About FCWC Inc.
Fraser Coast's very own Olympic Weightlifting Club affiliated with the Queensland Weightlifting Association, and taking sessions out of CrossFit Hervey Bay.
FCWC Inc. aims to provide its athletes with the key learnings of the fundamental movements of Olympic Weightlifting. The sport is inclusive of all ages and body weights from youth to masters athletes, is fun, challenging and has major health benefits.
Whether you are new to the sport, a competition weightlifter or just looking for some fitness, FCWC Inc. has a variety of options available to suit everyone from one on one and group sessions to online programming and competition coaching!
What we offer
FCWC INC. offers one on one and small group personal weightlifting coaching, weekly weightlifting group sessions at CrossFit Hervey Bay and online programming using the Train Heroic app.
FCWC INC. also offers personal training tailored to specific weight loss, strength and fitness goals available by appointment.
Are you a school looking for an onsite group session? There is no better time than to start your students with weightlifting! Weightlifting provides young people with discipline and work ethic as well as the physical benefits of strength, flexibility and coordination!
Flexible sessions and programming at competitive rates available with concessions for students, apprentices, and families.
Head Coach and Club President - Background & Qualifications
Fraser Coast Weightlifting is led by Head Coach Tina Cotter who has spent the past 12+ years in the fitness industry from, Personal Training, to training, competing and coaching in her love of CrossFit and as a Masters Weightlifting competitor at a State and National level.
"At the heart of my core values is the notion of always being open to learn new things and use that knowledge to help others to strive to be the best they can be! Building a community of people that share the same values of determination, work ethic and respect for others is my vision for this club and should be at the forefront of this sport.
As a Secondary school Teacher, I am extremely passionate about working with young people to reach their full potential both in the classroom and out, through a caring, inclusive and respectful partnership".
My Qualifications include …
- QCT Teachers Registration
- Blue Card
- Cert III & IV Fitness
- Cert IV in Training and Assessing
- AWF Weightlifting / Sports Power Coach Lv2
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- Current First Aid and CPR
- QLD Coaching Team Youth U23 Nationals 2023
- Club Host of the U12/15 & Youth State Championships 2024
Youth and Junior Weightlifting
Youth and Junior Olympic Weightlifting Programs are currently operating on a Wednesday and Thursday after school 3:30 - 4:30pm for Juniors and 4:30 - 5:30pm for the Juniors.
Small group-based training sessions for Youth aged 13-17 years and Juniors aged 8-12 years, that help lifters learn the fundamental movements of Olympic Weightlifting that also assist with the development of speed, power, strength and coordination. Suitable for kids and teens looking to compliment their other sports such as football and athletics or to move into the QWA youth lifters competitive field. Ideal for teens that are not interested in team sports!
Places are limited to 8 per term each session.