Otago Amateur Weightlifting Association

ABOUT

Otago Amateur Weightlifting Association run Southern Powerlifting events in Otago and Southland as well as Otago Weightlifting events in Dunedin.

Fryatt St is home to Otago Weightlifting, this facility provides Weightlifters a space to train to compete, as well as coaching and a team environment.

Find us on Facebook - Otago Weightlifting & Southern Powerlifting NZ

AFFILIATIONS:

New Zealand Powerlifting Federation (NZPF) International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)

Weightlifting New Zealand (WNZ) International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

LOCAL SPONSORS:

Wedderburn, thank you for your on going support in helping us weigh our athletes in!

Origin Oral Surgeons, thank you for your support and our beaut weightlifting suits!

POWERLIFTING CALENDAR 2024

Please note - Calendar is provisional and subject to change.

FEBRUARY 17th Club/Novice 3-lift

APRIL 13th Provincial Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships Dunedin

JUNE 15-16th South Island Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships Christchurch

JULY 27th Club/Novice 3-Lift Dunedin

NOVEMBER 23rd Club/Novice 3-lift Dunedin

*** If you wish to compete in bench only at one of our Southern three lift competions, get in touch and we'll make it happen

POWERLIFTING CALENDAR 2025

There will be no North or South Island competitions this year.

FEBRUARY 15th Club/Novice 3-lift Invercargill

MARCH 8th Supertotal (unsanctioned) Queenstown

MARCH 30th Provincial Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships Dunedin

MAY 16-25 Masters, Junior and Sub-Junior Nationals Championships Location to be confirmed

JULY 26th Club/Novice 3-Lift Dunedin

SEPTEMBER 25-27 Open age group National Championships Invercargill

NOVEMBER 8th Club/Novice 3-lift Dunedin

NOV/DEC tbc Oceania Championships Christchurch