Novice Competition – Sunday November 27th
Black Flag Barbell Club will be hosting it’s first novice powerlifting competition on November 27th! What: Threelift novice competition (squat/bench/deadlift) When: Sunday November 27th Where: Black Flag Barbell Club (Unit 14, 44 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill NSW) Cost: Lifter entry $50, spectators free (get your friends to cheer you on!). Please see bottom of post […]
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