Powerlifting

Overview

Powerlifting is an individual sport and athletes can begin competition from the minimum age of 14 years.

In Powerlifting there are three disciplines: Squat, Bench Press and the Deadlift. Each athlete has three attempts on each discipline the best attempt from each discipline together and this gives an end total.

Weight training is a natural means of exercise for the blind, as it requires little start-up expenses and can be achieved at home or in a gymnasium.  For the competitive athlete who is looking for an activity that he or she can perform with able-bodied individuals, powerlifting is one of the few sports where a blind person can compete on an equal basis.

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IPC Rules

SA PowerLifting Records


Club Report

Updated 24 July 2009

Hello Damien,
 
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Derry Beavis. I have been involved with blind sport since the late '70's. My involvement for the past 6 years has been mainly with blind powerlifting.
 
I have been told that you are the person to contact with regard to blind powerlifting in South Australia. Blind Sports Australia, (BSA), (previously Australian Blind Sports Federation (ABSF)), would like to see the S.A. blind lifters competing in BSA events, thereby giving them the opportunity to compete internationally in International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) championships and events.
 
The BSA championships are hosted by Powerlifting Australia as a part of their Masters and Juniors Australian Championships each year and are our major qualifying event for selection in subsequent year international events.
 
The 2010 Australian Championships will be held in Mannum, S.A. on the weekend of 7/8/9th May and we would very much like to see a strong S.A. involvement.
 
To be eligible to compete, lifters must be financial members of their State Association and Powerlifting Australia.
 
I would appreciate it if you would contact me with your views on this matter so that we can work together for the benefit of all Australian blind lifters.
 
Regards,
 
Derry Beavis
BSA Powerlifting Convenor

Updated 2 July 2009 

At the National BSA Power lifting competition held in March in Brisbane.   

Lisa Pearce Came second in her weight division and Anthony Clarke came first in his division.  

 

 updated 3 November 2008

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BLIND POWERLIFTING

 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BLIND ATHLETES CLUB INC. The South Australian Championships was held at the Barmera Recreation Centre on the 1st November 2008. It was endorsed by Blind Sports S.A    Brad Henderson was the only vision impaired lifter at the meet. He lifted with 12 fully sighted lifters.South Australian Power Lifting association (SAPA) provided the trophies, venue, officials, spotters., loaders, MC, referees, recorders and support staff. It was once again very well organised and about 35 people were in attendance to witness and enjoy the spectacle. We are most grateful to this organization for its long and meritorious support over the years. This is the results from our lifter from the event. BRAD HENDERSONMEN’S JUNIOR’S  14-23 

CLASS 		 SQUAT BENCH PRESS DEAD LIFT TOTAL
 67.5kg  70kg 60kg 115kg 245kg
  Brad achieved a personal best in the bench press and gained a new state record for vision impaired.He had a 4th lift outside the competition in the squat and lifted 75kg .  The South Australian Championships was proudly sponsored by the following businesses: Cobdogla Station Caravan Park            Cobdogla & District Club Inc.Berri Crash Repairs                               C & C Family Chiropractic Pty Ltd.Riverland Radiators                               Barmera Lions ClubBarmera Recreation Centre                 The Murray Pioneer On Behalf of Damien HendersonPowerlifting Delegate & Manager

1st November 2008

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BLIND POWERLIFTING The ultimate strength sport 

SUPPORTED BY

 THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BLIND ATHLETES CLUB Inc. 

The Cobdogla Classic held at the Cobdogla & District Club Inc saw one SABAC Member compete along side 16 sighted lifters.

The event held on the 24th May 2008 was endorsed by Blind Sport S.A.  SAPA  againProvided the trophies ,venue, officials, referees, spotters, loaders, MC, Recorders and support staff.It was once again very well organised and about 30 people were in attendance to witness and enjoy the spectacle.Our members are most grateful to this organization for its long and meritorious support over the many years. 

These are the results for our lifter from the event

 BRAD HENDERSON.

MEN’S JUNIOR’S  14-23

 
 CLASS  SQUAT BENCH PRESS DEAD LIFT TOTAL
 67.5KG  70KG 55 KG 105KG 230KG

  Brad achieved all new state records for his lifts as he was in a new weight class category. The Cobdogla Classic was proudly sponsored by the following business:

Cobdogla Station Caravan Park               

C & C Family Chiropractic Pty Ltd

Berri Crash Repairs                                  

Barmera Rec CentreRiverland Radiators                                  

 The Murray Pioneer.Cobdogla & District Club Inc 

On Behalf of Damien Henderson

Powerlifting Delegate & Manager  

25th May 2008


Contact Details
Name:Damien Henderson
Email:hendy05@bigpond.net