Ontario Powerlifting Association

Last update:

06/25/2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Also check out the FAQ link on the official CPU (Canadian Powerlifting Union) site for more information about powerlifting, the CPU and getting started in powerlifting.

The contents of the current page contain FAQs more specific to Ontario Powerlifting Association.

Membership

Rules

Contests

Records

How do I become an OPA member?

Simply fill out the Membership Form and return to the Registration Chairperson along with the applicable fees.

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What are the benefits of being a member?

Becoming a member of the Ontario Powerlifting Association registers a person with the CPU (Canadian Powerlifting Union) which is affiliated with the IPF (International Powerlifting Federation).  As an OPA member, you will receive a CPU Card which must be presented at every contest during equipment check-in.

Only members of the Ontario Powerlifting Association can lift at the following Ontario Championships:

Among some of the other benefits are:

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Who can be a member of the Ontario Powerlifting Association?

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What are the rules?

Download the IPF Technical Rulebook from the IPF website.  Refer to this site often as rules change frequently.

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Want to be a referee?

There is always a shortage of Referees.  The OPA is always looking for new recruits.

Contact the Referee Chairperson for further details.

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How to enter an OPA Sanctioned contest

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Contest checklist for competitors

Although this is not a complete list, here are some of the items that lifters need to bring to every contest:

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Hosting an OPA competition

To run a competition for the first time, it would be a good idea to contact your Regional Chairperson or the Referee Chairperson to ensure that the appropriate equipment and resources are available and to help with the logistics for the first time.

In terms of administration, the following must take place:

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Type of OPA records

The Ontario Powerlifting Association keeps records for Men and Women in these categories:

Bench Press records are also tracked.

Refer to the Record/Rankings page.

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Steps required to obtain an OPA record

To hold a record in the Ontario Powerlifting Association, you must do two things after you break the record:

Also ensure that all referees have signed the official score sheet as this is required to make everything official. 

Note: Two Category I OPA or higher referees must officiate record attempts.

What if I want to break a National Record?

To break a National record, higher level referees are required.  Notify the meet director to determine if the appropriate referees and drug testing can be arranged.

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Badges - Classification Awards Program

Purpose of the Classification Awards Program:

Members can apply for a Badge Award when a Class level has been reached.  Fill out a Badge Application form and send to the Records Chairperson to receive a Badge.

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