ALBERTA POWERLIFTING UNION

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Memberships are non-refundable.

Purchasing a membership means you are part of a world-class anti-doping program that is designed to protect athletes’ rights and ensure a level playing field. The CPU anti-doping policy and code of conduct reflect and support the CADP.

The CADP applies to all members, and athletes participating in CPU-sanctioned activities may be selected for doping control. The CADP also applies to athlete support personnel.

All members are subject to In-Competition and Out-Of-Competition doping testing as a condition of membership.

All members must complete the CCES Online Education Completion Requirement. More information can be found here

What are the benefits of being a member?

Becoming a member of the APU registers a person with the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) which is affiliated with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). You then become eligible to compete in IPF sanctioned contests at the regional, national, and international levels. You are supporting powerlifting as a sport and are able to both break and set NEW Alberta powerlifting records. As an APU member, you will receive a Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) membership card which must be presented at competitions.

Once you have purchased your membership, you may print or save it your membership card to your phone.  Your membership card will need to be shown at the competition.

APU Membership Fees

Membership Category	Membership Fee	Requirements
Open Membership	$55	Valid for athletes over the age of 23
Junior Membership	$35	Valid for all Junior aged athletes (19-23)
Special & Youth Membership	$10	Valid for Youth (8-13), Sub-Junior athletes (14-18), blind athletes of any age, Special Olympics athletes of any age, and APU honorary members
Referee	$0	Associated with CPU Referee Only Memberships. The use of this membership is by invitation only from the Chief Officiating Officer of the Province. Only Provincial level or higher referees, who are either retired or on sabbatical from competition, may apply for this membership.

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Commonly asked questions

If I don’t get into a competition can I have a refund?

Unfortunately memberships are non-refundable.

What name should I sign up with?

The name on your membership, and that you use to sign up for CCES, must match your legal ID. Oftentimes competition entry forms will allow you to put a preferred name if you go by another name.

What is the difference between CPU Elite and Performance memberships?

This is a distinction at the national (CPU) level. Members who wish to compete at regionals, nationals or higher are subject to compliance with all IPF rules and policies and must hold an CPU Elite membership. If you need to change your membership type please contact the CPU Registrar.

CPU Elite Membership

This level of membership allows you to compete at competitions sanctioned by your Provincial Association (i.e., APU), the Canadian Powerlifting Union and International Powerlifting Federation.  

This membership is required to set National Records, compete at Canadian Powerlifting Union Regionals or Nationals, and to compete on the National Team at IPF Competitions.  

This is also for transgender athletes who have satisfactorily completed the IPF’s Medical Commission‘s approval process to compete at CPU Regional events and above.

In registering, you agree to abide by all Canadian Powerlifting Union Bylaws and Policies and acknowledge that qualifying standards and criteria will apply. 

This membership can only be purchased in conjunction with a provincial registration.

When can I renew my membership?

Membership renewals can be done up to 3 months before expiry, and your new expiration date will be a year from the current expiration date (you don’t lose 3 months by upgrading early).