Olympic Weightlifting Wellington
We coach the snatch, the clean and jerk and everything that sits underneath them — position, rhythm and timing. Richie Patterson has been coming to Urban Fitness since 2013 to run his Level 1 certifications. His influence runs through everything we do here.
Dark Horse Barbell Club
The only OWNZ-affiliated weightlifting club in Wellington City. Competition equipment, coaches who compete and a community that takes their lifting seriously.
We run two types of competitions:
Social Lift-Offs — a low-pressure introduction to competition for anyone wanting the experience.
Sanctioned Competitions — for Weightlifting New Zealand registered lifters.
Everything we do is set up to help you lift well, progress safely and belong to something worth belonging to.
Personalised Coaching
For lifters who want more than a group class — 1-on-1 coaching built around your technique, your strength and your schedule. Whether you want to compete or simply learn the lifts properly.
In-person coaching:
Technique sessions, strength progression and meet preparation for Wellington-based lifters.
Online coaching:
Programme, video feedback and regular check-ins for lifters training remotely.
Competition support:
Meet selection, training block planning, warm-up strategy and competition day coaching.
2026 spots are limited — enquire now.
