Are you looking to improve your Olympic weightlifting techniques — the snatch and the clean and jerk? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to train with a world-class coach: Rachel Leblanc-Bazinet. This camp is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced athletes.
This workshop is also an excellent opportunity for members who plan to participate in the Functional Fitness Competition on 31 March 2026.
Program details
- Dates: Women: 21 March 2026, Men: 22 March 2026
- Time: 9:00 to 15:00
- Location: 455 boulevard de la Carrière
- Eligibility: for CAF members only
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Snacks
- Firm-soled training shoes or weightlifting lifters
About the coach
Rachel Leblanc-Bazinet brings an impressive record of high-performance excellence:
- Owner of CrossFit Brossard (2010–2019)
- CrossFit athlete (2008–2016)
- Member of the Canadian National Weightlifting Team (2016–2022)
- Competed at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games
- Competed at the 2019 Pan American Games
- Competed at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Holder of Canadian senior records in the snatch and total in the under-55 kg category
- Head coach of Club d’haltérophilie PurSang (since 2022)
- Coach of the Canadian Youth National Team at the 2025 Pan American Youth Championships
Why Weightlifting for CAF Members?
Olympic weightlifting is one of the most effective disciplines for enhancing military physical readiness. It helps develop:
- Functional strength essential for operational tasks
- Power and explosiveness, key attributes for military performance
- Mobility, stability, and injury prevention
- Confidence and self-esteem through technical progression
- Direct transfer to CAF physical fitness training
Weightlifting strengthens both the body and the mind, supporting resilience and operational effectiveness throughout one’s military career.
Registration
For more information on the program or if you are interested in registering please contact our PSP Sports Coordinator Andreanne Montigny at andreanne.montigny@forces.gc.ca
Places are limited, so register quickly!
