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Dates
- Saturday 9 November – Sunday 10 November 2024
- Weigh In: 7am | Competition Start: 9am | Finish Time: approximately 7pm
Competition Schedule
- Competition Schedule & Results – Click Here!
- Powerlifting Results – Click Here
- Kettlebell Results – Click Here
Age Requirements
- Age is determined as at Saturday 9 November 2024
- Minimum age for competition is 30 years
Age Divisions
Powerlifting
- 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
Kettlebell
- 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Event Divisions
Powerlifting
- Squat
- Bench Press
- Deadlift
Single Lift or Three Lift Available (Unequipped & Equipped categories)
Kettlebell
- Pentathlon (one or two bells)
- Military events (12 mins multi-change) – snatch
- Military events (12 mins multi-change) – jerk
- One arm long cycle
- Half snatch
- 30 minutes half marathon (one or two bells)
- IKMF Games (10mins 1bell, multiple hand change, and 2 bells)
(You may enter a maximum of three [3] events)
Fees
Each competitor is required to pay the Games Fee once and then the Sport Fee for each sport in which they register.
Sport Fee:
Powerlifting
- Single Lift – $44 per person (Squat Only, Bench Press Only or Deadlift Only)
- Three Lift – $66 per person
Kettlebell
- $44 per person, per event (max three events)
(please note, non members will be charged an additional $10 for an APU Event Membership)
Games Fee:
- Competitor:
Early bird $130 (1 March – 31 May 2024)
Saver $145 (1 June – 31 August 2024)
Standard $155 (from 1 September 2024)
Payment processing fee: 1.4% (incl GST)
Account2Account (select Australian banks – no fee)
Entries Close
- Saturday 22 October 2024 (11:59pm AEST)
Venue
Gold Coast Recreation Precinct
The Gold Coast Recreation Precinct is situated between the southern bank of Tallebudgera Creek and North Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Established in 1967, it holds the distinction of being the first government-owned and operated outdoor or environmental education centre in Queensland. This picturesque centre offers a range of amenities and activities. The Gold Coast Recreation Precinct can host a variety of major events and sporting events including tournaments, competitions, functions and corporate meetings.
Location
Gold Coast Recreation Precinct
1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Weight Divisions
Kettlebell
Men – Under 75kg | 75kg – 85kg | 85kg +
Women – Under 60kg | 60kg – 70kg | 70kg +
Powerlifting
| Men’s Body Weight Categories | ||
| Weight Category | Range (kg) | |
| 52.0 | (Under 52kg) | |
| 56.0 | (52.01kg – 56kg) | |
| 60.0 | (56.01kg – 60kg) | |
| 67.5 | (60.01kg – 67.5kg) | |
| 75.0 | (67.51kg – 75kg) | |
| 82.5 | (75.01kg – 82.5kg) | |
| 90.0 | (82.51kg – 90kg) | |
| 100.0 | (90.01kg – 100kg) | |
| 110.0 | (100.01kg – 110kg) | |
| 125.0 | (110.01kg – 125kg) | |
| 145.0 | (125.01kg – 145kg) | |
| +145.0 | (145.01kg+) | |
Women’s Bodyweight Categories |
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| Weight Category | Range (kg) | |
| 44.0 | (Under 44kg) | |
| 47.5 | (44.01kg – 47.5kg) | |
| 50.5 | (47.51kg – 50.5kg) | |
| 53.0 | (50.51kg – 53.0kg) | |
| 55.5 | (53.01kg – 55.5kg) | |
| 58.5 | (55.51kg – 58.5kg) | |
| 63.0 | (58.51kg – 63.0kg) | |
| 70.0 | (63.01kg – 70.0kg) | |
| 80.0 | (70.01kg – 80.0kg) | |
| 90.0 | (80.01kg – 90.0kg) | |
| 110.0 | (90.01kg – 110.0kg) | |
| 110.0+ | (110.01kg+) | |
Additional Information
- Participants must have an APU Membership OR APU Event Membership (i.e. Membership for event only. It is AUD $10. Register via Membership (powerlifting.org.au)
- Powerlifting Three-lift Competition: The sum of the highest successful attempts made in the following order: squat, bench press, deadlift.
- Powerlifting Single Event Competition: Squat Only or Bench Press Only or Deadlift Only.
Competition Rules
- The Powerlifting rules of performance and causes for failure will be based on the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF) Technical Rules.
- No restrictions on Brands of Costumes and Personal Equipment. However, must comply with the specifications and/or requirements in the WDFPF rulebook.
- Unequipped & Equipped.
- Unequipped means no knee sleeves.
- Equipped includes the use of knee sleeves or wraps, suits.
- The Kettlebell competition will be conducted under IKMF rules, regulations and rankings.
Contact
Powerlifting & Kettlebell Enquiries
Strength Sports Australia Ltd.
Email: powerlifting@mastersgames.com.au
Website: Australian Powerlifting Union Ltd
Facebook: Australian Powerlifting Union
Event Enquiries
Pan Pacific Masters Games
Email: info@mastersgames.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5668 9888
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