The IRFU and Irish Amateur Weightlifting Association have teamed up to offer a Weightlifting Level 1 course which will take place at Malone RFC, Belfast
This is a two weekend Level 1 course that covers an introduction to the functional screen, flexibility for weightlifting, Clean / Power Clean, Snatch / Power Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. A coach who completes the course successfully will be able to introduce the lifts to a player. To be accredited you must be working with a rugby team or a group of rugby players. This course is ideal if you are interested in increasing your knowledge in the area of the Olympic lifts. The details are as follows:
Date - (8th & 9th of May 2010) & (26th & 27th of June 2010)
Venue - Belfast (Malone Rugby Club)
Presenters - Des Ryan (IRFU Fitness Education Manager)
Colin Buckley (I.A.WL.A. Coach Development Officer)
More details will be available once you are registered. If you are interested in the above course please contact Niamh Nash to register at (01) 6473835 or email at niamh.nash@irfu.ie
