The IPLNZ Powerlifting League

The New Zealand IPLNZ Powerlifting League is an affiliate of the international powerlifting league (IPL).

We are an organization that is run by powerlifters for powerlifters and aims to promote the sport of powerlifting in New Zealand and to give our lifters exposure to the international powerlifting platform.

What is powerlifting?

Powerlifting comprises of three lifts: the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.

Powerlifting competitions may be comprised of one, two or all three of the lifting disciplines. Athletes are categorized by sex, age, and body weight.

Each competitor is allowed three attempts at each lift, the best lift in each discipline being added to their total. The lifter with the highest total is the winner. In cases where two or more lifters achieve the same total, the person with the lightest bodyweight wins.

Whats The Differance In Divisions?  

Raw division: requires a one piece singlet, and allows 4 inch wide buckle or lever belt (No Velcro belts or padding on the inside of the belt), wrist wraps can be up to 1 meter, and single layer knee sleeves. Over the calf long socks required for the deadlift for all lifters.

Classic Division: is raw except it allows up to 2.5 meter kneewraps for the squat.

Single Ply rules: Single-Ply squat, bench, and deadlift suits only! No Velcro straps on the squat/deadlift suit. Velcro is allowed on the bench shirt, but must close the back completely- no open back shirts. No Velcro straps allowed on squat or deadlift suit. No support briefs allowed in single ply.

Multi Ply rules: Multi-Ply division allows multi-ply squat, bench shirts and deadlift suits along with open back shirts and Velcro straps for the DL suit.