Amateur Athletic Union Powerlifting (AAU)

Powerlifting is just one of the many competitive sports that the Amateur Athletic Union offers. AAU powerlifting is open to all ages. The AAU primarily organizes powerlifting competitions but also offers bench, deadlift and push/pull meets. Both equipped and raw divisions are featured. Drug Testing AAU meets are drug tested. Equipment Lifting suits and shirts can be made of single ply material only. No canvas, denim, velcro or open backed shirts or briefs are allowed. Knee wraps up to 2 m are allowed. No wrist or knee wraps in raw divisions. Age Divisions KIDS STRONG: 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 YOUTH: 13 TEENAGE: 14-15, 16-17, 18-19 JUNIORS: 20-23 OPEN: Anyone who qualifies SUBMASTERS: 35-39 MASTERS: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. NOVICE: All ages and weight classes Weight Classes Men 66 77 88 97 105 114 123 132 148 165 181 198 220 242 275 319 Women 66 77 88 97 105 114 123 132 148 165 181 198 Membership Fee An AAU membership is $12 for youth 19 and under and $32 for adults. Contact Information Martin Drake , AAU Powerlifting National Chair 310-332-3505 Email:naturalpower@earthlink.net Amateur Athletic Union Powerlifting (AAU) Home Page