HCC Barbell Club

HCC Barbell Club Developing Olympic weightlifters with purpose. Technique, strength, and community, for all levels. During the competition season, we also train on Sundays.

Olympic Weightlifting sports club based in Waltham, Christchurch. Our main training days are Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15am or 5:45pm (coached sessions). Open gym sessions (non-coached) are on Monday at 11:00am and Friday at 5:00pm. HCC Barbell Club is for all levels of athletes, from those just starting out to our more competitive athletes who compete at local, regional, and national competitions. We are a Weightlifting New Zealand-affiliated club.

26/05/2026

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Wānanga Tuatahi Reflection 🌿Our first wānanga was a powerful reminder of the depth, wisdom, and connection that sits wit...
18/04/2026

Wānanga Tuatahi Reflection 🌿

Our first wānanga was a powerful reminder of the depth, wisdom, and connection that sits within our kaupapa.

We started with Rhonda Hira White sox legend & Olympian, who shared some absolute gold nuggets that you won’t find on uncle Google 👀 From her lived experience she spoke about dedication and drive, and the importance of visualisation, journalling, reaction drills, and having strong game day rituals. She also reminded us of the power of teamwork, and the importance of looking after our tinana and our people both on and off the field.

We then moved into Te Rahi a Māui with matua Hepz and Jacob, where we explored whakapapa as a way to connect deeply with others we share space with. They brought to life the purakau of taonga tākaro and how these traditions carry knowledge, skill, and identity across generations.

We finished with Jamie Ogilvy researcher, sports psychologist & weightlifter. She shared powerful kōrero on Ikura, the menstrual cycle. She helped us understand the different phases and what each represents, not just for our kōtiro, but so our tāne can also grow in awareness and understanding of what our kōtiro experience each month.

A huge mihi to everyone who supports our kaupapa. We wouldn’t be able to pour into our rangatahi leaders without the collective support that surrounds us.

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Congratulations to new WLNZ club level TO'sSana Tekii Ngāwai Johnston Lydia Hira Jamie Ogilvy And a huge thank you to Ja...
26/03/2026

Congratulations to new WLNZ club level TO's

Sana Tekii
Ngāwai Johnston
Lydia Hira
Jamie Ogilvy

And a huge thank you to James Grieve for taking time out of his busy schedule to run the workshop and exam.

Kia ora e te whānau,HCC Barbell Club Trust 2026 AGM. Nau mai haere mai.Come together to reflect, connect, and help shape...
18/03/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

HCC Barbell Club Trust 2026 AGM. Nau mai haere mai.

Come together to reflect, connect, and help shape the future of HCC Barbell Club.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/hccbarbellclub

13/03/2026

Whanaungatanga Fridays 🫶🏽
Olympic Weightlifting. Hapori. Kotahitanga.

A weekly Olympic weightlifting session grounded in kaupapa Māori values that strengthens both lifting performance and relationships within the club and wider community. Nau mai haere mai 🫶🏽

https://www.sporty.co.nz/hccbarbellclub

13/01/2026

Happy New Year. Check it out whānau.

Membership options for 2026 👀
More team training days added to the schedule 🤌🏽

Open training nights, come and see what our club is about:

📅 27th January ⏰ 5:45pm
📅 28th January ⏰ 6:40pm
📅 29th January ⏰ 5:45pm
📅 30th January ⏰ 5:00pm
📍 27 Osborne Street, Waltham

📧 [email protected]
to book a spot. Spaces are limited, classes capped at 16 athletes.

15/12/2025

Quiet on the platform? Maybe.
But we’ve been anywhere but.

Wānanga. Rangatahi stepping up. Coaches sharpening their edge. Whānau growing stronger, together.

Friday night, the platform called us back. Laughter. Focus. Rhythm. Our kaupapa in motion.

And this? Movement into 2026.......

Shout out to Cali Photography for capturing some amazing moments of the night. Love your mahi sista 🫶🏽

Ngā mihi nui to our amazing sponsors and funders who support our kaupapa 💯 to our board of visionaries who bring kaupapa to life. It's been a year full of learning and growth opportunities. And of course, our parents and volunteers, we appreciate all of you. We are here for it 🤌🏽

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27 Osborne Street, Waltham
Christchurch
8011

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