Find a WW Licensed Club

There are lots of benefits to attending a WW licensed club. WW aim to help create a positive, safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment for its community, that will add benefit and value to the lives of all those who engage with the sport.

The Strategy and Development Manager and the Development Manager, work with licensed clubs to support them in many ways, ensuring that there is a high standard of coaching, good governance, opportunities to develop facilities, and inclusive and appropriate strength training activities provided for the members.

WW require licensed clubs to follow best practice in terms of safeguarding and protecting the welfare of its members. All clubs must have DBS checked, licensed coaches, leading on Weightlifting activities within the club. Licensed clubs must also have clear safeguarding policies, an effective welfare reporting system and a welfare officer who has undergone safeguarding training.

WW licensed clubs are expected to adhere to the WW/BWL Code of Conduct, and through doing so should take responsibility for the culture that is developed and promoted within their club.

WW strongly advise that all participants and parents of children who participate in the sport at any level, join a club that is licensed with Weightlifting Wales. Activity within unlicensed Weightlifting clubs is not monitored or influenced by Weightlifting Wales.

Clubs can find relevant club guidance and policies on our Licensed Club Information page

We have grouped lots of useful information for parents of children in sport on our safeguarding page, with tips on how to find a safe sports club for your child.