Canadian Powerlifting Association (CPA)

The Canadian Powerlifting Association (CPA) is the Canadian arm of the World Powerlifting Alliance (WPA). Drug Testing Meets include drug tested divisions as well as open ones. Equipment The CPA allows up to double ply lifting suits. Canvas and denim lifting suits are not legal. They also allow up to double ply bench shirts in polyester or denim including velcro and open back shirts. Standard length groove briefs are fine. As are knee wraps up to 3.5 m. Age Divisions 1) SENIOR: 13 and up (no restrictions) 2) PRE-TEENAGE: 11-12 3) TEENAGE: 13-15, 16-17, 18-19 4) JUNIOR: 20-23 5) SUBMASTER: 33-39 6) MASTER: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Weight Classes Men 114.5 123.5 132.25 148.75 165.25 181.75 198.25 220.25 242.50 275.50 308.75 Superheavyweight Women 97.0 105.75 114.5 123.5 132.25 148.75 165.25 181.75 198.25 Unlimited Membership Fee $35 CD for adults and $25 CD for student membership. Contact Information Marcel St-Laurent, President 457, 7ieme, Avenue Nord #1, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, J1E 2S2 Fax: 819 346-6104 Tel : 819-346-9466 Email: marcelstlaurent@sympatico.ca CPA Website CPA Forum