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Welcome to the official website of the IPF affiliated Powerlifting Australia.

Our goal is to develop and promote high-standard and enjoyable drug-free competition in powerlifting at local, regional, national and international levels.

Visit our website for Australian IPF powerlifting news and events.


     

Last Updated:
4 January, 2007

In cooperation with:

International Powerlifting Federation Website

Oceania Powerlifting Federation Website

Australian Sports Commission Website

ASADA Website

 

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Membership Application

 

Powerlifting Australia Membership Fees

Powerlifting Australia relies on the generosity of it’s volunteers to run and manage competitions and perform various roles such as coaching, officiating, managing finances, maintaining the website, liaising with ASADA, managing memberships, and organising travel and registration for international competitions, just to name a few. This year membership fees have been increased by around $3 to cover the costs associated with running PA such as auditing, insurance and purchases of additional competition equipment.

In 2007, Powerlifting Australia purchased a set of competition weights for South Australia, a number of ER Equipment bench press safety fittings from Denmark (which are now mandatory in all competitions) and carpet for platforms. Further equipment purchases are planned for 2008.

Thanks again to everyone who has contributed to Powerlifting Australia during 2007 and we look forward to your continued involvement during 2008. For all new members we greatly appreciate your support and intend to serve your powerlifting pursuits to the best of our abilities.

2008 Powerlifting Australia Membership Form (Word format - 148 kB)

2008 Powerlifting Australia Membership Form (PDF format - 138 kB)*

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If you have any further questions about PA memberships please contact Steve How Lum on 0418 153 550 or email at secretary@powerlifting.org.au.

 

Powerlifting Australia (PA) Membership Requirements

It is a requirement of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) that Powerlifting Australia maintains a comprehensive database of athlete contact details. PA is required to furnish athlete details on a regular basis to ASADA and our compliance in relation to up to date contact details are monitored and reported. It is for this reason the 2003 membership form was changed, also, the information asked for on the new form negated the need for tested athletes to furnish ASADA with a quarterly information report. In addition to this, volunteers administer PA and because of the distances encountered we need current contact details, especially email addresses, to be able to better service our membership. Contact by email helps to reduce the financial burden of administrating the sport in Australia.

In light of this a few people are failing to fill out their membership forms correctly.

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS - All members are to fill out the form in its entirety – no blanks – this includes ALL phone numbers and email addresses. If you leave a section blank then it can be taken as a deliberate attempt to withhold information and the possibility that sanctions could apply would come into effect.

PHOTOS – All new members are required to provide a photo, and old members without photos on their current memberships cards WILL BE REQUIRED to provide a photo as well – once again sanctions could apply for non-compliance.

The fine print on the membership form is copied below:

  • All fields must be filled in, if you have no answer to a particular question enter ‘NONE’ or ‘N/A’ – Do not leave it blank
  • I agree to abide by the Constitution and Regulations of Powerlifting Australia Ltd, and as such I understand that failure to provide information requested on this form may result in my membership application being rejected, or until such information is provided I will be prevented from setting National Records or competing in National and International competitions. I also agree that these sanctions may apply if I do not notify Powerlifting Australia Ltd within 14 days if there is any change to the contact information that I have supplied above.
  • I also agree to submit to drug testing by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority or any other Agency nominated by the Australian Sports Commission
  • I also agree to the above information being kept in Powerlifting Australia's Membership Database. I understand that all of this information will be provided to relevant State Associations, ASADA, Directors of Powerlifting Australia and other bodies or parties as necessary for participation and the maintenance of my membership to Powerlifting Australia Ltd information is not disclosed to any other person or party. I may gain access to my information by contacting the Finance Director, or Administration Director.
  • Information supplied to and kept by Powerlifting Australia is kept in a secure location.

 

Member Retirement

If you no longer wish to compete with Powerlifting Australia, you are required as part of the conditions of membership to advise Powerlifting Australia in writing.

 

Powerlifting Australia National Office:
Mr. Robert Wilks
Mail: GPO Box 2322, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001
Office: Level 6, 167 - 169 Queen Street, Melbourne

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