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
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 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
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 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
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 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
The 2021 Arnold Sports Festival has officially been postponed from it usual March date. We will be working closely with the Arnold organizers as they determine their next date and participation criteria to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. Keep training hard, we are looking forward to putting on the best powerlifting event in the USA! The post 2021 Arnold Sports Festival Postponed first appeared on USA Powerlifting. Read More
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We would like to start by thanking our volunteers, meet directors, referees, and state chairs for their tireless efforts throughout the year. Your commitment to USA Powerlifting is what makes our organization great. The USA Powerlifting Executive Committee has important updates on a few key topics it is excited to share with you. Our priority continues to be the health and safety of our members and we continue to consult subject matter experts across the Read More