QUALIFYING FAQ
I have not done a novice competition before, and Regionals would be my first ever competition. Can I enter Regionals?
Entering Regionals as your first competition places a higher level of responsibility on the lifter and their coach to know and understand IPF rules. While it is not recommended, so long as you are a WCPA/NZPF member at the time of entering, you can do Regionals as your first competition.
You must adhere to IPF requirements, which also means you must wear a softsuit and IPF approved gear.
What does set a total mean?
To set a total means you had at least one successful lift in each discipline - at least one squat, one bench and one deadlift. If you fail to set a successful lift in each discipline, you did not set a total at that competition. In bench only competitions, you must have one successful bench attempt.
I have competed in a novice or qualifying competition in a different weight class to the one I wish to participate at in regionals, do I need to do another competition?
You may enter a different weight class from the one you participated in at your qualifying competition, however the weight class you enter for Regionals is the weight class you must participate in. If you do not make weight, you will be a guest lifter - this follows the same principles as NZPF Nationals.
I want to participate at NZPF Nationals, what do I need to do?
You can find more information about NZPF Nationals here.
I want to participate at an International IPF Competition, what do I need to do?
You can find more information about competing internationally here.
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