Our Crowdfunding Groups
The University of Texas Weightlifting Team formed three years ago by a collection of students interested in the sport of weightlifting who were eager to train the Olympic lifts. Over the past few years the group has developed into a competitive team of weightlifters that trains, travels, and competes together. Moving forward, the team is looking to create a program that would have the capacity to support both a men's and women's competitive team to represent the University of Texas at the USA Weightlifting National University Championships.
While the sport of weightlifting is an original Olympic event, it is not currently an NCAA sport. As there is no presence in the NCAA, and major DI universities do not commit funding to support the interest from students. The students of the University of Texas Weightlifting Team are looking to create a program that will provide student-athletes with athletic opportunities on par with contemporary collegiate athletic standards.
The money raised through this crowdfunding campaign will address the needs of the program on numerous fronts such purchasing equipment, athletic training services, recovery modality equipment, and associated off campus training costs. In addition, money will be allotted to help students afford travel and registration costs at local competitions and University National Championships this coming spring.
The team is officially sponsored by the Kinesiology Department and advised by Dr. Kim Beckwith. The team is coached by Exercise Science majors who utilize evidence-based, research-backed practices learned as students in the Kinesiology Department. The team is comprised of students from all areas of the university, including: business, nursing, kinesiology, psychology, biology, and computer science.
Your support is essential to the growth and success of our team. Thank you for your generosity and belief in UT Weightlifting!
Students begin by expressing an interest in joining the team and begin to safely learn the Olympic lifts. Donations at this level will help subsidize personal equipment costs to get an athlete started.
As the student-athlete becomes proficient in the snatch and clean & jerk, he or she will begin to participate in local, sanctioned USAW competitions. Funds raised at this level will help cover local meet registration and travel costs.
As weightlifting skill and strength increases, members of the team may compete for the University of Texas on a national stage. Contributions made here will help cover travel expenses such as hotels and airfare.
Certain student-athletes at the University of Texas have the unique ability to compete for spots to represent TEAM USA on the international level. Donations at this level help fund international competition travel for athletes seeking to become a top TEAM USA athlete.
The University of Texas Weightlifting Team seeks to provide academic and athletic opportunities through the medium of weightlifting. Contributions at this level can help create scholarship opportunities for UT student-athletes training for the ultimate prize.
