Any interest in a powerlifting soc?

UnholyGregor · 06-07-2013 12:15AM #1

Hey guys, just trying to gauge interest in a potential powerlifting soc Id like to start. not really sure what's the best way to go about it, but its all a waste of time if it doesnt have enough interest anyway. I know this board hasnt the biggest tcd userbase, so any other suggestions on how to gauge interest are much appreciated.

cheers

Maybe_Memories · 06-07-2013 09:59PM

As far as I'm aware there's a cap on the number of sports clubs and we're at the limit, so it's a no go at the minute

MrPain · 07-07-2013 11:45AM

UnholyGregor wrote: »

Hey guys, just trying to gauge interest in a potential powerlifting soc Id like to start. not really sure what's the best way to go about it, but its all a waste of time if it doesnt have enough interest anyway. I know this board hasnt the biggest tcd userbase, so any other suggestions on how to gauge interest are much appreciated.

cheers

As was said there is a cap on sports clubs at the moment, but I myself was thinking of starting a society that was more general incorporating powerlifting, bodybuilding, calisthenics, crossfit, oly lifting and just general gym interest. If you are interested pm me your email address and we can see what we can do.

Maybe_Memories · 07-07-2013 02:41PM

MrPain wrote: »

As was said there is a cap on sports clubs at the moment, but I myself was thinking of starting a society that was more general incorporating powerlifting, bodybuilding, calisthenics, crossfit, oly lifting and just general gym interest. If you are interested pm me your email address and we can see what we can do.

If you're starting a crossfit soc count me in. Can't wait to die from burpees

UnholyGregor · 08-07-2013 02:42AM

Maybe_Memories wrote: »

If you're starting a crossfit soc count me in. Can't wait to die from burpees

crossfit soc, pls god no

Carvin · 16-07-2013 05:07PM

Maybe_Memories wrote: »

As far as I'm aware there's a cap on the number of sports clubs and we're at the limit, so it's a no go at the minute

A bodybuilding/powerlifting soc wouldn't need to compete or that much funding so it could easily be through CSC rather than DUCAC which makes that much easier.
Would be interested.

shanefitz360 · 17-07-2013 04:32AM

As far as I'm aware there is a powerlifting soc in Trinity. I've definitely seen posters in the gym for it. You should go in and ask them there

UnholyGregor · 17-07-2013 01:18PM

shanefitz360 wrote: »

As far as I'm aware there is a powerlifting soc in Trinity. I've definitely seen posters in the gym for it. You should go in and ask them there

really? damn thats awesome, ill definately look into that... cheers!

MrPain · 17-07-2013 01:25PM

shanefitz360 wrote: »

As far as I'm aware there is a powerlifting soc in Trinity. I've definitely seen posters in the gym for it. You should go in and ask them there

Is that not an oly weightlifting soc?
As far as I'm aware it's not registered with the CSC.

Jonnykitedude · 18-07-2013 11:26PM

There is no weightlifting soc..trust me.

Power Chords · 20-07-2013 10:37PM

Seeing as Power Lifting is now frowned upon in the gym, it's probably a non-starter. I've heard a few instructors tell lads it's no longer allowed.

UnholyGregor · 21-07-2013 01:00AM

Power Chords wrote: »

Seeing as Power Lifting is now frowned upon in the gym, it's probably a non-starter. I've heard a few instructors tell lads it's no longer allowed.

you have to be joking me. "sorry guys, only dyel's and curlbro's allowed here. If you want to do real lifts you cant use this gym we forced you to pay for in your registration"

the more a learn about that gym the more i hate it. Maybe if they didnt discourage real compound ezxercises so much, 99% of the gym wouldnt be skinnyfat plebs. Worst part is, only 2 of the pt's ive seen there actually look like theyve ever touched a weight in their lives.
Those ****ing 200 euro 12weeks courses to become a "certified fitness expert"
jesus i hate that place lmao

Sparticle · 21-07-2013 01:10AM

Go to sleep Greg.

UnholyGregor · 21-07-2013 01:12AM

t-thanks ;_;

dublin34 · 26-07-2013 01:20AM

Hey guys any update on this? Id be very interested!

Tears in Rain · 27-07-2013 02:36AM

Power Chords wrote: »

Seeing as Power Lifting is now frowned upon in the gym, it's probably a non-starter. I've heard a few instructors tell lads it's no longer allowed.

What really?

stealinhorses · 27-07-2013 12:43PM

Yeah, what do you mean by that? Someone was deadlifting and the staff said not to do that? :P

MrPain · 27-07-2013 02:02PM

Surely he means olympic lifting?
I can see the lack of space making it difficult to that safely

stealinhorses · 27-07-2013 06:37PM

Hm. I saw some gym instructor showing someone how to do the snatch not too long ago in the gym.

dublin34 · 08-10-2013 11:43PM

any update/progress on this????

papu · 09-10-2013 10:58PM

There is an Oly soc , there is equipment , bumper plates , false floor.

signed up in freshers week haven't heard anything so far.

Weights area in the gym is just too damn small for people to be C&J and Snatches Safely. One guy fell over monday just trying to move an empty barbell and was lucky not to brain some guy on a bench.

Going by track record , the stretching room has been turned into a Keiser room , the Keiser room is now a spinning room , I can only imagine management putting Oly lifting equipment in the showers.:rolleyes:

MrPain · 10-10-2013 09:42AM

papu wrote: »

There is an Oly soc , there is equipment , bumper plates , false floor.

signed up in freshers week haven't heard anything so far.

Weights area in the gym is just too damn small for people to be C&J and Snatches Safely. One guy fell over monday just trying to move an empty barbell and was lucky not to brain some guy on a bench.

Going by track record , the stretching room has been turned into a Keiser room , the Keiser room is now a spinning room , I can only imagine management putting Oly lifting equipment in the showers.:rolleyes:

Here is the oly liftings fb page
https://www.facebook.com/TCDolylifting

MrPain · 11-11-2013 04:58PM

Hey guys, I've decided to make a stab at creating a Gym Soc.
Here is a link to the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/TCD-Gym-Soc/233685633464342
First objective is to 200 sigs and id numbers, I will hopefully have a list to sign next to the weights area in the next few days after I get the ok from sport centre staff.
Like the page if you want to be kept up on how things progress.
Thanks.

dublin34 · 11-11-2013 05:03PM

Hey great to see this. I saw there was someone trying to get an Olympic lifting soc going, FB page set up etc etc but have heard nothing since.

Would be very interested but am total novice......that ok?

Wilfork · 11-11-2013 10:32PM

UnholyGregor wrote: »

you have to be joking me. "sorry guys, only dyel's and curlbro's allowed here. If you want to do real lifts you cant use this gym we forced you to pay for in your registration"

the more a learn about that gym the more i hate it. Maybe if they didnt discourage real compound ezxercises so much, 99% of the gym wouldnt be skinnyfat plebs. Worst part is, only 2 of the pt's ive seen there actually look like theyve ever touched a weight in their lives.
Those ****ing 200 euro 12weeks courses to become a "certified fitness expert"
jesus i hate that place lmao

Jesus … the judgment. I don't understand the mentality of looking down on anyone who is in the gym trying to get in shape. Everybody has to start somewhere.

Jezek · 20-11-2013 10:27AM

UnholyGregor wrote: »

the more a learn about that gym the more i hate it. Maybe if they didnt discourage real compound ezxercises so much, 99% of the gym wouldnt be skinnyfat plebs.

Is that for real or is that a parody of what people would think TCD students sound like? You did get a double whammy by judging people's size and fitness and also calling them plebeians...so well done in any case !

Any interest in a powerlifting soc?

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