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The official U.S. Affiliate to the W.D.F.P.F.
Results are in
The PIT BARBELL CLUB presents
The OPEN STREET STRONGMAN/WOMAN Competition
Has been cancelled!
International Competition
Participation in the 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Drug-free U.S. citizens who wish to compete internationally within the structure of the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation will need to:
REGISTER with the ADFPF a MINIMUM of
3 months prior to the WDFPF event of choice
AND complete the Application Forms for U.S. Team membership.
Important Notice:
#1. The U.S. TEAM APPLICATION form is to be used to select U.S. Team members for EITHER or BOTH of the W.D.F.P.F. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (the SINGLE EVENT WORLDS held in Antwerp Belgium, Oct. 10-12; and the POWERLIFTING WORLDS held in EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, Nov. 22 & 23) via QUALIFICATION SCORES &/or TOTALS.
U.S. Team members will be notified as soon as the paperwork is received and reviewed by the ADFPF Board of Directors
#2. AInterested athletes must DOWNLOAD the below form, REVIEW carefully, then COMPLETE the last 3 pages RETURNING them to the National Office as soon as possible
Download the U.S. Team Membership Application Form in PFD Format.
Powerlifting Federation |
The ADFPF has been formed to provide all amateur athletes with legitimate drug-tested powerlifting, Strongman/women and Highland Games competitions through local, state, regional and national championships, while encouraging the growth of international amateur drug-free competition. To insure that the ADFPF as well as all ADFPF competitions are governed with integrity and by the highest standards of meet structure, officiating and organizational administration.Historical Overview:
From the 1988 formation of the World drug-Free Powerlifting Federation through to early 1997, the ADFPA had been the sole U.S. Affiliate to the W.D.F.P.F. By joining the IPF, the ADFPA could no longer be the WDFPF's U.S. affiliate. A replacement U.S. affiliate was needed. The American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation was formed becoming the necessary vehicle through which U.S. drug-free lifters might participate in international competition against drug-free lifters of WDFPF member nations. (For your information, in the past, two other powerlifting federations applied to become the WDFPF U.S. affiliate but were unqualified due to being unable/unwilling to meet the WDFPF's stringent drug-testing rules, regulations and policies. The ADFPF was accepted as the sole U.S. Affiliate to the WDFPF from 1999 through to 2003. As of 2005, once again the ADFPF has successfully become the WDFPF's U.S. affiliate.
A Board of Directors has been established to run the business affairs of the ADFPF. The first ADFPF organizational meeting was held on June 11th, 2005. Minutes of that organizational meeting are available on this website; please review these minutes at your convenience.A.D.F.P.F. Rules:
The A.D.F.P.F. rules are identical to the W.D.F.P.F. rules. All ADFPF Technical Rules, Drug-Testing rules, Personal Equipment rules, Platform Equipment rules and competition rules can be found in the WDFPF Rulebook which is also available for downloading on this website (See menu to the right).A.D.F.P.F. Membership:
The A.D.F.P.F. continues to develop their membership. All who are supportive of the ADFPF Mission Statement and who are committed to training and competing without the use of banned strength enhancing substances and methods are welcome.Member Benefits:
ADFPF membership application forms are available in various powerlifting media sources, at ADFPF events as well as on this ADFPF website. Because the ADFPF is service-minded, our Active & Non-Active membership fees are $20.00. The membership form will speak to ADFPF membership qualifications. If you have questions, contact the Board of Directors.
The Option of competing in the EQUIPPED Division and/or the UNEQUIPPED Division both Nationally and Internationally (the WDFPF Rulebook & the "Application information for U.S. Team membership" includes rules for both Divisions - see right menu).
Eleven Weight Classes for women and 12 weight classes for men
Team membership of 3 lifters per weight class
Wearing lifting equipment that meets rule constraints without restrictions as to brand names.
International competition against like-minded drug-free athletes.
National and International competition in BOTH Powerlifting as well as in EACH of the SINGLE EVENTS.
The opportunity to establish Drug-Free (ADFPF) EQUIPPED Division and UNEQUIPPED Division records.
The opportunity to set WDFPF records in both the EQUIPPED & the UNEQUIPPED Divisions for men & women in both POWERLIFTING as well as in each of the SINGLE EVENTS.
The reassurance of KNOWING that all athletes competing in WDFPF Championships have agreed to participate in both Out-of Competition drug testing as well as in unannounced or nil-notice TARGET DRUG TESTING.
The opportunity to testify to BRUTE STRENGTH via the UNEQUIPPED Division in both powerlifting and single events.
Divisions of competitions are both the Equipped and Unequipped for the following catageories:
Open (14 years upward)
TEEN 1 (14-15 years of age)
TEEN 2 (16-17 years of age)
TEEN 3 (18-19 years of age)
JUNIORS (20-23 years of age)
MASTERS' (starting with M-1 (40-44)
M-2 (45-49)
M-3 (50-54)
and so on in five year increments. POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY (Full time employment required).
47.5 Kilos 56 Kilos
50.5 Kilos 60 Kilos
53 Kilos 67.5 Kilos
55.5 Kilos 75 Kilos
58.5 Kilos 82.5 Kilos
63 Kilos 90 Kilos
70 Kilos 100 Kilos
80 Kilos 110 Kilos
90 Kilos 125 Kilos
+90 Kilos 145 Kilos
+145 Kilos
Volunteers: Additionally, the ADFPF is searching for volunteers for the following positions:
State Chairs & Records Keeper
Meet Directors: (Sanction fees for state and regional meets = $20.00; $100.00 for National Championships.)
Referees: (Temporarily, the ADFPF will accept Referee Ranks from other Drug-free lifting organizations with the understanding that the referee will attend a Rules Briefing prior to the start of the competition.)
Administrators: We will need volunteers who would serve on the following committees:
Publicity Committee
Technical Committee
Drug Control Committee
Interested volunteers are encouraged to contact the Board of Directors
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