Novice Li er Workshop
November 22, 2014 10:00am—4:15pm Saskatoon, SK A workshop to help athletes and coaches new to powerli ing who want to fine tune their squat, bench press, and deadli techniques, begin to develop proper training programs, and be be er prepared for compe on day. This workshop is open to all Saskatchewan Powerli ing Associa on members who hold a valid Canadian Powerli ing Union membership card. Cost: $20 Register Informa on: www.saskpowerli ing.ca Registra on Deadline: Saturday November 15, 2014 Ques ons? Email: saskpowerli [email protected] Loca on: Synergy Strength and Condi oning 400‐1222 Quebec Ave Saskatoon, SK Novice Li er Workshop
November 22, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
Being presented by the Saskatchewan Powerli ing Associa on execu ve members Ryan Fowler, President
Ryan Fowler has been li ing compe vely since 2002. He has competed at every Na onal Championship since 2002, winning 4 Junior Na onal Championships and 1 Open Na onal Championship. He has also represented Canada at 3 World Championships, once as a Junior in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2005 and twice in the Open, 2011 in Pilsen, Czech Republic and 2014 in Denver, Colorado. He has also held 2 Na onal Records in the squat and the total in the 120+kg weight class. In addi on to li ing himself, Ryan is an accomplished coach, having coached at all levels of powerli ing. In 2011, he was named the head coach of the Open Na onal team that competed in Czech Republic and was one of two coaches who a end the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia.
Chris Arnold, Vice‐President
Chris has been li ing compe vely since 2007 compe ng in all but 2 Na onal Championships to date finishing 2nd in 2013 in the Classic Master 2 93 kg category. Chris held the Master 1 93 kg Na onal Deadli Record (260.5 kg) and holds all 93 kg Master 2 Provincial Records (Squat, Bench Press, Deadli & Total) and also holds the 93 kg Master 1 Provincial Records for Squat, Deadli and Total. Chris was the Head Coach for Team Canada at the 2012 Eleiko Classic World Cup held in Stockholm Sweden. Chris is currently an assistant powerli ing coach at Synergy Strength in Saskatoon.
Taunia Stevens, Secretary
Taunia has been compe ng since 2007 having competed at 3 Na onal Championships winning 2 and finishing second once. Taunia has held various Na onal Records in the squat, bench press, and total. She is currently ranked 3rd in Canada based on wilks for women. Ryan S nn, Technical Chairperson
Ryan has been compe ng in powerli ing since 2005. Ryan has competed in the Canadian Na onals in either powerli ing or bench press for the past 9 years and has won three mes. He has also competed at North American Powerli ing Championships twice and won in 2014 and IPF Open Worlds four mes with a best finish of 6th place. He currently holds the na onal records in the squat, deadli and total. In Moose Jaw he runs Unparalleled Performance Training Centre which is sending five athletes to Open Worlds this year. A er a a ending the World Championships last year he developed his own training system, aptly called the S nn System, and it is now used by a number of people across the country. Ryan has been an ac ve coach, a ending and coaching at numerous world level events including the last two World Games. Rhaea S nn, Records Chairperson
Rhaea has been compe ng since 2003. She has competed at and won her age/weight class in every Na onal Championship since 2003. In 2005, she began compe ng interna onally, and some highlights include winning 2006 Sub‐Junior Worlds, 2011 Junior Worlds, and a ending the 2009 and 2013 World Games. Rhaea currently holds Na onal Records in 3 diﬀerent weight classes, and is ranked 1st in Canada based on wilks for women. She has also coached athletes at numerous Na onal and World Championships. Novice Li er Workshop
November 22, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
Objec ves of the Workshop:
Support novice li ers and coaches that train by themselves in centers where no support exists. Basic li ing technique for the 3 powerli s: squat, bench press, deadli Basic training programming Prepara on for compe
on day Tenta ve Schedule:
10:00: Introduc ons and review of objec ves for the day
10:45‐12:00: Squat introduc on and prac ce
12:00‐12:30: Lunch Break
12:30‐1:30: Bench press introduc on and prac ce 1:30‐1:45: Break 1:45‐2:45: Deadli introduc on and prac ce 2:45‐3:15: Training programming principles 3:15‐3:30: Break 3:30‐4:00: Preparing for compe
on day 4:00‐4:15: Wrap up Things to note:
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No training experience is required. This workshop is intended for athletes and coaches new to powerli ing (having never competed, or competed in less than 4 compe ons), however, it is open to anyone who would like to a end who holds a valid Saskatchewan Powerli ing Associa on and Canadian Powerli ing Union membership card. 
Wear training clothes/training shoes (and shoes specific to each li if you have them), as this is an ac ve workshop 
Bring a water bo le/lunch/snacks If you have further ques ons, please email us at saskpowerli [email protected]