Powerlifting Australia

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Powerlifting Australia
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SportPowerlifting
JurisdictionAustralia
AbbreviationPA
Founded2007 (2007)
AffiliationNil
Affiliation dateN/A
HeadquartersMelbourne, Victoria
ChairmanMatti Tikka
CEOVacant. Matthew McKay was acting CEO 8 to 10 August 2021 (Robert Wilks voluntarily stepped down on 8 August 2021)
DirectorRobert Wilks, Mary Macken, Rohan Smith, Susan Maguire
Other key staffManager Coaching Robert Wilks, Manager Events Stacy Rocco, Manager Compliance Zoe Frecklington, Chief Financial Officer Susan Maguire, Manager Conduct Susan Upton, Webmaster Tyson Andrews, Manager Officiating Meagan Reed (resigned),Manager Youth Matthew McKay, Manager Memberships Vanessa McDonald, Recordkeeper John Myers, Results Administrator Vanessa McDonald
Official website
powerliftingaustralia.com
Australia

Powerlifting Australia Ltd.[1] is one of the many organisations in the sport of Powerlifting in Australia. Powerlifting Australia is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission[2] and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency. As of 10 December 2017 the International Powerlifting Federation reported in their "Minutes of General Assembly Meeting" (PDF). to exclude Powerlifting Australia (PA), Oceania Powerlifting Federation (OPF) [3] and Mr Robert Wilks from IPF and its activities.

As Powerlifting Australia was removed from the IPF, two new powerlifting federations were formed in Australia during 2018, "Australia Powerlifting Union (APU)[4]" and "Oceania Regional Powerlifting Federation (ORPF)[5]" to represent lifters competing in the International Powerlifting Federation.

Competitions no longer follow the IPF Technical Rules [6] in relation to approved equipment and weight classes.

History[]

Powerlifting as we know it today, had its origins in America in the 1960s and also has a connection with the "strength set" consisting of Bench Press, Dead Lift and Curl that was contested in Scotland at about the same time. This had been after a number of years of strong man type competitions that were held in conjunction with bodybuilding and/or Olympic weightlifting competitions.

Within a very short time, the International Powerlifting Federation was created (1971) representing nations from all parts of the world. Today powerlifting competitions are held in more than 71 countries from the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru to USA, South Africa, Asia, Europe and Russia.

The first National championships held in Australia were held in 1971, with 9 men's divisions being contested. The first women's National championships were held in 1980 with 9 divisions contested. The most Australian championship wins by Glen Waszkeil from Queensland, who has won 14 national titles between 1975 and 1988 in body weight ranging from 56 kg to 75 kg.

The most distinguished international male competitor for Australia has been Ray Rigby (Victoria) who has won 2 bronze and 2 silver medals at World Championships.

Structure[]

Membership of Powerlifting Australia comprises individual members, life members and patrons [7]

The Board[]

The Board comprises up to five Directors with three Directors elected under Rule 33 and two Directors appointed by the first 3 Director. The Board appoints a Chairman and deputy-Chairman with each holding a term of one year, but may be appointed. The Chairman and deputy-chairman will each hold office for a term of one year but may be re-appointed. A chairman and deputy-chairman can only serve in those positions for a maximum of 6 years.

Annual General Meeting[]

An Annual General Meeting shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Constitution and on a date and at a time and venue determined by the Board.

Australia Competition Records[]

The Powerlifting Australia records[8] represent the best male and female lifts by Powerlifting Australia members in PA competitions which were performed at regional level or higher level or where all three referees are of National Level or higher. Records performed in local Powerlifting Australia competitions are recognised based upon certain conditions being fulfilled. Powerlifting Australia must receive positive information suggesting that all three referees at the competition are at least National level referees.

Sexual Harassment Allegations and Defamation Suit[]

Student Athlete Dori Qu lodged a sexual harassment complaint against her coach, Robert Wilks with Powerlifting Australia, for which he acts as CEO, alleging that Mr Wilks pressured Ms Qu into sexual encounters at her apartment. According to court documents, Ms Qu sent the email outlining her allegations on July 5, 2021 to two women on the Powerlifting Australia executive. Wilks has responded with a Defamation Suit.[9]

On August 10, 2021, Wilks stepped down as chief executive of Powerlifting Australia.[10]

The Age published a lengthy article on 15 August 2021 pointing out two other legal cases initiated by Robert Wilks [11]

Frozen Records[]

At the end of 2010, the IPF changed weight class categories and Powerlifting Australia equipped records were frozen as a result. The records below represent what was achieved between 1991-2010:

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Powerlifting Australia - Local and International Powerlifting Competitions". Powerlifting Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Australian Institute of Sport". Sport Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Home". Oceania Powerlifting Federation. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ APU http://www.powerlifting-apu.com/
  5. ^ ORPF https://www.facebook.com/orpfpowerlifting/
  6. ^ http://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/rules/technical-rules.html
  7. ^ "Powerlifting Australia Constitution 2010". powerliftingaustralia.com.
  8. ^ "Australian Records". Powerlifting Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Weightlifting head coach sues athlete who alleged sexual harassment".
  10. ^ "Weightlifting coach steps down after taking legal action against sex harassment accuser".
  11. ^ "Women in sport: How one woman's story shook powerlifting and toppled its most influential figure".
  12. ^ https://powerliftingaustralia.com/australian-records/frozen-mens-records/
  13. ^ https://powerliftingaustralia.com/australian-records/frozen-womens-records/
  14. ^ https://powerliftingaustralia.com/australian-records/frozen-schools-bench-press-records/

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