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17th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Sunday, April 25, 2019 @ 3:00 PM by Darren Jackson

17th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships

Dear NAPF Member Federations, The 17th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships will be held on August 5to August 11, 2019 at the Holiday Inn – Plaza Tempo, Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Please find below the official invitation. Important -- Please take note, the preliminary nominations are due on June 5, 2019 and the final nominations are due on July 5, 2016.

Questions, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net

Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


16th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Sunday, July 29, 2018 @ 6:00 PM by Tony Cardella

Dear NAPF Member Federations,

The 16th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships will be held on August 1 to August 4, 2018 at the Sevilla Palace Hotel along Reforma Avenue in beautiful downtown Mexico City, Mexico. Please find below the official invitation. Please take note of the preliminary and final nomination deadlines.

Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


7th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships Live Streams
Posted Sunday, July 29, 2018 @ 5:35 PM by Tony Cardella

August 2, 2018 at 9:00 AM (GMT-5)
16th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Classic Women

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16th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Classic Men 59-83kg

August 3, 2018 at 9:00 AM (GMT-5)
16th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Classic Men 93-120+kg

August 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM (GMT-5)
16th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Open Women and Men 59-74kg

August 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM (GMT-5)
16th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Open Men 83-120+kg


7th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships
Posted Sunday, July 8, 2018 @ 10:00 PM by Tony Cardella

Dear IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Member Federations,

The 7th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on October 25-27, 2018 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Please find below the official invitation for the competition in both Spanish and English.

Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing everyone in San Jose!

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


12th Annual IPF / NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships
Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 11:26 PM by Tony Cardella

Dear IPF / NAPF Member Federations:

The 12th Annual IPF / NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on October 26 – 28 in Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Please find below the official invitation for the competition. Please take note of the Preliminary Deadline is August 26 2017 and the Final Nomination Deadline is October 5, 2017.

Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing you in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada!

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


16th Annual NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships/15th Annual NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Friday, June 9, 2017 @ 9:45 PM by Tony Cardella

Dear IPF / NAPF Member Federations:

The 16th Annual NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships and NAPF North American Powerlifting Championship will take place on July 3 – 8, 2017, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Please find below the official invitation for the competition. Please take note of the Preliminary Nomination Deadline of May 5, 2017 and the Final Nomination Deadline of June 12, 2017.

Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando!

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


6th Annual IPF/NAPF Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships
Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2016 @ 10:40 PM by Tony Cardella

Dear IPF / NAPF Member Federations:

The 6th Annual IPF / NAPF Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on October 27 – 29 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Please find below the official invitation for the competition. Please take note of the Preliminary Deadline September 18, 2016 and the Final Deadline of October 1, 2016.

Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing everyone in San Jose!

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


2015 NAPF North Amerian Regional Bench Press Championships
Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2015 @ 11:08 PM by Tony Cardella

Dear IPF / NAPF Member Federations:

The 10th Annual IPF / NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on November 19 – 22, 2015, at the Ponce Plaza Hotel and Casino in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Please find below the official invitation for the competition. Please take note of the Preliminary Deadline of October 1, 2015 and the Final Deadline of November 1, 2015.

Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing everyone in Ponce!

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


13th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Thursday, July 2, 2015 @ 11:08 PM by Tony Cardella

All NAPF Member Federations:

The 13th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships will take place on July 7-12, 2015 at the Heritage Inn Hotel, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada Please find below the competition invitation and all details for the championship. Questions, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you very much!

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


International Powerlifting Federation Newsletter – July 2015
Posted Thursday, July 2, 2015 @ 10:58 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find attached the IPF Newsletter for July 2015 containing important updates concerning IOC Recognition.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Federation


15th NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Championships Invitation
Posted Thursday, July 2, 2015 @ 10:37 PM by Tony Cardella

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The 15th NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Championships will be held September 15-19, 2015 in Ribeiro Preto, Brazil.

The official invitation is enclosed:

Questions, please contact me at either rhk@verizon.net or on my cell at: 954.790.2249.

Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Federation


13th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships Invitation Update
Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2015 @ 10:37 PM by Tony Cardella

Good evening everyone,

Please find enclosed the revised/updated Invitation to the North American Regional Championships that will be held in Moose Jaw, Canada.

First, Mr. Ryan Stinn, the Championship Director, requested we convert the following costs to Canadian Dollars. The purpose of the costs being changed to the Canadian Dollars is the US Dollar may fluctuate up/down and to avoid any form of confusion when payments come due.

  • Hotel: 130 CAD (Canadian Dollars)
  • Banquet: 45 CAD (Canadian Dollars)
  • Round Trip Transport to Hotel/Airport, per person: 50 CAD (Canadian Dollars). The cost for a one-way trip is 30 CAD (Canadian Dollars).

Second matter, we’ve created a database for the NAPF Classic/Raw Records. Mr. Ivan Cancel, the NAPF Records Registrar, shall populate the database and should have the records ready to go by May 15, 2015, if not sooner. Special thanks, in advance, go out to Mr. Cancel.

Third, as a polite and gentle reminder, the Preliminary Deadline for nominations is May 21, 2015. Please be sure you’re on time. As everyone knows, but the Preliminary ad Final Nomination Forms must be sent by the posted deadlines.

Last item, if your member federation plans to nominate any referees for either the IPF Cat II or Cat I Examination, please send your request by NLT May 1, 2015.

Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
Championship Secretary
North American Powerlifting Federation


IPF Newsletter for January 2015
Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2015 @ 8:14 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find attached the IPF Newsletter for January 2015 containing important updates concerning IOC Recognition.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
Secretary General
International Powerlifting Federation


5th Annual Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships Results
Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2015 @ 9:54 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find enclosed the results for the 5th Annual Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships which was held on November 20-23, 2014 at the Calinda Hotel in Acapulco, Mexico. This by far was our largest ever regional bench press championships. Special thanks go to the Gabriel Garcia and his staff for directing an excellent competition. We had a great deal of fun. My sincere congratulations go out to attending National Federations and their athletes for some impressive lifting. Next year's championship is scheduled for St. Croix, the US Virgin Islands. I look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
President & IPF Board Member
North American Powerlifting Federation


5th Annual NAPF / FESUPO Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships Updates
Posted Sunday, October 26, 2014 @ 3:00 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

The 5th Annual NAPF / FESUPO Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on November 20-23, 2014 in Acapulco, Mexico.

Please find enclosed all competition details. Questions, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
President & IPF Board Member
North American Powerlifting Federation


NAPF Records Updated
Posted Sunday, October 26, 2014 @ 2:00 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

The NAPF Records are now current and up to date. They can be viewed here:

Special thanks go out to Tony Cardella, the NAPF Webmaster for building the database and to Ivan Cancel, the NAPF Records Registrar, for uploading the records.

Thank you for your exceptional work.

Robert Keller
President & IPF Board Member
North American Powerlifting Federation


October 2014 IPF Newsletter
Posted Sunday, October 26, 2014 @ 1:00 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find attached the IPF Newsletter for October 2014 containing important updates on a newly signed VIP Sponsor.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
President & IPF Board Member
North American Powerlifting Federation


September 2014 IPF Newsletter
Posted Sunday, October 26, 2014 @ 12:00 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find attached the IPF Newsletter for September 2014 containing important updates. Please review.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
President & IPF Board Member
North American Powerlifting Federation


12th IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships Updates
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2014 @ 11:45 PM by Tony Cardella



All NAPF Member Federations:

The 12th IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships and the 8th IPF/NAPF Caribbean Regional Championships will take place on July 8-13, 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Please find enclosed all competition details. Questions, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
President & IPF Board Member
North American Powerlifting Championships


4th IPF Newsletter - Status and update on IOC Recognition
Posted Sunday, January 19, 2014 @ 5:16 PM by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find attached the IPF Newsletter for January 2014 containing important updates to recognition by the International Olympic Committee.

Thank you.

Robert H. Keller
President
North American Powerlifting Federation


2013 IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championsh?ips -- Miami, Florida
Posted Wednesday, November 21, 2013 @ 12:04 AM by Tony Cardella

Dear Friends:

The 8th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships will take place at the Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Florida on November 23 & 24, 2013. The following IPF Member Federations will take part this year – British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Sweden, United States of America, and the US Virgin Islands.


Live streaming video by Ustream Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
President
North American Powerlifting Federation


8th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships Invitation
Posted Sunday, September 15, 2013 @ 8:46 PM by Tony Cardella

All NAPF Member Federations:

The 8th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami, Florida, USA the weekend of November 22-24, 2013. Please find enclosed all competition details. The Deauville Hotel is an Oceanfront Hotel located directly on Miami Beach. Questions, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
President
North American Powerlifting Federation


2013 NAPF Caribbean, North American, and Pan-American Championships Results
Posted Friday, August 22, 2013 @ 11:44 PM by Tony Cardella

All NAPF/FESUPO Member Federations:

Please find enclosed the final results for the Caribbean, North American and the Pan-American Championships held on July 1-6, 2013 at the Hyatt Hotel, in Orlando, Florida. The Championship was a splendid success with Ecuador winning both the Men’s and Women’s Team titles for the Pan-American Championships. Also, I am going to send my congratulations to our newest IPF Officials – Claire Keel, USA, IPF Category II, Michael Licciardi, USA, and Nestor Gregory, Puerto Rico, both receiving their IPF Category I credentials.

  • 2013 Caribbean Championships Results - Men | Women
  • 2013 North American Championship Results - Men | Women
  • 2013 Pan-American Championships Results - Men | Women

Next year’s NAPF Championship will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, on the island of St. Croix. Please begin to prepare now. Brazil shall host the 2015 Pan-American Championships in the city of Ribeirao Preto - The same location as the 2009 IPF World Junior Championships. My sincere congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches and officials for coming to a very memorable championship this year – Thank you!

Robert Keller
President
North American Powerlifting Federation


Official Invitation - 14th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Sunday, June 29, 2013 @ 10:44 PM by Tony Cardella

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All NAPF/FESUPO Member Federations:

The 14th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships and the 7th IPF/NAPF Caribbean Championships will take place on July 1-6, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel - Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. Please find enclosed all competition details. Questions, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

The very best of success to all of the athletes!!

Thank you.

Robert Keller
President
North American Powerlifting Federation


Official Invitation - 14th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Sunday, January 20, 2013 @ 9:48 PM by Tony Cardella

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All NAPF/FESUPO Member Federations:

The 14th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Powerlifting Championships and the 7th IPF/NAPF Caribbean Championships will take place on July 1 - 6, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel - Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. Please find enclosed all competition details. Questions, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando!

Robert Keller
President
North American Powerlifting Federation


IPF Newsletter for January 2013 (Information pertaining to the World Games 2013 - Cali, Colombia)
Posted Sunday, January 21, 2013 @ 9:46 PM by Tony Cardella

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To all NAPF Member Federations:

Please find attached the IPF Newsletter for January 2013 containing important updates pertaining to the World Games 2013 - Cali, Colombia.

Thank you.

Robert H. Keller
President North
American Powerlifting Federation

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