Weightlifting Ireland (WI) is thrilled to introduce a new way that clubs can compete in 2025 through the Club Provincial League Championships. The Club Provincial League gives all weightlifting clubs the opportunity to earn points at Provincial WI events throughout the year with a rolling leaderboard.

After the final provincial event, the top five (5) clubs will qualify for the Club Championships Final at the end of the year.

How does it work?

  • Affiliated clubs will have the opportunity to accumulate Sinclair points from the four (4) provincial championships throughout the year in a “league” style format.
  • Affiliated clubs can use any three (3) of the four (4) provincial championships on the Weightlifting Ireland (WI) calendar to accumulate Sinclair points for their club/team.
  • The top three (3) female athletes and top three (3) male athletes from each affiliated club, who compete at each provincial championships will have their Sinclair scores added together for an overall team score.

Which events are included?

  • This new team competition structure will impact all four (4) WI provincial championships:
    • Munster Open Championships (February)
    • Connacht Open Championships (May)
    • Leinster Open Championships (August)
    • Ulster Open Championships (November)

Read the full qualification document : HERE

For further information or if you have any questions please contact: [ [email protected] ]