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10th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships Information
Posted Sunday, March 18, 2012 @ 10:21 PM by Tony Cardella

Cayman Islands Powerlifting Organization Logo

All NAPF Member Federations athletes, coaches and officials:

The official invitation for the 10th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships that will be held on July 24 – 28, 2012 Westin Hotel in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands has been posted. All information can be found here:

The championship will take place at the Westin Hotel along world renowned Seven Mile Beach. Of course, we look forward to everyone at the championship this year as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary -- It will be a great championship! As always, if there any questions, please contact me directly at: 954.790.2249 or rhk@verizon.net

Thank you!

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


6th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships Nominations
Posted Sunday, March 18, 2012 @ 10:21 PM by Tony Cardella

6th Annual Caribbean Powerlifting Championships Logo

To All NAPF Member Federations:

The FINAL nominations for the 6th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships that will take place in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, the US Virgin Islands on March 29 – April 01, 2012 are now posted. -- 73 lifters from 8 member federation countries will take part in the competition this year making it the largest Caribbean Championship thus far.

The Windward Passage Hotel will serve as the center of operations hotel. The Caribbean AGM, the Championship Technical Meeting and the farewell banquet will be held at this location. Click here for more information. The competition will take place at the University of the Virgin Islands Gymnasium. The Caribbean Championship will be live streamed via the internet and can be viewed:.

Questions, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


6th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships Nominations
Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 @ 6:30 PM by Tony Cardella

Greetings from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Dear Friends of the North American Powerlifting Federation:

I trust this message finds everyone well and enjoying their holiday season.

Please find enclosed the finalized invitation for the 6th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships that shall take place on March 28 – 31, 2012 at the University of the Virgin Islands, in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, the US Virgin Islands.
Key and important, the preliminary nomination is due February 01, 2012 and the final nomination form is due NLT March 01, 2012. Both documents must be submitted by their federation secretary. Additionally, per Sergio Centeno, the NAPF Championship Secretary, late nomination forms will not be accepted this year. Therefore, I would kindly and respectfully request that you submit all of your member federation documents before each nomination deadline date.

As always, if there are any questions, please contact me directly, either by email at: rhk@verizon.net or telephone at: 954.790.2249 Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing everyone in St. Thomas – USVI!

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation
 

6th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships - Miami, Florida
Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2011 @ 12:20 AM by Tony Cardella

6th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships Logo

To all IPF/NAPF Member Federations:

The nominations are now posted for the 6th Annual IPF/NAPF SSP Nutrition and 4Life Nutrition North American Regional Bench Press Championships. Overall, this year there are 100 entries from 10 member federations, making this the largest NAPF Bench Press Championship ever. Congratulations to all of the athletes! IPF and NAPF Member Federation attending this year are: Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Sweden and the US of A!

The competition will be lived streamed with on-line scoring. The links here:

To close, special thanks go out to our sponsors: 4Life Nutrition, SSP Nutrition, Titan Support Systems, The Miami-Dade Sports Commission and the City of Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Speed Strength Performance (SSP) Nutrition

4 Life Nutrition

Miami-Dade Convention & Visitors Bureau

Miami-Dade Sports Commission

Titan Support Systems

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

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


9th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships Results
Posted Thursday, July 28, 2011 @ 11:39 PM by Tony Cardella

All Member Federations:

The results are now posted for the 9th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships and the 6th Annual NAPF Tournament of the Americas Powerlifting Championships which took place on July 7 � 9, 2011 at the Hyatt Hotel, in Miami, Florida are now posted. The championships was once more a tremendous success and was attended by over 100 athletes from 10 countries. Special thanks go out to all of the member federation athletes, coaches and administrators from the NAPF Member Federations that sent athletes to the championship -- thank you and job well done!! Notably, this year there were 3500+ viewers for the Live webcast of the championship.

The Championship results for both championships can be found here:

To close, please be sure to attend the IPF/NAPF North American Bench Press Championships will be held on October 7-8, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The invitation and nomination form will be posted shortly.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


9th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Miami, Florida, USA
Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2011 @ 9:36 PM CST by Tony Cardella

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To all IPF/NAPF Member Federations:

Please find enclosed the Nominations/Start List for the North American Regional Powerlifting Championships that will take place on July 6-9, 2011 at the Hyatt Hotel, in Miami, Florida. Currently, there are 116 entries from 11 Countries.

The Championship will be streamed live via Internet here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/napfchampionshipmiami

Live Scoring can be found at the following link: http://napf-regionals.no-ip.org/

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

Thank you.

Sincere regards,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation

2011 NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships Announcement
Posted Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 10:51 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF Member Federations:

The official invitation for the 9th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships that will be held on July 6 � 9, 2011 at the Hyatt Hotel, in Miami, Florida has been posted. All information can be found here:

As always, if there any questions, please contact me directly at: 954.790.2249 or rhk@verizon.net

Thank you!

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation

2011 IPF/ NAPF Caribbean Islands Powerlifting Championships Results
Posted Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 10:51 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF Member Federations:

The results for the 2011 IPF/ NAPF Caribbean Islands Powerlifting Championships are now posted. Extremely well directed championship by the Cayman Islands Powerlifting Organization [CIPO]! Our compliments to both Rex Whitaker and Tony McInerney for a job well done! Ms. Dawn Barker and Mr. Randolph Morgan from Guyana were your best overall lifters and Trinidad and Tobago won both the Men�s and Women�s Team Titles � Congratulations!. All drug-tests were negative. The championship was live streamed via the internet with nearly 1,000 viewers. The 6th Annual Caribbean Championship will be held in St. Thomas, the US Virgin Islands during March 2012. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Thank you!

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation

5th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships Nominations
Posted Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 11:12 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To All NAPF Member Federations:

The FINAL nominations for the 5th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships that will take place on March 23 - 26, 2011, in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands are now posted:

51 lifters from 7 member federation countries will take part in this year�s championship.

The Ramada Grand Cayman Resort will serve as the primary Headquarters for the competition. The Caribbean AGM, the Championship Technical Meeting and the farewell banquet will be held at this location. Information here: http://www.grandcaymanian.ky/

The competition lifting will take place at Kings Sports Center. The new IPF weight classes will be used for this competition. The Caribbean Championship will be live streamed via the internet here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/caribbeanchampionships2011

Questions, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


5th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships Invitation
Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2011 @ 11:50 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To All NAPF Member Federations:

The 5th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Powerlifting Championships will take place on March 23 - 26, 2011, in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. My congratulations go out to the Cayman Islands Powerlifting Organization for directing this year's competition.

The official Invitation for the contest can be found here:

The Ramada Grand Cayman Resort will serve as the primary Headquarters for the competition. The Caribbean AGM, the Championship Technical Meeting and the farewell banquet will be held at this location. Information here: http://www.grandcaymanian.ky/

The competition lifting will take place at Kings Sports Center. The new IPF weight classes will be used for this competition. Important note, the deadline for the Preliminary Nominations is February 01, 2011 -- This is both a firm and fast deadline!

Questions, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


2010 Pan-American Regional & North American Regional Bench Press Championship Results
Posted Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 11:54 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All FESUPO/NAPF Member Federations:

The 2010 IPF/FESUPO/NAPF Pan-American and North American Regional Bench Press Championships was a well directed championship by Mr. Steve George, President of the BVI Powerlifting and Fitness Federation, even despite the tropical storm that punished the small Caribbean Island with tropical force winds and rain for nearly five consecutive days!

Overall, the competition produced a total of 53 entries from 7 member federations. Irani Barbosa [Brazil] and Jon Bogart [USA] were your respective Champion of Champions. Jon nearly press a new IPF World Record of 360.50 in the 125+kg Class. Next time for sure.

Results Here:

Plans are to have next year�s championship in either San Jose, Costa Rica or Miami, Florida. See everyone there!

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


3rd IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American and the 5th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships Nominations
Posted Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 11:54 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The athlete nominations for the 3rd IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American and the 5th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships that will be held October 6-9, 2010, in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands are now posted.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone at the championship!

Sincere regards,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


2010 NAPF North American Championships and 2010 NAPF Central American/Caribbean Games Championships Results
Posted Friday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:54 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All Member Federations:

The results are now posted for the 8th Annual NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships and the 1st NAPF Central American and Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships that took place in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on August 4 � 7, 2010. The competition was a tremendous success and was attended by 150 athletes from 11 countries. Our compliments go out to Mr. Nestor Gregory, the Puerto Rico Powerlifting Federation and the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico for directing an excellent Championship.

Special thanks go out to all of the member federation athletes, coaches and administrators from the NAPF Member Federations that sent athletes to the championship � thank you and job well done!!

The NAPF General Assembly Minutes will be posted on September 01, 2010.

The Championship results for both championships are as follows:

To close, please be sure to attend the IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American and North American Bench Press Championships will be held on October 5 � 7, 2010 in Road Town, the British Virgin Islands. The Final Nomination Forms are due by NLT September 01, 2010.

Thank you.

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


8th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships and 1st IPF/NAPF Central American & Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships Information
Posted Friday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:54 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To all IPF/NAPF Member Federations:

Here is the latest information available for the upcoming North American Powerlifting Championships and the Central American & Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships.

Sincere regards,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


8th IPF/NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships and 1st Central American and Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships Nominations
Posted Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:54 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To all IPF/NAPF Member Federations:

The final nominations are now posted for the 8th IPF/NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships and 1st Central American and Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships that will be held in Aguadilla, Puerto on August 2 � 8, 2010.

Overall, 130 lifters from 12 Nations will take part in the championships.

There will be a live webcast of this championship. Additional details to come soon.

Great Turnout � Looks to be a great championship!!

Sincere regards,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


3rd IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships
5th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships

Posted Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:54 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The invitation for the 3rd IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American and the 5th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships that will be held October 6-9, 2010, in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands has been posted. Please take note, the Final Nominations for this championship are due by September 01, 2010.

Thank you and we look forward to having everyone attend.

Sincere regards,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


2010 NAPF Caribbean Championships Results
Posted Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 12:27 AM CST by Tony Cardella

2010 Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships Logo

All NAPF Member Federations:

The 4th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships that took place on March 18 - 20, 2010, in Georgetown, Guyana was a tremendous success!! This championship was fully supported by the Guyanese Ministry of Sport and was our best Caribbean Championship thus far. The championship was televised and aired live via the National Communications Network [NCN] throughout the Caribbean. Ms. Migdalia Fernandez from Puerto Rico and Mr. Randolph Morgan from Guyana were your outstanding overall athletes for the championship. Once more, my congratulations to Mr. Peter Green, President of the the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation for performing such a thorough job in directing this year's competition.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


8th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships and 1st NAPF Central American/Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships Invitation
Posted Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 12:27 AM CST by Tony Cardella

Aguadila

All NAPF Member Federations:

The official invitation is now available for the 8th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships and the 1st NAPF Central American/Caribbean Games Powerlifting Championships that will be held on August 3 - 7, 2010 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Questions, please contact me directly at: 954.790.2249 or rhk@verizon.net

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


2010 IPF/NAPF Caribbean Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships Nominations
Posted Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:45 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF Member Federations:

The nominations for the 4th IPF/NAPF Caribbean Championships are now posted:

  • Nominations -- 2010 IPF/NAPF Caribbean Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships

Overall, 55 entries from 7 countries for this year's championship!

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


4th IPF/NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships
Posted Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 12:45 AM CST by Tony Cardella

To All NAPF Member Federations:

The 4th Annual IPF/NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships will take place on March 18 - 20, 2010, in Georgetown, Guyana. This championship is being fully supported by the Guyanese Ministry of Sport and looks to be our best Caribbean Championship ever. My congratulations to Mr. Peter Green, President of the the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation for performing such a thorough job in preparing for this year's competition.

The official Invitation for the contest can be found here:

The Princess Hotel -- Georgetown, Guyana will serve as the primary Headquarters for the competition. The Caribbean AGM, Championship Technical Meeting as well as the competition and farewell banquet will take place at this location:
http://www.princesshotelguyana.com/

note, the deadline for ALL nominations is February 15, 2010! This is both a firm and fast deadline.

Questions, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.
Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


Results for 2009 NAPF Bench Press Championships
Posted Tuesday, October 18, 2009 @ 10:22 AM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF Member Federations:

The results for the 2009 NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships are now posted. The competition was held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Acapulco, Mexico. 40 athletes from 4 nations took part in this year's championship.

Gabriel Garcia Corona, the president of the Powerlifting Association of Mexico directed an excellent championship!

Ms. Amailia Perez from Mexico and Mr. Anton Kraft from Denmark were this year's outstanding lifters. Anton also registered two new world masters records. There was only one bombout. Congratulations to all of the athletes for a job well done!

Nex year's Pan-American and North American Regional Bench Press Championships will be held in the British Virgin Islands!

Results are available here.
Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


Nominations for 2009 NAPF Bench Press Championships
Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 10:22 PM CST by Tony Cardella
The nominations for the 4th IPF/NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships that will take place on October 9 & 10, 2009 at the Copa Cabana Hotel and Resort in Acapulco, Mexico are now posted. Please click here.

Forty [40] lifters from four [4] countries will take part in the competition this year from the British Virgin Islands, Denmark, Mexico, and the United States of America.

The USA Team consisting of IPF world champions and world record holders ? Danny Thurman [181], Dennis Cieri [198], Tim Anderson [220] and NAPF gold medalists Clint Poore [242] and Dr. Chris Calvano [275] are looking to once again capture the team title.

The NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships is the final qualifier for the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival [ASF] IPT Titan Pro Bench Press Championships.

Finally, Anton Kraft is looking to set a new IPF Open and Masters World Record and has his eyes set on eclipsing the highest Wilks score ever recorded by a lifter in the bench press!

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


12th Pan-American Powerlifting Championships and 7th North American Regional Powerlifting Championships Results
Posted Monday, August 28, 2009 @ 2:27 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The final results for the 12th Pan-American Powerlifting Championships and 7th North American Regional Powerlifting Championships are now posted. Please see here:

Overall, a great championship with 180 lifters from 18 countries taking part -- Special thanks and congratulations to all of the athletes!

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


4th NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships Invitation
Posted Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AM CST by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The 4th NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on October 8-10, 2009 in beautiful Acapulco, Mexico.

The invitation can be found here:

Questions regarding the competition, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


2009 IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships Start List
Posted Monday, July 21, 2009 @ 11:06 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The athlete nominations/start list for the 2009 IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships is now finalized and set as follows:
Last Updated: July 21, 2009

As of today, there are 224 lifters from 19 IPF Member Federations taking part in this competition, making it the largest Pan-American Championship ever. I wish all of the athletes the very best of success!

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


Results - 2009 NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championship
Posted Monday, June 1, 2009 @ 1:50 AM CST by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

The results for the 2009 NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships, held in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands are now posted. The results can be viewed here.

Special thanks go to Mr. Robert Massey, President of the U.S. Virgin Islands Powerlifting Federation for directing another great competition. Overall, 47 lifters from 9 member federations - Super turnout! I look forward to seeing everyone at next year's championship in Georgetown, Guyana.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


3rd NAPF Caribbean Islands Bench Press & Powerlifting Championship Nominations
Posted Friday, April 22, 2009 @ 11:57 PM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The 3rd NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships will take place on May 14-16, 2009 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The following are the final nominations for the competition.

52 lifters from 9 Member Federations - Super!

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


12th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting and 7th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Posted Friday, February 6, 2009 @ 12:24 AM CST by Tony Cardella

All NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The 12th IPF/NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting and 7th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships will take place on August 4 - 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida, USA.

The invitation can be found here:

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


3rd NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ 11:10 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The 3rd NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships will take place on May 14 � 16, 2009 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

The The Marriott Frenc hman�s Reef Resort will be the official hotel for the Caribbean Championship.
www.marriottfrenchmansreef.com

I look forward to seeing all of our friends from the Caribbean Region at this championship.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation


2nd NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American, 3rd NAPF North American, 1st Central American BP Championship Results
Posted Friday, October 19, 2008 @ 11:09 AM CST by Tony Cardella
All NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The results for the 2nd Pan-American, 3rd North American and 1st Central American Bench Press Championships are now posted. Special thanks go to Dr. Hugo Velasquez and his staff from the Costa Rica Powerlifting Association for directing an outstanding championship, with some excellent results. The closing banquet is probably one of the finest I have ever seen in my 30 years of powerlifting. Special thanks go out to Alice Velasquez for making the farewell banquet very special for all of the athletes.

2008 NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Bench Press Championship Results
2008 NAPF North American Bench Press Championship Results
2008 NAPF Central American Bench Press Championship Results

Sincere regards,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2nd NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American, 3rd NAPF North American, 1st Central American BP Championship Nominations
Posted Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 12:09 AM CST by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF and FESUPO Member Federations:

The nominations for the 2nd NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American, 3rd NAPF North American, and 1st Central American Bench Press Championships are now finalized. The championship will have 83 lifters from 10 member federations from both the NAPF and FESUPO.

The Championship will take place on September 26-28, 2008 in Cartago, Costa Rica.

There are plans to have the championship televised via a live webcast. Details of the webcast will be published next week.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
North American Powerlifting Championships


2008 NAPF Pan-Am, North American, and Central American Bench Press Championships Invitations
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 10:47 PM CST by Tony Cardella
Dear Member Federations of the NAPF:

The 2008 NAPF Pan-American, North American and Central American Bench Press Championships will take place on September 26-28, 2008, in Cartago [San Jose], Costa Rica. Information for the championship can be found here.

If there any questions, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net

Kind and sincere regards,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2008 NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships Results
Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 11:28 PM CST by Tony Cardella
To All NAPF Member Federations:

Please find enclosed the results to the 2008 NAPF Championships that took place in Oranjestad, Aruba on June 18-21, 2008.

Special thanks go out to Bill Clayton, Sergio Centeno, Mike Licciardi, Jim Dundon, Bill Ennis and Carmen Vega for all of their hard work in making this championship a success.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


Nominations for the 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships � Oranjestad, Aruba
Posted Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 11:28 PM CST by Tony Cardella
The nomination/start lists for the 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships that will take place in Oranjestad, Aruba are now complete and posted. This will be, by far, the largest championship the NAPF has ever produced in the Caribbean Region. Currently, there are 133 nominations from 12 countries. The nomination/start lists can be found here:

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2008 NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championship Results
Posted Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 11:28 PM CST by Tony Cardella
To all NAPF Member Federations:

The results for the 2008 NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships, held in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands are now posted. The results can be viewed here.

Special thanks go to Mr. Robert Massey, President of the U.S. Virgin Islands Powerlifting Federation for directing a great competition.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2008 NAPF Caribbean Championships Nominations
Posted Thursday, March 6, 2008 @ 8:16 PM CST by Tony Cardella
All NAPF Member Federations:

The nominations/start list for the 2nd NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships that will take place in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 14-16, 2008 have been finalized and posted. Currently, there are 44 lifters from 10 member federations planning to take part in this competition. The nominations/start lists can be found here.

Kind and sincere regards,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region

Sergio Centeno
NAPF Scoring Manager
IPF North American Region


6th NAPF North American Regional PL Championships Information
Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 @ 11:21 PM CST by Tony Cardella
To all NAPF Member Federations:

The Official Invitation and Nomination Form for the 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships scheduled to take place on June 18-21, 2008, in Oranjestad, Aruba can be found here: *.doc *.pdf

Deadline for all nominations is a very firm June 01, 2008.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2nd NAPF Caribbean Islands BP & PL Championships Information
Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 @ 11:21 PM CST by Tony Cardella

To all NAPF Member Federations:

The Official Invitation and Nomination Form for the 2nd NAPF Caribbean Islands Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships scheduled to take place in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on March 14-16, 2008 can be found here: *.doc *.pdf

Deadline for all nominations is March 01, 2008.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2007 NAPF Regional Bench Press Championships Results
Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 @ 11:21 PM CST by Tony Cardella
To all NAPF Member Federations:

The results for the 2007 NAPF Regional Bench Press Championships held in Oranjestad, Aruba are now posted. The results can be viewed here.

Special thanks go to Mr. William Woodley, President of the Aruba Powerlifting Federation, for directing another great competition.

Click here for pictures.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2007 NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships Results
Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 @ 11:21 PM CST by Tony Cardella
To all NAPF Member Federations:

The results for the 2007 NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships held in San Paulo, Brazil are now posted. The results can be viewed here.

Special thanks go to Mr. Julio Conrado, President of the Brazilian Powerlifting Federation, for directing a super championship!

Thank you,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2nd NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships Information
Posted Saturday, August 26, 2007 @ 12:21 AM CST by Tony Cardella
To all NAPF Member Federations:

The 2nd NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on October 26 & 27, 2007, in Oranjestad, Aruba.

The competition hotel and venue will be the Holiday Inn - Sunspree Resort
http://www.aruba.sunspreeresorts.com

Invitation here:
2007 NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships [*.pdf]
2007 NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships [*.doc]

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

Thank you very much,

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region

2007 NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships Results
Posted Friday, June 29, 2007 @ 7:30 AM CST by Tony Cardella

Mens Open
Mens Open Team Results

Womens Open
Womens Open Team Results

Mens Junior
Mens Junior Team Results

Womens Junior
Womens Junior Team Results

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Mens Master Team Results

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NAPF Congress Minutes Forthcoming

 

 

Nominations for the 5th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Guatemala City, Guatemala
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 @ 10:30 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The nominations/start list for the 5th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships that will take place in Guatemala City, Guatemala on June 20-24, 2007 are not complete and posted. This will be, by far, the largest championship the NAPF has ever produced. Currently, there are 184 nominations from 11 countries. The nominations/start lists can be found here:

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


2010 Central America and Caribbean Games Acceptance - Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 @ 10:30 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The North American Powerlifting Federation [NAPF] has been accepted to take part as a [demonstration sport] in the 21st IOC Central America and Caribbean Games. The Central American and Caribbean Games will be held in the city of Mayaguez during 2010. More information to be posted at the conclusion of the NAPF Congress and Championships that will be held on June 20 - 24, 2007 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

A meeting/conference will held with the Olympic Committee of Puerto Rico during this fall in San Juan.

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region

2009 World Games Update - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 @ 10:30 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The nomination criteria for participating at the 2009 GAISF/IWGA/IOC World Games that will take place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is now posted.

2009 World Games Website
IPF Press Release

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region

2007 NAPF Championship of the Caribbean Championships - Oranjestad, Aruba
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007 @ 10:30 PM CST by Tony Cardella

My sincere compliments to Mr. William Woodley, President of the Aruba Powerlifting Federation, and to his staff for a superbly directed championship! This inaugural championship saw 20 lifters from 5 countries take part, with some excellent results. Most of the lifters lift unequipped. Next year's championships will take place in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Click here to see the results!

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region

Central America and Caribbean Games Application
Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2007 @ 11:52 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The North American Powerlifting Federation [NAPF] will be making application to the 21st IOC Central America and Caribbean Games. The Central American and Caribbean Games will be held in the city of Mayaguez during 2010. Nestor Gregory, President of the Puerto Rico Powerlifting Federation is spearheading this effort. Special thanks to Nestor Gregory!

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region

Upcoming NAPF Competition Invitations
Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2007 @ 9:52 PM CST by Tony Cardella

2007 NAPF Championship of the Caribbean Islands - Oranjestad, Aruba

2007 NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships - Guatemala City, Guatemala

2007 NAPF/FESUPO Pan-American Powerlifting Championships - San Paulo, Brazil

5th NAPF/IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2007 @ 6:41 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The 5th NAPF/IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships will take place on June 21-24, 2007, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Information pertaining to the championships can be found here.

The 5th NAPF Congress and WADA Regional Anti-doping Seminar will take place on June 20, 2007. Any questions regarding this championship, I can be reached at the following e-mail: rhk@verizon.net.

Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing everyone at this year's championship.

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


1st NAPF/IPF Championship of the Caribbean Islands
Oranjestad, Aruba

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2007 @ 6:41 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The 1st NAPF/IPF Championship of the Caribbean Islands will take place during March 2007, in Oranjestad, Aruba. Mr. William Woodley will be the championship director. Information shall be forthcoming within the next week. Thank you!

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


1st NAPF/IPF North American Regional Bench Press Championship
San Jose, Costa Rica

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2007 @ 6:41 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The 1st ever NAPF/IPF North American Regional Bench Press Championship held on October 11, 2006, in San Jose, Costa Rica was a great success, due in large part to the efforts of Dr. Hugo Velasquez -- My sincere compliments for all of the hard work. The results can be found here.

Robert Keller
NAPF General Secretary
IPF North American Region


North American Powerlifting Federation [NAPF]

The North American Powerlifting Federation [NAPF] is the recognized IPF regional organization for North and Central America, as well as the Caribbean Island Region. Currently, the NAPF consists of 22 member federations. All powerlifting competitions shall take place under the umbrella of the International Powerlifting Federation [IPF], and in accordance with the rules of the IPF.

NAPF Officers

President: L.J. Maile, Ph.D., USA
Vice President: Nestor Gregory, Puerto Rico
General Secretary/Treasurer: Robert Keller, USA
Executive Board Member: Louis Levesque, Canada
Technical Chair: Bill Clayton, USA
Records Chairman: Gina Stapleton, USA
Media Officer: Ronald Gonzales, Guatemala
Medical Committee: Dr. Bernie Miller, USA
Webmaster: Tony Cardella, USA

NAPF History & Mission

The NAPF initiated competition with the North American Cup Championships that was held during March 2003, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania [USA]. NAPF member nations will be both members of the NAPF and of the IPF. The North American Powerlifting Federation ratified a provisional constitution in Akita City, Japan in 2000, with confirmation at the first full Congress of the NAPF on April 9, 2004 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida [USA]. In April 2004, the NAPF hosted its first Regional Championships and Congress in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida [USA]. NAPF Championship Records were established during 2004, in the Open Division. Bench Press records will be established during October 2006, at the conclusion of the 1st NAPF Bench Press Championships.

With the commencement of NAPF championship competition, we hope to offer the opportunity for powerlifting athletes from the North American region to enjoy international competition, and to further the friendship between member federation officials and athletes as well as our respective countries.

If you're interested in taking part in one of our championships or becoming involved as a volunteer, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net.

Thank you!

Sincere regards,

Robert H. Keller
General Secretary
North American Powerlifting Federation

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