GENERAL RULES OF THE WNPF

Print out these rules and study for the Officials exam 

All lifters must be current members of the WNPF. You must show a WNPF membership card or receipt at weigh-ins. If you do not have an up to date card you can buy one in advance or at weigh-ins.

All members must abide by the rules and regulations of the WNPF which includes testing at WNPF events and Out of meet testing. No member shall use performance/strength enhancing drugs. The WNPF has the right to test you at anytime and anywhere once you become an official member. If you do not want to be tested please do both parties a favor and do not join the WNPF.

1-       POWERLIFTING EVENTS

The World Natural Powerlifting Federation recognizes the following lifts: Squat, Bench, Deadlift (either singularly or total) also Powercurl and Bench for Reps.

2-       AGE CATEGORIES & EVENTS

2-1. YOUTH 9-10 & 11-12, TEEN 13-16 & 17-19, JUNIOR 20-23, SUBMASTERS 35-39, MASTERS 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-99 IN TEN YEAR INCREMENTS (Records are kept in 5 year increments in the masters division.), OPEN FROM 13 YEARS UPWARD (OPEN TO ALL LIFTERS)

2-2. The Lifetime Open division is for lifters that are drug free for life and is open to anyone with no age restrictions.

2-3. All Youth, Teen and Junior lifters must be lifetime drug free otherwise you are not eligible to compete in these divisions. You must compete in the Natural Open division.

2-4. The Natural Open division is for lifters that are a minimum (3) years clean with no age restrictions. All Submaster, Master and Police/Fire/Military division lifters must be minimum of (3) years clean up to lifetime drug free.

2-5. All Police/Fire/Military category lifters must be former or current employee at the time that you compete in a WNPF meet. You must show proof to compete in this category.

2-6. Collegiate lifters must be current college athletes between the ages of 20-23 years of age.

2-7. GUEST LIFTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LIFT IN WNPF COMPETITIONS.

2-8. Meet directors cannot lift in their own WNPF sanctioned event.

2-9. Full Power- Squat, Bench & Deadlift combined for a total

2-10. Bench only- For lifters that want to compete in the bench press only event

2-11. Deadlift only- For lifters that want to compete in the deadlift only event

2-12. Squat only- For lifters that want to compete in the squat only event

2-13. Powercurl- For lifters that want to compete in the powercurl event

2-14. Rep contest- For lifters that want to compete in the bench press for reps contest

2-15. Ironman- A combined bench & deadlift for a total. We usually offer the Ironman with bench press and deadlift only events and not with full power events

2-16. Deadlift for reps- In 2011 or 2012 the WNPF will offer a deadlift for rep event.

3-       BODYWEIGHT CATEGORIES, WILKS FORMULA AND TEAMS

Men

Lbs

 

Women

Lbs

36

80

 

36

80

45

100

 

44

97

52

114.5

 

48

105.75

56

123.5

 

52

114.5

60

132.25

 

56

123.5

67.5

148.75

 

60

132.25

75

165.25

 

67.5

148.75

82.5

181.75

 

75

165.25

90

198.25

 

82.5

181.75

100

220.25

 

82.5 +

182+

110

242.5

 

 

 

125

275.5

 

 

 

125+

275.75+

 

 

 

The 80 & 100 lb. weight classes are for youth (boy) lifters only and not for any other age groups.

3-1. GIRLS AND WOMEN classes start at 80 pounds- (youth only)

The 80 pound weight class is for youth (girl) lifters only and not for any other age group.

3-2.The formula used in all WNPF meets to determine best or outstanding lifters is Wilks

3-3. Teams-Each team is allowed a maximum of twelve lifters and a minimum of three lifters. Your team can consist of lifters in the same division or different divisions. You cannot have more than three lifters in the same weight class on your team. All rosters must be handed in right after the morning weigh-ins is completed otherwise your team will be considered for a forfeit.

3-4. Point scoring for teams- If a lifter finishes in the following places your team will receive the following points. Once the meet is complete all points will be added up and the team with the most points will win. 12- 1st place, 9- 2nd place, 8- 3rd place, 7- 4th place, 6- 5th place, 5- 6th place, 4- 7th place, 3- 8th place, 2- 9th place, 1- 10th place

4-       ATTIRE- All attire must be clean and not torn or soiled in any way

4-1. All lifters in the squat and bench press events must have on a full t-shirt with sleeves, no tank tops or sleeveless shirts. Lifters that are participating in the deadlift have the option of wearing a t-shirt. Your shirt cannot have pockets, collar, zippers or profanity. You are allowed to wear WNPF, WNPF sold attire (Ex: TNT) or your gym shirt on the platform and only one shirt can be worn at a time.

4-2. Spandex pants and biker shorts are not allowed under your suits. Leotards and aerobic type suits are not allowed.

4-3. Socks can be any color and you have the option of wearing just socks in the deadlift but we are not responsible if you choose to deadlift without shoes. Full length tights or stockings are not permitted.

4-4. Wraps- Knee wraps can be a maximum of 2.5 meters 98.4 inches. Wrist wraps can be a maximum of 1 meter 39.8 inches. Ace bandages cannot be used as wraps.

4-5. Suits- All lifters must have on a one piece suit or wrestling singlet at all times with straps in the upward over the shoulder position. Shorts are not allowed on the platform except in the powercurl and they cannot be excessively loose.

4-6. Shirts- Under Armour or compression type material is not allowed in the raw division. Raw lifters must wear a cotton and/or polyester t-shirt in the squat and bench press events.

4-7. No other type of apparatus can be worn on the arms or legs except wraps or sleeves.

4-8. A four inch belt can be worn (Velcro belts are allowed) and it must be worn on the outside of the suit. Buckles and quick release are allowed. Six inch wide belts are not allowed.

4-9. Raw/Unequipped Standards

Raw/Unequipped lifting is defined as using only the following gear and accessories as previously described:

(a) Non-supportive singlet, (b) T-shirt (cotton/polyester), (c) Briefs (cotton), (d) Socks, (e) Belt (maximum 4” in the back)

(f) Shoes, (g) Wrist wraps (36” max), (h) Knee sleeves w/o tightening, (i) Knee wraps (2.5 meters max)

4-10. (No Under Amour, compression shirt, shorts or leg sleeves are allowed)

4-11. Single ply lifters can wear a one ply suit and no supportive briefs. One ply bench shirts are allowed and shirts can be made of poly or denim and they must be closed completely, a Velcro fastener is allowed to fasten the shirt. The neck cannot be reinforced with heavy wiring or stitching of any type. A four inch belt can be worn and it must be worn on the outside of the suit. Standard Knee and wrist wraps are allowed. Erector shirts can be worn in the Deadlift or squat events. One ply Deadlift suits are allowed. No type of canvas equipment is allowed and the sleeve of the bench shirt cannot cover the elbow. Also t-shirts cannot be worn under your bench shirts.

4-12. In the DOUBLE PLY division lifters are allowed the following: Two ply suits (poly only) Briefs are not allowed or a one ply suit with one ply briefs for a total of two ply. One or Two ply shirts (poly or denim only- open back or Velcro allowed), a Four inch belt and it must be on the outside of the suit. Erector shirts and deadlift suits are allowed. No type of canvas equipment is allowed. Bench shirts cannot be pulled down lower than where the armpit is showing.

4-13. Lifters will have their equipment check periodically by a WNPF official while the meet is going on. If a piece of equipment was not recorded or is illegal the lifter will receive a warning. If it happens a second time the lifter will be disqualified from the meet.

4-14. Shin guards are now legal in the deadlift but they must be inspected first and must be worn on the inside of your socks.

4-15. Deadlift straps and gloves are not permitted.

4-16. Sneakers, work boots, deadlift slippers and wrestling shoes are permitted.

4-17. T-shirts with WNPF, WNPF sold attire (Ex:TNT) are permitted along with your gym shirt. Short sleeve only and no tank tops allowed. You cannot wear a shirt with a collar or thermal/sweatshirt. T-shirts only.

4-18. Legal head wear includes- Bandanas, elastic headbands, beanie, toboggan or a close fitted skull cap. No thick winter skull caps, baseball caps or loose fitting caps are allowed.

4-19.In the curl and rep events lifters will lift in a RAW fashion in addition lifters can wear wrist wraps and a belt. Knee sleeves and wraps are not allowed in the curl. Lifters can wear shorts that show their knees or a singlet. No long pants allowed. No equipment is allowed in the rep contest.

4-20. Elbow sleeves are allowed in the squat and deadlift but not in the bench press. Knee wraps, knee braces and ace bandages are allowed in the bench press for lifters with knee problems.

 

4-21- Athletic supporters or standard cotton nylon briefs of a single ply shall be worn under the lifting suit. Swimming suit, boxer shorts, shorts or any other garment with legs or made of rubberized or similar stretch material or that act as a girdle is not allowed. These garments may not be supportive or extend past the hips or the navel.

5-       CONDUCT

5-1.We expect all lifters and coaches to act in a professional manner at all times. No profanity or abusive language is allowed. A warning will be issued first then a disqualification from the meet will follow. We will not tolerate lifters or coaches using profanity in the warm-up area or anywhere in the contest facility. Lifters can ask a WNPF official about a red light as long as it is done properly and it does not delay the contest in any way. Any coach or lifter that disrupts the contest in any way will be disqualified and removed from the contest immediately.

       6-ATTEMPTS

6-1. Lifters have ten minutes before the meet start to change their first attempt or if you are in another flight other than flight one you have until the flight ahead of you reaches round three to change your attempt.

6-2.Full meet lifters cannot change their second or third attempt in the squat on bench press. Specialist can change their second and third attempts one time.

6-3. Lifters must submit their next attempt one minute after the completion of their previous lift. If you do not you will go back into the rotation with the same lift or forfeit your lift.

6-4. Lifters are allowed to change their third attempt in the deadlift until they are on deck if they are going for the win (attempts can INCREASE but not DECREASE). You can change one attempt in each lift as long as you are not the next lifter up, on deck, in the hole or the number four lifter. You must be five out or more.

6-5. Lifters must leave the platform no more than 30 seconds after their attempt.

6-6. Lifters must leave the platform by themselves. If a lifter cannot leave the platform by themselves the head official or meet director will evaluate the lifter to determine if he or she can continue in the meet. The head judge or meet director has the final decision not the lifter.

6-7.Each lifter will receive three attempts for each event and you must make one attempt to stay in the contest. If you miss all of your attempts you will be out of the contest.

6-8.You must make a 5 pound or 2.5 kilo jump minimum for your next attempt if your previous attempt was successful. The WNPF does not use chip plates.

6-9.Lifters that enter the raw and single ply or single ply and double ply divisions in the same meet will receive FOUR total attempts. You can use your attempts any way you choose but you must lift raw first and then go single ply or double ply or if you are lifting single ply and double ply you must lift single ply first. In order to stay in the contest you will have to make one attempt in each format.

6-10- Lifters have 1 minute to remove the bar from the rack or start the pull from the floor after the bar is called (LOADED). If you do not move the bar within this time limit your lift will not count.

         7-COACHES

7-1. Lifters are allowed one coach on the platform to handoff during the bench press, a warning will be issued first then a lift will be taken away next if more than one spotter is on the platform without the permission of the official. Attempts with 500 pounds or more we will allow a coach to stay on the platform to assist our spotters if the lifter cannot complete the lift. In some cases we will have four spotters on the platform to assist a lifter if the lifter cannot complete the lift. The only people that will be allowed around the platform at all times are WNPF officials and staff. Coaches are allowed to back spot ONLY in the squat if there is a shortage of spotters for that particular meet and this will be announced at each event. Coaches can also assist their lifters in the squat by determining depth for them but they must remain in the coach’s box.

7-2. Coaches can help their lifters get ready in the warm up area to step on the platform or if there are designated chairs near the platform for lifters they can be helped in this area also. There are no other areas around the platform where you can get your lifters ready. We do not want lifters coming out of the audience and stepping on the platform.

7-3. Lifters that have more than two coaches in the warm-up room or more than one coach near the platform will be warned first and then a disqualified lift for a second offense.

          8- RECORDS

8-1. WNPF State records can be set at any WNPF event. At some REGIONAL events we will allow National records to be set if we have the proper judges (2 National certified) in attendance.

8-2. WNPF National records can be set at any WNPF National or Major Championship.

8-3. WNPF World records can only be set at the WNPF World or International title event.

8-4. 4th attempt World record attempts will be allowed at the WNPF world championship only and you must make all three of your previous attempts.

8-5. If you are lifting in two different formats (raw & single ply for example) in a world event you must make both attempts and must be going for a world record to receive a third attempt.

8-6. Note- In order to break a record in a certain class or division you must lift in that class or division to break the record. If the class is not offered at the meet you will receive credit for the record is you qualify for the record. 

8-7- Lifters are allowed to weigh-in the evening before an event and will be able to set records in their weight class.

          9- OTHER RULES

9-1. Ammonia capsules are allowed but cannot be used on the platform. You must discard them before you step on the platform.

9-2.The use of oil, grease and lubricants on the body or equipment is forbidden. Baby powder and chalk are the only substances that can be used in competition.

9-3.An overhand or reverse grip must be taken during the bench press (34” maximum) your index finger can be one inch outside the rings. False grips are allowed but the WNPF recommend a positive grip should be used where your thumbs are completely wrapped around the bar. The WNPF will not take responsibility for lifters getting injured that choose to lift with a thumb less or false grip. Use it at your own risk.

9-4. Lifters that enter the teenage, junior or lifetime drug free divisions must be drug free for life. All other divisions will require you to be at least 36 months drug free minimum. Drug testing methods include polygraph and urinalysis IN AND OUT OF CONTEST. If you do not want to be tested please do not enter a WNPF meet. We have the right to test you in or out of contest once you step onto our platform or join the WNPF or if you are a former member of the WNPF. ANYONE THAT FAILS A WNPF DRUG TEST WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR 3 YEARS or LIFETIME depending on the circumstances. Androstenedione and other related products are strictly prohibited by the WNPF. Please inform us of when was the last time you took this supplement before you enter a WNPF event. You are responsible for all supplements and chemicals that you put into your body. Please go to the WADA website at www.wada-ama.org to check all supplements, etc. Lifters that are called for testing and do not report will be on probation at first. We will then evaluate the situation and determine a suspension immediately after.

9-5.If you have an open wound on your body you must bandage the wound before your next attempt. We will not allow anyone on the platform with open wounds or cuts. Tape is allowed on the socks to keep your socks up to cover a wound in the deadlift. A first aid kit is always on site in the warm up area.

9-6.Video cameras will not be allowed around the rear platform area or the warm-up room. You can only video tape from the audience. Instant replay will not be used for any reason at all at WNPF events. 

9-7. Weigh-ins will be conducted the night before the event for one hour and/or the day of the event for one hour. The morning weigh-in will take place at least two hours before the event will start. Early weigh ins will not always take place at WNPF events and it is not mandatory please check your contest applications for weigh in times. Lifters are allowed to weigh-in with clothes on but we will not take any pounds off for your clothes or you can weigh-in in the nude or with socks/underwear and t-shirts only. The only people allowed in the weigh in room are the lifters (maximum 3 at a time), lifters coach and the weigh in officials. Once you officially weigh in and/or your attempts are recorded you will not be allowed to weigh in again. Lifters can only compete in one weight class, you cannot weigh in one weight class and then come back to weigh in another weight class. If you do not make weight you will be allowed to weigh in once again as long as it is within the weigh in time limits. If 2 lifters complete the same total at the end of the meet the lighter lifter will win. If 2 lifters weigh the same once the meet starts and both lifters complete the same total both lifters will be reweighed and the lighter lifter will win.

10- RULES OF PERFORMANCE

SQUAT

The lifter will un-rack the weight with knees locked. The lifter will then give a signal to the judge to let him know that he is ready. Once you relay your signal to the judge that you are ready you will then receive the SQUAT signal. You must squat below parallel where the top of the hip joint is below the top of the knee joint. You will then come out of the deep squat position with your knees locked in the finished position. The judge will then tell you to RACK the weight. The spotters will assist you in getting the weight back into the rack.

Cause for disqualifications include

1- Foot movement or any steps after you receive the signal to squat

2- Knees not being locked before and after the lift

3- The bar being placed two inches below the deltoid or rolling the bar down your back while performing the lift

4- Not obeying the squat and rack commands

5- The body going down once you start upward and no double bouncing

6- Elbows touching the thighs while squatting

7- Failure to squat below parallel

9- Any intentional dumping of the bar

11- Failure to make a bona fide attempt to put the weight back in the rack

12- Having your hands on the sleeves of the bar or touching the plates

11- BENCH PRESS

The lift will start once the lifter un-rack the weight. Once the weight is out of the rack you must lock your arms and then bring the bar down and touch your chest or (no lower than the sternum/ top abdominal area). Once the bar stops and is motionless you will receive the PRESS signal. You must then press the weight back up with your arms in the locked position. Once you are locked out the judge will tell you to RACK the weight.

Cause for disqualification include

1- Intentional contact between the uprights and the bar

2- Seesawing or uneven lockout

3- Excessive foot movement or any shifting of the feet

4- Lifting of the buttocks off the bench

5- Not locking the arms after receiving a handoff or when you take the bar off the rack

6- The bar going downward after you make an attempt to press upward

7- Failure to lock out completely

8- Not waiting for the press and rack signal

9- Sinking the bar into your chest or heaving the bar after the press signal is given

10- Any contact with the bench supports with your feet

11-Bringing the bar down below the sternum area

Note- lifters are allowed to lift with their feet flat or on their toes but your feet must remain in the same position throughout the entire lift. Lifters are not allowed to lift on their heels. 

Your head is allowed to be on or off the bench during your attempt.

Wrist wrap thumb loops can be on the thumbs or off the thumbs whichever you prefer.

12- DEADLIFT

The lifter will begin the lift once he starts the initial pull from the floor. The lift will be considered complete once the lifter is standing straight with (shoulders, hips and knees) straight and erect. The head referee will then give the DOWN signal. The lifter will then set the weight back down on the floor with both hands under control.

Cause for disqualification include

1- Any shifting or movement of the feet

2- Hitching

3- Any excessive knee bending to supporting of the bar on the thighs

4- Not being completely locked out with shoulders straight and knees locked

5- Any downward movement once you start upward with the bar

6- Double knee lock

7- Not waiting for the down signal

8- Dropping the weight, driving the weight down or not controlling the weight after the down signal

13- POWERCURL

An E-Z curl bar will be used for all competitions. You will remove the bar from the rack with both hands in an underhand grip. Your knees MUST BE locked THROUGHOUT the entire lift. YOUR FEET CAN BE STAGERED OR STRAIGHT. Your arms AND knees must be locked fully at the start of the lift. Once you are set (motionless) you will receive the CURL command. You will then curl the weight upward without moving your body forward, bouncing the bar off your thighs or swinging and heaving the bar upwards. You can go backwards and then straighten up to complete the lift or you have the option of staying back.  The bar must not go down and the bar must come up evenly on both sides. NEW RULE: Lifters are not allowed to lift their heels off the floor. Lifters must have on a singlet or shorts that show their knees and the shorts cannot be loose or covering any part of the knees.

DQ’s

1-       Failure to have both your knees and arms locked at the beginning of the lift.

2-       Failure to wait for the CURL or DOWN signal.

3-       Any downward motion of the bar and any unevenness of the bar.

4-       Any swinging or heaving of the bar.

5-       Any shifting of the feet from its original position or lifting your heels off the floor.

6-       Failure to maintain control at the finish position.

7-       Bouncing the bar off the thighs to start the lift.

8-       Any forward bending at anytime during the lift.

9-       Not keeping the knees locked throughout the lift. 

14- BENCH FOR REPS- One judge will be used

Rules- The lifter will take the bar out of the rack and the head official will give the command to START. Once you receive the signal you will bring the bar down to your chest to touch then push back up with your arms locked out to completion. The referee will count each repetition if he repeats the same number this means that you broke a rule and he will stop you. After he counts your rep you can then bring the bar down for your next repetition. If you fail to wait for his count before you start your next rep your next attempt will not count. You can rest at the top for two seconds but you cannot rest at the bottom at all. There will be a 2 minute time limit. In the event of a tie the heavier lifter will win. You must use a wrapped grip must, no thumb less grip allowed.

Men- Will lift there bodyweight for as many reps as possible and men over 315 pounds will rep no more than 315 pounds. Women- Will lift half of their bodyweight for as many reps as possible

DQ’s

1-       Not waiting for the start signal.

2-       Not waiting for the official to count your attempt before you begin your next attempt.

3-       Not locking out your arms completely or stopping at the top.

4-       Bouncing the bar off your chest.

5-       Resting more than two seconds at the top position.

6-       Resting at the bottom

15- BANNED SUBSTANCES & DRUG CONTROL

Here is a list of some substances that are banned in the WNPF

15-1. Anabolic Agents:

Including, but not limited to Bolasterone, Boldenone, Clenbutorol, Clostebol, Danazol, DHCMT (Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone), Dihydrotestosterone, Dromostanolone, Ethylestrenol/Norethandrolone,  Fluoxymesterone, Formebolone, Furazabol, Mesterolone, Methandienone (Dianabol, Methandrostenolone), Methandriol, Methenolone, Methyltestosterone, Mibolerone, Nandrolone/Norandrostendione/Norandrostendiol, Oxandrolone, Oxymesterone, Oxymetholone, Stanozolol, Testosterone/Androstendione/Androstendiol (T/E Ration > 6), Trenbolone and Metabolites of the above.

 

The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 went into effect January 20, 2005. This bill added a number of “prohormone” and “prosteriods” to the already existing list of illegal anabolic steroids. All of these now illegal drugs (1-AD, 1-Testosterone, “M1T’, etc) are banned as of this January 20, 2005. For a complete list of the banned substances included in this new law, please see the following link: Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004

 

Note: Some “prohomones” and related compounds such as AndrosteneTRIONE, DHEA, and 7-ketoDHEA, are not currently scheduled on this new law. If at any point in time these substances get added to the list of illegal anabolic steroids, they would be considered banned substances at that time.

 

15-2. Growth Hormones:

Including, but not limited to Pharmaceutical HGH, HCG, and any other related compound. Oral, spray, or sublingual GH supplements.

 

15-3. Designer Steroids:

Including, but not limited to, Desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT) - (found in supplements such as Pheraplex, Ergomax, Halodrol, and Methyl-Plex XT), Methasterone - (found in supplements such as Superdrol, Methyl Masterdrol, and Methyl-Drol XT), and Prostanozol - (found in supplements such as Orastan-E).  

 

15-4. Prescription Antiestrogens:

Including, but not limited to Nolvadex, Clomid, Arimidex, Letrozole, etc.

 

Muscle Implants and Synthol

 

15-5. Masking Agents:

Chemicals or drugs used for the purpose of deceiving or passing the polygraph test and anything used to attempt altering urine test results including, but not limited to Probenecid, Epitestosterone (> 200 ng/mL).

 

15-6. Diuretics:

Physician prescribed diuretics within 3 weeks prior to competition including, but not limited to Acetazolamide, Bendroflumethiazide, Bumetanide, Canrenone/Spironolactone, Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Clopamide, Cyclothiazide, Dichlorphenamide, Ethacrynic Acid, Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydroflumethiazide, Methclothiazide, Metolazone, Polythiazide, Quinethazone, Trichlormethiazide.

15-7.Any of the above substance founds in alternative forms available through 'experimental' or “for research purposes only” labeling.

15-8.Lifters will be tested for most or all of these drugs on the banned substance list. Lifters are responsible for any and all drugs that are put into their bodies. For a list of banned substances pleas call the IOC at 800 233-0393.

15-9- the WNPF conducts random testing at most meets and/or out of meet testing. Lifters will be chosen before the meet, during the meet and after the meet for testing. Methods of testing include urinalysis and/or Lie detection.

15-10.Testing methods include urinalysis and/or Lie detection. We will test lifters in and out of contest and by random choice of the meet directors and/or WNPF officials. If a lifter refuses a test a lifetime ban will be enforced. If a lifter fails a drug test exam a three year ban will be enforced. All tests will be considered final results. Some lifters will be tested by out of meet METHODS with no notice drug test. If a lifter does not attend an out of meet drug exam they could be banned for life. If a lifter is called for testing at a meet and do not attend they will be suspended for life.

15-11- Out of meet testing (OMT) will be performed throughout the lifting season. Lifters will be notified 24-48 hours before an OMT test and lifters MUST report. If a lifter refuses to report, that lifter will be suspended from the WNPF for LIFE! Sample A of testing will be paid for by the WNPF. If sample B must be tested, the lifter must pay for sample B.

15-12- Drugs subject to certain restrictions include (1) Alcohol (2) Marijuana (3) Local anesthetics and corticosteroids (4) Excessive amounts of caffeine or caffeine tablets

16- APPROVED EQUIPMENT

This list was made in 2007. If you have equipment that is not listed please email us at wnpf@aol.com for verification. 

INZER
Z-Suit, Champion Suit, Hard Core Suit, MAX Deadlift suit, Iron Wraps A and Z, Erector shirt with sleeves, Blast Shirt, Heavy Duty Blast Shirt (HD), High Performance Heavy Duty Blast Shirt (HPHD), Extra High Performance Heavy Duty Blast Shirt (EHPHD), Heavy Duty Inzer erector shirt, Phenom shirt, The Wrath bench shirt, The Rage bench shirt, Rage-X bench shirt
TITAN
Squat Suits, Centurion Suits, Red Devil" wraps, Signature Gold" wraps, Titanium" Wraps, Deadlift Suit, Titan Fury Shirts, Knee Wraps T.H.P., Wrist Wraps T.H.P., F6 Tornado Shirt, Fury NXG Plus SHP, Bench Shirt, Katana Shirts
METAL
Metal Squatter, Metal Viking Squatter, Metal Squatter v-type, Metal Viking Squatter v-type, Metal Bencher, Metal Viking Bencher, Metal Viking Bencher X Type, Metal Deadlifter, Metal Viking Deadlifter, Metal black line Wraps, Metal Black Wraps, Metal Triple Black line Wraps
CRAIN

Power Bench Press Shirt, Mega Power Bench Press Shirt, Power Suit, Genesis Power Suit, Genesis Deadlift Suit, Redline Power Wrap, Redline Power Wrist Wrap, Genesis Power Wrap, Genesis Power Wrist Wrap

17- CONTEST EQUIPMENT

The WNPF platform must be no less than 8 x 8 in size. Plywood can be used but it must have a non slip coat on top. Rubber mats are allowed also.

Ivanko and Cap barbell are the plates normally used in WNPF events. Other plates are allowed also but they must be approved in advance. Plates can be in pounds or kilos.

Okie Deadlift, Quest Bars, Ivanko Bars and 55 lb. squat bars are the bars normally used in WNPF events. All bars for the squat must have a center knurling. Other bars are allowed but they must be approved in advance.

A monolift or adjustable squat racks can be used in WNPF event. It is not required to have a monolift in the warm up room; adjustable racks can be used in the warm up area.

Forza and benches similar to Forza are normally used in WNPF events. All platform benches must have spotter platforms on the rear of the bench. In the bench press event you must have the head of the bench must be facing the audience and the lower part of the bench must face away from the audience.

Spring, locking or spin lock collars can be used in all events.

Wilks formula in pounds, find your bodyweight and multiply it by your lift or total to determine your wilks score.

18- QUALIFYING FOR WNPF EVENTS

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL WNPF CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

Qualifying for WNPF Nationals and Worlds

Any lifter can lift in a WNPF local or state events. First time lifters or Novice lifters are encouraged to lift in these types of events to get some experience.

The road to the WNPF Nationals

Lifters must qualify at a WNPF state or Regional event no more than one year from the next year’s National event. Lifters must finish in the top three to lift in a National event. Lifters using a total outside of the WNPF must reach the minimum qualifying total or requirement chart below. Also if you are trying to lift in a lower weight class that the previous year’s weight class you must re-qualify.

Exemptions

1- You are the 2010 national champion.

If the WNPF is not in your area (within 200 miles) you can then use a total from another sanction to lift in the WNPF Nationals only  NOT THE WNPF WORLDS

The road to the WNPF World Championships

1-       You must place in the top five at a WNPF National event or a WNPF Major event from January 1st, 2011 to the day before the WNPF Worlds in 2011. Lifters in the National events will be invited first to the WNPF Worlds. Once we reach 5 lifters from the USA in a weight class this weight class will be closed. Alternates will be chosen from the WNPF state events if a lifter from the Nationals does not want to attend the WNPF worlds. If this is the case we will start with the highest total or lifts from the state meets.

2-       Team USA- We will select lifters from all of the WNPF National events and major events with the highest totals or lifts to represent Team USA (WNPF) to go against the lifters from the other countries. We will not accept totals or lifts from a state or regional event.

SOME RULES FOR COMPETING IN THE WNPF WORLDS

1-       You must lift in the same weight class that you qualified in. You cannot go up or down a weight class. You must be within the weight limits of your qualifying class, meaning you cannot qualify in the SHW class and weigh 265 pounds and lift in the SHW, you must weigh 276 pounds and over. If you fail to make your weight class at worlds you will not be able to compete. The exception to the rule is youth lifters from 9-12 years of age. If you qualified in two weight classes you will have a choice of competing in either one but please keep in mind that you must lift in the same weight class that you write on your application, no exceptions. If you turn a year older by the time the world championship come around such as from subs 35-39 to 40-44. This will be your new division for worlds you cannot lift in the submasters division.

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2-       If you qualify RAW you must lift RAW and the same applies for an assisted lifters. If you want to lift in a different fashion you must re-qualify in that division.

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3-EVERY lifter must qualify EVERY YEAR. You will not be allowed to compete if you do not qualify for worlds every year.

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Exemptions

1- We will allow some lifters to lift in the WNPF Worlds if you live in a certain part of the United States where the WNPF does not have sanctioned events or any lifter that resides outside the United States. Before you are invited you must submit a total or lift from another sanction.

2-For lifters outside of the USA & Canada- Proof of drug free status and a recent total from another drug free organization.

3-The WNPF committee may pick up to 10 lifters (Number 1 ranking lifters in the previous year in certain classes) for an invite to the Worlds depending on your pass achievements in the WNPF within the previous year.

National meets

Please note lifters that lift in the NOVICE division cannot qualify for Worlds. You must lift in a division other than NOVICE.

1-Lifetime nationals

2- Raw Nationals

3- Drug Free Nationals

4- Can-Am Nationals

5- Bench Press and Deadlift Nationals

6- Teen, Junior, Submaster and Master Nationals

7-Police/Fire/Military Nationals

8-Elite Nationals

Major meets

                                                                                                                                                   1- Pan-Am Nationals

                                                                                                                                                   2- North Americans

3- USA Championships

4- American Cup Championships

5- World Record Breakers Championships

6-Powerfest2K11

7- All American Championships

8- U.S. Open Championships

 

The totals below can be used to lift in a WNPF National event if you plan to use a total from another sanction. RAW Lifters please subtract 5% from the totals below.

WOMEN

97

105

114

123

132

148

165

181

SHW

 

 

LIFETIME

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

850

 

 

OPEN

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

850

 

 

TEEN 13-16

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

 

 

TEEN 17-19

325

375

425

475

525

575

625

675

725

 

 

JUNIOR 20-23

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

 

 

SUBS

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

 

 

MASTERS

A

TOTAL

IN

A

SANCTIONED

MEET

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH

A

TOTAL

IN

A

SANCTIONED

MEET

 

 

 

 

 

POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEN

114

123

132

148

165

181

198

220

242

275

SHW

LIFETIME

700

800

900

1050

1210

1290

1370

1410

1450

1480

1530

OPEN

850

950

1050

1200

1360

1440

1520

1560

1600

1630

1680

TEEN 13-16

550

650

775

915

960

1035

1140

1160

1180

1190

1210

TEEN 17-19

600

700

825

965

1010

1085

1190

1210

1230

1240

1260

JUNIOR 20-23

675

775

875

1025

1185

1165

1255

1285

1325

1355

1405

SUBS

675

775

875

1025

1185

1165

1255

1285

1325

1355

1405

MASTERS

A

TOTAL

IN

A

SANCTIONED

MEET

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH

A

TOTAL

IN

A

SANCTIONED

MEET

 

 

 

 

 

POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY

675

775

875

1025

1185

1165

1255

1285

1325

1355

1405

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift specialist do not have to qualify for nationals or majors but you must qualify for worlds

19- WNPF CLASSIFICATION STATUS CHARTS

Where do you rank?

Women

97

105

114

123

132

148

165

181

SHW

 

 

  ELITE

700

750

800

850

900

950

1000

1050

1100

 

 

 MASTER

600

650

700

750

800

850

900

950

1000

 

 

CLASS 1

550

600

650

700

750

800

850

900

950

 

 

CLASS 2

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

850

900

 

 

CLASS 3

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

850

 

 

CLASS 4

400

450

500

550

600

650

700

750

800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men

114

123

132

148

165

181

198

220

242

275

SHW

ELITE

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

1700

1750

1800

1850

1900

MASTER

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1600

1650

1700

1750

1800

CLASS 1

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1550

1600

1650

1700

CLASS 2

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1450

1500

1550

1600

CLASS 3

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

1350

1400

1450

1500

CLASS 4

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1250

1300

1350

1400

Text Box: The above totals are for equipped lifters. Raw WOMEN lifters subtract 150 lbs. from these totals to determine your status or ranking. AND Raw MEN subtract 125 pounds from these totals to determine your status or ranking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIALIST

 

SQUAT

97

105

114

123

132

148

165

181

SHW

 

 

WOMEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELITE

250

275

300

325

350

375

400

425

450

 

Text Box: RAW LIFTERS PLEASE SUBTRACT FEMALE LIFTERS 75 POUNDS FROM THE SQUAT 25 POUNDS FROM THE BENCH 10 POUNDS FROM THE DEADLIFT MALE LIFTERS 100 POUNDS FROM THE SQUAT 50 POUNDS FROM THE BENCH 20 POUNDS FROM THE DEADLIFT TO DETERMINE YOUR STATUS

MASTER

220

245

270

295

320

345

370

395

420

 

 

CLASS 1

190

215

240

265

290

315

340

365

390

 

 

CLASS 2

160

185

210

235

260

285

310

335

360

 

 

CLASS 3

140

165

190

215

240

265

290

315

340

 

 

CLASS 4

120

145

170

195

220

245

270

295

320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SQUAT

114

123

132

148

165

181

198

220

242

275

SHW

MEN