Calendar of Events

2023 Calendar of Important Dates and Events (updated January 11, 2023)

Please click here for a printable pdf copy of 2023 SPA Calendar of Important Events.

January 28, 2023: SPA Provincial Team Training Camp (North)

Synergy Strength: 400-1222 Quebec Ave
Saskatoon, SK
Time:  1:30pm
Info: saskpowerlifting@gmail.com 

* Open to SPA athletes qualified and registered to compete at the 2023 CPU National Championships. Athletes attending 2023 CPU Nationals should attend at least one national team training session. Please register for the North camp here: https://forms.gle/SzEk1Zke6TR1tvUx8

February 4, 2023: SPA Provincial Team Training Camp (South)

Unparalleled Performance: 250 Thatcher Drive East
Moose Jaw, SK
Time: 1:30 pm
Info: saskpowerlifting@gmail.com 

* Open to SPA athletes qualified and registered to compete at the 2023 CPU National Championships. Athletes attending 2023 CPU Nationals should attend at least one national team training session. Please register for this South camp here: https://forms.gle/vcsLNfy2rMxSdjhL9 

February 13 – 18: 2023 CPU National Championships

7551 Westminster Hwy
Sheraton Vancouver International Airport
Richmond, British Columbia
Meet Director: Gabe and Bette Festing
Email: https://www.cpunationals.com/contact
Info: https://www.cpunationals.com/

REGISTRATION CLOSED

*** Please note that you must meet all requirements for eligibility to lift at Nationals (please see below) ***
All competitors must attain the qualifying total as specified in 17.0 (page 29) of the CPU Policies and Procedures for their respective Age and Weight classes AND the SPA requirements as stated in the 17.1 (page 29) of the CPU Policies and Procedures and 5.3 (page 10) of the SPA Policies.

March / April: OPEN FOR BID

If you are interested in hosting a meeting during this time, please contact saskpowerlifting@gmail.com to express interest.

May 20, 2023: Foundation Fitness Open

Foundation Fitness: 637 Solomon Cres Unit #300
Regina, SK
Info: Jaime Otitoju, jaime@foundationfitness.ca

Registration Form
Entry Deadline: REGISTRATION CLOSED (Competition FULL)
Please note: Competition may fill up prior to entry deadline. Only paid entries will be considered confirmed.

May 20 – 28, 2023: IPF World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships

Sun City, South Africa
Info: https://www.powerlifting.sport/championships/calendar 

June 6 – 12, 2023: IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships

Valetta, Malta
Info: https://www.powerlifting.sport/championships/calendar

June/July TBD, 2023 (Tentative, pending gym relocation): Rise Strength Open

Rise Strength Lab: TBD
Saskatoon, SK
Info: Daniel Heintz, bridgecitybarbellyxe@gmail.com

Registration Form
Entry Deadline: TBD
REGISTRATION NOT OPEN.
Please note: Competition may fill up prior to entry deadline. Only paid entries will be considered confirmed.

August 7 – 12 2023: NAPF North American Championship

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 
Info: https://www.powerlifting-napf.com/

August 11 – 13, 2023: Western Canadian Championships

Brandon, MB
Info: Mathew Bowen, cpuwesterns23@gmail.com

Registration Form
Entry Deadline: TBA
REGISTRATION NOT OPEN.
*** Please note that you must meet requirements for eligibility to lift at Regional Championships (please see below) ***
All competitors must attain the qualifying total as specified in 17.0 (page 29) of the CPU Policies and Procedures for their respective Age and Weight classes.

August 11, 2023: Deadline for for Proposals, New Business and Discussion Items for SPA AGM

Submit to secretary@saskpowerlifting.ca

August 11, 2023: Deadline for 2024 SPA Open Meet Applications 

Submit to secretary@saskpowerlifting.ca

August 24 – September 3, 2023: IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships

Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Info: https://www.powerlifting.sport/championships/calendar

September / October 2023 TBD: SPA Annual General Meeting

Location TBD
SK
Info: TBD
*Based on dates of 2023 SPA Provincial Championships*

October 20-22, 2023: SPA Provincial Championships

Knox Hall: 136 2nd Street NE
Weyburn SK

Info: Ryan Fowler (Ryan.g.fowler@gmail.com) or Charlene Cossar (registration@saskpowerlifting.ca)

Registration Form
Volunteer Sign Up
Entry Deadline: TBD
REGISTRATION NOT OPEN
Please note: Athletes must have completed a total prior to Provincials to be eligible to participate in the Provincial Championships. Only paid entries will be considered confirmed.

*Athletes intending to lift at 2024 Nationals must ensure they attain the qualifying total as specified in 17.0 (page 29) of the CPU Policies and Procedures for their respective Age and Weight classes AND the SPA requirements as stated in the 17.1 (page 29) of the CPU Policies and Procedures and 5.3 (page 10) of the SPA Policies.*

October 8 – 15, 2023: IPF World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Info: https://www.powerlifting.sport/championships/calendar

October 28 – 29, 2023: NAPF North American Bench Press Championships

Mexico, Mexico
Info: https://www.powerlifting-napf.com/

October / November TBA, 2023: Olympia in Depth Open

Olympia in Depth: 1733 Railway Ave
Weyburn, SK
Info: Ryah Fowler, ryan.g.fowler@gmail.com

Registration Form
Entry Deadline: TBA
REGISTRATION NOT OPEN.
Please note: Competition may fill up prior to entry deadline. Only paid entries will be considered confirmed.

November 13 – 19, 2023: IPF World Equipped Open Championship

Vilnius, Lithuania
Info: https://www.powerlifting-napf.com/

December TBA 2023: Last Chance

Unparalleled Performance: 250 Thatcher Dr E
Moose Jaw, SK
Info: Rhaea Stinn, rhaea.stinn@gmail.com

Registration Form
Entry Deadline: TBA
REGISTRATION NOT OPEN.
Please note: Competition may fill up prior to entry deadline. Only paid entries will be considered confirmed.