We have finalized our roster of Team Florida Elite and we will be sending a boy’s team and a girls’ team to compete for a national title for the state of Florida. We are excited to announce our Team Florida Elite rosters for the 2017 USA Youth National Championships in Atlanta, GA. For a full start list and […]
This past weekend marked a big weekend for our Florida Elite Program. The Florida Weightlifting Federation sent both a women’s and men’s team to compete for the 2017 national title. All of the lifters representing Team Florida Elite had amazing performances which included many top 10 finishes, several podium spots, two national champions, and an American record! […]
The Florida Weightlifting Federation will be sending a men’s team and a women’s team to compete for a national title for the state of Florida. We are excited to announce our Team Florida Elite rosters for the 2017 USA Weightlifting National Championships. For a full start list and lifting schedule, please visit USA Weightlifting’s event page. […]
The Florida Cup is a USAW Sanctioned event brought to you by the Florida Weightlifting Federation. As of January 1, 2017 the FWF set a new record breaking rule: In order to break a state record, the lift must be performed at either a state run event or at a national level event. Therefore, the […]
As of January 1, 2017, the Florida Weightlifting Federation has deemed that Florida state records in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk can no longer be broken at the local level. This means that those looking to break a state record must do so at National events, International events, or events hosted by the FWF […]
Name: Miles Ashworth Position on the board: At-Large member Home team: Epidemic Weightlifting . Location: Stuart, FL . How did you get into weightlifting: I got involved with weightlifting back in 2011 through Crossfit. . How long have you been a part of the sport? I became heavily involved in 2012 . What is your role […]
Name: Timothy Scott Position on the board: Athlete Representative Home team: Vero beach Weightlifting Location: Vero Beach How did you get into weightlifting: Started weightlifting through Florida High school weightlifting How long have you been a part of the sport? been lifting since 2008 What is your role on the FWF board? my role is […]
This week, we are getting to know our Athlete Representative, Robert Hill. Name: Rob Hill Position on the board: Athlete Representative Home team: Team O.C. Location: Altamonte Springs, FL How did you get into weightlifting: Through CrossFit in 2014 How long have you been a part of the sport? 2.5 years What is your role on […]
NOVEMBER 5-6, 2016 Spruce Creek High School Port Orange, FL [2016 FWFSC Qualifying Totals] State Championships LIVE STREAM! Final Schedule and Start List: This event schedule is FINAL as of 10/25/2016. The Florida State Championships will be a two day event; Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th held at Spruce Creek High School in Port […]
This week on the FWF board we are getting to know our treasurer! Name: Patrick Costello Position on the board: Treasurer Home team: Keep Pulling Location: Tampa, FL How did you get into weightlifting: I was doing CrossFit at a local gym and attended a weekend Weightlifting seminar with Glenn Pendlay and have been doing it […]