ABOUT THE APO
Why The APO?
AMERICAN POWERLIFTING ORGANIZATION
VISION
The American Powerlifting Organization strives to be the pre-eminent powerlifting organization in the world, serving all forms of powerlifting including but not limited to: raw, wraps, single ply, multiply, and Special Olympics, with both tested and non-tested divisions.
AMERICAN POWERLIFTING ORGANIZATION
MISSION
The mission of the APO is to passionately serve the powerlifting community by running professionally executed State, and National meets with background checked chairs, directors and judges. We uphold the highest standards of consistent judging, precise spotting/loading, and top-tier equipment, all crafted for the lifter’s optimal experience. Our goal is to create an environment where lifters of all skill levels can confidently push their lifts to the max, ensuring a commitment to safety at every step.
AMERICAN POWERLIFTING ORGANIZATION
CORE VALUES
Integrity – Above all else, we at the APO hold ourselves and our actions to the highest ethical and moral standards. There are no exceptions.
Transparency
Our decisions, finances, and board actions will be clear for all to see.
PROFESSIONALISM
We will conduct ourselves at all times to a high standard of behavior and interaction.
COMMUNICATION
Our members will always know what is going on in the federation.
EXCELLENCE
Judging, spotting, loading, and meet environment.
FOR THE LIFTER
Keeping what’s best for our existing and future members is always our primary consideration.
CAMARADERIE
We’re all in this sport for the love of it and the people.
