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2009 - 2012 Weightlifting Program
The NSWIS Weightlifting Program is a centralised program, delivered from the State Sports Centre at Sydney Olympic Park. Ten scholarships are offered annually to athletes competing at a senior or junior level.
The program supports the daily training needs of scholarship holders with an international focus on the World Championships, Oceania Championships, Commonwealth Games and Junior World Championships.
Interesting fact:
Luke Borreggine is the Head Coach of the NSWIS Weightlifting Program. As national coach for the Australian Weightlifting Federation, Borreggine has coached Australia at 17 World Weightlifting Championships. He was also the Head Coach for the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 Australian Olympic Weightlifting teams, and the 1998 and 2002 Commonwealth Games teams.
NSWIS Weightlifting Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Luke Borreggine
Assistant Coach: Steve Tikkanen
For further information please contact the NSWIS on (02) 9763 0222 or email info@nswis.com.au
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