Weightlifting Special Interest Group (SIG) Guidelines

1. Purpose Statement
   1. The purpose of the WL-SIG is to bring together NSCA members interested in promoting weightlifting in strength and conditioning. The WL-SIG provides a forum for interested individuals to learn and share their experiences and knowledge in the study and practice of weightlifting in strength and conditioning.
2. Goals
   1. Promote the use of weightlifting in the field of strength and conditioning.
   2. Promote scientific research related to weightlifting.
   3. Provide education to individuals, institutions, and organizations regarding the benefits of weightlifting exercise.
   4. Establish a peer-group for strength and conditioning professionals interested in weightlifting.
3. Membership
   1. Membership in the WL-SIG is open to all NSCA members who have an interest in weightlifting.
   2. All members will be given one (1) vote for the election of the executive council.
   3. All members will be able to attend the meeting of the general membership at the annual NSCA National Conference.
4. Executive Council
   1. The executive council shall be made up solely of members of the WL-SIG general membership.
   2. Term
      1. Each member of the executive council shall be elected to a term of two (2) years.
      2. The terms shall be staggered to provide continuity to the executive council.
      3. There is no limit to the number of terms an individual may serve on the executive council.
   3. The executive council shall be comprised of five (5) members.
      1. Chair: The Chair shall be elected by the general membership. As the leading officer of the WL-SIG, the Chair shall be familiar with the aim and scope of the WL-SIG and have a working knowledge of the WL-SIG. As such, the Chair must be a past-member of the executive council. The Chair shall be the official spokesperson for the WL-SIG.
      2. Vice-Chair: The Vice-Chair shall serve to assist the chair in their duties. The Vice-Chair will perform duties as designated by the Chair.
      3. Secretary: The duties of the secretary include:
         1. Maintaining meeting minutes.
         2. Communication with the general membership of the WL-SIG.
         3. Communication with the NSCA.
         4. Communication with the general membership of the NSCA.
      4. Member-at-Large (Strength and Conditioning Coach): This member-at-large must be employed as a full-time strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate or professional level. This member-at-large shall provide support to the general membership of the WL-SIG, in particular, strength and conditioning coaches.
      5. Member-at-Large (open): This member-at-large shall provide support to the general membership of the WL-SIG. This position shall focus primarily on members other than strength and conditioning coaches.
   4. The positions in the executive council shall be elected by a simple majority vote by the general membership of the WL-SIG.
   5. Resolutions
      1. Resolutions to the (liaison to the) NSCA Board of Directors may only be proposed by a member of the executive council.
      2. Resolutions may be proposed by the general membership.
         1. Such resolutions must be submitted to a member of the executive council.
      3. The executive council shall meet at least once per annum at the Annual NSCA National Conference.
         1. The meeting will be held to discuss the policies and procedures of the WL-SIG.
         2. Each member of the executive council shall have one (1) vote.
         3. A majority vote shall be required to implement a resolution.
         4. Additional meetings may be added at the discretion of the council.
5. Meetings
   1. All meetings will be conducted as per the rules contained in “Robert's Rules of Order”.
   2. Quorum
      1. One-eighth of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the general membership.
      2. In a meeting of the executive council, four (4) members of the executive council must be present to establish quorum.
   3. The executive council shall be responsible for setting the agenda of all meetings
   4. Meetings shall be conducted using the following agenda:
      1. Meeting called to order by the Chair
      2. Minutes of previous meeting read by Secretary (approved as read or corrected)
      3. Annual reports (written)
      4. Officer reports
      5. Special Committee Reports
      6. Unfinished business
      7. New business
      8. Adjournment by the Chair
6. Special Committees
   1. Special committees may be appointed at the discretion of the executive council to address resolutions proposed by the executive council.
   2. Membership
      1. A member in a special committee shall be a member in good standing with the WL-SIG.
      2. The special committee shall have no less than three members, while there is no maximum to the number of members allowed.
   3. Members of the special committee shall have no voting capacity in the executive council.
7. Bylaw Amendments
   1. Amendments to the existing bylaws shall be approved by a unanimous vote of the executive council.

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