Dates: 24 & 25 June 2023.
Location: Kaikorai Valley College, Dunedin.
Host: Otago Weightlifting.

Event Capacity: Every effort will be made to accommodate all eligible athletes who wish to take part, to a maximal capacity of approximately 120 athletes.

Eligibility
-In order to enter, athletes must;
-Be born 2010 or earlier (turning 13 or older in 2023).
-Hold a current WNZ membership and meet all membership conditions.
-If residing in New Zealand, be a member of a currently affiliated club.
-Have recorded a result in at least one WNZ sanctioned competition between 1 January.
and 4 June 2023, or, have competed in at least one event sanctioned by an International
federation (e.g. AWF) within the same timeframe or have applied and been granted dispensation (see note 2. Below).
-Be capable of lifting at least 21kg (females) or 26kg (males) in both lifts.
-Be compliant in ADAMS for Q2. This applies to athletes currently at A Grade or higher only.

Any queries can be directed to WNZ Clean Sport Officer at neroli@ideafactory.co.nz

Please note:

1. All coaches attending the event (this includes anyone assisting athletes in the warm up
area) is also required to hold a current Weightlifting New Zealand membership, and be a
member of a currently affiliated club.
2. It is a requirement for all WNZ members to have completed DFSNZ Level 1 online
eLearning module in order to take part in
events- https://drugfreesport.org.nz/education/e-learning/

Any requests to be exempt from the above eligibility criteria must be made in writing to
sport@weightlifting.nz before the close of entries. These will be considered on a case by case basis.