Help us send Team Scotland to South Africa!

Aim

We’re sending our BIGGEST EVER team to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships this October in South Africa!

Who are we?

Scottish Powerlifting is a not-for-profit sporting body representing 800 members across Scotland. We have a fantastically diverse member base and provide opportunities for lifters to participate in the sport whatever their background, and we’re committed to making the transformative power of sport participation as accessible as possible.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Every two years, we have the opportunity to send a team to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships. In previous years the team size has been in the range of 10-20, but this year thanks to the unprecedented growth we have seen, we are looking to send a team of nearly 70!

However, for many athletes eligible for selection, the costs of this trip will create a barrier to them pursuing this incredible opportunity. We are absolutely committed to doing everything we can to break these barriers down giving every athlete a chance to achieve their fullest potential. That’s where you come in!

How we’ll spend the money raised

While of course the main cost to athletes and coaches will be travel costs, there are a range of other less obvious costs that we would hope to be able to offset on behalf of our team. This includes entry fees, anti-doping fees, team tracksuits and other administrative costs which as a not-for-profit we are unable to fund directly for such a large team. We’d love to be able to minimise as much as possible the financial impact so that as many of our lifters, ranging from 17 to 70, can stand on the platform representing their country.

Community impact

The impact of international competitions cannot be underestimated. For those who are selected to take part, it’s an opportunity to connect with people from all over the world, make new friendships and showcase the efforts of their training on a global platform.

For those in the wider lifting community, the prospect of these opportunities is hugely motivating, and plays a huge role in goal setting and personal development as athletes work towards future team selection

How you can play your part

There are three simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Partner with us. If you’re a business motivated to support us as a partner or official sponsor, we’d love to connect with you to discuss opportunities to showcase your brand. Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out more!

This project successfully funded on 28th August 2024