FINNISH WEIGHTLIFTING

FEDERATION PRESENTS

Finnish Weightliftingkids program

Jarno TiainenHead of Youth and Education

Finnish Weightlifting Federation

FINNISH WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION PRESENTS

Junior Cup 2018

• 4 Competition and final competition to 8 best lifters of 4 groups• Groups

– F1 Under 12 years girls(2006-)– B1 Under 12 years boys(2006-)

• Elemantary school pupils– F2 Under 16 years girls(2002-2005)– B2 Under 16 years boys(2002-2005)

Competitions

• 1. Primary school competition– 10-11.2.2018(110-2017)

• 2. Regional spring competition– 21.4.2018 Southern Finland(60-2017)– 21.4.2018 Northern Finland(21-2017)

• 3. Weightlifting Carneval+competition– 23-26.7.2018 Youth training camp(50-2017)

• 4. Regional autumn competition– 1.9.2018 Southern Finland(40-2017)– 1.9.2018 Northern Finland(20-2017)

• Junior Cup final– 20.10.2018

Primary School Competition 10-11.20181st Cup Competition• Groups: 10 Categories

– F1 12y-under (2006-) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, +69 kg– F2 13-16y. (2002-2005) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 63, +69 kg– B1 12y-under (2006-) 35, 40, 45, 50, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, +85kg

– B2 13-16y. (2002-2005) 35, 40, 45, 50, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, +85kg

• Rankingsystem(total kg)– 1. 7 points - 4. 3 points– 2. 5 points - 5. 2 points– 3. 4. points - 6. 1 point

• Extrapoints for new personal records, snatch(1), c&j(1), total(1),(calculated only from the latest Junior Cup results).

Regional Spring Competition2nd Cup competition• Groups: 10 Categories

– F1 12y-under (2006-) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, +69 kg– F2 13-16y. (2002-2005) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, +69 kg– B1 12y-under (2006-) 35, 40, 45, 50, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, +85kg

– B2 13-16y. (2002-2005) 35, 40, 45, 50, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, +85kg• Spring event( total kg)

– 1. 4 points 6 successful lifts 3 points– 2. 2 points 5 successful lifts 2 points– 3. 1point 4 successful lifts 1 point

• Extrapoints for new personal records, snatch(1), c&j(1), total(1),(calculatedonly from the latest Junior Cup results)..

Weightlifting Summer Carnival3. Cup Competition• Groups

Girls 12y-under Girls 13-16y– 40kg - 48kg– over 40kg - over 48kgBoys 12y-under Boys 13-16y– 40 kg - 50kg– 50 kg - 69kg– yli 50 kg - over 69kg

• Competition 4-part– Weightlifting (snatch and C&J) categories above– Standing triple jump– Push-up 30sec repeat(boys nirmal, girls bent knee) – 20 metres run(flying start)

Weightlifting Summer Carnival3. Cup Competition• Ranking (point system)

– 1. Weightlifting competition(1 kg = 1 point)– 2. 1 successful lift = 3 points)– 3. Standing triple jump (10 cm = 1 point)– 4. Push-up (1 push-ups = 1 point)– 5. 20 m sprint winner gets 100 points, every 0,1 sec = - 2 points

• Parts1-5 points is calculated, the most points of the group is a winner. Equal points determinates as follows, first weightliftingcompetition total, second successful lifts amount, third triple jump1cm, fourth push-ups, fifth the bodyweight.

• Medals and best lifter sinclair/robi of each group is given a trophy bythe organizating club. Federation will give diplom for each lifter

Regional Autumn Competition4th Cup competition• Groups: 10 Categories

– F1 12y-under (2006-) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, +69 kg– F2 13-16y. (2002-2005) 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, +69 kg– B1 12y-under (2006-) 35, 40, 45, 50, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, +85kg

– B2 13-16y. (2002-2005) 35, 40, 45, 50, 56, 62, 69, 77, 85, +85kg• Spring event( total kg)

– 1. 4 points 6 successful lifts 3 points– 2. 2 points 5 successful lifts 2 points– 3. 1point 4 successful lifts 1 point

• Extrapoints for new personal records, snatch(1), c&j(1), total(1),(calculatedonly from the latest Junior Cup results)..

Juniori Cup Final

• Final Competition: Sinclair/Robi– F1 12y-under (2006-) 8 best qualify– F2 13-16y. (2002-2005)– B1 12y-under (2006-) – B2 13-16y. (2002-2005)

• Extrapoints for new personal records, snatch(1), c&j(1), total(1),(calculated only from the latest Junior Cup results).

• Total Cup points– Rewards

• Winner 200€• Second and third 100€

.

Standards for Youth under 17-yearsBoys I-class II-class III-class50 110 90 7056 125 102 8062 140 115 9069 155 128 10077 170 140 11085 185 152 12094 185 152 12094+ 190 155 120Girls I-class II-class III-class44 67 55 5048 75 63 5553 80 68 6058 85 70 6563 90 75 7069 95 82 7569+ 100 90 80

Confirmation School

• Starts 2018– Together with Heinola commune and– Sport Academy of Vierumäki

Sport internship-on the job learning

Sporttitetti• For 14-15 years• 2 weeks period• How the club works• Counselling and coaching communication

and organizing events

Benefits• Unique opening to cooperation between

school and club• It brings young people the sound of

sports, reduces the drop-out

Training camps

• With sports Academy and regional sport assocication– Summercamps– Wintercamps– Regional camps– International camps– Club camps

Junior high school camp

– Basic knowledge of training, food and sleep– How to schedule all this together with school– 4 times a year, Sunday-thursday– Test days

School Camp in Sport Academy

• Together with other sports• System supports training and studying

cooperation with school, home and club• How to become an athlete

DO THE RIGHT THINGS AT THE

RIGHT TIME:STAGES OF

PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN

Rome, Italy 2.-3.2.2018Finnish Weightlifting Federation

Children’s Training in Finland

• In Nov. 2008 a 2 year study on Finnishchildren in sports was published– Finnish Olympic Commmittee, Finnish Coaches’

Association, Young Finland Association• Does a Finnish child move and train enough to

make it in top level sports?• Is the training monotonous or is there enough

variation?• How do we develop training for the future?

Study on Children’s Training:Strength

• ”One can begin strength training already at a very young age … before puberty.” pg.9

• ”Before puberty a strength training regimenshould include exercises which improve musclecoordination and lifting techniques as well as speed strength qualities by doing jumps and medicine ball throws.” pg. 24

Strength Training for Children• Before the start of school (age 6) the children become stronger

when they move around actively, like normal climbing and playing• 6 - 12-year-olds can begin to train speed and speed strength based

exercises:– Exercises are done with own body weight or very light resistance– Good exercises are various jumps and dashes/running– At this point one can begin to learn lifting techniques with a stick

• In puberty the athlete’s nervous system in the muscles begins to matureand one can begin speed strength based resistance training with weights25-50% of the athlete’s own body weight

• After reaching one’s full length the athlete can begin an adult-liketraining regimen

Physical Stages of Development

Reference: Finnish Weightlifting Federation Coaching Course Material Level I

Recommendations of the Study• Age 6-12: strength training with body weight

– Muscle endurance, balance, agility, body control and lifting techniques with stick circuit training: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN, COACH!

• Age 12-15: resistance training up to 50% of body weight- Lifting techniques with stick when necessary- Circuit training with light resistance- Lifting Techniques: squat, front squat, cleans, jerk, clean-

and-jerk, snatch balance, snatch

• THREE YEAR RULE!

Finnish Weightlifting FededationThree Year Rule

• Child may exceed resistances higher than 50% of his/her bodyweight when:– Training is lead by a knowledgable coach– The child has been involved in an age-appropriate

strength training regimen for about three years– Lifting technique is good: no problems with

flexibility, the back stays straight, knees remain in the same line as the big toe, elbows do not bend

– Coaching is child-centered!

Recommendation for Young Beginners in Weightlifting Clubs• Goal: Competition Weightlifting• Training 1-3 times per week• Example of a 1 hour workout

– 10 min playing and games = warmup– 5-10 min stretching– 20 min learning and training of skill / technique– 5-10min muscle endurance exercises– 10 min games with jumps and dashes = cool-down

• Come to practise by walking or riding your bike!

Products for Young Beginners

• 2009: DVD Children’s Strength Training• 2010: Weightlifting for Other Sports

Coaching Education Courses• 2011: Children’s Weightlifting Passport

– A three year preparatory training regimen for children learning to lift

– Handbook for young lifters with picture seriesof lifting techniques, information aboutnutrition and sleep, pages for autographs

Training camps for Youth / Jr

• 3-5 day training camps throughout the year• Coach Education Courses added because

of economical reasons• Jr and Sr athletes participate in Level I and

Level II Coach Education Courses