Question: what is the minimum age required to compete in powerlifting *?
Answer: Levels: USA Powerlifting (USAPL) has youth levels for kids starting at age 8. They can then proceed through age-based levels up through Junior (age 20-23) before reaching the adult "Masters" category. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) also has age-based groupings, as does the Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA).