Gabby has been training with SoCal for 1.5 years.
Outside the gym Gabby is a PhD student at UCI focusing on research in accessible & usable security and privacy. She is busy with research and being a TA for undergraduates. She also loves to try new restaurants in the area!
Inside the gym she has grown tremendously in not only her technique, but also with her confidence and strength. Gabby competed at her first weightlifting meet in December of 2025. She’s clear about her goals and is super excited about her strength journey.
What we love about her is how much of an impact Gabby has with our community and new athletes in the gym. She is the first person to show someone the ropes and always generous with her time.
Gabby says, “SoCal is such a supportive, welcoming community and a perfect place to start. Everyone genuinely encourages each other to reach their goals. It makes training something I look forward to do rather than something that I have to do.”
This is who trains at SoCal. If you want to join us we train in Orange and Laguna Niguel, no experience necessary! Simply fill out our contact us form and we’ll text you back quick!
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Southern California Weightlifting Club is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting
03/14/2026
The 2026 SoCal Spring Classic is officially on the calendar. 🌸🏋️♂️
Join us Saturday, April 19 at Left Coast CrossFit in Laguna Niguel for a full day on the platform with the SoCal weightlifting community.
Whether you’re chasing a qualifier, building your total, or stepping onto the platform for the first time, this meet is open to everyone.
📅 April 19, 2026
📍 Left Coast CrossFit | Laguna Niguel
🎯 USAW Sanctioned
💥 $100 Registration
🔗 Register through the Linktree in our bio
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02/11/2026
Training should be hard. It should challenge you. It should expose your patterns and force you to grow.
But it should also be fun.
Fun doesn’t mean easy.
It means you’re surrounded by people who take the work seriously, but not themselves too seriously.
People who clap for your wins.
People who call you out when you’re slipping.
People who can laugh between sets and then lock in when it’s time to lift.
That’s our goal at SoCal.
Cool, strong people who show up consistently.
Who stay coachable.
Who don’t look for off-ramps.
Who understand that the long game is better played together.
You train long enough, you realize it’s not just about totals.
It’s about who you become.
And who you’re surrounded by while you’re becoming it.
If you’re looking for a group of people who push you, support you, but also have fun, fill out the contact page on our website and come join us!
12/08/2025
2025… what a year. 💪
More reps, more PRs, more laughs, more pain, more barbell, and more burning than expected.
Here’s a look at our Weightlifter Wrapped — the year we trained, grew, faced challenges, showed up, and got stronger together.
Bring on 2026. 🔥🏋️♀️
11/11/2025
Big lifts start with better positions, and we’re working on those THIS weekend at our Clean Seminar!
📍 Clean Seminar at Ruination CrossFit
🗓 Saturday, Nov 15
🕙 10:15 AM
💥 $44 | Open to the public
We’ll break down the clean from the ground up:
• Bar path and timing
• Positioning and footwork
• Real-time feedback with coached working sets
Led by Coach Brandon from SoCal Weightlifting — perfect for CrossFitters or lifters looking to clean up their clean 💪
🔗 Register at socalwlc.com/upcomingevents or in our Linktree > Upcoming Events
Tag a training partner and come get better together.
10/29/2025
We’ve got a big month ahead at SoCal Weightlifting! Whether you’re looking to level up your lifts or just be part of the community, here’s what’s coming up:
📍 Clean Seminar – Nov 15 at Ruination CrossFit
📍 Clean & Jerk Seminar – Nov 22 at Aliso CrossFit
📍 Winter Classic Meet – Dec 13 at Left Coast CrossFit [50% sold out!]
Our seminars are open to all lifters and CrossFit athletes looking to sharpen technique, learn from our coaching team, and connect with the SoCal community.
🗓️ Register now at our Linktree or at our website under Events
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10/15/2025
We can’t wait for you to step onto our platform again. 💥
The SoCal Winter Classic is back — and this year, we’re hosting it at Left Coast CrossFit in Laguna Niguel on Saturday, December 13.
One day.
75 athletes.
USAW sanctioned.
And yes — everyone who registers will get a custom Winter Classic ornament to hang up and remember the day.
🎯 There are no other meets in LA, OC, SD, Riverside, or SB Counties this winter.
If you’re chasing a total, a qualifier, or just want to end the year on the platform with your crew — this is it.
🔗 Link in bio to register.
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08/28/2025
Marissa closes out our SoCal crew on Saturday, 3:00pm PST, lifting on the Red Platform at USAW’s VIRUS Weightlifting Series 2 in Fort Worth, TX.
The meet is streaming live on USAW’s website, so tune in to watch her bring it to the platform.
Marissa is ready and we can’t wait to watch her crush weights! Join us in cheering her on 👏🏽👏🏽
08/26/2025
On Friday at 3:00pm PST, Daisee hits the Red Platform at USAW’s VIRUS Weightlifting Series 2 in Fort Worth, TX.
The full session will be live-streamed through USAW’s official site, don’t miss it!
Daisee has been putting in serious work to get here. Let’s get behind her and cheer her on from wherever you are. 🔥
08/26/2025
This Thursday, Cynthia takes the stage at USAW’s VIRUS Weightlifting Series 2 in Fort Worth, TX.
She’ll be representing SoCal Weightlifting on the Red Platform at 3:00PM PST!
You can catch the action live on the USAW website livestream.
Let’s show Cynthia some love as she steps out ready to lift big on the national stage.
08/26/2025
🌟 Georgia Cameron Makes Her Senior Team-Canada Debut!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 AM PST, Georgia takes the stage at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India. This is her first senior championship representing Team Canada — a huge milestone in her career. 🇨🇦
⏯ How to watch:
Prasar Bharati Sports YoutTube Channel [We will put it in our linktree]
Let’s get behind Georgia and show her some love in the comments as she makes this big step onto the international stage! 💪
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