May
11
8:00 AM08:00

The Lily Open 2024

Entry Fee: Meet is limited to 50 athletes. T-shirts are INCLUDED in the entry fee.

Early Registration -Until March 17th 11:59pm is $65

Regular Registration March 18th Midnight - April 21st 11:59pm is $75

Late Registration, April 22nd Midnight - May 4th 11:59pm $95, T-shirt NOT included

T-shirts: T-shirts are a part of the entry fee. T-shirts are availble for pick up at the meet

Required for online registration:

USA Weightlifting member number

USAW member expiration date (05/11/2024 or after)

Intended Total (sum of snatch and clean&jerk) in kilograms.

Weight class in which you intend to compete, in kilograms.

Required at weigh-in: government issued ID and USAW membership card.

Awards: Top 3 Youth Formula Lifters Male and Female 13&U, 14-15, 16-17, Top 3 Formula Lifters Male and Female Junior, Top 3 Formula Male and Female Masters Lifters , Overall Best Male and Female Lifter, Podium Awards for all 10 IWF weight classes Male and Female

Rules: All weights are in kilograms. For more information regarding IWF Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations and USAW Addendum: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Features/2019/January/02/IWF-Issues-Updated-Technical-and-Competition-Rules-and-Regulations

We will be using the guidelines set forward by USA Weightlifting and the State of Michigan to help run this event as safely as possible.

Registration deadline: Late Registration ends May 5th at 11:59pm Online Entry only. No refunds, except if meet is canceled.

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USAW Level 1
May
14
to May 15

USAW Level 1

USA Weightlifting Level 1

Course Description: In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information about how to safely and effectively teach how to snatch, clean, squat, and jerk as well as how to best utilize weightlifting movements for beginner lifters and sport performance athletes.

A large portion of the course is hands-on teaching, coaching, and applying the USAW five-stage progressions of the snatch, clean, and jerk. Coaches will also have the opportunity to perform mobility assessments, coach major lifts such as squats and presses, and practice correcting common technique flaws in the lifts. Throughout the course you will learn highly effective coaching tips and cues from our veteran instructors.

This course balances hands-on learning, in-depth discussions of technical progressions, and science-based programming information to help you refine your coaching skills. Gain access to proven training plans to get your athletes or clients started with Olympic lifting and enjoy the support of USAW to help you further your knowledge about training and coaching athletes. At the end of the course, participants should feel comfortable understanding and implementing a training plan, teaching beginner and intermediate athletes how to perform weightlifting movements, quickly correcting common technique errors, and employing best practices in coaching. Whether you are looking to get started coaching weightlifting, refine your coaching skills, or apply the weightlifting movements to other sports, this course is a valuable investment in your career.

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USAW Level 1 Coaching Course
Aug
14
to Aug 15

USAW Level 1 Coaching Course

In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information about how to safely and effectively teach how to snatch, clean, squat, and jerk as well as how to best utilize weightlifting movements for beginner lifters and sport performance athletes.

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USAW Level 1
Sep
26
to Sep 27

USAW Level 1

Course Description: In this course, participants will delve deeper into topics covered in the Level 1 course, as well as learn about essentials such as competition preparation, proper nutrition and mental training for weightlifters. Over the course of two days, expert USAW coaches will cover advanced strength and power development principles, scientifically based program design, national competition preparation and coaching strategies, as well as long-term development of weightlifters. Participants will have a chance to discuss how to approach programming through examples of training systems and real-world plans for the development of weightlifters and other athletes.

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USAW Level 2
Aug
2
3:00 PM15:00

USAW Level 2

Course Description: In this course, participants will delve deeper into topics covered in the Level 1 course, as well as learn about essentials such as competition preparation, proper nutrition and mental training for weightlifters. Over the course of two days, expert USAW coaches will cover advanced strength and power development principles, scientifically based program design, national competition preparation and coaching strategies, as well as long-term development of weightlifters. Participants will have a chance to discuss how to approach programming through examples of training systems and real-world plans for the development of weightlifters and other athletes

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