APL Pro 2
Australia’s high-performance raw powerlifting competition returns to the AusFitness Expo Melbourne.
APL Pro 2 begins on Saturday 17 April 2027.
Registration opens October 22nd
Hit the standard. You’re in.
There’s no invitation or selection. If your DOTS score meets the standard for your division, you can enter directly once registration is live.
- Qualifying totals can be set at any IPL-affiliated federation from January 1, 2025.
| Division | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 400DOTS | 365DOTS |
| Untested | 425DOTS | 400DOTS |
Estimate your DOTS from a meet result
Estimate only. Eligibility is based on your official result.
The competition
Full-power raw competition, open-age, with separate tested and untested divisions.
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Raw SBD
Squat, bench press and deadlift under raw equipment rules.
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One stage
A 90-athlete field, with every lifter competing on the same stage.
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Four overall DOTS titles
Tested men, tested women, untested men and untested women.
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Weight-class medals
Medals are awarded by weight class.
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Record opportunities
APL National Records and IPL World Records, subject to the applicable APL and IPL rules.
Scheduling
Competition runs Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2027. Athletes may be assigned to either day, and tested and untested divisions won’t necessarily compete on separate days. Day allocations are confirmed after entries close.
Ready to enter?
Registration will open through a separate Shopify link, published here. The event shirt is available as an optional extra.
Registration opens October 22ndCan international athletes enter?
Yes. Eligible athletes from IPL-affiliated federations may enter if they meet the same qualifying standard.
When will I know which day I compete?
Day allocations are confirmed after entries close. You may be assigned to either Saturday 17 or Sunday 18 April.
Is the event shirt included?
No. The shirt is an optional extra you can add when you register.
