors, awards, and the overall athlete experience, every detail is being carefully planned to deliver a championship worthy of Ontario's best.

We're incredibly excited to welcome over 300 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and spectators for an unforgettable weekend of competition. September can't come soon enough. Let's make history together. 🔥

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Will you be coming out to support?!

🚨 TSC2026 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🚨Toronto Summer Cup 2026 wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors...
07/14/2026

🚨 TSC2026 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🚨

Toronto Summer Cup 2026 wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! Their partnership allows us to continue raising the bar and creating an unforgettable competition experience for every athlete, coach, volunteer, and spectator!

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors:

🚗 Lexus On The Park – Presenting Sponsor
Check out some of the newest Lexus models on display all weekend and connect with the team behind one of the GTA's premier luxury dealerships.

💥  – Exclusive Supplement Sponsor
Stop by for FREE creatine gummy samples, exclusive discount codes, and all your performance nutrition needs throughout the weekend.

📸  – Exclusive Media Sponsor
Capturing every big lift, celebration, and PR! Don't forget to secure your media package and keep an eye out for our official livestream links coming soon.

🏋️ Inner Strength Products – Exclusive Powerlifting Equipment Sponsor
The trusted name in competition-grade powerlifting equipment. Proudly providing the high-performance gear our athletes will be lifting on all weekend long.

Please take a moment to visit their booths, show them some love, and thank them for supporting our sport. Their commitment to the powerlifting community helps make events like Toronto Summer Cup possible.

We're just days away... who's ready to hit the platform? 🔥

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☀️ VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLE ☀️The 5th Annual TSC is almost here, and we're looking for an incredible team of volunteers to he...
06/23/2026

☀️ VOLUNTEERS ASSEMBLE ☀️

The 5th Annual TSC is almost here, and we're looking for an incredible team of volunteers to help us make this year's event the hottest meet of the summer!

Every great meet is built on the dedication of volunteers, from loading plates on the fastest platform crew in the country, to running the head table, announcing, spotting, setup, teardown, and everything in between... there is a place for everyone on the team!!

As a thank you for your time and support, all volunteers will receive:

👕 An official TSC volunteer shirt
🍔 Delicious food throughout the day
🎟️ Entry into our volunteer raffle featuring 5 x $50 gift cards generously provided by our sponsor, Inner Strength Products

Whether you're a seasoned meet volunteer, a powerlifting enthusiast looking to get more involved, or someone who simply wants to give back to the community, we'd love to have you join us.

TSC has become a staple of the Ontario powerlifting calendar since 2019, and none of it would be possible without the people working behind the scenes.

Ready to be part of the action? Sign up and help us make the 5th Annual Toronto Summer Cup our biggest and best one yet!! the

Signup link to volunteer is in our profile links! ☀️🏋️‍♂️🔥



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1125 Kennedy Road Unit #1
Toronto, ON
M1P2K8

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Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 6am - 11pm
Sunday 6am - 11pm

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