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Hey everyone,

I'm excited to be running for the position of Powerlifting Captain and I'm hoping to get your vote. I've been a part of the powerlifting society for the last two years and during that time, I've seen the club grow and become an incredibly supportive community. Honestly, my university experience wouldn't have been the same without this society. I wouldn't have had the opportunity to compete in regional and national competitions, witness some incredible lifting and meet amazing people.

I want to bring my personal knowledge and experience of competing and training, including dealing with weight cuts and managing your training in and outside of prep. I'm here to help everyone become the strongest version of themselves. I'm even planning to gain my L1 training qualification so that I can assist those who attend the coaching sessions and offer generalised weekly programs, including weekly / monthly check in sheets to ensure you are getting the most out of your training.

Another key aspect is putting together great internal and external competitions. I believe that competition is an important aspect of powerlifting as it allows lifters to showcase their hard work and dedication. Therefore, I am committed to organising exciting and well-run competitions that cater to all levels of lifters.

Furthermore, offering my handling experience to those who have never competed before, as well as to the pros who still need help. I understand that competing can be intimidating, especially for those who are new to the sport. However, I want to assure everyone that with my guidance, they can feel confident and prepared when it comes to competition day.

I know that in previous years, there has been segregation of experienced and novice lifters. But, I'm here to change that. I want to reduce that and create an even bigger, more supportive community. I also want to aid in the unity of Implexus, as this gym is the most facilitated in terms of training with competition spec equipment.

I'm committed to making the powerlifting society the best it can be. With your support, I know we can make it happen. So please, vote for me for Powerlifting Captain and let's make this society even better.

Barbell has been a huge part of my first year at Leeds, and has helped me settle into life here. Its supportive community is something I want to give back to, and that's why I am running for powerlifting captain.

In terms of what I can give to the role:
- I have 4 years of competitive powerlifting experience at regional YNE competitions and national Juniors and BUCS competitions,
- I regularly volunteer at YNE competitions and have a good relationship with YNE's committee,
- I am undertaking my coaching qualification to enable me to coach club sessions,
- I am also beginning the process of pursuing my referees qualification.

What I commit to doing over the next 12 months is:
- Attending club training consistently and supporting all members during those sessions,
- Establishing more women's and non-binary only sessions (these were super successful this year),
- Focusing on bringing more novices through the sport so our squad gets stronger year on year,
- Attend the days of BUCS where we have competitors, to ensure that no member is there alone,
- Be visibly present during comp preps for the internal comp, northern unis, BUCS, and YNE novice comps to support members and learn how they lift to enable me to handle those without handling effectively: no member should go to a comp without a handler or support,
- Ensure at least a centre referee presence at the internal comp to ensure it reflects competition standards to prepare members,
- To organise seminars about competing, nutrition, safely making weight, and training around the menstrual cycle (amongst other members requests).

As I'm doing a PhD, I am also around all year. So my ability to support members with their training will also run throughout the year, not just term-time!

Any questions - let me know! I'm always happy to talk powerlifting :)