Independent Powerlifting Association (IPA)

The Independent Powerlifting Association is the Canadian arm of the Global Powerlifting Committee. Drug Testing The IPA does not drug test. Equipment Up to 2 ply bench shirts are allowed in polyester or denim. Canvas isn't allowed. No open back shirts but velcro enclosed ones are acceptable. Unlimited ply lifting suits are allowed in polyester, denim or canvas. Multiple ply briefs are allowed. Knee wraps up to 2.5m are acceptable. Age Divisions OPEN (Senior): 24-39 (A Teenager, Junior or Master can also compete in the Open class.) MASTER: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ SUBMASTER: 33-39 JUNIOR: 20-23 TEENAGE: 13-15, 16-17, 18-19 Weight Classes Men 52.0 kg Class - up to 52.0 kg 56.0 kg Class - 52.01 to 56.0 kg 60.0 kg Class - 56.01 to 60.0 kg 67.5 kg Class - 60.01 to 67.5 kg 75.0 kg Class - 67.51 to 75.0 kg 82.5 kg Class - 75.01 to 82.5 kg 90.0 kg Class - 82.51 to 00.0 kg 100.0 kg Class - 90.01 to 100.0 kg 110.0 kg Class - 100.01 to 110.0 kg 125.0 kg Class - 110.01 to 125.0 kg 140.0 kg Class - 125.1 to 140.0 kg 140+ kg. Class - 140.1 to unlimited Women 44.0 kg Class - up to 44.0 kg 48.0 kg Class - 44.01 to 48.0 kg 52.0 kg Class - 48.01 to 52.0 kg 56.0 kg Class - 52.01 to 56.0 kg 60.0 kg Class - 56.01 to 60.0 kg 67.5 kg Class - 60.01 to 67.5 kg 75.0 kg Class - 67.51 to 75.0 kg 82.5 kg Class - 75.01 to 82.5 kg 90.0 kg Class - 82.51 to 90.0 kg 90.0+ kg Class - 90.01 to unlimited Membership Fee An IPA membership is $100. Contact Information Brian Johnston IPA Email: kifitness@telus.net Independent Powerlifting Association (IPA) Website