Five local powerlifters are competing at the North American Powerlifting Federation Championships in Moose Jaw from July 8-11. Ryan and Heidi Fowler, Mikayla Lohse, Brittinay Rowland and Marnel Spencer will all be competing for Canada at the event.
"It is a great opportunity for the Weyburn lifters to get some international experience with friends and family there to support them," says local coach Ryan Fowler. This will be Brittinay's, Mikayla's and Marnel's first international competition.
Saskatchewan will have 30 athletes participating in the event with five calling Weyburn home.
We encourage the public to come and support our local and provincial athletes. There are two sessions each day; noon and 4:00 p.m. On Saturday, the first session is at 9:00 and the second session at noon. Admission is $5 a day or $10 for four days. All lifting will be held at the Heritage Inn & Conference Centre on Main Street in Moose Jaw.
The North American Powerlifting Federation Championships Organizing Committee expects 170 athletes from seven countries to attend this championship. The Organizing Committee is confident that the athletes, fans and visitors will experience a first-class event.
