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The American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Mission Statement The ADFPF is a non-profit organization formed to provide all amateur athletes with legitimate drug-tested powerlifting, Strongman/women and Highland Games competitions through local, state, regional and national championships, while encouraging the growth of international amateur drug-free competition. To insure that the ADFPF as well as all ADFPF competitions are governed with integrity and by the highest standards of meet structure, officiating and organizational administration. Historical Overview From the 1988 formation of the World drug-Free Powerlifting Federation through to early 1997, the ADFPA had been the sole U.S. Affiliate to the WDFPF. By joining the International Powerlifting Federation, the ADFPA could no longer be the WDFPF's U.S. affiliate. A replacement U.S. affiliate was needed. The American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation was formed becoming the necessary vehicle through which U.S. drug-free lifters might participate in international competition against drug-free lifters of WDFPF member nations. (For your information, in the past, two other powerlifting federations applied to become the WDFPF U.S. affiliate but were unqualified due to being unable/unwilling to meet the WDFPF's stringent drug-testing rules, regulations and policies. The ADFPF was accepted as the sole U.S. Affiliate to the WDFPF from 1999 through to 2003. As of 2005, once again the ADFPF has successfully become the WDFPF's U.S. affiliate. A Board of Directors has been established to run the business affairs of the ADFPF. The first ADFPF organizational meeting was held on June 11, 2005. Minutes of that organizational meeting are available on this website; please review these minutes at your convenience.
ADFPF Scholarship Requirements
It is the goal of the ADFPF to award one or more $500 scholarships to a member of the ADFPF who is attending (or accepted to) a four year university, two-year university, or technical training program. The scholarship will be awarded during the Powerlifting National Championships. The scholarship will be paid to the university (as indicated by the member) directly. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward an individual who has demonstrated the values of the ADFPF. These values include a drug free life style while being a positive influence on peers both in and out of school.
ADFPF Scholarship Requirements 1. Must be a member in good standing with the ADFPF (not currently under suspension). It is not required to actually be a lifter. Volunteers may apply as well. 2. Must be accepted to a four year, two year, or technical training program. 3. Must not have received a four year degree previously. 4. May not be a relative of anyone on the ADFPF executive committee. 5. May not be under school suspension or academic probation. Consideration will be given to the following metrics 1. Activity within the ADFPF (competitions as well as volunteer activity). 2. Letters of recommendation. 3. Community service. 4. Other activities (athletic or otherwise). Application Process 1. Applications must be received for consideration by April 1. 2. Application material. Background + essay not to exceed 500 words to explain how the applicant has demonstrated the ADFPF values. 3. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from coaches and/or school faculty. 4. Recent high school or college transcript. 5. Applicants will be notified by April 20 of the committee’s decision. 6. The decision will be made by the ADFPF executive committee. 7. Non renewable.
2011 ADFPF Rules The ADFPF rules are identical to the WDFPF rules. All ADFPF Technical Rules, Drug-Testing rules, Personal Equipment rules, Platform Equipment rules and competition rules can be found in the WDFPF Rulebook which is also available for downloading on this website (See menu to the right). Click Here for a Copy of the ADFPF Condensed Rule Book Click Here for ADFPF and WDFPF Certificates of Achievement Ordering Form
American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation National Office, 2920 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720: Phone 812 624-0031 |