This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to learn the Snatch from Hip.

Coach: Coach Brandon
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Bring clothes you’re comfortable working out in. You’ll work up a sweat!

Registration is sold out.

We will be hosting the SoCal Spring Classic Weightlifting Meet on April 12, 2025.

Prizes

All athletes will receive giveaways courtesy of Onyx Weightlifting Co., LMNT, and Creapure.

All podium winners will receive a banner to hang in their garage/gym!

Weight class & overall winner prizes from Luxiaojun, Onyx Weightlifting Co., and Astro Elites.

Photo Packages

We will have Squatchez Media available for any athletes who are interested in getting photo packages.

Photo Package 1: photos of all 6 lift attempts ($55)

Photo Package 2: photos of all 6 lift attempts + backroom photos ($85)

Please email Sarah at info@socalwlc.com with any withdrawals, questions, or registration questions.

FAQ’s

I am going to be over or under the bodyweight I declared, what happens?

You do not need to contact us. You will compete in the weight class you weigh in at on the day of the event. At a national meet you wouldn’t be allowed to compete if you are over/under weight, but at local meets we don’t enforce that rule. We will submit results to USAW at what you weigh in at.

My entry total is inaccurate from what I submitted when I registered, what do I do?

You do not need to contact us. We ask for your entry total at registration so we have a general idea of how to build the schedule so the meet moves quickly and athletes compete against other similar athletes, limiting 2 minute clocks. When you weigh in, you will be asked for your Snatch and Clean & Jerk openers and it’s ok if your entry total at weigh ins is off from what you submitted when you registered.

I want to register but the meet is sold out!

Feel free to email us at info@socalwlc.com at the button below to be put on the waitlist and if anyone drops, we will add waitlisted athletes in based on the schedule/session.

Join coach Brandon as he hosts a Jerk Seminar right here at SoCal Weightlifting! This seminar is for those athletes that already have some weightlifting experience and are looking to improve and work on their jerk.

This seminar is open to the public.

Time: 2 hours, 1pm-3pm
Price: $44

As coaches, we thrive on challenges—and the best ones come from pushing ourselves to learn and apply advanced techniques. That’s exactly what this series is all about: Advanced Strength Training will take you deep into methods that redefine what’s possible in your programming.

• Four, 90-min Zoom calls

• Online Skool platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers

• March 26 & April 2, 9, 16 @ 10am PST

Week 1: The Shock Method
Week 2: Eccentric Training
Week 3: Velocity-Based Training
Week 4: Post-Activation Potentiation

You’ll learn not just the science behind these methods, but also how to program and apply them to weightlifters. Even better? This course will be co-hosted by the incredible Dr. Antonio Squillante, giving you access to world-class expertise.

This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!

Like we do every season, we’re heading back to Honda Center to watch some hockey and cheer on the Ducks! (Or Canucks… whichever team you prefer).

Feel free to bring a friend, significant other, or family member with you!

We will buy the tickets all together at the group rate.

Please note, coaching hours that Thursday night will be 4pm-6pm.

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 7pm Puck Drop
Location: Honda Center, Anaheim
Price: $32
Deadline: Get your ticket by February 21

We will email/text you the day of with your ticket information.

Behind the PRs: Programming Case Studies for Weightlifting Coaches

Strength gains don’t happen by accident. In this webinar, we'll take you behind the scenes of high level weightlifters who broke through performance plateaus — and reveal the programming strategies we used to drive strength gains and competition success.

Join coach Brandon as he hosts a Clean Seminar right here at SoCal Weightlifting! This seminar is for those athletes that already have some weightlifting experience and are looking to improve and work on their clean.

This seminar is open to the public.

The seminar will last for 2 hours and it will be specifically on the clean.

Price: $40

This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!

Join us to celebrate another awesome year at SoCal Weightlifting and group of athletes who earned a 2024 banner to be hung in the rafters!

Where: SoCal Weightlifting
When: 6pm-9pm, December 31st
Attire: Smart-Casual (but stay warm!)

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

We will be hosting the SoCal Winter Classic Weightlifting Meet on December 14, 2024

3 Women’s sessions organized by entry total followed by 3 men’s sessions organized by entry total.

Prizes
Each weight class winner will receive an Onyx weightlifting belt. Custom stamping available.

All athletes will receive giveaway swag bags.

Please email Danielle at info@socalwlc.com with any withdrawals or registration changes.

This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!

As most of you know, our very own Kayla Kass has made the USA World Team and will be competing in Bahrain this December! It’s an extraordinary accomplishment and we can’t wait to see her throw down for team USA. While Kayla herself is fully funded as an athlete, her coach unfortunately is not. We’ll be hosting a fundraising competition and carnival to help raise funds to cover the costs for Chris to go over there and coach her at Worlds. We have a fundraising goal of $3,000 to help cover airfare and lodging. Details below:

• Game of Lifts - $60 entry fee per team (teams of 2, each person signs up individually, register in advance below)

• Water Pong Tournament - $20 entry fee per team (sign up at event)

• Corn Hole Tournament - $20 entry fee per team (sign up at event)

• Pie Your Coach in the Face - $10 (sign up at event)

• Bake Sale - purchase baked goods lovingly made by Krista Dornbush & Emily Barcikowski

Prizes TBD

Pizza and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring something to share!

Come dressed in your funniest or most frightening costume and join us for some goulish delights!

Join coach Brandon as he hosts a Snatch Seminar right here at SoCal Weightlifting! This seminar is for those athletes that already have some weightlifting experience and are looking to improve and work on their snatch.

This seminar is open to the public.

The seminar will last for 2 hours and it will be specifically on the snatch.

Price: $40

We’re teaming up with Sports Basement in Fountain Valley for an Intro to Weightlifting class! This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!

The class will be held in the “Sandbox” community space inside of Sports Basement.

10800 Kalama River Fountain Valley, CA 92708

For our SoCal athlete’s who have never competed before and want to get their feet wet in a fun, no-stress environment with your teammates there to cheer you on. Perfect to prep and shake out all the jitters before your first competition.

Includes 30 minute competition education meeting before the meet starts.

Cap at 10 total athletes.

This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!

Can you believe it’s been TEN YEARS?! A whole decade of hard work, endless hours of training, competitions, PR’s, social events, and friendships. We definitely think that’s cause to celebrate! Our actual 10 year anniversary is July 14th, but we will be celebrating on Saturday, July 20th.

Tickets are $65.

What’s included:

Dinner, Open Bar, Chance to win a 3-night getaway valued at $1,500!

We will also have 30+ silent auction items!

*Proceeds from the silent auction will go towards new gym equipment

Attire: Summer Semi-Formal

Location: The Residences at Pacific City

21040 Pacific City Cir. Suite 100 Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Parking available in surrounding outside neighborhoods or you can pay to park in structure across the street at Pacific City. Some restuarants may validate if you stop in for a drink after, but carpool or uber is highly encouraged.

Stay and hang out after training and cheer on the rest of your teammates as they throw down for BIG FRIDAY! Pizza will be provided at 7pm.

Join us for a BBQ after Saturday training to kick off the summer season and Nationals Week! We will also have white SoCal t-shirts available to purchase and tie dye to your liking. Burgers and hot dogs will be provided. We will send out a sign up sheet if you would like to bring anything else to contribute!

It’s field trip time for all Southern California Weightlifting athletes!

This event is open to all athletes in the weightlifting community. Athletes will head over to SoCal Weightlifting to get their training in from 8am-2pm with Coach Chris, Spencer and Stef from The Strength Tank.

After training, we will be meeting at Karl Strauss Brewing Co across the street from the stadium before the game if you want hang out prior to the game starting, and then we will make our way on over to Angel Stadium, taking in the Angels game at 6:38pm and having a good time!

There will be fireworks and a concert by Kip Moore after the game at the stadium.

RSVP below so we know how many people will be coming to train and so we can purchase the correct number of group tickets.

Tickets for the game are $15.

This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!