The Scottish Talent Pathways are funded by Sport Scotland, using British Weightlifting Frameworks, delivered by Weightlifting Scotland Coaches John McEwan and Danny Nye.
Regional Youth Squads
What are Regional Youth Squads?
The Regional Youth programme is a lifter’s first introduction to working with the BWL Talent Pathway coaching team.
Athletes will be guided through a progressive syllabus of learning which is intended to increase their understanding of what it takes to succeed in the sport and reinforce some of the fundamental skills they need to develop to achieve their ambitions.
Who are the Regional Youth Squads for?
Regional Youth Squads are designed for weightlifters who have made a commitment to weightlifting and want to understand more about their long-term development.
- Athletes are usually aged 12-15 years old
- Train 2-3 days per week and compete regularly (4 x per year)
- Are committed to exploring the sport as a main sporting option and want to learn
- Athletes are invited to up to 4 squads per year and must attend a minimum of 3 squads
Regional Squads currently operate across 2 key regions:
West – Glasgow; North and South Lanarkshire; Dumfries and Galloway; East, North and South Ayrshire; East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde; East and West Dunbartonshire, Argyll and Bute.
East – Edinburgh; Falkirk and West Lothian; Midlothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders; Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Fife; Perth and Kinross, Angus and Dundee; Aberdeenshire and Moray; Highlands; Western Isles, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands.
National Youth Squad
What is the National Youth Squad?
The National Youth programme is designed for athletes who demonstrate behaviours and abilities aligned to potential future international performance.
The purpose of these squads is to bring together the country’s leading athletes to encourage their growth as a team, drive each other towards higher standards of competition and raise their awareness of how to prepare for international competitions. This environment is a lifter’s first interaction with the BWL Performance team.
Who is the National Youth Squad for?
National Youth Squads are designed for weightlifters who demonstrate early potential to win medals at future Commonwealth Games.
- Athletes are usually aged 15-17 years old
- Are making regular progress in their competition total in line with the Commonwealth Pathway Standards
- Are committed to the sport as something they want to excel in long term
- Are leading youth athletes in Scotland who role model the importance of effectively applying themselves to their training, support their teammates and are open to learning.
- Athletes are invited to up to 4 squads per year and must attend a minimum of 3 squads
National Talent Squad
What is the National Talent Squad?
The National Talent programme is designed for athletes who continue to demonstrate behaviours and abilities aligned to potential future international performance. The purpose of these squads is to bring together the country’s leading athletes to encourage their growth as a team and raise their awareness of how to manage key transitions from Age Group to Senior competitions or prepare for international competitions.
Who is the National Talent Squad for?
National Talent Squads are designed for weightlifters who continue to demonstrate potential to win medals at future Commonwealth Games.
- Athletes are usually aged 18-23 years old
- Are making regular progress in their competition total in line with the Commonwealth Pathway Standards
- Are demonstrating continued commitment to the sport (over 5 years)
- Are leading Junior and Under-23 athletes in Scotland who demonstrate high standards of potential, performance and behavior, support their teammates and are open to learning.
Commonwealth Pathway Standards
Pathway standards should be used as a guide for coaches to understand their athlete’s long-term development.
Female Commonwealth Pathway Standards
Male Commonwealth Pathway Standards
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