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In order to participate in APU/CPU Sanctioned events all athletes are required to complete the CCES True Sport Clean online education model. Please go to the following URL and follow the instructions found there:
FAQ Regarding the True Sport Course:
Do our members need to redo the course each year?
Yes, all CPU members need to update their certificate each year after their certificate expires. Each certificate is dated. They need to have a valid certificate on the day of any contest they enter.
Is there an abridged version of the course that is completed each year?
Yes, after doing the initial online full course, 12 months later there is an abridged version for their annual update.
If so, then when does that threshold start? Is it a certain amount of time following the first time they completed the course?
After completing the initial course, the certificate is valid for 12 months. After the 12 months they must update/renew the certificate by taking the abridged online course. Then they are good for another 12 months.
FAQ Regarding the True Sport Course:
Do our members need to redo the course each year?
Yes, all CPU members need to update their certificate each year after their certificate expires. Each certificate is dated. They need to have a valid certificate on the day of any contest they enter.
Is there an abridged version of the course that is completed each year?
Yes, after doing the initial online full course, 12 months later there is an abridged version for their annual update.
If so, then when does that threshold start? Is it a certain amount of time following the first time they completed the course?
After completing the initial course, the certificate is valid for 12 months. After the 12 months they must update/renew the certificate by taking the abridged online course. Then they are good for another 12 months.
2018 Contest CALENDARName: CPU Coaching Course
Contest Date: Jan 19-20, 2019 Location: Calgary, AB (Evolve Strength Sunridge) Facilitator: Avi Silverberg The certification will provide fitness instructors, cross-fit instructors, athletes and coaches with knowledge about the sport of powerlifting, including rules about the sport of powerlifting and how to recognize technical errors in all three lifts (squat, bench press and deadlift) and learn to correct errors using varying coaching techniques. Available to both CPU members and non CPU members. Name: 4th Annual Edmonton Oil Cup
Contest Date: April 6, 2019 Location: Edmonton, AB Meet Director: Shane Martin The forth annual Edmonton Oil Cup will be another excellent day of lifting for all ages and strength levels. From first time lifters to veterans, this event always fills up fast and is an exciting day of lifting and memories. Being held at Evolve South Strength, it will be a 56 lifter event (3lift or bench-only). 3lift is Full - Waitlist Available Name: Champions Fitness Open
Contest Date: April 13, 2019 Location: Slave Lake, AB Meet Director: Khalil Mouallem This is the first ever APU sanctioned meet in Slave Lake. Be part of what will become a staple in the APU calendar and help us display some amazing feats of strength that this small Alberta town has never seen. Being held at Champion Fitness, it will be a 28 lifter event (3lift or bench-only). Name: Bodyperformance Spring Showdown
Contest Date: May 4, 2019 Location: Calgary, AB Meet Director: Renae Witzaney and Kevin Weiss This will be an excellent Calgary meet to get qualified for Provincials or step on the platform! Open to all age groups and classes. From first time lifters to veterans, this event will fill up fast. Renae and Kevin will surely put on an excellent meet as both have a wealth of knowledge and will make for a fun day! Being held at Evolve Strength Sunridge, it will be a 42 lifter powerlifting event. Name: 2019 APU Provincial Championships
Contest Date: June 21st-23rd, 2019 Location: Edmonton, AB Meet Director: Tim Nadeau and Sandra Drake This year's Provincial Championship will return to Edmonton and be held at Evolve Strength North. With Tim and Sandra at the helm, we can be sure it will be a great event. More details to follow, but the dates are set, so start training! Name: 7th Annual Bay Noppers Memorial
Contest Date: August, 2019 Location: Fitness Town, Edmonton, AB Meet Director: Lewis Noppers This will be the 7th installment of the Bay Noppers Memorial meet held at Fitness Town off Whyte Ave. It is open to all levels and a great low stress meet for first timers to get a taste of powerlifting with a 28 lifter cap. Held on a Sunday, a BBQ will happen and proceeds of the event will go to charity! Please stay tuned for updates and 'like' the Alberta Powerlifting Union on Facebook for contest announcements.
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