This weekend Weyburn will play host to some of the strongest bench pressers and powerlifters in the province as the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association holds their provincial championships in town. The championships will be held on September 5 at the Weyburn Junior High gym, with the bench press competition at 9:30 a.m., and two full powerlifting sessions to follow at 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Six local lifters will be involved in the event. Chris Michel will be competing in the bench press competition, with Charlene Cretin, Mikayla Lohse, Brittinay Rowland, and Marnel Spencer competing in the first powerlifting session. Randy Schiller will be competing in the afternoon session.
"Provincials is a stepping stone to qualifying to compete at the National Championship," says meet director Ryan Fowler. "Athletes must achieve a national qualifying total to be able to lift at Nationals. With Nationals being in Regina in February, there are many athletes trying to hit their numbers so this weekend should be a great show of strength."
Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of a squat, bench press, and deadlift. Athletes get three attempts at each lift and use their best attempt for each lift to count towards their overall total.
The public is encouraged to attend to support our local and provincial athletes. Admission is $5 with children aged 12 and under free.
