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The Southern Showdown sees the Southern states take back powerlifting both with a showcase of elite talent in the “primetime” afternoon session, and up-and-coming local lifters showcasing their skills in the morning. The inaugural collaboration between Stronghold Ballarat and Compound Training & Nutrition unites Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia in a battle to decide who will be crowned best and the most improved in the South. Or will a lifter from the North come and steal the show?

This competition will feature a large cash prize for best male and best female GL score, as well as an additional prize for the largest improvement on GL score. We welcome all lifters, regardless of home state and whether you have competed previously.  

This competition has a Special Event component featuring a primetime session, which will be invitation only, where lifters will be selected on the basis of their IPF GL points score.

Competition Details

All APA competitions are bound by IPF rules; be sure to familiarise yourself with the rules of competition and approved equipment list ahead of competition day.

If you are under 18 years of age, a parent/legal guardian/temporary guardian must be present on the day. If not, you will be unable to compete. More information can be found on the APA website.

Preliminary competition schedule

This competition will have two sessions:

• Session 1 (9:30am to 1:30pm)
  • Lifting will begin at 9:30am local time
  • Weigh-in will begin at 7:30am local time
• Session 2 (2:15pm to 6:15pm)
  • Lifting will begin at 2:15pm local time
  • Weigh-in will begin at 12:15pm local time

Maximum number of entrants: 50

Meet directors: Chris Whyte (powerlifting@strongholdballarat.com.au) and Jack Dunn (coaching@compoundtn.com)