Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does NGB stand for?
What does NGB stand for?
- National Golf Board
- USA Powerlifting Federation National Governing Board (correct)
- National Gymnastics Board
- National Governing Body
USA Powerlifting adopted the ________ Technical Rules of Performance.
USA Powerlifting adopted the ________ Technical Rules of Performance.
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
Who must maintain a current USAPL Registration?
Who must maintain a current USAPL Registration?
All lifters, administrators, referees, and committee members participating in USA Powerlifting sanctioned competitions, national meetings, and any other form of official USA Powerlifting business.
Competition is restricted to the minimum age of ______ for youth divisions and ______ for the Teen and Open divisions, with ______ age limit.
Competition is restricted to the minimum age of ______ for youth divisions and ______ for the Teen and Open divisions, with ______ age limit.
Is there a non-compete membership?
Is there a non-compete membership?
Annual registration will cover the period of?
Annual registration will cover the period of?
Annual registration on or after ______ of each year will be valid until ______.
Annual registration on or after ______ of each year will be valid until ______.
USA Powerlifting registration can be completed at all USA Powerlifting competitions, by mail, or by calling the National Office.
USA Powerlifting registration can be completed at all USA Powerlifting competitions, by mail, or by calling the National Office.
Each lifter may represent ______ of his or her choice during the registration year.
Each lifter may represent ______ of his or her choice during the registration year.
Lifters may not be members of both a national championship team and a local/state team at the same time.
Lifters may not be members of both a national championship team and a local/state team at the same time.
A lifter who is registered in one state during the year and then moves to another state has the option to maintain the original state residency registration until?
A lifter who is registered in one state during the year and then moves to another state has the option to maintain the original state residency registration until?
If the lifter chooses to compete in the state championships of his new location, the lifter must re-register.
If the lifter chooses to compete in the state championships of his new location, the lifter must re-register.
A lifter may compete in more than one state championship per year.
A lifter may compete in more than one state championship per year.
Lifters may not simultaneously set state records in two different states.
Lifters may not simultaneously set state records in two different states.
Out-of-state college students have the option of registering in either their home state or the state in which the college is located.
Out-of-state college students have the option of registering in either their home state or the state in which the college is located.
Members of the Armed Forces have the option of registering in the state of their permanent residency and in the state of their base assignment.
Members of the Armed Forces have the option of registering in the state of their permanent residency and in the state of their base assignment.
What criteria must be met for a club/team to be recognized by USAPL?
What criteria must be met for a club/team to be recognized by USAPL?
Upon registration of the club, what document will the National Office send to the club president indicating the registration number?
Upon registration of the club, what document will the National Office send to the club president indicating the registration number?
The USA Powerlifting registered club may be composed of registered lifters from only one state.
The USA Powerlifting registered club may be composed of registered lifters from only one state.
Each USA Powerlifting registered club/team may only compete as a team in one state championship.
Each USA Powerlifting registered club/team may only compete as a team in one state championship.
The state championship that a team competes in will be the residence state of?
The state championship that a team competes in will be the residence state of?
During the state championship, only those club/team members with a residency in that state may be included on the team roster.
During the state championship, only those club/team members with a residency in that state may be included on the team roster.
The International Powerlifting Federation recognizes the following lifts which must be taken in the same sequence in all competitions conducted under IPF rules:
The International Powerlifting Federation recognizes the following lifts which must be taken in the same sequence in all competitions conducted under IPF rules:
Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by ____.
Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by ____.
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- NGB stands for National Governing Board, referring to the USA Powerlifting Federation.
- Technical Rules of Performance for USA Powerlifting are based on International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) rules.
Registration Requirements
- Current registration is mandatory for all lifters, administrators, referees, and committee members involved in sanctioned competitions.
- Youth competition has a minimum age of 8; the minimum age is 14 for both Teen and Open divisions, with no maximum age limit.
- Non-compete membership options are available.
Registration Period and Process
- Annual registration is valid from January 1 to December 31.
- Registrations on or after November 1 remain valid until December 31 of the following year.
- Registration can be completed at competitions, via mail, or by contacting the National Office.
Team Representation and State Residency
- Lifters may represent only one local/state team and/or one national championship team during a registration year.
- A lifter registered in one state can retain that registration after moving, competing in that state’s championships until December 31 of that year.
- If competing in the championships of a new location, lifters must re-register. Competing in multiple state championships in a year is not allowed.
Record Setting and Registration Options
- Lifters can only set records in one state at a time; re-registering allows for records in two states under certain conditions.
- Out-of-state college students can register in either their home state or the state where their college is located.
- Armed Forces members have only one state registration option based on permanent residency.
Club/Team Registration Criteria
- Clubs must complete a Club Registration Application and pay an annual fee; they need at least three registered lifters to be recognized.
- The National Office provides a "Certificate of Club Registration" upon successful registration which includes the club's registration number.
USA Powerlifting Club/Team Membership
- Registered clubs can have members from any state, not just one.
- Each club/team can only compete as a team in one state championship, aligned with the residence state of the club/team as per the mailing address of the president.
- Team rosters for state championships must include only those members with residency in that state as shown by their registration details.
Competition Basics
- Recognized lifts in competitions include Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total, required to be performed in that order.
- Competitions are categorized by sex, bodyweight, and age, ensuring fair matchmaking among lifters.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
