GET INVOLVED WITH PARA POWERLIFTING
Are you interested in getting involved with World Para Powerlifting? Find out more below about the different ways to get involved with one of the fastest growing sports in the Paralympic Movement!
AS AN ATHLETE |
Becoming an athlete practising Para powerlifting is a great way to increase confidence, develop strength and maintain fitness, lessen injury and improve bone health, make friends and have fun! If you’re interested in becoming an athlete and practising Para powerlifting, contact your National Paralympic Committee at: Paralympic.org/teams-npc |
AS A COACH |
Becoming a coach is a great way to stay involved in and give back to Para powerlifting, to be a positive influence in others’ lives, or to develop yourself personally and professionally. If you’re interested in becoming a coach, participate in one of our educational courses. More information about the course calendar and application process are available at: WorldParaPowerlifting.org/Education For specific coaching opportunities in your home country, contact your National Paralympic Committee at: Paralympic.org/teams-npc |
AS A TECHNICAL OFFICIAL |
Becoming a certified technical official is a fantastic opportunity to stay involved in and give back to Para powerlifting, to gain a new perspective and understanding of the sport, or to meet new people and become part of the officiating team. If you’re interested in becoming a certified technical official, participate in one of our educational courses. More information about the course calendar and application process are available at: WorldParaPowerlifting.org/Education |
AS A CLASSIFIER |
Becoming a classifier is a great way to develop yourself personally and professionally, to meet new people and become part of the classification team, or to learn a new sport and give back to Paralympic Movement. If you’re interested in becoming a classifier, participate in one of our educational courses. More information about the course calendar and application process are available at: Paralympic.org/Classifier-Training |
AS A VOLUNTEER |
Being a volunteer is a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement of Para powerlifting and a competition, to develop yourself personally and professionally, or to meet new people and give back to the community. Volunteers are integral part of Para powerlifting competitions. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, contact the Local Organising Committee of the competition. More information about the competition calendar is available at: WorldParaPowerlifting.org/Events |
AS A RESEARCHER |
World Para Powerlifting is committed to furthering research in a variety of areas related to the sport, and provides the opportunity for researchers and institutions to conduct studies at competitions, courses and other activities. World Para Powerlifting works collaboratively with the researchers in facilitating and encouraging interest in these studies. If you’re interested in conducting research related to Para powerlifting, contact: [email protected] |
AS A PARTNER OR AN APPROVED SUPPLIER |
If you’re interested in receiving more information about becoming a World Para Powerlifting Partner or Approved Supplier, contact: [email protected] |