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Hi, I'm Annie (@anniethefatlete on Instagram) and I'm very keen to take on the very big role of Powerlifting Captain next year alongside my Masters!

I have been a member of Leeds Barbell for around two years and have been powerlifting for a similar amount of time. I would bring to the role a real understanding of the issues that powerlifters have at the beginning of their journey because I've been there! I can also work with (and learn from) more experienced powerlifters in the club to perfect their form and ensure they're getting where they want to be!

My vision for the powerlifting club next year builds on the work done over my time here to reach more members than ever and to try our best to fill all our weight classes ready for Northern Unis & BUCS. I want to build on the solid community feel across our powerlifting team by helping arrange more powerlifting-specific socials after our training. I will also provide members as much pastoral/emotional support as possible since I'm aware first-hand of how emotionally volatile this sport can be at times! Finally, I will aim to be at every competition our members compete in (Northern Uni's and BUCS at a bare minimum) to ensure everyone has someone who could handle them or support them in other ways.

I would support members to achieve their goals the best way for them.
I have some experience with competing and coaching. I am also relatively new to powerlifting and so can share the experiences I had from joining Leeds Barbell and learning what to do and how you can choose to be a powerlifter, competitively or just for fun. I want to promote the sport and help those who want to try it out to do the best that they can.