The Canadian Junior Weightlifting Championships take place each year January. In order to be eligible, an athlete must be 20 years of age or younger, and must not turn 21 before the end of the year.

The NSWA has established qualifying criteria for Nova Scotia athletes attending the Canadian Junior Championships:

• The athlete must achieve the NSWA Junior Qualifying Standard
• The total must be achieved in a sanctioned competition during the qualifying period
• For 2018 the qualifying period is August 1 - December 10
• The athlete may only compete in a category in which they have registered a total during the qualifying period

In addition, the following selection process has been established:

• A maximum of 6 male and 4 female competitors will be selected
• Athletes will be selected based on the provincial ranking list
• A maximum of 2 athletes are permitted in a bodyweight category

2018 NSWA Junior Qualifying Standards
Women
48 kg	53 kg	58 kg	63 kg	69 kg	75 kg	90 kg	90+ kg
91	99	107	112	117	121	126	132
Men
56 kg	62 kg	69 kg	77 kg	85 kg	94 kg	105 kg	105+ kg
133	146	160	174	182	191	199	209