Captain of Bangor University Powerlifting Squad

As a club, we focus on gaining strength based on the 3 main compound lifts. SQUAT, BENCH PRESS and DEAD LIFT. We set up several session every week and teach people lift either for those who wants to focus on form or for people who never touched the bar we are happy to help.

Never really lifted before university so I thought to join club on my first year to step out my comfort zone. I could still remember, admiring the the committee for being such good role models to the club, they weren’t only good at the sport but they they always gave good advice and and was great teachers always helping me with my form which gradually got me better in the sport over time. I wanted to set a goal for myself to be in the committee in the next year. So I made an a lot of commitment in the club

On my second year I got elected as Social Secretary which really put me out of my comfort zone, it made me become more vocal hence the position played a big roll increasing my confidence. I myself have started to teach beginners in the powerlifting sessions in which I really enjoyed. The most satisfying feeling is that I could see the beginner I was teaching just get better and stronger every week knowing that I helped that person is a good feeling.

Becoming Cappy

Going though my speech and answered questions on why I should be captain I have managed to get the majority of the votes. I was very nervous at first not knowing what to do buts when a note book become handy.

As captain, Im responsible for

• The clubs integrity
• Ensure that everyone in the committee are doing their roles.
• Keeping members safe and satisfied
• Communicating regularly with the AU though emails and meeting
• Boring and Important paper work
• Secure competitions for the year ensuring we have enough people for UniChams
• Being present in all the session when possible
• A powerpoint presentation to explain what to expect during a competition
• Arrange monthly meetings with the committee
• Solve problems when occurred
• Nomination for the Full Colours award with a page of expliantion

Right after becoming captain I have written some goals I want to accomplish for the club before I leave. With most of it already been accomplished.

• Increase the club’s social media presence and publicity
• Get more involved in Athletic Union events
• Academi Fundrasing
• Bangor’s Strongest Fundraiser competition
• Old Stars completion (Pending)
• Raise for charity
• Get people to compete in the Welsh Competition in Cardiff
• British University Championships (Pending)
• Aberystwyth Varsity
• Unified Competition T shirt team kit

Staying Organised

Having a notebook or diary dedicated for one thing helped me a lot.