International Powerlifting Association (IPA)

IPA2010Logo.jpgThe International Powerlifting Association's motto is "Lifters For Lifters". The IPA offers both a Pro and Amateur division as well as raw and equipped lifting. Drug Testing Drug testing occurs for Amateur competitors. Equipment In the equipped divisions, up to 2 ply bench shirts and lifting suits are allowed in any type of material. Canvas and denim are allowed. Open back and velcro closure shirts are acceptable. Briefs are legal. Knee wraps up to 2.5 m can be used. In raw divisions, wrist wraps are allowed. The IPA now allows knee wraps in raw divisions as of October 2012. Age Divisions Men and Women TEENAGE: 14-15, 16-17, 18-19 (Amateur Only) JUNIOR: 20 23 (Pro/Am) OPEN: 20 and older (Pro/Am) SUBMASTER: 33 39 (Pro/Am) MASTER: 40 44, 45 49, 50 54, 55 59, 60 64, 65 69, 70 74, 75 79, 80+ (Pro/Am) POLICE: (Am Only) SPECIAL OLYMPIAN: (Am Only) Teen 14-19; Open 20-29; Master 30+ Weight Classes Men 114.5 123.5 132.25 148.75 165.25 181.75 198.25 220.25 242.50 275.5 308.75 SHW Women 97.0 105.7 114.5 123.5 132.5 148.75 165.25 181.75 198.25 SHW Membership Fee $30.00 for adults and $25.00 for high school students. Contact Information Mark Chaillet, President 190 Arsenal Rd. York, PA 17402 Phone (717) 767-6481 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (717) 767-6481      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax (717) 764-0044 Email: Chailfit@yahoo.com International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Website