Team Connecticut Weightlifting

04/23/2024

From Strength and Health magazine, results and pics of many of USA greats at September 1966 North American Weightlifting Championships and Mr. North America contest....

09/02/2022

"Did I get into the creamy, delicious, plain yogurt container that you left on the counter? Moi? Why do you ask? ...BTW, get vanilla next time please." Bella Bella!

08/15/2022

Go Carrt rides today!!

08/11/2022

Phenomenal! 19 yo USA Junior Champion and Senior record holder Olivia Reeves easily squatting over 400 LBS- weighing just 71k 157lbs! Perfect form and no reliance on belt or wraps gives the best results. USA! USA!!

Hello Friends I Give Detailed Information About The Athletes And Their Performances. I Examine, Explain And Comment On The Weights They Lift And Their Techni...

05/09/2017

I've been nominated for the National Coaches Education Committee - very excited about this opportunity! USAW members shpuld get ballots today. I would appreciate your vote, and your input anytime. More of my qualifications here ..
http://connecticutweightlifting.com/head-coach-gary-valentine/qualifications/

2013 – Present…USAW Leve1 1 and Level 2 Advanced Coaches Certification Lead Instructor 2004 – Present…Adjunct Professor, Exercise Science, SCSU 1996 – Present…Head Coach,Team Connecticut Weightlifting Club 2012 – Present…Connecticut  Local Weightlifting Committee President 2005 – Present…USAW Sancti...

04/12/2017

Still time to sign up!! Advanced, Level 2 USAW Certification course April 22-23 in Wilton!
https://webpoint.usaweightlifting.org/wp15/Events2/ViewEvt.wp?EventID=78154

02/24/2017

Today, Friday February 24, is the last day to register for Northeastern States Championships in Enfield CT on March 5! Signup link for meet and USAW certs here:
www.connecticutweightlifting.com

Local Weightlifting Club, Individual and Group Training, Certifications, Coaching Seminars and Workshops

11/22/2016

Womens session, men coming soon!!!
https://youtu.be/oXyq4J5NkRc

11/10/2016

LAST CALL FOR CT STATE MEET ENTRIES!
If you’re entering the NOVEMBER 20 CT State Championships and haven’t already, please register today! Link is here: www.connecticutweightlifting.com Entries Close Friday, November 11, or before if full. If put on waiting list, you will be notified if and as soon as anyone drops out.

Records for our LWC Lifters, and Records for this meet are posted under “Past Meet Results”.

Reminder, a one piece weightlifting singlet is required to lift.

Please review all rules here:
www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Referees/Referee-Clinic-Video

ALL COACHES, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR TEAM ROSTER EMAILED TO ME BY TOMORROW, Friday nov 11, NO LATE ENTRIES OR ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Start list will be emailed Monday. Be ready for a great day of lifting!!!

07/02/2016

Deadline approaching for August 7 CT Open in Stamford! this is the longest running meet in CT (since 2005!) and will likely fillup before the July 29 Deadline - signup soon!!
http://vst68978002.siplay.com/

Lifts Contested: Two Hands Sn**ch, Two Hands Clean and Jerk Eligibility: Any USAW Registered athlete One piece lifting singlet must be worn in order to lift. Awards: Men’s/ Women’s, Open, and Junior, 1-3rd Place each wt. class. Masters ALL Age group AND Weight class, 1-3rd Place, And Grand Master. B...

03/14/2016

My USAW Sports Performance Coaches Certification Course April 16/17 here in Wilton is full. I'm adding another on May 14/15, here at Team CT in Wilton. Signup soon to reserve your space, and receive your study materials.

I'll be teaching an Advance Sports Performance Course (Level 2)
with Andrew Romeo at CF Revelation in Enfield April 30/May 1. any Level 1 Coach is eligible to signup!

Don't forget, our next CT Competition is April 10 at CF New Haven!!