Membership

All competitors must be current USA Powerlifting members to enter a contest

– standard adult membership is valid for the calendar year and costs $65

– click here to purchase a new membership

– click here to renew a previous membership

– click here to lookup a membership

– notes on membership expiration dates:

– memberships purchased on or before October 31 expire on December 31 of that year

– memberships purchased on or after November 1 expire on December 31 of the following year

– memberships are not sold at MN meets and must be purchased online prior to an event

– proof of membership (printed card or picture on smartphone) required at meet

*Note: if proof of membership can not be provided, a new membership must be purchased

Athletes relocating to the U.S. from other IPF nations: click here

Non-U.S. citizens – process to join and compete in USA Powerlifting: click here

Can Canadian lifters compete in USA Powerlifting events?

Yes, current members in good standing with the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) are allowed to lift in USA Powerlifting meets (these lifters do not need a USA Powerlifting membership). Canadian lifters who want to compete in Minnesota USA Powerlifting events must send the Minnesota state chair a copy of his or her CPU membership card (indicating he or she is a current member). This copy can be sent in hard copy form or electronically. After that, the presidents of the Canadian Powerlifting Union and USA Powerlifting must give permission (this can be taken care of by the Minnesota state chair). All of the above are International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) requirements when lifters compete outside of their home country/federation.