The 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
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The 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