Every barrier is different,
so our partners have to be too
Founding Partners
Making powerlifting more accessible starts with an honest acknowledgment: no single federation is the answer for every lifter. Federations differ in the locations they hold meets in, the bars they use, their drug testing policies, their approach to adaptive lifting, their competition pathways, their gender categories, their therapeutic use exemption processes, and so much more. That cannot be solved through one federation, one company, or one resource alone. Accessibility happens when federations, apparel companies, and resource groups work together to remove the barriers that keep lifters off the platform.
What we’re looking for
Federations, apparel and equipment companies, coaches, gyms, and other lifting affiliated companies willing to offer sponsored memberships, meet entries, donated gear, coaching services, or anything else that makes a lifter's experience better, including media packages, pre-workout and supplement companies, meal prep services, and/or recovery tools.
Resource groups we can connect lifters to once they've chosen which federation best suits their needs. Foundations similar to Chalk Bowl already exist in individual federations, but it’s only for lifters in that one federation. We want to connect lifters to resources they don’t even know exist and help them find the best path for their lifting journey.
How the process works
Lifters submit sponsorship applications through the Collective. We redact personal information before passing applications along, and the sponsoring group receives only the applications relevant to what they're providing. The sponsoring group makes the final decision on who receives their sponsorship, and Chalk Bowl Collective handles notifying the lifter.
Requirements
All potential partners go through a screening process to confirm alignment with the Collective's mission and values.
Not sure where you fit? Just reach out.
Companies affiliated with powerlifting who may not hold a "required" spot for stepping on the platform and individuals who simply just want to help are more than welcome here too. If you share our mission and want to see powerlifting grow, send us an email and we'll see if we're a good fit.