Coaches:
Steve Petrencak [email protected]
Dana Rosenzweig [email protected]
Powerlifting America’s national team qualifying criteria for the following two 2024 international events:
• 2024 IPF World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championship – May 21 – June 01, 2024 – Austin, Texas, United States
• 2024 NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships – October 30 – November 02, 2024 – San Jose, Costa Rica
Automatic Selections:
The men’s and women’s classic and equipped bench press champions of their respective age category and weight class at the 2024 Powerlifting America Bench Press National Championships will automatically be selected as a member of the National Team representing the United States.
First Wave of Alternate Selections:
If the automatic qualifier (from any age category/weight class group) is unable to accept their position, an additional team member will be selected from the following list: Any second-place finishers from the 2024 Powerlifting America Bench Press National Championships in each aforementioned age category and weight class will be grouped together and ranked by IPF GL formula points.
Second Wave of Alternate Selections:
If the automatic qualifier (from any age category/weight class group) is unable to accept their position and the first wave of alternates has been exhausted, an additional team member will be selected from the following list: All remaining finishers (third place and lower) from the 2024 Powerlifting America Bench Press National Championships in the aforementioned age category and weight class will be grouped together and ranked by IPF GL formula points.
Note: When comparing lifters of the same age and weight class, the lifter with the higher total will be invited, regardless of formula points.
Third Wave of Alternate Selections:
If the automatic qualifier (from any age category/weight class group) is unable to accept their position and both the first and second wave of alternates have been exhausted, a form* will be available to “request” a spot on the team for any remaining available spots. You must have competed in a 2023 Powerlifting America National event, NAPF regional event, or IPF world event to request a spot. Once the submission deadline has ended, spots will be filled based on GL Point comparison, if needed.
Note: When comparing lifters of the same age and weight class, the lifter with the higher total will be invited, regardless of formula points. (Submission Deadline is February 25th @ 11:59 pm ET)