World Powerlifting Alliance (WPA)

The World Powerlifting Alliance was established in 1987 and is the international arm of the APA. Drug Testing Meets include drug tested divisions as well as untested ones. Equipment The WPA 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 $25 for adults and $15 for high school students. Contact Information Scott Taylor World Powerlifting Association P.O. Box 27204 El Jobean, FL 33927 Phone: 941-697-7962 Email: scott@apa-wpa.com World Powerlifting Alliance (WPA) Website APA/WPA Forum