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2024 IPF TECHNICAL RULE CHANGES

Nov 1, 2023
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Updated: Nov 1, 2023



NOTICE FROM THE CPU TECHNICAL COMMITTEE


November 1, 2023


On January 1, 2024, the IPF will be implementing changes to the Technical Rules

Book. With the consultation of Hannie Smith, the Chair of the IPF Technical

Commission, and Brock Haywood, the CPU Officiating Chair, we have summarized

the changes and have provided our interpretation below.


Please ensure that this information is provided to your respective provincial

officiating chair, your provincial referees and your provincial members.


To view a summary of the rule changes go here.


If any of these changes require further explanation, please email


CPU Technical Committee

Bette Festing, Western Technical Controller

Louis Levesque, Central Technical Controller

Justin Smith, Eastern Technical Controller


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This is a useful overview of the IPF technical rule changes, especially for lifters and coaches who need to understand how updated standards may affect competition preparation. Clear explanations make rule updates much easier to follow.I recently saw a related sports discussion on Crime Scene Cleanup in Tampa that offered an additional perspective.Keeping athletes informed helps promote fair, consistent, and well-prepared competition.

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