Para powerlifting
Bench press for athletes with lower-limb impairments or short stature.
Play Adaptive Sports lists 18 places to try para powerlifting in 16 states, 17 open to kids and teens and 17 open to adults. U.S. governing body: U.S. Paralympics Track & Field (managed by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee) and U.S. Paralympics Powerlifting (Lakeshore Foundation). International federation: World Para Athletics (International Paralympic Committee).
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Governing bodies
U.S. Paralympics Track & Field (managed by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee)
World Para Athletics (International Paralympic Committee)
U.S. Paralympics Powerlifting (Lakeshore Foundation)
Para powerlifting by state
- Alaska1
- Arizona1
- Colorado1
- Hawaii1
- Illinois2
- Michigan1
- Mississippi1
- Montana1
- New Jersey2
- New York1
- North Carolina1
- Ohio1
- Oklahoma1
- Pennsylvania1
- Washington1
- Wyoming1
All Para powerlifting programs
Alaska
Special Olympics Alaska
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Arizona
Special Olympics Arizona
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Para badminton
Colorado
Special Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Hawaii
Special Olympics Hawaii
Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs, Boccia, Adaptive bowling
Illinois
GLASA Powerlifting Program
Para powerlifting
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)
Boccia, Para powerlifting, Multi-sport programs, Adaptive tennis & golf
Michigan
The Hartford Nationals (Move United national championship)
Para archery, Boccia, Para powerlifting, Para triathlon
Mississippi
Methodist Rehabilitation Center Adaptive Sports Program
Wheelchair rugby, Boccia, Para cycling, Para fencing
Montana
Special Olympics Montana
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
New Jersey
Children's Lightning Wheels
Para swimming, Para athletics, Para archery, Para powerlifting
Association of Blind Athletes of New Jersey (ABANJ)
Goalball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para swimming
New York
United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County sports
Boccia, Para powerlifting, Para athletics
North Carolina
Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)
Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery
Ohio
National Veterans Golden Age Games
Para archery, Shooting Para sport, Para badminton, Multi-sport programs
Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma Paralympic Training Site
Para archery, Para athletics, Sitting volleyball, Para powerlifting
Pennsylvania
Penn State Ability Athletics
Wheelchair basketball, Para powerlifting, Para athletics, Para cycling
Washington
Special Olympics Washington
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Wyoming
Special Olympics Wyoming
Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs
Questions people ask
What is para powerlifting?
Bench press for athletes with lower-limb impairments or short stature.
Who governs para powerlifting?
U.S. Paralympics Track & Field (managed by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee) (U.S. governing body); World Para Athletics (International Paralympic Committee) (International federation); U.S. Paralympics Powerlifting (Lakeshore Foundation) (Governing body).
How do I find para powerlifting near me?
Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para powerlifting program we know of near you. The most listings are in Illinois, New Jersey, Alaska, Wyoming and Colorado. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.
Can kids play para powerlifting?
Yes. 17 of the 18 para powerlifting listings here say they serve kids or teens.
How much does para powerlifting cost?
Costs vary by program. Many charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.