2023 APF NATIONALS
Meet directors:
- Scott Mecham (801-330-0084)
- Michèle Russell-Mecham (916-505-7073)
- Email: admin@utahpowerlifting.com
- Utah Powerlifting info: www.utahpowerlifting.com
- Facebook.com/utahstatepowerlifting
- Instagram.com/fortheloveoftheiron
Date:
Friday June 30, 9:00 AM
- All Men Bench Only & Deadlift Only
- All Men Full Power (Masters 40+ only)
Saturday July 1, 9:00 AM
- All Women Bench Only & Deadlift Only
- All Women Full Power
Sunday, July 2, 9:00 AM
- All Men Full Power (Open, Teen, Junior and Submaster)
Location:
- Embassy Suites
- Address: 3524 Market St, West Valley City, UT 84119
- Discounted rate link here: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=SLCSMES&arrivalDate=2023-06-28&departureDate=2023-07-03&groupCode=LOI&room1NumAdults=1
Sanctioned By:
- American Powerlifting Federation; visit www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com for more information
**APF Nationals is not for first time lifters. Please read the full qualifications below.**
1. Qualifying APF meet has to be completed in 2022 or 2023 prior to APF Nationals. A qualifying meet is any APF, AAPF, WPC or AWPC meet from 2022 or 2023 prior to APF Nationals.
2. OPEN Raw, Classic Raw, Single Ply and Multi Ply Lifters – An Open Division lifter must achieve a minimum Class IV Total in a sanctioned APF / AAPF meet in the previous calendar year, or in the year of Nationals prior to the date of Nationals. For APF Nationals, Open Division lifters must achieve a Class IV Total in the WPC Men’s or Women’s Classification chart for each equipment category.
https://worldpowerliftingcongress.com/wpc-mens-classifications/
https://worldpowerliftingcongress.com/wpc-women-classification/
3. Lifters in the age divisions (Teen, Junior, Sub Masters and Masters) do not need a specific qualifying total, but must have successfully completed an APF / AAPF sanctioned meet, achieving a meet Total, in the previous calendar year, or in the year of Nationals prior to the date of Nationals.
4. Single-lift competitors (Bench only / Deadlift only) must have a successful lift in an APF / AAPF sanctioned meet in the previous calendar year, or in the year of Nationals prior to the date of Nationals.
Membership:
Open to APF members that meet the requirements. All APF athletes are required to have a valid APF registration card to compete in the sanctioned contest, and must show it at weigh-in. If you fail to bring it, you will be required to purchase one online: http://worldpowerliftingcongress.com
Contests:
- Powerlift (Multi-ply), Single-ply Powerlift, Raw Powerlift, Classic Raw Powerlift, Bench (Multi-ply), Deadlift Only (Multi-ply), Single-ply Bench, Single-ply Deadlift, Raw Bench, Raw Deadlift
Divisions:
- Teen (13-15, 16-17, 18-19), Junior (20-23), Open, Submasters (33- 39), Master (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)
Weight Classes:
- Men: 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, 308+
- Women: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 242+
Entry Fee:
- $125 per division/contest. $50 for each additional division/contest
- Deadline, April 15th
- NO REFUNDS.
- IF entries are accepted after the deadline of April 15th, there will be a $25 late fee.
Awards:
- Medals for top 3 per weight class in each division, plus Best Lifter for men/women in categories with 5 or more competitors.
Weigh Ins:
- Friday Lifters – Thursday, June 29, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday Lifters – Friday, June 30, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday Lifters – Saturday, July 1, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Rules:
- American Powerlifting Federation rules apply. More info: www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com
- One piece lifting suits (i.e. singlets) must be worn by all APF/AAPF sanctioned competitors
Spectator Fees:
- $10.00 per day; children under the age of 13 get in free.
Online Registration Links: