The 2025 Rebel Rumble Showed Strong Performances and a True Team Effort
Our most recent competition was a showcase of hard work, resilience, and community spirit. From outstanding individual performances on the platform to the tireless work of our volunteers behind the scenes, this event highlighted everything that makes the Rebels family so special.
Athlete Highlights
• Helen delivered a flawless performance, going 6/6 and sweeping personal bests across the snatch, clean & jerk, and total.
• Kim matched that standard with an equally impressive 6/6 outing, setting new Rebels platform personal bests in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total.
• Jess, whose energy and enthusiasm are infectious, shone in her Rebels platform debut. She went 5/6, leaving no doubt about the excitement of her future in competition.
• Christine closed out her 2025 season with confidence, finishing 5/6 and coming close to new personal bests.
• Rich capped off his year in style, achieving a clean sweep of personal bests in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total—hitting all of his competition and yearly goals.
Behind the Scenes
No competition runs smoothly without the dedication of volunteers and support staff, and this event was no exception:
• Coaches Bonney and Fraser prepared the team with focused warm-ups.
• Laura and Kate kept the competition on schedule through expert timekeeping and MC duties.
• Tash brought the event into the digital era, managing the livestream while capturing every moment on video and photo.
• Mr. Damage kept everyone well-fed at the BBQ, ensuring the athletes and spectators were energized throughout the day.
• On the platform, Liana refereed and loaded, with Tori assisting in loading duties. Both Kim and Helen even stepped up after their lifts to help as loaders and referees.
Their combined efforts ensured the event ran smoothly, and we’re grateful for their time, energy, and commitment.
Community Support
This competition would not have been possible without the backing of our wider weightlifting community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partner clubs for their invaluable support:
@southsideweightlifting412 @cougarsweightliftingclub @burleigh_barbell_club @bribie_island_weightlifting @a_k_weightlifting
Partners and Sponsors
We are also deeply appreciative of our partners and sponsors, who continue to elevate our events:
@mark_au_23 – fan art; @bonneydouglasdesign – shirt design; @shuttertash – videography, photography, and streaming; @everyathlete.ea – competitors pack; @rebuild_capalaba – world-class venue
This event marked the perfect close to the 2025 season. Congratulations to our athletes for their achievements, and thank you to everyone who contributed to making this competition a success. The Rebels community continues to grow stronger, both on and off the platform.
Full results here