The North Brisbane Weightlifting Association Inc. is home of one of the largest Olympic weightlifting clubs in Queensland.  Based at the Northern Eagles AFL gymnasium in Zillmere, the club offers an exceptionally high standard of training facilities and coaching expertise ideal for developing Olympic weightlifters from beginner level to elite.

A truly diverse range of athletes congregate regularly to train at the North Brisbane Weightlifting Association, with men and women aged in their teens, right through to masters competing in the +65years age bracket.  This unique training environment fosters a strong community spirit within the club, and makes for a positive atmosphere for newcomers to learn in, regardless of their background or previous lifting experience.

Club Profile

Name:             North Brisbane Weightlifting Association Inc.

Mascot:           The Honeybadger

Founded:         February, 2008 (Existed since January, 2004)

Athletes:          25

Coaches:          6

Training Platforms: 7 (includes competition platform)

Training Equipment:      4 x 20kg Eleiko bars, 1x 15kg Eleiko bars,

2x 15kg ABC bars, variety of Eleiko and ABC bumpers