To set Canterbury records:

-Must be at a provincial competition or higher, with 3 provincial or higher referees.

-Must have a scoresheet signed by these referees.

-Must be a financial member of the Canterbury Powerlifting Association for a minimum of 6 months*.

-Must be a financial member of the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation for a minimum of 6 months*.

-Must be on the Drugfree Sport NZ register for not less than 6 months (180 days).

*Without a break in membership.

NB: A break in membership resets the 6 months from the date of re-joining.