The Approved Equipment List aims to increase the scope of equipment permitted at all levels of CANPL competitions. Adopting this list will help ease restrictions put on meet directors by allowing other options of equipment to be used that may not be on the IPF Approved List of Equipment (“IPF List”).

Please note the following timeline for changes to the Equipment allowed at varying levels of play.

Until the end of 2026
Nationals: Only IPF-Approved equipment shall be used on the platforms at National Events.

CanPL Regionals and below: In addition to the IPF-approved equipment, bars, discs, and collars, the equipment listed in List A and List B may be used on the platforms at local, Provincial and Regional powerlifting competitions in CANPL until the end of 2026.

From Jan 1, 2027 onwards

Nationals: Only IPF-Approved racks, bars, discs, and collars shall be used on the platforms at National Events. Equipment in Lists A and B may be used in the warmup room at Nationals.

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CanPL Regionals and below: In addition to IPF-approved racks, bars, discs, and collars, the equipment listed in List A may be used on the platforms at CanPL local, Provincial and Regional powerlifting competitions. Equipment from both lists may be used in the warmup room.

Provincial and local meets:  All IPF approved equipment, the equipment in List A, and the equipment listed in List B may be used on the platforms at Provincial and local meets as well as in the warmup rooms.

All equipment listed will be subject to regular inspection by CANPL Officials at CANPL Competitions to ensure that all equipment is within IPF specifications