Officers
National Championship Information
The CPU National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships is a yearly event that showcases and crowns Canada's best powerlifters and benchers. Winners of these events go on to compete at IPF International Championship events for Team Canada!
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The next National Championship will be held Feburary 13-18 in Richmond, BC under the guidance of Gabe and Bette Festing as the meet director.
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To qualify to compete, you must:
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1) Have a valid CPU membership and up to date True Sport Course
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2) Met the qualifying total for your division, age class, and weight class to compete since January 1st, 2019. These can be found HERE
*CPU 2022 Nationals will require a Regional Qualifying Total to Compete*
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3) Meet any Provincial requirements such as volunteering or competing at your respective Provincial Championships. Provincial information can be found on your Provincial websites.
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4) If you are a first time National athlete, you will need to have competed at a Regional Championship within the past 24 months to be eligible. *If Regionals are cancelled due to further Public Health Orders, this requirement will be waived for 2022*
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5) Register here if all criteria are met: https://forms.gle/PQCC38irmHVGeW7T7
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* CPU Referees can register to officiate here: https://forms.gle/cKEw8T7tYnEzvecr7
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Below is the upcoming National Event calendar:
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May 9 - 14, 2022
St. Johns, NFLD
Meet Director: 709 Powerlifting
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TBD 2023
TBD 2024
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