
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