GEAR CHECK For local novice competitions you are not required to wear IPF Approved clothing or gear however we do ask for long knee high socks for deadlifts, gym type clothing and appropriate footwear to be worn.

For Northland Provincial, North Island, Nationals and International competitions ALL gear (softsuit/singlet, knee sleeves & knee wraps, belts, wrist wraps and all equipped gear) must to be IPF Approved. Please check the IPF Approved list before purchasing. Before competitions start, you must present your gear for a gear check and anything that is not approved cannot be used on the platform.

T-SHIRT  A t-shirt must be worn under the lifting suit by all lifters in the Squat and Bench Press and by women in the Deadlift; men do not need to wear a t-shirt in the Deadlift. The only exception to those requirements is that (for equipped competition) a Supportive shirt is permitted to be worn instead of a t-shirt as per rule “Supportive Shirts” below; a combination of t-shirt and supportive shirt is not allowed. The t-shirt must conform to the following specifications:

A the shirt must be constructed entirely of fabric or a synthetic textile and shall not consist, in whole or part, of any rubberized or similar stretch material, nor have any reinforced seams or pockets, buttons, zippers or other than a round neck collar.

B the t-shirt must have sleeves. Those sleeves must terminate below the lifter’s deltoid and must not extend onto or below the lifter’s elbow. The sleeves may not be pushed or rolled up onto the deltoid when the lifter is competing.

C the t-shirt may be plain i.e. of a single colour and with no logos or emblems, or may bear the logo or emblem - of the lifter’s nation - of the lifter’s name - of the event in which the lifter is competing - as per the rule “Sponsor’s Logos” - in national and lower level contests only, the lifter’s club or individual sponsor, where that logo or emblem has not otherwise been approved by the IPF.

BRIEFS  A standard commercial “athletic supporter” or standard commercial briefs (not boxer shorts) of any mixture of cotton, nylon or polyester shall be worn under the lifting suit. Women may also wear a commercial or sports bra. Swimming trunks or any garment consisting of rubberized or similar stretch material except in the waistband, shall not be worn under the lifting costume. Any supportive undergarment is not legal for use in IPF competition.

SOCKS  Socks may be worn.

A They may be of any colour or colours and may have manufacturer’s logos.

B They shall not be of such length on the leg that they come into contact with the knee wraps or knee cap supporter.

C Full length leg stockings, tights or hose are strictly forbidden. Shin length socks must be worn to cover and protect the shins while performing the deadlift.

For further information please visit NZPF website CLICK HERE

NZ STOCKISTS OF VARIOUS IPF APPROVED GEAR 

Aotearoa Strong  CLICK HERE

Raise Lower  CLICK HERE

Strongheld Equipment and Apparel Ltd  CLICK HERE

Powerfit NZ  CLICK HERE

Kiwi Strength  CLICK HERE

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