Snatch, Clean, Jerk!
Learn, re-learn, develop or fine-tune your Olympic weightlifting technique as you build strength and move barbells like a champion! We offer a multi-level program where coaches provide individual and tailored feedback to help you master your Olympic lifts at your level.
Winter 2026 Offerings:
Learn more about the program below! See you on the training floor!
Location(s):
Athletic Centre (55 Harbord St.) - Weightlifting Zone (WLZ)
Eligibility & Pricing:
**An active Sport & Rec membership or current U of T student access is required throughout the entire duration of the program. Click here to learn more about membership offerings.**
For Winter 2026, classes have been extended from 6 weeks to 8 weeks in length (4 additional classes); and extended from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
| Eligibility Status | Winter 2026 |
| U of T Student | $230.00 + HST |
| Non-U of T Student (Staff/Faculty, Sport & Rec Member) | $340.00 + HST |
For all cancellation requests, please email sportandrec@utoronto.ca with a reason for the cancellation. Learn more about our withdrawal policies here.
Current Programs Offered:
Olympic Weightligting Level 1 - Learn To Lift
In this beginner level program, participants will learn the basics of 3 Olympic Lifting Movements: the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk. Coached by a NCCP trained Olympic Weightlifting Coach, the focus of the class is learning the basic technical skills involved in each movement. Participants will complete the course with a more thorough understanding of how to perform each movement and have the skills necessary to begin adding increased weight to the bar and progress to Level 2. No prior Olympic Lifting experience necessary.
Program capacity: 16 participants
Winter 2026 Session Period:
January 19 - March 18.
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
No class during Reading Week - Feb 16 & 18
Olympic Weightlifting Level 2 - Improve your lift
Level 2 is for participants who already understand the basic technique of each Olympic Lifting movement. Participants will receive and be coached through a program designed to improve their Olympic Weightlifting technique and allow them to progress in their bar weight. This course will also spend more time in teaching the technique of the Jerk. Prerequisite for this program is completion of Level 1 “Learn to Lift”, or prior practice and technical knowledge of the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk.
Program capacity: 16 participants
Winter 2026 Session Period:
January 20 - March 19.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
No class during Reading Week - Feb 17 & 19
Additional Program Information:
Equipment needed
All equipment will be provided, including barbells, dowels, weights, and more!
No special clothing is required. Wear something you can move comfortably in. Wear comfortable closed-toe and athletic shoes.
Registration and cancellation policy
Members are required to register for this program at an additional cost via https://recreation.utoronto.ca/
Participants are able to register up until the start of the 2nd class.
Participants are able to request a class transfer up until the start of the 2nd class.
Participants are able to request a cancellation and refund up until the start of 2nd class. Participants will be refunded the full amount less a cancellation fee of 10% or $5 - whichever is greater - for each withdrawn registration. Please email sportandrec@utoronto.ca with a reason for the cancellation. Learn more about our registration and withdrawal policies here.
Participants are not officially registered in a program until a confirmation email from Sport & Rec is received indicating that enrollment has been processed. The confirmation email is sent immediately after registration is complete. If the confirmation email is not received, participants should contact Sport & Rec to verify enrollment.
Questions?
Email us at sportandrec@utoronto.ca for additional information.