OTAGO AMATEUR WEIGHTLIFTING ASSOCIATION
ESTABLISHED 1939
Otago Amateur Weightlifting Association Incorporated (OAWLA) is an incorporated society supporting strength sports across Otago and Southland. We oversee both Otago Weightlifting and Southern Powerlifting, organising competitions, supporting athlete development, and fostering community in Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting. Established in 1939, OAWLA provides opportunities for all ages and abilities to train, compete and grow in strength sport.
Southern Powerlifting is affiliated with the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation and the International Powerlifting Federation. Otago Weightlifting is affiliated with Weightlifting New Zealand and the International Weightlifting Federation.
Download the free Sporty NZ app to receive sport updates from OAWLA.
Go to the App Store or Google Play, search for Sporty NZ, download then search for Otago Amateur Weightlifting.