About Our Club

Norsemen & Valkyries weightlifting club was founded in 1996 by Larry Sheppard. Since then we have helped support countless athletes in reaching their highest potential within and outside of their chosen sports.

Our club has helped produce several National and International level Olympic Weightlifters, and helped athletes get drafted to the NHL, OHL, CFL, NFL, as well as securing scholarships at both USports and NCAA post-secondary institutions. Whether you’re looking to get started, or take your training to the next level, there is a place for you at our club!

We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, inclusive and hard-working environment that gives all members the best opportunity to succeed.

Our Team

Logan Baker, BSc., C.S.C.S, NCCP Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting - Head Coach - Youth, Junior, Senior, Masters Weightlifting Team - 2025-2026 Season

Logan is a passionate and experienced weightlifting and strength and conditioning coach. His resume includes an appearance on the Canadian National Weightlifting team, and a junior national championship as an athlete. As a coach he has worked with and helped to develop athletes who have competed international for Canada in Hockey, Nordic Skiing, and Equestrian. Additionally he has helped several athletes get drafted to the NHL and OHL, and acquire scholarships at D1 NCAA and USports universities. He is also the team lead for the Ontario Junior Weightlifting Team.

Larry Sheppard, BSc., CSCS, NCCP Level 2 Olympic Weightlifting - Club Manager, Coach

Larry is an extremely experienced coach, having worked with countless individuals at all levels of sport. From his time with the North Bay Centennials, to helping develop international level weightlifters and powerlifters, to working with Special Olympic Powerlifting, he has helped shape many athletic careers. He also founded and taught the Strength and Sport Conditioning program at Canadore college, among many other accomplishments during his long career.

Glenn Ogletree - Club President

Glenn has been a member of the club for over 20 years, he is an extremely accomplished weightlifter, having competed at the national level as both a senior and master lifter. He is a pillar of our community at our club!

Terry Vendetti - Treasurer

Terry is a member of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame and long tenured member of our club. He helps to support our club initiatives and is a constant face early in the mornings at the club!

Equipment

  • 5 Olympic Weightlifting Platforms

  • 4 Portable Squat Racks

  • 7 20kg Olympic Bars

  • 7 15kg Olympic Bars

  • 4 5 & 10kg Kids Bar

  • 6 Sets of Bumper Plates

  • Squat Rack w/ Pull-up Bar

  • Yoga Mats & Jump Blocks

  • Glute Ham Raise Machine

  • Eleiko Jerk Blocks

  • Olympic Weightlifting Shoes in All Sizes

  • Foam Rollers, Wrist Rollers, Neck Harness

  • Medicine Balls