TJB is Making a Difference at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Ga

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Team Juanatas-Bowens is removing the biggest barriers that keep youth out of major competitions—no qualifying totals required and entry fees designed to be accessible. Youth, Teen, and Junior lifters can compete for medals by age, weight class, and gender, and they can pursue AAU World Records within their divisions. We are not focused on how heavy your child lifts—we are focused on safety, confidence, and having fun while learning how to compete the right way. We are fully prepared for beginners and experienced lifters alike, including athletes starting as young as age five.

This is a fast-paced, family-friendly event that welcomes athletes of all backgrounds and ability levels, aligned with the AAU motto: Sports for All, Forever. Team Juanatas-Bowens proudly offers two inclusive divisions: Limitless and Unbreakable. Limitless celebrates identity and provides athletes with intellectual disabilities a respected competitive space where they are valued and honored. Unbreakable emphasizes ability over physical disability and recognizes athletes whose strength and will cannot be defined by circumstance. Special needs athletes will compete in the same sessions as their peers—because inclusion is not an add-on, it is the standard.

For seasoned youth lifters, this is your challenge: come prove it and chase AAU Powerlifting, AAU Weightlifting, AAU Kettlebell, and AAU Super Total records. Team Juanatas-Bowens will run two platforms simultaneously, while Kettlebells run all three days. Powerlifting will be scored on LiftingCast, and Weightlifting will run on OWLCMS. Athletes will lift on quality equipment, with clear rules, organized sessions, and a competition flow that keeps families informed and engaged. Our staff and officials will prioritize athlete safety, fair judging, and a positive experience from weigh-ins to final awards. This is the kind of championship environment that makes young athletes want to come back, bring friends, and keep building their strength journey.