Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To create and maintain an enabling environment for the holistic advancement and sustainability of weightlifting as a foundation for strength development, while raising the profile of the sport across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
Our Vision
To become the premier organisation responsible for the education, growth and development of recreational and competitive weightlifting in Jamaica.
Omarie Mears
President
Jennifer Maysmor - Gee
1st Vice - President
Soneil Ellington
2nd - Vice President
Sientje Henderson
General Secretary
Kelsie Campbell
Director
James Daley
Director
Adam Gordon
Director
Executive Board
Our Executive Board brings together experience across weightlifting, coaching, governance and sport development. Working collaboratively, we are focused on strengthening the sport, supporting our athletes and creating greater opportunities for the Jamaican weightlifting community.
NWAJ is currently developing:
What We Are Building
Affiliated Club Structure
Schools & Community Participation opportunitiesÂ
Athlete Development and National Squad Pathways
Partnerships across Jamaica & Diaspora
Coach Education and Development
Technical - Official Development
National Rankings and Selection procedures
Athlete Registration & Membership Pathways
A National Competition Structure
About
Our Strategic Framework
The NWAJ Development Framework provides the direction for building a modern, inclusive and sustainable weightlifting system across Jamaica.
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It is organised around three connected priorities:
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Leadership. Development. Performance.
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Each priority contributes to our wider ambition of strengthening the sport from grassroots participation through to national and international performance.
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Contact
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