Every athlete aims in lifting more weights than the opponent using specific moves. In Special Olympics South Dakota, Powerlifting is much more than deadlift, squat, or bench press. It is effort, persistence, and loyalty. Training, determination, and attitude are the key facts that define the balance between a successful or a failed attempt. The barbell, despite testing the physical strength, also highlights the athlete’s inner wish to improve, “not to make compromises.”
Participants will be divisioned by Special Olympics South Dakota by gender, weight class, age, and ability.
Coaches: registrations will be due to Cade Lyon at clyon@sosd.org on February 2.
Sports certifications must be updated every three years. Please click here to verify which coaching level you are at and take the proper courses to recertify your coaching status.
Please reach out to coachesed@sosd.org with any questions at any time.
Coaching Forms
- Bench Press
- Deadlift
- Squat
- Combination (bench press and deadlift)
- Triple Combination (bench press, deadlift, and squat)
Competition Season
Powerlifting competition takes place in March.
Special Olympics South Dakota Powerlifting Handbook
The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Powerlifting shall govern all Special Olympics competitions. As an international sports program, Special Olympics has created these rules based upon the International Powerlifting (IFP) rules for Powerlifting found at www.powerlifting-ipf.com.
Registrations will be due to Cade Lyon at clyon@sosd.org on February 2.