Barbell Bash 2026 | Fundraiser supporting Special Olympics

Training Day Gym presents Barbell Bash 2026 – our annual strength sports celebration!

This year, we’re raising funds to donate to Special Olympics, an organisation that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We’re committed to supporting their incredible work through our community’s love of lifting. Read more here.

In the spirit of our slogan ‘Strong By Choice’, Training Day is hosting a big day of lifting for you to show off your hard work and support others in the process.

EVENT FORMAT:

🏋️ Olympic Weightlifting

• Snatch + Clean & Jerk
• Rankings calculated by Sinclair Coefficient

💪 Powerlifting (Deadlift Only)

• Single lift competition
• Rankings calculated by IPF points

COMPETITION DETAILS:

📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Training Day Scoresby

Preliminary competition schedule

This competition will have one session

• Lifting will begin at 10am local time
• Weigh-in will begin at 8:45am local time

ENTRY FEES (excluding Eventbrite fees):

• $35 per lifter (per competition type)
• $45 per lifter (for both competition types)

All competitors have the chance to pre-order photo, video, and premium media packages – ESSENTIAL to guarantee coverage. PRE-ORDER HERE.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Session details and lifting order will be sent to registered participants the week prior to the event
• All lifters must sign a waiver on the day
• All proceeds go toward our donation to Special Olympics

RANKINGS:

• Weightlifting: Sinclair Coefficient
• Powerlifting: IPF Points

Join us for a day of strength, community, BBQ, and fundraising for an incredible cause. Let’s lift heavy and give back! 💪

Not competing but still want to support? Donation tickets are available . All donations over $2 are tax-deductible and will automatically receive a receipt.