Welcome to Irish Drug-Free Powerlifting Association

Welcome to the IDFPA

The Irish Drug Free Powerlifting Association (IDFPA) was formed in June 1997.
It is affiliated to the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF).

The IDFPA has 2 sections - unequipped (often called 'raw') where the lifter is not allowed any supporting equipment and equipped where the lifter is allowed supporting equipment (knee wraps, super suit and bench shirts). For further details about the IDFPA rules, see the IDFPA rulebook. The association has a lifetime drug-free policy. The anti-doping programme includes a zero notice out of competition testing program and at least 10% of the lifters are tested within national competitions. Anyone caught on anabolic steroids is banned from the association for life and if applicable any records/titles are removed.
The list of tested lifters is published on the website.

The association has an active forum feel free to join in.

For further information about the IDFPA please contact the IDFPA - General Secretary.