All categories listed below will be separated by biological sex (Male and Female):

• Open: 19 and above. The minimum age is 19 years old on the day of the competition.
• Age group:
  • Developmental: Below 14 years old on the day of competition. Lifters in this category are NOT allowed to join any other category.
  • Sub-junior: 14-18 years old. At least 19 years old on the day of the competition. Maximum age, not more than 18 years of age on their birthday in the competition calendar year 
  • Junior: 19-23 years old. Ages 19-23 on their birthday of the competition calendar year 
  • Master I: 40-49 years old. Ages 40-49 on their birthday of the competition calendar year 
  • Master II: 50-59 years old. Ages 50-59 on their birthday of the competition calendar year
  • Master III: 60-up years old. Ages 60-69 on their birthday of the competition calendar year 
  • Master IV: 70-up years old. Ages at least 70 on their birthday of the competition calendar year 

A lifter may choose to join 1 category. Alternatively, he/she may also sign up for multiple categories by joining 2 or more categories. This is allowed as long as all the requirements are satisfied. Below is the summary of categorical requirements:

For the rules of Powerlifting, please visit www.powerlifting-ipf.com and click on “Technical Rules” or click this link.

In the Open and Master I to IV categories, there are 8 weight classes for men (59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, & 120+ kg) & 8 weight classes for women (47, 52, 57, 63, 69, 76, 84, 84+ kg).

In the Sub-Junior and Junior categories, there are 9 weight classes for men (53, 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, & 120+ kg) & 8 weight classes for women (43, 47, 52, 57, 63, 69, 76, 84, 84+ kg).

In the Developmental category, there will be 9 weight classes for men (33, 38, 43, 48, 53, 59, 66, 74, 74+kg) & 8 weight classes for women (31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 52, 57, 57+kg).

Lifters may only compete in the weight class they have qualified for. Lifters who wish to move up may do so granted that their NQT meets the requirement in the higher weight class. Lifters are not allowed to move down a weight class.

The PAP will enforce an Equipment/Costume Check before Weigh-Ins as specified in the IPF Rulebook:

• Lifters will be required to wear a competition singlet which is the bare minimum for anyone competing. Developmental lifters are exempted from the singlet suit rule.
• The use of supportive Bench Shirts, Suits, and Wraps is NOT allowed in this competition.
• T-shirts/singlets may not have any prominent prints except for the team & lifter names. IPF-approved logos are acceptable. “Sponsor’s Logos”, may be worn only on t-shirts, shoes, or socks, where the logo or emblem is printed or embroidered and is no more than 5 cm x 2 cm in size. If the sponsor logo exceeds the specified size in the IPF rulebook, the shirt, suit, and wraps will be inspected by the Technical Committee which will make the final decision to allow it for use.
• Philippine Team members are required to use only IPF-approved attire/brands.

Upon joining PAP-sanctioned competitions, the participant becomes a PAP member. This membership privilege allows recognition and eligibility to National Rankings, Applications for International Competitions, National Records, Elected Committees, Volunteer Opportunities, Referee Pathway, etc.

As the PAP continues to grow and deliver its commitment to making POWERLIFTING a recognizable, mass-based, drug-free sport, producing world-class athletes, it has offered FREE membership since 1982. While doing so, the PAP has only updated its competition-related fees annually in recent years to make organizational growth sustainable. Below are the rates for this competition:

In addition to the Participation Fees, a PHP 500 per lifter Anti-doping Fee will be included in the total amount due. Only a single Anti-doping Fee will be charged per lifter, regardless of the number of categories joined. Developmental lifters are exempted from Anti-doping.

To those representing a Team, note that the team you represent must settle an annual team fee of PHP 1,000.

Only a single payment per non-school team is required regardless of the number of lifters and this team membership will be valid for all 2025 PAP competitions.

The registrant will be instructed in the Online Registration Form to pay a specific amount based on selected categories. The payment must be submitted to the Tournament Director via the Payment Method indicated in the Registration Form.

Keep a digital copy of the transaction such as a screenshot or a reference number. This payment proof must be attached at the end of the form upon submission.

1. 1. Click “Pay for Registration” to access the Event Registration Products. Fill in your details, confirm your order, and complete the payment process.  Note down the Order Number from the checkout page or the confirmation email for reference later. This number will be required later when filling out the registration form.
      • NOTE: Team fee payment and registration must be done the official team representative. Before paying for the team fee, please confirm with your team if payment has been made. You may also confirm your team’s registration by sending an email to: [email protected]
   2. Return to this event page and click “Fill out the Individual Registration Form” to redirect to the event registration form. Kindly fill it out completely and accurately.

Drug testing may be conducted. By joining this competition, lifters agree to drug testing if selected. Evading or refusing to be tested is equivalent to a positive drug test result. Any person currently serving a drug-related suspension in ANY sport is automatically prohibited from joining PAP events.

The test may be done out-of-competition (before or after the competition) or on competition days. All lifters MUST be ready to stay for the test if selected. Otherwise, this will be considered evading a test.

Penalties for Positive Drug Test Results:

• 1st offense – Up to 4-years suspension, P50,000 fine plus the return of trophies/medals
• 2nd offense – Lifetime suspension, P50,000 fine plus the return of trophies/medals

PAP will implement an IPF rule that states that a positive test result will penalize the lifter by losing all records since the current weight classes were implemented.

Unless the fine is paid, the nominated teammates of a lifter who fails a doping test will be prohibited from participating in PAP events until the fine is paid.

There is a PAP rule that is consistent with IPF: Teams that do not have a referee in a competition will only have their top 3 lifters counted in team award computations for each category.

Consistent with the 2024 IPF Rulebook:

• Medals shall be awarded to the top 3 lifters from each weight class per category.
• Best Lifter trophies shall be awarded to 1 male & 1 female per category. Categories with less than 3 Lifters will not receive any “Best Lifter” awards.
• Team awards shall be given for the first three places with Medals: up to 5 Gold to the Best Team, up to 5 Silver to the 2nd Best Team, and up to 5 Bronze to the 3rd Best Team. Teams with less than 3 lifters will not receive medals.
• Any other awards or prizes may be announced by the organizer as applicable.

• Initial Nominations Deadline: Dec 22, 2024 (60 days before the competition)
• Final Nominations Deadline: Jan 21, 2025 (19 days before the competition)

Please submit your Nominations & Whereabouts forms through the Online Nomination Form on or before the initial nomination deadline. Please note that only the names in the Initial Nominations can be entered in the FINAL NOMINATIONS and no additional entries will be accepted. Any questions can be addressed to the Competition Director:

• A lifter who fails to make weight to compete as a bona fide participant, provided that
  1. The lifter pays a PHP 500 penalty fee, and;
  2. The lifter was present during the weigh-ins for his original weight class, will weigh in again at the higher new weight class, and will lift with his new weight class.
  3. Any lifter who (1) intends to move down a weight class, or; (2) chooses to weigh in and lift in his original weight class will automatically be a guest lifter, and is ineligible to break records and get a podium finish.
• The PAP reserves the right to refuse late entries. Walk-in entries will NOT be accepted.
• An entry is considered “nominated” if submitted on or before the specified deadline.
• A Nomination List will be published during the whole nomination period to allow critical changes (until final nominations).

Date and times are subject to change, depending on logistics information and the final number of entries.

The GROUPINGS, PLATFORMS, and FLIGHT NUMBERS with LIFTERS’ NAMES will be published after the FINAL NOMINATIONS.

Consider this tentative schedule as an overview of how the weight classes will be spread. To all lifters flying from different provinces, it is highly advised to book for the entire competition duration, or at least a day before and after the weight class day assignment indicated in this tentative calendar.

Feb 19, 2025

Feb 20, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

The timetable may change after receiving the complete nominations. The PAP reserves the right to refuse late entries.

FINAL SCHEDULES WILL BE RELEASED 1 WEEK AFTER THE FINAL NOMINATION DEADLINE.

For questions/clarifications, please contact the Tournament Director.