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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: Grit Power Spring Challenge
Contest Date: May 26, 2018 Location: Edmonton, AB Meet Director: Tim Nadeau and Sandra Drake This will be the last powerlifting meet to qualify for Provincials this year! This meet will have a capacity of 56 lifter and is an open event, from first timers to experienced lifters! It will be run at Evolve North, like other Grit Power events and is here for to accommodate the demand to help all our APU members qualify for Provincials! Name: APU Provincial Championships
Contest Date: June 29th-July 1st, 2018 Location: Calgary, AB Meet Director: Avi Silverberg The 2018 Provincial Championships will be held in Calgary by Avi Silverberg. The event will be a weekend displaying the top talent in Alberta vying for the title of Provincial Champion. Visit the Provincial website for more details, including schedules, volunteer sign-up, hotel bookings, and more. Name: CPU Coaching Course
Contest Date: July 21-22nd, 2018 Location: Edmonton, AB Facilitator: Shane Martin The second CPU coaching course will be held again at Evolve South. Available to both CPU members and non CPU members. 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. Name: 6th Annual Bay Noppers Memorial
Contest Date: August 5th, 2018 Location: Edmonton, AB Meet Director: Lewis Noppers The 6th Annual Bay Noppers Memorial will be held at Fitness Town in Edmonton with 28 powerlifters and one bench-only flight. This event has been an exceptional meet for first time lifters. It is always a great time with a BBQ after in the sunshine! Name: Western Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships
Contest Date: September 6th-9th, 2018 Location: Edmonton, AB Meet Director: Shane Martin The Western Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships will take place at Evolve Strength North in Edmonton. Edmonton has not hosted a Western Canadian Championship for over 5 years and we are excited to bring it back. Evolve is a massive facility which will allow our athletes the most comprehensive warm-up room and spacious competition area including over 8 IPF approved racks 20+ competition bars and thousands of kilos. Key Information: -APU members who have NOT competed at a Provincials yet, CAN compete at Westerns - as long as they have the QUALIFIED TOTAL. -No lifter cap for Championships events. -You can sign up to volunteer through the website as well, so please do if you can!! Name: CPU Coaching Course
Contest Date: Sept 15-16, 2018 Location: Calgary, AB (XLR8 Fitness) 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. Please stay tuned for updates and 'like' the Alberta Powerlifting Union on Facebook for contest announcements.
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