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USA Powerlifting Awaits Confirmation From the IPF Regarding Athlete Nominations For International Events

06/24/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2021 USA Powerlifting Awaits Confirmation From the IPF Regarding Athlete Nominations For International Events USA Powerlifting is ready and prepared to begin the athlete nomination process for the 2021 NAPF Championships and the 2021 IPF World Championships. However, due to unresolved issues with the IPF, it is unclear whether or not the IPF will penalize athletes we nominate and block them from competing in international events. Ensuring our athletes have Read More

USA Powerlifting’s Response to the IPF’s Cease and Desist Demand of our Drug Testing Program

06/20/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

The following letter was sent to the IPF Executive Committee in response to their latest demand to cease and desist our drug testing at all levels. Response to the IPF, June 7, 2021 Read More

Hiring Notice – Social Media Intern Position

06/03/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

USA Powerlifting is seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist USA Powerlifting’s social media team. This internship is the perfect opportunity to build upon the skills you have through real-world, hands-on work experience at a national non-profit organization. Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our marketing agency and social media team on creating content and expanding our social media presence. Hours: PT, approx. 10hrs week depending on projects Pay: Depending Read More

Rulebook updated

04/07/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

All The rulebook has been updated and posted at the links below. All updates are in red. Many of the updates are not rule changes but clarifications to current rules that are not entirely clear based on the rulebook wording and create confusion for many referees. Technical Committee Page Rules and Bylaws Joe Warpeha Chairman, Technical Committee The post Rulebook updated first appeared on USA Powerlifting. Read More

Arnold 2021 Postponed until 2022

03/03/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

We have been informed that the Arnold 2021 in Columbus will be postponed due to COVID. The organizers will be holding their bodybuilding and strongman competitions in fall of 2021, but are looking to bring back the expo and the other sports in March 2022. As we get closer to 2021 Fall/Winter, we hope to have additional news on the format for the 2022 Arnold. The post Arnold 2021 Postponed until 2022 first appeared on Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: USA Powerlifting Takes the IPF to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

02/15/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 15, 2021 USA Powerlifting Takes the IPF to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Anchorage, Alaska) Today USA Powerlifting filed a case in the international Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). The case is an appeal challenging the IPF’s decision not to recognize the World Records earned by [9] powerlifting athletes at the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival. After pursuing our case for recognition of these World Read More

2021 National Website Live

01/19/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

The 2021 Nationals website is now live at nationals.usapowerlifting.com Due to COVID restrictions, this event is capped. Important information regarding registration can be found on the Event Updates page. #21usaplnats The post 2021 National Website Live first appeared on USA Powerlifting. Read More

2021 USA Powerlifting National Governing Board Meeting Announcement

01/10/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

2021 USA Powerlifting National Governing Board Meeting Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront 100 N Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Sunday June 20th 9:00am – 5:00pm All current USA Powerlifting members are invited to attend the 2021 National Governing Board (NGB) Meeting. The official agenda will be posted on the USA Powerlifting website the week of June 13th. Nominations for Executive Committee Members: Deadline for Nominations May 20th Elected Executive Committee Positions (3-year terms): Treasurer Secretary Read More

National Championships 2021 – When and Where

01/10/2021 USA Powerlifting 0

USA Powerlifting National Championships in 2021 are on the schedule! We are excited to bring National level competition back after a quiet 2020, however, 2021 Nationals will look different than they have in years past due to the challenges of COVID and changes in the IPF schedule. Military, Police & Fire Nationals Hosted by Robert Keller, this event is scheduled for March 20 & 21 in Orlando, FL. [Website] Juniors Raw & Equipped Full Meet Read More

USA Powerlifting Launches Four New Lifting Categories in 2021

12/21/2020 USA Powerlifting 0

USA Powerlifting Launches Four New Lifting Categories in 2021 We are proud to announce that after much planning across the Executive Committee, Technical Committee, and numerous other individual efforts, we are launching four new competition categories. The Adaptive Athlete, MX, Para Bench, and Raw With Wrap categories. These categories will be in effect January 1, 2021 and available to athletes 14 and over at the Local, State, and Regional level. Below you will find more Read More