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Records
Types of Records
The AAUPC maintains two types of records. The first are Powerlifting Records and the second are Single Lift Records. Records are maintained for the Equipped Powerlifting and for Raw Powerlifting. They are maintained for all age groups and for male and female lifters in those groups. Records are maintained at the National level for American Records, World records. National Records are not kept at this time. State/District records are maintained at the state/district level and are administered at the state/district level.
Powerlifting Records
Powerlifting records are lift records and total records set in three lift meets that are sanctioned and run in accordance with AAUPC rules for Powerlifting.
Single Lift Records
Single lift records are lift records set in single lift meets that are sanctioned and run in accordance with AAUPC rules for Powerlifting. They may be set for the squat, bench press, the dead lift, and the power clean.
Age Groups
1. The following age groups are recognized for both male and female lifters.
They are the:
1) Men’s and Women’s Equipped – No age limits
2) Youth 11 and younger:
5 to 6 years old
7 to 9 years old
10 to 11 years old
3) Men’s and women’s Teenage:
12 to 13 years old
14 to 15 years old
16 to 17 years old
18 to 19 years old
4) Men’s and Women’s Juniors:
20 to 23 years old
5) Men’s and Women’s Sub-masters:
35 to 39 years old
6) Men’s and Women’s Masters:
40 to 44 years old
45 to 49 years old
50 to 54 years old
55 to 59 years old
60 to 64 years old
65 to 69 years old
70 to 74 years old
75 to 79 years old
80 to 84 years old
85 to 89 years old
90+ years old
7) Men’s and Women’s Lifetime Masters:
40 to 44 years old
45 to 49 years old
50 to 54 years old
55 to 59 years old
60 to 64 years old
65 to 69 years old
70 to 74 years old
75 to 79 years old
80 to 84 years old
85 to 89 years old
90+ years old
Who May Set and Hold Records
1. US Citizens may set hold American and World Records. Non-citizens may hold AAUPC World Records only. Permanent Residents planning on becoming US Citizens may also hold American and World Records.
2. Only Residents of a state may set state records. If a resident of a state moves out of the state the record shall remain.
3. If more than one lifters make the same lift or total at the same bodyweight, they shall be re-weighed. If they re-weigh the same, they shall both share the record. Should they reweigh at different body weights, the lightest lifter shall be awarded the record.
Special or Classes of Competition
At this time, no records are kept for special championships or classes of competition.
State/District Records
Each state/district can maintain records for that state/district. Lifters may set records only in the state in which they reside at the time of the competition. State/District records may be set only in state/district competitions. Age groups and weight classes shall apply in all state/associate record keeping.
Use of Small Discs for Setting Records
For the purposes of setting records in an AAUPC sanctioned competition, lighter discs (less that 1.0 Kilo or 2.2 lbs) may be used to reach a weight at least 500 g (1.1 lbs) more that the current record.
Where Records May Be Set
1. World records may be set only at the appropriate world championship or appropriate national championship that is sanctioned and operated in accordance with the rules of the AAUPC.
2. American records may be set at any meet that is sanctioned and operated in accordance with the rules of the AAUPC.
3. State records may be set at a meet that is sanctioned and operated in accordance with the rules of the AAUPC.
4. By vote of the AAUPC executive committee, a meet may be granted the privilege of setting world records. That meet shall be sanctioned and operated in accordance with the rules of the AAUPC.
Actions Required To Set Records
1. When a record is going to be attempted, the lifter or the lifter’s coach must inform the scorer’s table and the platform of the attempt.
2. The Chief Referee will ensure that referees with the correct qualifications are seated before the platform is declared ready.
3. At the completion of the attempt, if the attempt is declared good, the referees on the platform will conduct a brief equipment check to ensure that the lifter has met all equipment requirements.
4. At the completion of the competition, the meet director must send in to the National AAU Office a copy of the meet results with the record noted.
Referee Shortage at National and International Competitions
1. Should there be a shortage of international referees at an international competition, one national referee may be used in all duties with the approval of the AAU National Office.
2. Should there be a shortage of national referees at a national competition, one state referee may be used in all duties with the approval of the AAU National Office.