Classic and Equipped Masters Teams

To qualify for any team, athletes must maintain a current Powerlifting America membership that remains active through and beyond the international championship. Athletes must also be in good standing, with no potential Article 14 violations and no outstanding dues owed to the federation.

IPF Masters Worlds – Classic Category

Automatic Selection

• M1 and M2 Divisions: Win your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 70% of the IPF World Record.
• M3 Division: Win your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 65% of the IPF World Record.
• M4 Division: Win your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 60% of the IPF World Record.

IPF Masters Worlds – Equipped Category

Automatic Selection

• M1 and M2 Divisions: Win your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 65% of the IPF World Record.
• M3 Division: Win your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 60% of the IPF World Record.
• M4 Division: Win your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 60% of the IPF World Record.

NAPF Championships – Classic Category

Automatic Selection

• M1 and M2 Divisions: Place second in your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 65% of the IPF World Record.
• M3 Division: Place second in your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 60% of the IPF World Record.
• M4 Division: Place second in your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 50% of the IPF World Record.

NAPF Championships – Equipped Category

Automatic Selection

• M1 and M2 Divisions: Place second in your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 60% of the IPF World Record.
• M3 Division: Place second in your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 55% of the IPF World Record.
• M4 Division: Place second in your weight class and division at Age Group Nationals. Your total must be at least 55% of the IPF World Record.

Alternate Selection for all Teams

Performances by all athletes will be evaluated from any national or international competition held following the conclusion of the prior Age Group Nationals. This includes other national championships, participation as a guest lifter in another country’s national championships, or other international events. To be eligible, athletes must have attained the minimum percentage threshold for their respective division.

Eligible athletes will be ranked based on the percentage of the IPF World Record achieved in their age group and weight class. Invitations will be extended first to those with the highest percentages, provided there are not already two athletes nominated in that weight class. If a weight class already has two nominated athletes, the next eligible athlete will be nominated as a reserve. The next available athlete (based on ranking) will then be considered for any open spots on the active roster in other weight classes.