International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)

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International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)



The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) is the governing body of international powerlifting. The IPF is comprised of member federations from over 100 countries located on six continents. In the United States, the USAPL sanctions local and regional meets.

The IPF is also responsible for coordinating powerlifting's participation in the World Games. The World Games is an international event affiliated with the International Olympic Committee. It consists of official and demonstration sports selected from those not included in the Olympic Games. The World Games are held the year following the Summer Olympics.

Drug Testing
IPF meets are drug tested.

Equipment
The IPF allows single ply polyester bench shirts and lifting suits. They don't allow denim, canvas, open back or velcro closure shirts. Briefs are not legal. Knee wraps up to 2 m may be used.

Age Divisions
Men
OPEN: 14 years+
SUB-JUNIOR: 14-18
JUNIOR: From January 1 in the calendar year he reaches 19 through the full calendar year in which he reaches 23
MASTER I: From January 1 in the calendar year he reaches 40 through the full calendar year in which he reaches 49
MASTER II: From January 1 in the calendar year he reaches 50 through the full calendar year in which he reaches 59
MASTER III: From January 1 in the calendar year he reaches 60 and up

Women
OPEN: 14 +
SUB-JUNIOR: 14-18
JUNIOR: From January 1 in the calendar year she reaches 19 through the full calendar year in which she reaches 23
MASTER I: From January 1 in the calendar year she reaches 40 through the full calendar year in which she reaches 49
MASTER II: From January 1 in the calendar year she reaches 50 and up

Weight Classes
Bodyweight categories:

MEN

Sub-Junior & Junior only-up to 53.0 kg
59.0 kg Class up to 59.0 kg
66.0 kg Class from 59.01 kg up to 66.0 kg
74.0 kg Class from 66.01 kg up to 74.0 kg
83.0 kg Class from 74.01 kg up to 83.0 kg
93.0 kg Class from 83.01 kg up to 93.0 kg
105.0 kg Class from 93.01 kg up to 105.0 kg
120.0 kg Class from 105.01 kg up to 120.0 kg
120.0+ kg Class from 120.01 kg up to unlimited

WOMEN

Sub-Junior & Junior only-up to 43.0 kg
47.0 kg Class up to 47.0 kg
52.0 kg Class from 47.01 kg up to 52.0 kg
57.0 kg Class from 52.01 kg up to 57.0 kg
63.0 kg Class from 57.01 kg up to 63.0 kg
72.0 kg Class from 63.01 kg up to 72.0 kg
84.0 kg Class from 72.01 kg up to 84.0 kg
84.0+ kg Class from 84.01 kg up to unlimited.

Membership Fee
IPF membership fees are $20.

Contact Information
Detlev Albrings, IPF President
Lerchenauer Str. 124a
80809 München
Germany
Phone: +49-89-3513916
Fax: +49-89-35732243
Email: albrings@t-online.de
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Website

[ONpump17]

I believe the weight classes have changed:
On page 32 at http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/file...GA_2010_HP.pdf
it mentions it, and I know it was shown in other spots.

I only know because I plan to compete under the Ontario Powerlifting Association and they follow IPF rules and mentioned the changing of weight classes (eg 75kg -> 74kg, etc)

[ONpump17]

Also, page 4 here: http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/file...ok_01_2012.pdf

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Thanks ONP. I made the changes.