Signature Sanction
These meets run to national championship standards, and lifters can set national records.
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Signature Sanction meets give national and international lifters more meets to compete in outside the international championships.
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Livestream
Each Signature Sanction event is livestreamed.
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National Championship Officiating
A 3-person jury including at least one IPF Category II or I referee, National Referees or higher on the platform, and a designated Technical Secretary.
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National Records
Lifters can set Powerlifting America national records on the platform.
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Session Size
A maximum of 28 lifters per session, with the selection process approved by the National Office.
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IPF-Approved Equipment
Lifter attire and platform equipment are IPF-approved, and warm-up room equipment meets IPF rulebook specifications.
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$5,000 Minimum Purse or Expo Billing
Each event has a minimum $5,000 purse or a place within a multi-sport expo.
Upcoming Events
Find Signature Sanction meets on the Powerlifting America calendar.
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Approved events receive:
National record eligibility at your event
Feature event billing on the Powerlifting America calendar
Use of the Powerlifting America Signature Sanction logos
Priority social media posting at the discretion of the National Office
Apply through the Meet Director Portal at least six months before the event. The National Office and Executive Committee approve each application. You need a meet director login for the portal.
Signature Sanction Criteria (PDF) →
Meet Director Portal