Train & Learn with Experts in Athletic Development and Olympic Weightlifting

At Lee Valley Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We set the highest coaching standards, cultivate elite talent, and break barriers through sport, education, health, and peak performance. Our accredited professional courses and cutting-edge training programs in athletic development, Olympic weightlifting, and fitness are designed for those who demand the best whether as athletes or professionals. We deliver unparalleled coaching and education, empowering sports professionals, elite trainers at renowned gyms such as Third Space, Olympic coaches, and Premier League coaches and players striving for peak performance at the highest level. We believe in the transformative power of sport and provide an environment where ambition thrives, potential is maximized, and success is forged. Here, excellence isn’t an option it’s the standard.

Expert coaches
State-of-the-art facilities

“Training with Lee Valley Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting has been a great experience and I feel confident that my coach is the right person for me to achieve my goals. She is very supportive and friendly, great at analysing my technique and helping me improve. Before I arrive, I always look forward to the session. My coach is a massive inspiration to me.”

Will Carter

Will Carter (Youth Participant)

Lee Valley Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting

Join us & unleash your athletic potential

At Lee Valley Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting, our team of expert coaches are dedicated to helping athletes of all levels and abilities reach their full potential. Through free provisions to private one to one sessions, personalized training programs and state-of-the-art facilities, we provide the tools and support you need to excel in your chosen sport at all levels.

Community Projects & Courses:

  • `Raise Her Up!`- A FREE £0.00 female only initiative inviting all females to join a fun circuit session developing strength & fitness in a safe & private space.

  • Youth Sessions- With the support of Sport England we are excited to offer NEW FREE £0.00 youth sessions for all eligible young people from ages 12-18 years old across Enfield & Haringey. This is inclusive of weekday youth group sessions, weekend sessions & half term holiday camps. No experience of lifting is needed to come along. We encourage you to express your interest with us as soon as possible. Don`t worry, if you do not fall under the eligibility criteria, you can join for just £10 a session.

  • COMING SOON: NEW FREE SESSIONS £0.00 FOR NEW GROUPS! We are on a mission to get more people in London active!

  • Courses-Become a qualified professional in the sports, fitness & leisure industry. We offer online & practical options for a variety of accredited courses including but not limited to...

  • Level 2 Fitness Instructing- £450

  • Level 3 PT- £900

    COURSE DATES:

    05/07/2025 2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre N9 0AR.

    30/08/2025 2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre N9 0AR.

  • Level 4 S&C -£1,300

  • Level 2 Functional Fitness -£375

  • Level 1 & 2 Combined Coaching Olympic Weightlifting- £775

    COURSE DATES:

    3rd & 4th of May 2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre N9 0AR.

    28th & 29th of June 2025 2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre N9 0AR.

  • Level 1 Coaching Olympic Weightlifting- £375

    COURSE DATES:

    03/05/2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London N9 0AR

    28/06/2025 2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre N9 0AR.

  • Level 2 Coaching Olympic Weightlifting- £500

    COURSE DATES:

    04/05/2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London N9 0AR

    29/06/2025 2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre N9 0AR.

  • Olympic Weightlifting Masterclass- £150

    COURSE DATE: 31/08/2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London N9 0AR

  • Intro To Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting at School-£150

    COURSE DATE: 12/04/2025 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London N9 0AR

  • Introduction to Strength Training at School- £150:

    COURSE DATE: 13/04/2024 at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London N9 0AR

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To book courses & for further information please email [email protected]

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"Our vision & approach to sport & exercise through Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting, embraces an ethos that drives positive, purposeful change for all to benefit from . With over 20 years of experience I understand the value in an active lifestyle and the life transferable skills it encompases & believe everyone has a right to enjoy physical activity."

Paraskevi Solomou
(Head Club Coach)

Questions?

Where do the sessions take place ?

Location: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR

Do I need any experience to participate?

No previous experience is required.

How can I find out more information?

Head in to Lee Valley Atheltics Centre & ask at the front desk.

Email us: [email protected]

or

Contact us directly via our social links at the bottom of the page.

Safeguarding.

Our commitment to safeguarding is at the forefront of everything we do, ensuring the safety & welfare of all children, young people, adults & adults at risk. Lee Valley Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting has a zero tolerance of any discrimination, treating everyone who engages with us fairly & equally. - Montell Douglas- 2 x Olympian- Lee Valley Athletic Development & Olympic Weightlifting Welfare Officer

Fully Licensed & Affiliated

As a BWL affiliated club we are proud to be a part of the national lifting community. You can find us at https://britishweightlifting.org/start-lifting/find-a-club

Paraskevi Solomou

Paraskevi Solomou

Head Club Coach & Lead Educator @coachskev

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