WRPF Sanctioned Event
Meet Information
Date: Saturday November 8th and Sunday November 9th 2025
Host: Apex Barbell Club
Location:
Burlington Convention Centre
1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington, ON L7L 6P8
www.burlingtonconventioncentre.ca
$200 Registration Fee (Does NOT include WRPF Canada Membership)
+$30 Meet Shirt
+$25 for each additional category
+$20 Spectator Fee (can be purchased on the Apex Barbell Club Website starting May 31st 2025)
E-transfer payment to plm@apexbarbellclub.ca
Registration incomplete until fee is received
Number of Lifters: 180 max
Categories: Full Power, Push and Pull, Deadlift Only, Bench Only
Divisions: Raw (Sleeves), Wraps
Drug Testing: Drug-Tested and Untested
Weight Classes (KG):
Men: 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 90, 100, 110, 125, 140, Unlimited
Women: 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 90, 100, 110, 125, 140, Unlimited
Age Categories:
Junior (14-16/17-19/20-23), Open (All-Ages), Master (40+, per 10 years)
*Note* The sub-master age category has been removed by WRPF Canada moving forward in order to align with the parent federation (WRPF) categories and records.
QUALIFYING DOTS (First Wave):
Tested Category:
• Under 20: No qualifying DOTS needed
• Junior 20-23: 350 DOTS
• Open: 375 DOTS
• Masters 40-49: 350 DOTS
• 50+: No qualifying needed
Untested Category:
• Under 20: No qualifying DOTS needed
• Junior 20-23: 375 DOTS
• Open: 425 DOTS
• Masters 40-49: 375 DOTS
• 50+: No qualifying needed
(SECOND WAVE OF QUALIFICATION STANDARDS TBA APPROX. 4 MONTHS OUT FROM MEET DAY)
Schedule:
Weigh-In Options: Friday November 7th 2025 (9am - 11 am), (2pm - 4 pm), (6pm - 8 pm)
Event Day: Doors open to lifters and guests at 8:00am November 8th and 9th.
Mandatory Athlete Meetings: 30 Minute prior to your session start time. Details will be provided approaching event day.
Warm-ups start immediately after athlete meeting
Lifting Begins: Saturday November 8th and 9th at 9:00 am
Event Equipment:
TBD (Details will be announced by email and on our Instagram)
Awards and Records:
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for each weight class and age category
1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes for best overall lifters by DOTS (Male/Female Tested/Untested)
Sponsor Awards/Prizes (TBA)
Official World Records may be attempted at this event
Rules:
All lifters must weigh-in and be present for the athlete rules meeting to compete
Lifters late to the rules meeting or who miss weigh-ins will be disqualified
One-piece legal lifting singlet MUST be worn
Additional equipment must be within WRPF specifications
Equipment check will be completed during weigh-ins
All WRPF rules apply. Please review the Rulebook for details
Lifters must have valid WRPF CANADA membership to compete
Send e-transfer with full registration payment to: plm@apexbarbellclub.ca
NO REFUNDS once registration is complete and confirmation email is sent.
If applicable fees are not received at time of registration, your spot will be forfeit to the next registrant in que and you will be added to the wait-list.
Meet Director(s) Contact: Dave Smolen
admin@apexbarbellclub.ca