Powerlifting

Powerlifting is a sport of strength. Every athlete aims in lifting more weights than the opponent using specific moves. Special Olympics Powerlifting is much more than the mere exercises. It is effort, persistence and loyalty. Training, determination and attitude are the key facts that define the balance between a successful or failed attempt.

2024 Competition Options

Athletes will compete at Summer Games at UW-Whitewater on June 6-8, 2024. Athletes will be assigned divisions prior to the event based on qualifying scores. The minimum age to compete in Powerlifting is 14.

Events Offered

Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Combination (Bench Press and Deadlift) or
Combination (Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift)

Important Dates

Intent to Play Deadline: March 1
Virtual Pre-season Coaches Meeting: April 1, 2024
Medical Deadline: April 15

Coaching Resources

State Competition

EVENT	DIRECTOR	EVENT DATE	SITE (LOCATION)	REGISTRATION DEADLINE	SCRATCH DEADLINE
Summer Games	Danny Kuklinski	June 6-8	UW-Whitewater (Whitewater)	May 20	May 24

Tentative Summer Games Competition Schedule
(subject to change)

Thursday, June 6

Opening Ceremony

Friday, June 7

Cornhole State Competition
Soccer State Competition
Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition

Saturday, June 8

Powerlifting State Competition
Soccer State Competition
Tennis State Competition
Athletics (Track & Field) State Competition

Rules & Forms

Coaches Resources

General Coaches Resources

Warm-Up Guide	Coaches Guide (Full)	Powerlifting Attire	Training and Competition Safety
Cool-Down Guide	Glossary of Terms	Powerlifting Equipment

Powerlifting Practice Plans and Programs

Training Program- Novice Athlete	Training Program- Intermediate Athlete	Training Program- Advanced Athlete
8-Week Training Plan	Preparing for Competition	Competition Plan (Editable)