Rules and Refereeing
in Competition

World Powerlifting Rules of Competition

Compete under the fairest rules system in Powerlifting

  • Powerlifting Australia events are conducted as per the World Powerlifting Rulebook
  • Innovative rules, including 1kg weight selection, changeable attempts, 5 year Masters age groups and more
  • Some local variations to make contests even faster e.g. 1 hour weigh-in; see PA Regulations 4.7
Download World powerlifting rules

Become a Certified Referee

Test your integrity by qualifying as a Referee

  • Develop your skill and integrity by accrediting as a Powerlifting Australia Referee
  • Short qualifying course at most PA events
  • Progress from Provisional to National to World status

Upcoming Courses

  • Melbourne 30th August
  • Sydney 18th September
  • Brisbane 17th October

For more information contact [email protected]

If you’re interested in becoming a referee for World Powerlifting Lanka, simply complete this form and submit it. We will get back to you soon!