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Get Ready for the Ultimate Showdown: APA 2025 Mega Nationals!

For the first time in history, the Australian Powerlifting Alliance 2025 Mega Nationals will bring together Australia’s strongest Sub-Juniors, Juniors, Masters, Special Olympics, and Equipped athletes on one stage. Spanning four massive days of competition, this event will showcase unmatched strength, skill, and determination as lifters battle for national supremacy.

Expect record-breaking performances, intense rivalries, and an electrifying atmosphere as some of the country’s best powerlifters push their limits. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the sport, the APA 2025 Mega Nationals is an event you won’t want to miss!

Entry Criteria

To be eligible for the APA 2025 Mega Nationals, you must:

• Be a current APA member
• Not be serving an anti-doping sanction
• Meet the qualifying criteria within the designated competition window (detailed below)
• Not be serving a suspension or under investigation for violating IPF or APA policies
• Not be a member of another powerlifting federation
• Fulfil the APA volunteering requirement (as outlined in the Athlete Selection & Progression Policy)

If you believe you qualify for an exemption (e.g., volunteering requirement), you must apply and receive approval before registering. Submit exemption requests to exemptions@powerliftingalliance.org.au

QUALIFICATION & ENTRY PROCESS

Familiarise Yourself with Key Policies

Before registering, ensure you have read:

• Athlete selection and progression policy
• Statement on IPF Article 14

Required Documents – Must Be Uploaded

📌 Even if you have submitted these documents previously, you MUST upload them again as part of this application.

✔️ Completion of the SIA Anti-Doping Course –

• First-time participants must complete the SIA Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course.
• Returning participants must complete the 2025 Annual Update (takes approximately 10–15 minutes).

✔️ A passport-style photo of yourself – This must be a clear, recent headshot suitable for identification purposes (selfie is fine)

✔️Credit Card Details or PayPal – Payment is required at the time of registration. Our payment system does not support bank transfer. 

Qualification & Selection Process

Classic Junior Athletes

Primary Selection:

• Top 5 ranked lifters per weight class (within the qualification window) will receive invitations.
• Lifters must achieve the qualifying total for their weight class (see page 2 of this document).

Secondary Selection:

• Any Junior athlete who meets the qualifying total (page 2) can enter the event once the primary selection round closes.
• Registration remains open until capacity is reached.

Sub-Junior, Masters, Special Olympics & Equipped Athletes

• All eligible athletes who meet the qualifying total can enter their respective Nationals event.
• Qualification totals:
  • Sub-Juniors: See page 4 of this document
  • Masters: See page 2 of this document
  • Special Olympics: Any total qualifies
  • Equipped: See pages 2-4 of this document
• Lifters must qualify within the 7th May 2024 - 15th February 2025
• Registration remains open until capacity is reached.

WEIGHT CLASS CHANGES

Lifters can qualify for Mega Nationals in:

• The weight class they competed in when achieving the qualifying total
• One (1) weight class above their qualifying class
  
• Deadline for weight class changes: 21 days before the event.
• The qualifying total must be met for the registered class.

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  IMPORTANT NOTICE: COACH REGISTRATION FOR MEGANATS 

• All coaches must register to handle athletes at MegaNats.
• If your coach is not registered by 9 April with all required documentation, they will NOT be allowed to handle you at the event.
• Ensure your coach is aware of this requirement and registers HERE

If you have any questions, please contact championships@powerliftingalliance.org.au