About Us
Edinburgh University Weightlifting Club welcomes both powerlifters and weightlifters of all abilities. From preparing for competition to just getting stronger, we're here to help you reach your goals.
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Edinburgh University Weightlifting Club (EUWC) has quickly become the largest university weightlifting club in Scotland. Starting, a few years ago, as a few people lifting in a room, EUWC has grown into a diverse and welcoming club of all levels and abilities.
Historically, the club was purely an Olympic Weightlifting club, however, the 2021/22 academic year was the first year EUWC welcomed powerlifting athletes to the club. We are very excited to see how we can continue to develop the club over the coming years.
Olympic Weightlifting is an exciting and challenging sport that relies on technique every bit as it does strength. It consists of two movements - the 'Snatch' and the 'Clean and Jerk'. Powerlifting is a gripping and impressive sport which requires athletes to exert huge amounts of power to lift maximal loads in three movements - Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.
Whether aiming to win medals, to gain experience, or simply to have fun, EUWC encourages all members to participate in competitions throughout the year. We welcome lifters of any experience ranging from absolute beginners to experienced competitors. With multiple training sessions every week, top quality facilities and coaching, Edinburgh University Weightlifting Club is the perfect place to learn Weightlifting or Powerlifting and to support you in reaching your lifting goals!
MEMBERSHIP:
At Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU), we are committed to creating an environment where everyone belongs.
By purchasing our club membership, you are recognised as an active member of our club and of agree to abide by the EUSU Constitution and Bye-Laws the club’s membership terms, Constitution and Bye-Laws and all EUSU policies.
As a member of the EUSU community, you are also expected to uphold the wider University of Edinburgh policies .
As the club regularly uses Edinburgh Sport facilities, you are also required to purchase an Edinburgh Sport membership. This allows the club to access facilities without hire charges, helping us keep club membership costs as low as possible. You’ll also enjoy unlimited access to our world class gym and active health facilities, group exercise classes and member swim sessions.
Find out more - Edinburgh Sport Membership Model
Purchase your Edinburgh Sport membership here – Here
CONTACT: If you have any questions with regards to getting involved with the club then e-mail us on weightlifting@ed.ac.uk.
Links to Social Media, training sign-ups and all the other good stuff: https://linktr.ee/EUWeightlifting
All training is in St Leonard's Land Free Weights Gym. Regularly scheduled training throughout the academic year commences in September 2026 and runs until May 2027.
This is the up to date schedule as of 11/09/2026.