In Powerlifting, every athlete aims at lifting more weights than the opponent using specific moves. The sport emphasizes effort, persistence, and loyalty. Training, determination, and attitude are the key facts that define the balance between a successful or a failed attempt.

Participants will be divisioned by Special Olympics Minnesota based on ability level and age to give them a competitive experience.

Events

Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Combination I (Bench Press and Deadlift)
Combination II (Bench Press, Deadlift and Squat)

Competition season

Powerlifting competitions are in March.

Become a coach!

All coaches and Unified partners who work with our athletes need to be Level 1 certified. We also offer additional trainings (Level 2) for each sport for coaches that want more sport-specific education. These trainings can be found through the Special Olympics Registration Portal, where you can begin your journey or, if you’re a current coach and/or Unified partner, update your certifications.