Policies | Liftolygy Weightlifting Club

OUR POLICIES

As a Not-For-Profit Licensed Club,

affiliated with

British Weight Lifting and Weightlifting Wales,

Liftolygy takes your health and welfare very seriously.

Therefore, and in accordance with Club regulations, please find links on this page to our Club Policies-

BWL Club Constitution

Health & Safety

Risk Assessment

Whistle Blowing

Venue Activity

Risk Assessment

SAFEGUARDING

CLUB WELFARE

Our Club Welfare Officer is:

Alex Hellen

If you have any concerns or queries

please contact Alex at:

clubwelfare@liftolygy.co.uk

Alternatively, if you would like further advice, please contact-

British Weightlifting Safeguarding Lead

sue.ward@britishweightlifting.org or 01132 249 402

Safeguarding

Policy

MEMBERS' CHARTER

In order to create the happiest and safest lifting environment and classes for all, we ask that ALL MEMBERS please follow our simple gym rules-

Liftolygy Gym Etiquette

Be respectful of others' feelings at all times- we all progress at different rates
Respect each other's lifting spaces- do not walk closely infront or behind a member who is lifting/ preparing to lift, nor distract anyone with unusual sounds or otherwise
Always STOP and LISTEN to coach instructions when requested, then FOLLOW them- they're usually for your own safety or that of others
Respect the gym equipment, building, facilities and other members at all times
Do not drop barbells or weights other than as you've been instructed
Always fetch your own weights and put them away tidily after the session
Do not record other members in footage you may take of your own lifts- this is to respect privacy and safeguarding, particularly when minors are also participating
Do not share images or videos of others on social media without permission
Ensure that the language you use is respectful of ALL fellow-lifters at all times
Respect others' opportunities when sharing activities eg. move aside so a partner can continue to lift if you need a longer rest
Inform your coach BEFORE a session if you have new injuries or health issues
SPEAK OUT if you are unsure or worried about ANYTHING at any time
Always cheer on fellow members as you would hope to be cheered on yourself
Always look out for and include each other, and assist wherever you can

Most of all though, enjoy your lifting..!

This year, Liftolygy have received a share of National Lottery funding aimed at supporting grassroots sports clubs in Wales.

We are thrilled to have been awarded £5,767.00 by Sport Wales’ Be Active Wales Fund to help our Olympic Weightlifting Club grow even stronger!

The grant funding has allowed us to invest in a large set of weights equipment, especially for Club use, so our members can all now benefit from brand new Bars; Training Bars; Plates; Training Bumper Plates; Drop Pads and Squat Racks- and we can’t wait to get lifting..!

Our award also includes funding for training an extra coach.

By distributing money from The National Lottery, the Be Active Wales Fund offers clubs grants to get more people participating, or to help keep people taking part at clubs and activities into the future.

This funding will make a massive difference for our club to ensure we can expand and be more accessible to all- the female and training bars and training bumper plates especially can enable more women and younger and older members of our community to have a go, locally…

We are delighted to be one of Weightlifting Wales' Licensed Clubs receiving funding to deliver their 'Raise the Bar' programme.

Raise The Bar is a FREE 6-week programme for 11 to 16-year-olds to take part in Weightlifting and strength training at participating academies in Wales.

The Raise the Bar project is designed to provide the opportunity for participants to learn new skills, develop mobility, learn how to weight lift and safely perform a range of strength and conditioning exercises.

The focus is on enjoyment, working with others, making new friends, learning how to lift and building strength. Developing an understanding of the benefits that strength and a healthy lifestyle can have on long-term physical and mental health is so important for young and old alike.

As the National Governing Body for Weightlifting in Wales, Weightlifting Wales wants to make sure that young people have opportunities to learn from skilled coaches in safe and inclusive environments.

Liftolygy has been approved to deliver up to six of these introductory programmes per year, and successfully ran our first throughout summer 2024 for ten young, beginner lifters.

Please keep an eye on our website and social media for news on further sessions...