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Thank you for joining us for our 2026 Summer Classic! The final start list is now available below.
IMPORTANT - THIS MEET HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO REP MAX PERFORMANCE IN ORANGE
Ready to refine your Clean & Jerk? This focused 3-part series is designed to improve your technique, efficiency, and confidence under the bar. Each 90-minute session includes intentional warm-ups, targeted technique progressions, and coached working sets tailored to your level.
You’ll receive individualized feedback in a small group setting (max 10 athletes), giving you the attention needed to break bad habits, improve bar path, and develop better timing and speed in both lifts. Whether you're newer to the lift or looking to sharpen things up, this series will help you move better—and lift more.
Dates: Tuesdays, February 10, 17 & 24th
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Cost: $135
Spots available: 10 athletes max
*Please note we do not do partial payments if you will miss a session.
The snatch is a powerful, technical lift — and dialing in even small details can make a huge difference in your performance. Whether you’re battling inconsistency or looking to add a few kilos to your lift, this seminar is designed to help you move smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
Led by Coach Brandon, this deep dive will help you:
• Fine-tune your start position and weight balance
• Improve your pull, bar path, and explosive drive
• Develop confidence and stability in your lockout
• Receive personalized feedback from a coach on every lift
• Take home actionable tips to keep improving on your own
• $44
We’re back! The SoCal Winter Classic returns this year, and we’re excited to host it at a new, expansive location (one that has hosted many meets before, but not for a while!)—Left Coast CrossFit in Laguna Niguel—on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
This is one of our favorite days of the year:
✔️ Single-Day Format
✔️ Capped at 75 Athletes
✔️ USAW Sanctioned
✔️ Custom Event Ornament
It’s the final meet opportunity of the year south of Ventura County—there are no other meets in LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, or San Diego Counties in November or December.
So if you're hoping to:
Qualify for any National Meets next year
Hit a final total before year’s end
Compete with a fired-up crew in a high-energy environment...
This is your meet!
Submit your info by clicking the button below to join the waitlist.
Join us for a focused Clean & Jerk workshop designed to help you refine your technique, improve efficiency, and move heavier weight with confidence.
Led by Coach Brandon, this hands-on session will break down each phase of the lift—from setup and drive to timing and overhead position—so you can identify what’s holding you back and leave with clear drills to keep progressing.
Open to athletes and coaches of all levels looking to sharpen their skills and gain practical tools they can apply immediately in training.
Whether you're chasing a new PR or just trying to feel more consistent in your lift, this 2 hour seminar is designed to help you level up your clean.
Led by Coach Brandon from SoCal Weightlifting, the session will cover:
How to improve your bar path and timing
Common mistakes and how to fix them
Positioning, footwork, and the turnover
Coached working sets with real-time feedback
This is a hands-on, technique-focused clinic perfect for CrossFitters and weightlifters with some experience who want to move better and lift stronger.
$44
2 hours
In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information about how to safely and effectively teach how to snatch, clean, squat, and jerk as well as how to best utilize weightlifting movements for beginner lifters and sport performance athletes.
Every registrant will receive a free week of Open Gym access to SoCal Weightlifting the week prior or the week after the course. Please contact info@socalwlc.com to schedule your first visit if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.
Instructed by: Chris Amenta
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
Price: $549
Contact USAW for registration questions/issues.
Contact Sarah Amenta at sarah@socalwlc.com for questions regarding the event other than registration questions.
“Your depth of knowledge is truly impressive, and what's even more remarkable is the way you presented everything with such ease and clarity. You made these complex movements not just understandable, even for a fairly experienced lifter, but genuinely engaging. I'm so grateful for your mentorship and for sharing your expertise in such a natural and impactful way.” - Susie P., previous L1 attendee
Registration Link Coming Soon
Ready to refine your snatch? This focused 3-part series is designed to improve your technique, efficiency, and confidence under the bar. Each 90-minute session includes intentional warm-ups, targeted technique progressions, and coached working sets tailored to your level.
You’ll receive individualized feedback in a small group setting (max 10 athletes), giving you the attention needed to break bad habits, improve bar path, and develop better timing and speed in both lifts. Whether you're newer to the lift or looking to sharpen things up, this series will help you move better—and lift more.
Dates: Thursdays, Sept 18, 25 & October 2
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Cost: $135
Spots available: 10 athletes max
The snatch is a powerful, technical lift — and dialing in even small details can make a huge difference in your performance. Whether you’re battling inconsistency or looking to add a few kilos to your lift, this seminar is designed to help you move smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
Led by Coach Brandon, this deep dive will help you:
• Fine-tune your start position and weight balance
• Improve your pull, bar path, and explosive drive
• Develop confidence and stability in your lockout
• Receive personalized feedback from a coach on every lift
• Take home actionable tips to keep improving on your own
• $44
Curious about Olympic Weightlifting but not sure where to start?
Our Introduction to Weightlifting class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics in a supportive, no-pressure environment.
In this 90-minute session, you'll be introduced to foundational positions of the snatch using a PVC pipe or empty barbell—no experience needed. You'll move, learn, and sweat, so come dressed in comfortable workout clothes and be ready to train!
This is the perfect way to dip your toes into the sport and see what it's all about.
Ready to refine your clean & jerk? This focused 3-part series is designed to improve your technique, efficiency, and confidence under the bar. Each 90-minute session includes intentional warm-ups, targeted technique progressions, and coached working sets tailored to your level.
You’ll receive individualized feedback in a small group setting (max 10 athletes), giving you the attention needed to break bad habits, improve bar path, and develop better timing and speed in both lifts. Whether you're newer to the lift or looking to sharpen things up, this series will help you move better—and lift more.
Dates: Thursdays, July 31, August 7 & 14
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Cost: $135
Spots available: 10 athletes max
*Please note we do not do partial payments if you will miss a session.
The clean & jerk is one of the most technical and explosive movements in weightlifting, and even small tweaks can lead to big gains. Whether you're missing lifts at the bottom or struggling to feel crisp under the bar, this seminar is built to help you fix it.
Led by Coach Brandon Huang, this 2-hour deep dive will help you:
• Clean up your bar path and footwork
• Improve your timing and turnover
• Get real-time feedback with a coach’s eye on every rep
• Leave with a better understanding of your lift and how to keep improving
• $44
Curious about Olympic Weightlifting but not sure where to start?
Our Introduction to Weightlifting class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics in a supportive, no-pressure environment.
In this 90-minute session, you'll be introduced to foundational positions of the snatch using a PVC pipe or empty barbell—no experience needed. You'll move, learn, and sweat, so come dressed in comfortable workout clothes and be ready to train!
This is the perfect way to dip your toes into the sport and see what it's all about.
Join us for the 2025 Mavrik Summer Classic, happening July 12–13 at SoCal Weightlifting! This USAW-sanctioned meet brings high-level competition and even higher stakes.
Women compete in the morning, men compete in the afternoon
Sessions organized by entry total
Don’t miss your chance to lift big, win some awesome prizes, and be part of one of the summer’s most exciting meets!
Curious about Olympic Weightlifting but not sure where to start?
Our Introduction to Weightlifting class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics in a supportive, no-pressure environment.
In this 90-minute session, you'll be introduced to foundational positions of the snatch using a PVC pipe or empty barbell—no experience needed. You'll move, learn, and sweat, so come dressed in comfortable workout clothes and be ready to train!
This is the perfect way to dip your toes into the sport and see what it's all about.
Join Coach Spencer for an in-depth Snatch Seminar, designed for athletes with some prior lifting experience who want to take their snatch to the next level.
We’ll dive into key elements like the start position, weight distribution through the foot, bar path and pull mechanics, and bar fixation.
Whether you're chasing consistency or new PRs, this seminar will give you the tools to refine your technique and lift with confidence.
This seminar is open to the public.
Time: 2 hours, 1pm-3pm
Price: $44
This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to learn the Snatch from Hip.
Coach: Coach Brandon
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Bring clothes you’re comfortable working out in. You’ll work up a sweat!
We will be hosting the SoCal Spring Classic Weightlifting Meet on April 12, 2025.
Prizes
All athletes will receive giveaways courtesy of Onyx Weightlifting Co., LMNT, and Creapure.
All podium winners will receive a banner to hang in their garage/gym!
Weight class & overall winner prizes from Luxiaojun, Onyx Weightlifting Co., and Astro Elites.
Photo Packages
We will have Squatchez Media available for any athletes who are interested in getting photo packages.
Photo Package 1: photos of all 6 lift attempts ($55)
Photo Package 2: photos of all 6 lift attempts + backroom photos ($85)
Please email Sarah at info@socalwlc.com with any withdrawals, questions, or registration questions.
I am going to be over or under the bodyweight I declared, what happens?
You do not need to contact us. You will compete in the weight class you weigh in at on the day of the event. At a national meet you wouldn’t be allowed to compete if you are over/under weight, but at local meets we don’t enforce that rule. We will submit results to USAW at what you weigh in at.
My entry total is inaccurate from what I submitted when I registered, what do I do?
You do not need to contact us. We ask for your entry total at registration so we have a general idea of how to build the schedule so the meet moves quickly and athletes compete against other similar athletes, limiting 2 minute clocks. When you weigh in, you will be asked for your Snatch and Clean & Jerk openers and it’s ok if your entry total at weigh ins is off from what you submitted when you registered.
I want to register but the meet is sold out!
Feel free to email us at info@socalwlc.com at the button below to be put on the waitlist and if anyone drops, we will add waitlisted athletes in based on the schedule/session.
Join coach Brandon as he hosts a Jerk Seminar right here at SoCal Weightlifting! This seminar is for those athletes that already have some weightlifting experience and are looking to improve and work on their jerk.
This seminar is open to the public.
Time: 2 hours, 1pm-3pm
Price: $44
Join Instructor Chris Amenta for this two-day course USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Course. Participants will gain practical information about how to safely and effectively teach how to snatch, clean, squat, and jerk as well as how to best utilize weightlifting movements for beginner lifters and sport performance athletes.
Instructed by: Chris Amenta
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
Price: $549
Contact USAW for registration questions/issues.
Contact Aaron Ngor at aaronngor@protonmail.com for questions regarding the event other than registration questions.
As coaches, we thrive on challenges—and the best ones come from pushing ourselves to learn and apply advanced techniques. That’s exactly what this series is all about: Advanced Strength Training will take you deep into methods that redefine what’s possible in your programming.
Four, 90-min Zoom calls
Online Skool platform to stay connected 24/7 with your peers
March 26 & April 2, 9, 16 @ 10am PST
Week 1: The Shock Method
Week 2: Eccentric Training
Week 3: Velocity-Based Training
Week 4: Post-Activation Potentiation
You’ll learn not just the science behind these methods, but also how to program and apply them to weightlifters. Even better? This course will be co-hosted by the incredible Dr. Antonio Squillante, giving you access to world-class expertise.
This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!
Like we do every season, we’re heading back to Honda Center to watch some hockey and cheer on the Ducks! (Or Canucks… whichever team you prefer).
Feel free to bring a friend, significant other, or family member with you!
We will buy the tickets all together at the group rate.
Please note, coaching hours that Thursday night will be 4pm-6pm.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 7pm Puck Drop
Location: Honda Center, Anaheim
Price: $32
Deadline: Get your ticket by February 21
We will email/text you the day of with your ticket information.
Strength gains don’t happen by accident. In this webinar, we'll take you behind the scenes of high level weightlifters who broke through performance plateaus — and reveal the programming strategies we used to drive strength gains and competition success.
In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information about how to safely and effectively teach how to snatch, clean, squat, and jerk as well as how to best utilize weightlifting movements for beginner lifters and sport performance athletes.
Every registrant will receive a free week of Open Gym access to SoCal Weightlifting the week prior or the week after the course. Please contact info@socalwlc.com to schedule your first visit if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.
Instructed by: Chris Amenta
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
Price: $549
Contact USAW for registration questions/issues.
Contact Sarah Amenta at sarah@socalwlc.com for questions regarding the event.
Instructed by: Chris Amenta
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 5pm
Price: $549
Contact USAW for registration questions/issues.
Contact Sarah Amenta at sarah@socalwlc.com for questions regarding the event.
In this course, participants will delve deeper into topics covered in the Level 1 course, as well as learn about essentials such as organizing and selecting exercises for weightlifting, biomechanical analysis of weightlifting movements, and competition preparation. Over the course of two days, expert USAW coaches will cover how to build periodized training plans for any sport using scientifically based principles as well as how to systematically detect, correct, and cue technique flaws.
Course Learning Outcomes:
The course aims broadly to develop coaches who are informed, creative, thoughtful, flexible, adaptable, and reflective. At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
Analyze lifting technique through the lens of biomechanics to examine the rationale behind the Level 1 recommendations
Individualize weightlifting technique to maximize performance
Deliver highly effective feedback to better serve your athletes
Apply the scientific underpinnings of periodization to improve programming skills
Create periodized training for weightlifting and sport performance athletes
Instruct/coach/manage a lifter at a national level competition
Every registrant will receive a free week of Open Gym access to SoCal Weightlifting the week prior or the week after the course. Please contact info@socalwlc.com to schedule your first visit if you’d like to take advantage of this offer.
This free class is for beginners who want to learn more about weightlifting but aren’t sure how to get started. We’ll spend some time chatting about weightlifting and then get onto the floor to try out the movements ourselves!
Join us to celebrate another awesome year at SoCal Weightlifting and group of athletes who earned a 2024 banner to be hung in the rafters!
Where: SoCal Weightlifting
When: 6pm-9pm, December 31st
Attire: Smart-Casual (but stay warm!)
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
We will be hosting the SoCal Winter Classic Weightlifting Meet on December 14, 2024
3 Women’s sessions organized by entry total followed by 3 men’s sessions organized by entry total.
Prizes
Each weight class winner will receive an Onyx weightlifting belt. Custom stamping available.
All athletes will receive giveaway swag bags.
Please email Danielle at info@socalwlc.com with any withdrawals or registration changes.
