Coaching Para Powerlifting
Powerlifting is one of the fastest & growing sports worldwide! We are starting the coaching pathways to ensure our athletes have continuous access to the sport across Canada. If you’re a coach looking to expand into a competitive sport look no further; para powerlifting is what you’re looking for. Complex, intense and a diverse range of athletes, this sport has it all!
So What is Para Powerlifting?
Para Powerlifting is a competitive sport where athletes compete in a lift called Bench Press. Each athlete must have one or more of the 8 currently recognized physical impairments. Athletes are divided into male & female divisions and compete within their respective weight categories.
Current Eligible Impairment Types (2024) from WPP (https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/classification):
Impaired Muscle Power
Impaired Passive Range of Movement Range
(Lower) Limb Deficiency
Leg Length Difference
Short Stature
Hypertonia
Ataxia
Athetosis
Power Legion is Currently building the Team BC Para Powerlifting Team!
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We are looking for both Coaches & Para Athletes of all ages & abilities.
Para Powerlifitng Coaching Pathway:
Step 1: Consultation with Head Coach Kaelyn Kimanje
Step 2: In-Person Mentorship (4-week long module of in-person coaching experience)
Step 3: Complete our Para Powerlifting Guide to Coaching Course
Step 4: Paired with a Current Para Powerlifting Coach & Athlete
Step 5: Para Powerlifting; Coaching Exam
Interested in Starting the Coaching Pathway? Email us today
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Additional Resources:
Canadian Powerlifting: https://www.powerlifting.ca/para-powerlifting-content
World Para Powerlifting A-Z Powerlifting: https://www.paralympic.org/video/paralympic-sports-z-powerlifting#:~:text=The%20'world's%20strongest%20Paralympian%2C',with%2059%20medals%20since%201964.
Paralympians Are Stronger Than You Know: A Comparison of Para and Nondisabled Powerlifting Bench Press World Records:
Interested in getting started or learning more? Book in for your first class by emailing us today!
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