The IWF launched its Development Program in 2009 with the aim of giving support to its National and Continental/Regional Federations.
Main objectives:
- Organise, control and develop the sport of weightlifting on an international scale.
- Assist the National Federations, Continental Federations and Regional Federations in their activities providing support.
IWF Member National Federations as well as Continental/Regional Federations have the possibility to develop their organisational, coaching, training, educational and anti-doping activities or improve in any other areas they might feel need for, with the assistance of the IWF.
How to proceed?
- IWF sets a deadline for sending the applications
- Applications must be sent to IWF Secretariat
- IWF Secretariat collects and processes the applications
- IWF Development and Education Commission proposes on the allocation of funds / goods
- The Executive Board approves the proposal made by the DEC
- In the case of financial contribution, maximum 50% of the allocated funds may be provided in advance
- After the project a summary report duly documented (invoices, receipts, etc.) has to be presented
- The IWF has the right to monitor and check the utilization of the allocated funds / goods at the relevant organisation
National Federations
Who may apply?
IWF Member National Federation (NF) that:
- Has no debt towards the IWF (membership fee, doping fine, etc.)
- Has no valid sanction(s) in force (e.g. IOC, IWF)
- Is in compliance with IWF Constitution, Technical and Competition Rules and IWF Anti-Doping Policy (e.g.: whereabouts)
Projects to apply for:
Equipment
- Competition and training Barbells
- Barbells (competition / training)
- Discs (competition / training)
- Bars
Sport clothing
- Weightlifting costumes
- Weightlifting shoes
- Training suits
- Socks
National Competition Management System (NCMS)
- NCMS Software
- NCMS Hardware
Seminars
- Coaching
- Technical, Administration and Management
- Anti-Doping, Medical
- Athletes education
Anti-Doping Activity
- Kits
Continental / Regional Federations
Who may apply?
The Continental Weightlifting Federations (CF) and Regional Weightlifting Federations (NF) that:
- Has no debt(s) towards the IWF
- Has no valid sanctions in force (e.g. IOC, IWF)
- Are in compliance with IWF Constitution, Technical and Competition Rules and IWF Anti-Doping Policy
Projects to apply for:
Equipment
- Competition Management
Seminars
- Coaching
- Technical, Administration and Management
- Anti-Doping, Medical
- Athletes education
Publications
- Website development
- Magazine/Bulletin
- Other publications
Event management
- Transfer of knowledge
- Specialized services
Anti-Doping Activity
- Equipment (kits)
