Pathways

Australian Para Powerlifting Pathway

Whether you are starting your journey with Para powerlifting or looking to move to the next level, Para Powerlifting Australia are here to help you find your next path. See below the guide towards national and international competition pathways for Para powerlifting athletes.

Para Powerlifting Athlete Development Pathway

New/Participaton:

All ages welcome.
No experience required -Check Eligibility
Compete at local / Development competitions (provisional classification preferred) and Grand Prix's and National events (National Classification).

Representative

Qualifying standards for Senior World Championships (>45 Years), International Classification, WPPO License.
Compete at Legends World Championships & World Cup events, Grand Prix's and National events.

Pre-Emerging & Emerging

Emerging Talent that demonstrates potential to become a 'Developing Athlete'.
Selected and/or Categorised by Para Powerlifting Australia
National Classification and WPPO License
Invited to Development Camps and compete at Grand Prix's and National events and International events (Australian Minimum Qualifying standards required)- Events selection criteria

Developing

Developing Talent with potential to be internationally ranked in their respective weight class.
Selected and/or Categorised by Para Powerlifting Australia.
International Classification and WPPO License
Invited to High Performance Camps and compete at Grand Prix's and National events and International events

High Performance

Elite level Para Powerlifter representing Australia at International events
Selected and Categorised by Para Powerlifting Australia.
International Classification and WPPO License
Invited to High Performance Camps and compete at Grand Prix's and National events and International events

For a visual description of the Para Powerlifting Athlete Development Pathway select: Download -Para Powerlifting Australia Pathway- Athletes