Development Pathway

Our approach involves the following:

• Thorough research including findings from a Bangor University based PhD study on Weightlifting in Wales and insight results from a variety of sports development pathways.
• Collaborations with other organisations to seek best practices including Sport Wales and Welsh Institute of Performance Science.
• Building stronger links with British Weight Lifting, collaborating and supporting each other to create a better pathway in Wales and with a clear route to the UK pathway.
• Modifying the competition calendar to support the talented Weightlifters in Wales
• Input from Weightlifting Wales members through surveys and interviews.

We want to ensure we uphold our vision of developing champions that perform consistently at major international competitions. The programme that we are working towards focuses on achieving this through an ethical, holistic, long-term approach that aims to develop the person as a whole.

Bangor University based PhD study on Weightlifting in Wales and insight results from a variety of sports development pathways.

The documents below summarise the main findings from the project:

V3 End of project summary infographic 2

Weightlifting Wales are committed to creating a clear entry process into the pathway. Some of our policies are currently under review and will be published on our Athlete Resources page / published below under 'Athlete Documents' once ready.

British Weight Lifting Talent Pathway

WW Staff Contact details

Development Manager - Christie Williams christie.williams@weightlifting.wales

Performance Pathway Manager - Ania Negele ania.negele@weightlifting.wales