Based in Northwest DC, we are 20+ athletes who prize team spirit, hard work, and dedication as much Two rules:
1. Do not slam or spike bars
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DC Weightlifting Club -- one of the largest clubs in the Metro area -- supports Olympic weightlifting in the District of Columbia. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit, and registered and insured USA Weightlifting club in the Maryland and Potomac Valley Local Weightlifting Committee (LWC Club 9012). TRAINING HOURS
Tue: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Wed: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Thu: 8:30 pm - 10 pm
Sat: 8 am - 10 am
Sun: 8 am -
10 am
MEMBERSHIP
Currently, our roster is FULL, but please contact us to ask about joining the waitlist at dcweightlifting.org/contact-us
OUT OF TOWN ATHLETES
There is no drop-in fee. For current USAW members (or your country's weightlifting federation), come train with us whenever you're in town. Please go to dcweightlifting.org/out-of-town-athletes/ and request training times. Do not sit on loaded bars with bumpers
TEAM REQUIREMENTS
* Follow team or approved programming (accessory work is individual)
* Current USAW membership
* Compete in 2 meets/year (may include intra-squad or developmental meets)
* Train 3 of 4 days per week
* Become USAW member within 3 months
* Become LWC ref within 6 months
ENCOURAGED
* Become Level 1 Sport Performance, Club, National, or higher Coach. Reimbursements available. LWC (Local) MEETS
Members regularly train and compete throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our Local Weightlifting Committee's meets include Baltimore Open (Feb), Capital City Open (April), Black & Red Open (July), NOVA Open (Oct), and developmental and qualifier meets. We also support, volunteer, and encourage other local meets in our area. TEAM EQUIPMENT
12 (6 ea) DHS, Eleiko - 15/20 kg bars
7 sets of kilo bumpers and change
Jerk blocks
3 squat cages
4 Rogue squat racks
03/02/2026
Shhhh do you hear that? 🤫 Sounds like it’s time to register for Cap City Open 2026 📣🗣️ Come join us April 26th at ! We’ll have awards for best lifter with prizes 🏆, fun sponsors, photography packages, and food & coffee available on site! The Team is working hard to prepare and we can’t wait 👊 Spots are limited so be sure to sign up soon!
Registration is open at the link in our bio!
03/02/2026
Shhh do you hear that? 🤫 It sounds like it’s time to register for Cap City Open 2026 📣 Come join us April 26th at ! We’ll have best lifter awards with prizes 🏆, sponsors, photography packages, and coffee & food available on site! The Team is working hard to prepare & we can’t wait to see you all there 👊
Registration link is available at the link in our bio!
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