SAW Spring Open

SAW Spring Open

March 2023, SAW hosted a tier 3 Weightlifting competition and an inclusive Powerlifting event, incorporating athletes from around Pembrokeshire and Special Olympic Powerlifters from around the UK. The Powerlifting section of the competition was registered as a Special...
Christmas Opening hours 2023/24

Christmas Opening hours 2023/24

Normal opening hours on Saturday 23rd December and Saturday 30th December. Reduced opening hours 27th, 28th & 29th December. Back to normal opening hours on Tuesday 2nd January. Tuesday 2nd January to Friday 5th January, evenings – open from...
SAW Spring Open 2023

SAW Spring Open 2023

Please view the start list below. There are four lifting groups. The weigh-in times are fixed. However, on the day of the competition if the lifting sessions are ahead of schedule the start times will be earlier. The food hut, will be open from 8am until 3pm, serving...
Head Coach Special Olympic World Games

Head Coach Special Olympic World Games

Local Weightlifting and Powerlifting coach Simon Roach has been named in the Special Olympics Great Britain coaching team that will travel to Berlin in June to support its athletes at the Special Olympics World Games. Simon, who lives in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire,...
Welsh Age Groups 2023

Welsh Age Groups 2023

Held at Bangor University in February 2023, two athletes from Strength Academy Wales and one athlete from South Pembs Weightlifting Club performed exceptionally well. First up was Evelyn Thomas competing in the Para Powerlifting event. Evelyn is only 15 years of age...