Date:  Monday 12 October 2026          Time: 9am – 4pm          Cost: $50

Address: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, 296 Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara,

Competition Categories:

• Men 
  • 52kg – up to 52.00kg
  • 56kg – 52.01kg to 56.00kg
  • 60kg – 56.01kg to 60.00kg
  • 67.5kg – 60.01kg to 67.5kg
  • 75kg – 67.6kg to 75.0kg
  • 82.5kg – 75.01kg to 82.5kg
  • 90kg – 82.6kg to 90.00kg
  • 100kg – 90.01kg to 100.0kg
  • 110kg – 100.01kg to 110.0kg
  • 125kg – 110.01kg to 125.0kg
  • 140kg -125.01kg to 140.0kg
  • 140kg+  from 140.01kg upwards

• Women 
  • 44kg – up to 44.00kg
  • 48kg – 44.01kg to 48.00kg
  • 52kg – 48.01kg to 52.00kg
  • 56kg – 52.01kg to 56.00kg
  • 60kg – 56.01kg to 60.00kg
  • 67.5kg – 60.01kg to 67.5kg
  • 75kg – 67.6kg to 75.00kg
  • 82.5kg – 75.01kg to 82.5kg
  • 90kg – 82.6kg to 90.00kg
  • 100kg – 90.01kg to 100.00kg
  • 110kg – 100.01kg to 110.00kg
  • 110kg+ – from 110.01kg upwards

• Age categories- open (under 40), 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70. 

Competitor Structure:

• “Standard” powerlifting rules will apply and will most closely align with current APL standards. This includes the use of normal lift commands, such as Start, Press, and Rack commands for the Bench Press, along with the usual technical requirements and grounds for a failed lift. The only exception is that recently introduced IPF Bench Press rule changes will not be in effect for this competition.
• Lifts will be judged consistently and fairly with an emphasis on good lifting standards rather than overly pedantic officiating.
• All rules, commands, and judging expectations will be clearly explained during the lifters’ briefing prior to the commencement of warm ups. 
• 3 attempts at each lift to build the biggest total lifted per weight class.
• You can select to do all 3 lifts, squat only, bench-press only, deadlift only or a combination of bench-press and deadlift only called push pull. 
• Knee length socks required for anyone deadlifting. 
• Tight fitting sports clothes or powerlifting singlet recommended. 
• Belts, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves are permitted.
• NO equipment that improves strength may be used.

Check in: Weigh-in for the event will commence at 8am.

Start time: 9:00am.

Toilets: Yes.

Change Rooms: Yes.

First Aid: First aid officers will be on site for this event.

Food/Beverage: Food trucks and onsite café will be operating during the event for food and beverages.

Getting there: Competitors will need to source and arrange their own transport to this event and venue.

Free vehicle parking is available at the venue with space for buses and minibuses if required.

Public transport- TransLink bus services run to this location with a short walk to the centre. The nearest train station is Nerang Station, which is about a 23 minute walk. See the TransLink website https://translink.com.au or app to plan your journey.

For more information and to register for this event visit our registration platform or contact us: APESGames_GC26@police.qld.gov.au