The Technical Committee
This is a plain-English guide. The official IPF Technical Rules are the final word.
The Technical Committee is the IPF body in charge of all technical matters: the rules, the referees and the equipment.
Who is on it
A chairman who is a Category 1 referee, up to ten members from different nations, and a coach or lifter representative.
What it does
- Reviews technical proposals from member federations
- Appoints the referees and jury for World Championships
- Trains and examines referees
- Runs referee courses before major competitions
- Publishes technical material on training and the lifts
- Inspects competition and personal equipment, including items seeking IPF approval
Equipment approval
Makers who want to use "IPF Approved" submit their products for inspection. If an item passes and a fee is paid, a certificate is issued, renewed each year. If a design changes and no longer meets the rules, approval is withdrawn at once.