Jerk Seminar
For athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH, CLEAN and/or JERK be sure to check out our FIX IT! Series.
#3 JERK is the third seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down the JERK.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
FREE Youth Intro to Weightlifting!
This is a FREE, 60-minute class for Youth Beginners (ages 8-17) who want to learn more about weightlifting and how to get strong!
What we will do in class:
✅ We’ll cover some basics of the sport.
✅ Get on a platform to go over the movements using PVC pipes or empty barbells.
✅ Q&A!
UPCOMING DATES: All classes held on Saturdays and start at 9AM!
NOVEMBER 14TH
Spaces are LIMITED!
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.
Trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches!
2026 California South WSO Championships
Registration:
Regular, deadline October 2nd, $150
Late, deadline October 16th at 11:59 PM PST, $175
There will be NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS
Qualification: There is no qualifying total required for the 2026 California South WSO Championships. This event is open to all valid USAW athletes.
Athlete Cap: This event will be capped at 300 athletes
Awards: Only California South WSO athletes are eligible for awards. Non-California South WSO members may participate, but will not be considered for any medals, awards or team points.
Medals awarded to top 3 Male and Female athletes in the TOTAL ONLY in all weight classes for Youth, Junior, Senior and Masters
Team Awards will be provided to the Best Male, Female, and Combined Team. Team registration is free.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the Overall Top 3 Males and Top 3 Females in the Youth, Junior, Senior, and Master divisions based on Q-Points
Senior and Master Divisions Overall: $1000 1st place, $500 2nd place, $250 3rd place
Youth and Junior Divisions Overall: $500 1st place, $250 2nd place, $100 3rd place (minimum of 15 registrants per division required for cash prizes)
Volunteer Schedule: The volunteer sign-up form will be made available closer to the event date. The California South WSO Championships is run on a volunteer basis. All help is appreciated to make the event a success.
Weight Class & Entry Total Changes: The deadline for changes is October 20th at 10:00am PST. Email californiasouthwso@gmail.com with changes
Schedule: A preliminary schedule and start list will be made available within 48 hours after the closing of regular registration. The final schedule will be released within 24 hours of the closing of weight class and entry total changes.
Team Scoring and Registration: HERE
Livestream: Coming soon!
Hotel Information:
We have a block of rooms reserved at the Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County for 129.00 USD per night.
Address: 2701 Main Street, Irvine, California, USA, 92614
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
$20 Nightly parking fee
Book your group rate for USA Weightlifting Room Block -10/30/26
FREE Youth Intro to Weightlifting!
This is a FREE, 60-minute class for Youth Beginners (ages 8-17) who want to learn more about weightlifting and how to get strong!
What we will do in class:
✅ We’ll cover some basics of the sport.
✅ Get on a platform to go over the movements using PVC pipes or empty barbells.
✅ Q&A!
UPCOMING DATES: All classes held on Saturdays and start at 9AM!
2027: TBD
Spaces are LIMITED!
FREE Youth Intro to Weightlifting!
This is a FREE, 60-minute class for Youth Beginners (ages 8-17) who want to learn more about weightlifting and how to get strong!
What we will do in class:
✅ We’ll cover some basics of the sport.
✅ Get on a platform to go over the movements using PVC pipes or empty barbells.
✅ Q&A!
UPCOMING DATES: All classes held on Sundays and start at 10AM!
MAY 17TH
JULY 26TH
Spaces are LIMITED!
Clean Seminar
For athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH, CLEAN and/or JERK be sure to check out our FIX IT! Series.
#2 CLEAN is the second seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down the CLEAN.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.
Trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches!
Snatch Seminar
Open to all athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH!
#1 SNATCH is the first seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down of the SNATCH.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
Be sure to check out our #2 CLEAN and #3 JERK seminars in our FIX IT! Series.
FREE Youth Intro to Weightlifting!
This is a FREE, 60-minute class for Youth Beginners (ages 8-17) who want to learn more about weightlifting and how to get strong!
What we will do in class:
✅ We’ll cover some basics of the sport.
✅ Get on a platform to go over the movements using PVC pipes or empty barbells.
✅ Q&A!
UPCOMING DATES: All classes held on Sundays and start at 10AM!
MAY 17TH
JULY 26TH
Spaces are LIMITED!
Jerk Seminar
For athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH, CLEAN and/or JERK be sure to check out our FIX IT! Series.
#3 JERK is the third seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down the JERK.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.
Trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches!
April Pulls #6
APRIL PULLS IS BACK!
Join us for the sixth edition of April Pulls!
Hop on the competition platform for some heavy lifting!!!
Current USA Weightlifting membership & singlets are required.
IWF/USAW rules apply
Entry limit: A maximum of 90 lifters will be able to compete
Open to all athletes; no qualifying totals are required to compete
Clean Seminar
For athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH, CLEAN and/or JERK be sure to check out our FIX IT! Series.
#2 CLEAN is the second seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down the CLEAN.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.
Trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches!
FREE Youth Intro to Weightlifting!
FREE Youth Intro to Weightlifting
This is a FREE, 60-minute class for Youth Beginners (ages 8-17) who want to learn more about weightlifting and how to get strong!
What we will do in class:
We’ll cover some basics of the sport.
Get on a platform to go over the movements using PVC pipes or empty barbells.
Q&A!
UPCOMING DATES: All classes held on Sundays and start at 10AM!
MARCH 1ST
MAY 17TH
JULY 26TH
Spaces are LIMITED!
Snatch Seminar
Open to all athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH!
#1 SNATCH is the first seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down of the SNATCH.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
Be sure to check out our #2 CLEAN and #3 JERK seminars in our FIX IT! Series.
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.
Trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches!
Jerk Seminar
For athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH, CLEAN and/or JERK be sure to check out our FIX IT! Series.
#3 JERK is the third seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down the JERK.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
11th Annual Octobar Fest!
Get ready the 11th Annual Octobar Fest!
Join us for your favorite meet of the year!
Current USA Weightlifting membership & singlets are required.
IWF/USAW rules apply
Entry limit: A maximum of 90 lifters will be able to compete
Open to all athletes; no qualifying totals are required to compete
Clean Seminar
For athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH, CLEAN and/or JERK be sure to check out our FIX IT! Series.
#2 CLEAN is the second seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down the SNATCH.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
USA Weightlifting
For the first time in Los Angeles...
The USA Weightlifting Women’s Coaching Education Weekend will be held from September 25-28!
We’re excited to be hosting this event where we’ll be teaching the Level 1 & Level 2 courses.
If you’re looking to learn how to teach the snatch, clean, jerk and more, this weekend is for you!
Get certified with coaches Jackie Black from @pinnacle_wlc and @viva_las_vargas1 who bring over 50 years of combined experience.
What You Will Learn:
✅ Expert Coaching Techniques
✅ Proven Teaching Progressions
✅ Hands-on Experience
✅ Ready-To-Use Training Plans
✅ National Competition Preparation
✅ Coaching Strategies
✅ Long-term Development Techniques and more...
**You have the option of either registering for just the L1 or L2 or they can be bundled!**
Snatch Seminar
Open to all athletes with weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the SNATCH!
#1 SNATCH is the first seminar in our 3-part FIX IT! Series.
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down of the SNATCH.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
You can take all three or pick your favorites!
Open to the public.
Spaces are limited.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
Be sure to check out our #2 CLEAN and #3 JERK seminars in our FIX IT! Series.
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.
Trusted by U.S. Olympic coaches!
Emmy Vargas x PNW WSO
A weightlifting seminar you won’t want to miss.
SUNDAY August 3rd 2025
In the spirit of growing our sport in positive ways, diversifying our community and creating accessible learning opportunities for all – we are proud to announce that none other than Emmy Vargas of Barbarian Barbell will be leading a one day weightlifting seminar Sunday August 3rd 2025 hosted by CrossFit Wilsonville in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Jerk Seminar
Open to all athletes with any weightlifting experience that are looking to refine their technique on the JERK!
#3 JERK SEMINAR
You'll go over the following:
Warm-up for the lift.
A complete break down of the JERK.
Utilize multiple drills to refine movement.
Work on your mobility.
Address your individual technical needs.
Gain confidence!
Open to the public.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (1.5 hours)
Price: $70
*Our FIX IT! Series is being instructed by our Head Coach, Emmy Vargas, a former Senior World Team member and Pan Am Games Silver medalist with nearly 30 years of experience.
Be sure to check out our upcoming #1 SNATCH and #2 CLEAN in our FIX IT! Series.
USA Weightlifting’s Level 1 Course
Take the highest-rated Level 1 course in the world!
USA Weightlifting has the only course that teaches you how to coach the lifts (snatch and clean & jerk) safely and effectively.