Weightlifting (For Ages 16+) | Sir Ben Helfgott Day

Name: Weightlifting (For Ages 16+) | Sir Ben Helfgott Day
Start: 2025-11-22T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-22T15:45:00+00:00
Location: The Lakes School

Schedule

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 03:00 pm to 03:45 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Lakes School | Windermere, EN

Join British Weightlifting for a fun, beginner-friendly Olympic weightlifting session for adults to build strength, balance, and confidence
About this Event

Join Steve Sharp, GB Weightlifting Coach, for a fun and beginner-friendly Olympic weightlifting session designed for adults. This session is safe, supportive, and suitable for all fitness levels, focusing on developing strength, balance, coordination, and confidence through hands-on guidance and age-appropriate techniques.

Whether you are new to weightlifting or looking to refine your skills, this session offers a friendly, engaging environment to learn proper lifting techniques and enjoy the benefits of functional strength training.

Perfect for anyone wanting to stay active, challenge themselves, and try something new in a welcoming setting.

The session is part of Sir Ben Helfgott Day at The Lakes School, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sir Ben Helfgott, who represented Team GB in Weightlifting at the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.

In partnership with British Weightlifting and The Academy Programme, this event offers students a fun, active, and hands-on experience while learning new skills and connecting with the spirit of Olympic achievement.