Powerlifting
About this resource
Powerlifting is about more than squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. It is about perseverance, overcoming barriers, and striving for success. Please note that Special Olympics athletes must be 16 years of age before competing in powerlifting.
Powerlifting events:
Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift Combination (Bench Press and Deadlift)
Combination (Bench Press, Deadlift, and Squat)
Powerlifting events:
Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift Combination (Bench Press and Deadlift)
Combination (Bench Press, Deadlift, and Squat)
Details
Resource type
Community Inclusion, Recreation, Sports
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability
Age
16-99
Eligibility
Please contact us for further information.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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