Olympic Weight Lifting Workshop
Alexander Varbanov will be conducting this workshop which will provide a specific overview of the Olympic lift, the Snatch. Who is Alexander Varbanov?
- Born in Bulgaria in 1964, elite lifter in the 75 kg. weight class
- Summer Olympics and World Championship medals: 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
- 10 world records (2 still in the Guinness Book)
- European Champion – 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987
- World Champion – 1983, 1985, 1986
- 215.5 kg (that’s 475 pounds!) Clean & Jerk, 382.5 kg total
- Masters Degree in Sports, National Sports Academy of Bulgaria
- Honoured Master of Sports and Associate Professor at ECACEC, Chile
- 35 years of experience competing and coaching national teams in Spain, France, Germany, Bulgaria, and Chile
This workshop will take place on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at 10:30 am here at Fortis Fitness. It will run approximately 2.5 hours. It will specifically and extensively cover the Snatch lift. A formal certificate of attendance will be provided for all those who participate. Non-members are welcome to attend!
Space is limited to 16 people. You must pre-register by paying for this workshop. The price is $65.00 + $8.45 HST ($73.45)
If you are interested in attending please email us at info@fortisfitness.ca and make arrangements to pay with Ninette c 647 717 6418 or simply drop payment through the mail slot in the office door at the gym.
Thank you!