USA Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting, otherwise known as USAW, is the national governing body overseeing the sport of Olympic weightlifting in the United States. USAW is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), responsible for conducting Olympic weightlifting programs throughout the country, and a member of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). Top competitors are selected by USAW to compete in all major international events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, World Junior Championships and Pan American Games.

There are 45 state oriented Local Weightlifting Committees (LWC's). Each LWC promotes weightlifting programs and develops athletes in its region by holding coaching courses, local events and other programs. USAW authorizes five National Championships in all age groups, giving athletes a chance to evaluate their competition nationwide. Top competitors are selected from the National Championships to compete in all major international events.

The executive director oversees the USA Weightlifting National Office, which is located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He coordinates affairs with the USOC, oversees national competitions and team selections, and supervises sponsorship and fundraising activities.

National Events

National Senior Championships

Open to all registered USAW athletes of all ages that reach the qualifying total.

American Open

Open to all registered USAW athletes of all ages that reach the qualifying total.

National Junior Championships

Open to all registered USAW athletes of all ages that reach the qualifying total that are aged 20 or under.

National School-age Championships

Open to all registered USAW athletes of all ages that reach the qualifying total that are aged 17 or under.

Olympic Trials

Open to all registered USAW athletes of all ages that reach the qualifying total that qualify. The qualifications for making it to the Olympic Trials varies each time. Currently, the athlete must compete in a national event and lift at least 85% of the qualifying total.

External links

* [http://www.usaweightlifting.org Official Website]
* [http://openusaw.com The OpenUSAW Project - Weightlifting Videos]


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