Powerlifting

Age groups:

40-44, (then 5-year increments) to 80+.

Minimum age 40+ men and women as at 31 December 2026

Events:

Powerlifting – squat, bench, deadlift (classic or equipped)

Push ‘n’ Pull – bench & deadlift (classic or equipped)

Single Bench Press (classic or equipped)

Weight classes:

Men: up to 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg, 120kg, 120+kg

Women: up to 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 64kg, 72kg, 84kg, 100kg, 100+kg

Grades: WPNZ Registered (min. 6 months financial membership), Novice (never competed). 

Notes:

• Novice apparel is lifting singlet or shorts (finish above the knee and form fitting), t-shirt with sleeves (cover the delts), long socks (up to knee, mandatory for deadlift), sports shoes or lifting shoes, and may use deadlift slippers, a belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, or short socks (for lifts other than deadlift)
• Registered members apparel must comply with WP apparel rules
• WPNZ members are eligible to set national records at this event providing they are financial members for a minimum of six months (180 days)
• World Powerlifting NZ rules apply and will be judged by WPNZ officials
• Participants compete within their age and weight class, plus there is an overall competition based on the Wilks co-efficient and McCulloch age co-efficient (this means that regardless of bodyweight everyone can compete fairly and alongside one another)
• Para events available