About

# Solid Powerlifting League (SPL)

## 1. Federation Overview

**Federation Name:** Solid Powerlifting League

**Acronym:** SPL

**Description:**

Solid Powerlifting League (SPL) is a standards-based powerlifting federation offering both Tested and Untested divisions. SPL competitions are conducted under strict judging, equipment, and performance standards comparable to USPA-style federations. SPL is committed to transparent reporting and verified results for inclusion in OpenPowerlifting.

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## 2. Divisions Offered

### Tested Divisions

* Raw (Sleeves) – Tested

* Subject to SPL Drug Testing Policy

### Untested Divisions

* Raw (Sleeves) – Untested

* No drug testing

All results are clearly labeled as Tested or Untested.

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## 3. Equipment Standards

* Raw lifting only (sleeves)

* Calibrated kilo plates

* 20kg competition barbells (29mm shaft)

* Combo rack or monolift (division specified)

* Approved belts, sleeves, and wraps per SPL Rulebook

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## 4. Weight Classes (kg)

### Men

59 | 66 | 74 | 83 | 93 | 105 | 120 | 120+

### Women

47 | 52 | 57 | 63 | 69 | 76 | 84 | 84+

Age divisions supported:

* Youth, Teen, Junior, Open, Masters

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## 5. Judging Standards

* Three-judge system

* White/red light judging

* Majority decision determines lift outcome

* Commands required for all lifts

Judging criteria are detailed in the SPL Official Rulebook.

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## 6. Drug Testing Summary (Tested Division)

* In-competition urinalysis

* Random, podium, or discretionary selection

* WADA-style prohibited substances

* Refusal to test treated as a failure

* Four-year ban for first offense

Full details available in the SPL Drug Testing Policy.

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## 7. Meet Requirements

Each SPL-sanctioned meet includes:

* Certified judges

* Official weigh-ins (2-hour or 24-hour)

* Equipment checks

* Publicly posted full results

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## 8. Results Data Format (OPL-Compliant)

SPL submits meet results containing:

* Lifter full name

* Sex

* Age class

* Bodyweight

* Weight class

* Squat (best attempt)

* Bench Press (best attempt)

* Deadlift (best attempt)

* Total

* Equipment

* Division (Tested / Untested)

* Federation (SPL)

* Meet name

* Date

* Location

Results are submitted via spreadsheet or CSV format compatible with OpenPowerlifting.

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## 9. Public Documentation Links (To Be Provided)

* SPL Official Rulebook (PDF)

* SPL Drug Testing Policy (PDF)

* SPL Website

* Sample Meet Results

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## 10. Contact Information

**Federation Contact:** SPL Executive Committee

**Email:** [to be added]

**Website:** [to be added]

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## 11. Declaration

Solid Powerlifting League affirms that all submitted data is accurate, verifiable, and reported in good faith. SPL agrees to maintain transparency and consistency in all reported results.

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