Last Updated: 10 August 2026
CAPO Powerlifting Nationals returns to Sydney in 2027!
For the first time in over 10 years, CAPO Powerlifting Nationals will be held in Sydney in 2027.
Watch this space and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capopowerlifting/ as more information is announced.
Event Dates – August 2027Location – TBA |
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Qualifying Events |
** Live Ranking List ** (will open in new window) |
Qualification and Entry Information
TJMERS (Teen, Junior, Masters, Equipped, Raw and Single lift competitors)
Qualification Requirements
- Raw and Equipped Open 3-lift competitors must have competed since 10 August 2026 and before 13 June 2027 in their division and obtained the minimum total requirement in a CAPO 3 lift-sanctioned Competition
- Teen, Junior, and Master 3-lift competitors must have competed in a CAPO-sanctioned 3-lift competition since 10 August 2026 and before 13 June 2027 in their division.
- Single lift competitors must have competed in a CAPO-sanctioned competition since 10 August 2026 and before 13 June 2027
Ticket information
- Entry tickets on sale 3 May 2027 to 13 June 2027
- Entry tickets are not refundable but with approval of the event organiser can be transferred to another lifter.
- Tentative event schedule will be announced once first round entries are closed.
Raw Plus OPEN competitors
Qualification Requirements
- Raw Plus OPEN competitors must have competed since 10 August 2026 and before 13 June 2027 in their division and obtained the minimum total requirement in a CAPO 3-lift Sanctioned Competition.
- As well as this you must be ranked in the top 5 of your weight class to get first-round invites.
- All winners from weight classes at 2026 Nationals will have automatic qualification. Names are listed on the live ranking list.
- Please check the live ranking list of all OPEN lifters to see where you are standing and how many spots there are per weight class.
- Invite lifters – If you lift at an invite-only event (Pro-Events) competition, totals can be counted towards your qualifying total. You are required to be a CAPO Member at the time of the event and one week prior to the event apply for this consideration with Chris Ross via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Athletes' totals from the 2026 WPC Worlds can be counted towards your qualifying total as well.
Entry / Ticket Information
- A round system will be used to send out invites to all OPEN lifters to compete.
- Those who finished at the top end of their weight class will be invited first and will have three (3) days to confirm their entry.
- If they do not confirm their entry, the next lifter down in the weight class will be invited.
- Athletes have 3 days to accept and register before the next round is released.
- 3 May – First Round Invites
- 10 May – Second Round Invites
- 17 May – Third Round Invites
- 24 May – Remaining spots will be open to general athlete until all are filled
- Tentative event schedule will be announced once first round entries are closed.
Wild Card Invitations
- Remaining tickets become available from 24 May to anyone who has hit the required minimum total and is dependent on availability of spots in the event/division/category.
- ALL entries close 13 June, no entries received after this date.
Accommodation Specials: TBA
Media Company: TBA
Entry Fees
3-lift (SBD): $180 +gst +fees
Single lift Bench (B): $120 +gst +fees
Single lfit Deadlift (D): $120 +gst +fees
First event at full price with additional event/s at discounted price of $90 each
Lifting Schedule
Exact lifting times and flight order will be announced after weigh-ins are completed.
Ensure your CAPO membership is up-to-date at least one week before the event.
Medal presentatons at the end of each day.
Weigh-ins
24 Hour Weigh-ins.
All weigh-ins at Venue.
There are no on-the-day weigh-ins.
How to be invited to 2027 WPC Worlds Team Australia
We want to encourage our CAPO athletes to strive to compete at the biggest events around the world but still feel they are connected to CAPO.
CAPO Nationals are your pathway to the WPC World Championships which are held alternately between USA and the rest of the world.
2027 WPC Worlds will be held in Poland. Venue and dates to be confirmed.
Expressions of interest for the 2027 WPC Australian Team will be required before 30 June 2027 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This is not a commitment, but ensures you are added to the group chat for the latest information about the event.
- First place per age group / weight class / category at 2027 Nationals will have a place on the Team available for them on the team, BUT they need to confirm their intent to go within 7 days of Nationals.
- The category entered at Nationals will be the category for the Worlds team. This means if you wish to compete Raw at Worlds, then you must compete Raw (Bare Knees) at Nationals.
- Raw at WPC Worlds means bare knees. Sleeves are NOT permitted in Raw division at WPC Worlds.
- We are allowed a maximum of 3 lifters per age group/weight class/category, so there is plenty of space for a large team.
- A team uniform will be supplied to the lifters.
