Olympic Weightlifting

Be part of North Queensland’s biggest multi-sport celebration at the 2026 NQ Games in Mackay! Olympic Weightlifting welcomes competitors of all levels to test themselves in a professionally delivered competition while experiencing the energy, community spirit, and legacy atmosphere of the North Queensland Games. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or representing your club, this is your chance to compete, connect, and celebrate sport with athletes from across the region - register now to secure your place.

Key Information:

To participate in NQ Games for Olympic Weightlifting, you need to register on the NQ Games Registration Portal (Play HQ - $90).

Included in cost is:

• Free North Queensland Games Athletic Cap and Bag for first 3000 registrations.

Note: A Jotform waiver/consent form will be linked in the Play HQ registration portal. This needs to be completed in order for your registration to be processed.

Registrations CLOSE on Sunday 26 April 2026!

Game/Competition Details (subject to change): 

• Olympic weightlifting is a premier strength sport featuring two explosive barbell lifts—the snatch and the clean and jerk. Athletes aim to lift the highest combined weight from their best attempts in each.
• There will be 5 sessions on the Saturday and 2 sessions on the Sunday with a maximum of 10 people per session.
• This event is NOT a QWA sanctioned event therefore, results will not be recognised.
• A waiver must be signed to complete the entry. 
• Please see the "Technical Official" tab for information on volunteering at the competition.

Schedule: Max. 10 pax per session 

Based on entries & age (eldest first through to youngest)

Saturday 

Session 1: 

Weigh-in: 6am - 7am

Start: 8am

Session 2: 

Weigh-in: 8am - 9am

Start: 10am

Session 3: 

Weigh-in: 10:30am - 11:30am

Start: 12:30pm

Session 4:

Weigh-in: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Start: 2:30pm

Session 5:

Weigh-in: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Start: 4:30pm

Sunday

Session 6:

Weigh-in: 6am - 7am

Start: 8am

Session 7: 

Weigh-in: 8am - 9am

Start: 10am

TBD

All participants across the North Queensland Games incur a $39 Games Fee - with the first 3000 registrants receiving a registration pack with a free bag and North Queensland Games cap.

Berserker Barbell Club charges $51 to cover the costs associated with running the event. 

Registrations CLOSE on Sunday 26 April 2026!

Before or after your session, we invite volunteers (including parents and guardians) to assist—no experience required, just a willingness to help. Extra hands will make this process quicker for all.

If athletes can volunteer for at least one session throughout the duration of the event it will ensure the competition runs smoothly.

Please complete the following form should you wish to assist - Volunteer Nomination Form