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UVic Barbell Club

The UVic Barbell Club is dedicated to building a community passionate about barbell sports.

02/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, February 28th, for a fun introduction to adaptive weight lifting, led by local para-powerlifting coach ! Shannon is a competitive powerlifter and has multiple years of coaching experience, including previously representing Canada as a Parapowerlifting coach!

This is an adaptive strength training seminar intentionally for students with disabilities, so ALL body sizes, shapes, abilities, and mobilities are welcome. The session will run from 2-4 pm and is located on the 2nd floor of CARSA in the TRX Studio. Please come prepared with your ONECard. Gender-neutral change rooms/washrooms are available!

01/29/2026

Our favourite time of the month is here again! ❤️ Join us on Saturday, February 7th at for our monthly group lift.

📅 2:00–4:00 PM

💵 $5–$10 (pay what you can)

These lifts are all about building community and having fun, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you belong here.

✨ Sign up via the link in our bio. DM or email us with questions!

01/12/2026

Want to try Olympic Weightlifting? 🏋🏽‍♀️

Join us on January 24th from 2:00–4:00 PM for an intro to Olympic weightlifting with special guest ! Michael is a competitive Olympic weightlifter and powerlifter with over nine years of coaching experience. He works with athletes across both Oly weightlifting and powerlifting and is a certified physiotherapist in Victoria.

Whether you’re completely new or just curious, this is a great opportunity to learn the basics, get hands-on tips, and try out Olympic weightlifting in a fun and supportive environment.

👉 Register now through the link in our bio!

03/25/2025

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

We’re giving you more time to apply for UVic Barbell’s 2025/2026 executive positions! If you’re passionate about strength sports and want to help grow our community, now’s your chance! 💪🔥

📅 New deadline: March 26, 2025
📍 Apply now at the link in bio

03/13/2025

Our club is looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our executive team this FALL! If you are passionate about barbell sports and want to help contribute to a great community, this is your chance!

💼Positions available: Event Coordinator, Social Media Officer, Finance Officer, Executive Support

👉Apply using the link in our bio!

03/12/2025

Big lifts, big energy! 💪🔥 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our Intro to Strongman event—we loved seeing you all crush it! 🏋️‍♂️

A special shoutout to for being an incredible teacher and coach, and to for letting us use their space to host this event! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Who’s ready for round two? Stay tuned… 😉

03/06/2025

6 Vikes lifters at last week and they ALL did so well!

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02/12/2025

Interested in learning how to Strongman lift?

Come join us on March 1st from 3-4:30pm for an introductory strongman session about the basics of Strongman lifting taught by special guest

Register at the link in our bio!

01/28/2025

Join us Saturday February 1st at for our monthly group lift! The lift will be from 3:00-6:00pm with a pay what you can drop in price of $5-$10. To sign up click the link in our bio. Hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions or need help with transportation be sure to join our discord (link in bio).

11/27/2024

We had 4 members compete just last week at and they killed it! Congratulations to and for their amazing performances!

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11/26/2024

Join us Saturday November 30th at for our monthly group lift! The lift will be from 3:00-5:00pm with a pay what you can drop in price of $5-$10. To sign up click the link in our bio. Hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions or need help with transportation be sure to join our discord (link in bio).

09/25/2024

Join us on Saturday, October 5th, 3PM-5PM for our Monthly Group Lift at ! 💪Sign up at the link in bio!

Get ready to try out some awesome, competition-grade equipment, including specialty barbells, calibrated plates, and strongman gear! 🏋️‍♂️

Our sessions are pay-what-you-can, from $5 - $10 (normally $20 drop-in), so this is your chance to lift and save!

These sessions are just for UVic Barbell Club members, so make sure to sign up at the link in our bio! 🔗✨

And the fun doesn’t stop there—join us afterward for a club social at the Interactive Board Game Café! 🎲🕹️ RSVP at the link in bio. Let’s lift, laugh, and have a blast!

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