A Newtownards based sports club, providing coaching and tuition in the olympic sport of Weightlifting for competitive and participation athletes
Take your lifting to the next level in our weightlifting club, and join in with our youth teams, development squads, international athletes and world class coaching
Our club takes our responsibility seriously in protecting all Children or Vulnerable Adults within our care. As such all coaches are Access NI and Guarda vetted, and attend child safeguarding workshops to keep up to date with the best practices
The banter flys and the craic is mighty with #TeamAsylum. Join our growing team as we work hard and play hard, with BBQ nights, fundraisers and more in a great team atmosphere
Neil Dougan
Head Coach
- MSc Strength & Conditioning
-Weightlifting Ireland / British Weightlifting Level 2
-10 years, Senior International Competitor
-IWF world ranked athlete #69
-IRFU CCC / IRB S&C
-REPS Level 3 PT
Michelle Finlay
Coach
- Weightlifting Ireland / BWL Level 1 License
-Senior International Competitor
-Youth and development
James Small
Coach
- Weightlifting Ireland Level 2
-Senior International Competitor
Chloe McMorran
Coach
- Weightlifting Ireland Level 1
-Youth Coach
-Schools and outreach Program
You can find us at 23D Crawfordsburn Industrial Estate, Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EA
-Perfect for all athletes, I would highly recommend this gym!
Peter Glass, NI Commonwealth Athlete
-Fantastic gym...
Daniel Moon, Carrickfergus Knights
-Anyone wanting to get stronger and lift real weights get down to Asylum!..
Jack Emmery, Ards Jr Rugby