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Technical

Announcements

Questions may be directed via email to the chair of the Technical Committee, Joe Warpeha, at: tc@usapowerlifting.com

Technical Committee Members

  • Joanne Craig – Senior International Referee
  • Tyler Gerfers – Senior International Referee
  • Tom Goodwin – International Referee
  • Jade Lukes – International Referee
  • Cathy Marksteiner – Senior International Referee
  • Dane Roach – Senior International Referee
  • Joe Warpeha (chair) – Senior International Referee

Rulebook

Referee Examination

International Drug Free Powerlifting Association (IDFPA)

Resources for Referees and Officials

Resources for Technical Secretaries

Resources for Lifters and Coaches

Resources for State Chairs

Adaptive Athlete Division

Para Bench Division

  • Para Bench Division Description (coming soon)
  • Application for Para Bench Division (coming soon)

Rulebook (previous versions for reference – not current)

2026 National Technical Secretary Appointments

National EventTechnical SecretaryTechnical SecretaryMeet Director(s)DatesLocationTS EmailReferee Availability Form
Arnold Sports FestivalAngela SimonsShannon MurphyUSA PowerliftingMarch 6-8Columbus, OHEMAIL
Military/Police/Firefighter NationalsCathy MarksteinerJoe MarksteinerJohnny GrahamMarch 21Killeen, TXEMAIL
High School NationalsTyler GerfersKristen TarrinJohnny GrahamMarch 26-29Killeen, TXEMAIL
Collegiate NationalsShannon MurphyCameron BarrilleauxUSA PowerliftingApril 9-12Kenner, LAEMAIL
Masters NationalsJim BattenfieldAlyssa OrlandoUSA PowerliftingJune 10-11Lombard, ILEMAIL
Raw and Youth NationalsShannon MurphyTyler GerfersUSA PowerliftingJune 12-14Lombard, ILEMAIL
Bench and Equipped NationalsTom GoodwinQuintin MeyerJuly 11-12Appleton, WIEMAIL