PEI Powerlifting

3.00.2 Between meetings, the Association shall be governed by an Executive Council, comprised of the elected positions of President, Vice President, Webmaster/Records Chairman, Public Relations Officer and High School Chairman. Offices may be combined if sufficient members are not found to fill each office.

3.00.3 Terms will be indefinite. If an officer is unable to fulfill their term, at least two months notice is requested. The position shall remain vacant until the following years PAGM when an election for an interim server of the remainder of the term shall be held except in the case of the President, where the Vice-President shall immediately move into and fulfill the duties of the position.

3.00.4 At least 4 members must be present for election of officers.

1. The President directs the debate and keeps order at the general meetings according to the traditions and rules of parliamentary debate.

2. The President will set up a committee that will be responsible for taking disciplinary action against any member whose conduct is considered prejudicial to the PEIPLA or has violated the PEIPLA constitution and rules.

3. The President will issue all official notices of all meetings.

4. Will conduct all official correspondence of the PEIPLA.

5. Will be responsible for all provincial matters, expenses and receipts.

6. Will be a National level referee, if possible.

7. Will be responsible for all testing of Provincial referees

8. Will keep in constant communication with the National Officiating Chairperson on rules and referees.

9. In order to serve as President, one must sit on the PEIPLA executive for a minimum of 2 years.

1. The Vice-President shall perform all the duties of the President.

2. The Vice-President will preside at all meetings.

3. The Vice-President will be responsible for fundraising.

1. To make proper arrangements for keeping the records of PEIPLA.

2. To keep the PEIPOWERLIFTING website up to date at all times and in a timely fashion.

1.To ensure that the media be made aware of upcoming PL events and to ensure media is made aware of competition results

1. To act as a liaison between the High School lifters and their program with the PEIPLA.

2. To ensure that the PEIPLA Executive is informed of all High school competitions, so that PEIPLA may aid in the delivery of the High School program.

4.00.1 The PAGM will take place in conjunction with the Annual Provincial Championships.

4.00.2 All PEIPLA members may attend. Any issues requiring voting will be by majority vote of those present, except for the election of officers.

5.00.1 Membership: General

By virtue of membership in the PEIPLA, the member agrees to all provisions within this document in every way.

5.00.2 Membership Classes

A) Full PEIPL / CPU Member. Open to any PEI resident. Full members of the PEIPLA are automatically included as members of the Canadian Powerlifting Union. He or she may also be a referee, coach, or official.

B) A Sub Junior Member is as above, but limited to the IPF definition of "Sub Junior"

.5.00.3 Membership Fee's

A) Full Member, 2009 $65.00

B) High School Member, 2009 $45.00

Memberships are for one year, defined as January 01 through December 31. The cost of the membership will be determined on a yearly basis by the PEIPLA Executive.

5.00.4 Membership: Suspension and Withdrawal

A) By being a member of PEIPLA, the members agrees to submit to a drug testing procedure at any time during the balance of that year and the full calendar year following.

B) Suspension will take place for two reasons.

1. A person fails to comply with rules of the PEIPLA.

2. A person is suspended by the IPF, CPU or PEIPLA for a positive doping sample at an IPF, CPU, or PEIPLA sanctioned competitive powerlifting meet, or an out of meet (OMT) test, or for refusal to submit to a test.

5.00.5 Membership: Duration of Suspension

A) for 5.00.4 B)1, the Executive will determine the actual length of time.

B) For 5.00.4 B) 2, the competitor will be automatically suspended from competition for a period in accordance with CPU national penalties.

5.00.6 Membership: Authorization to Suspend or Remove Suspension

A) For 5.00.4 B) 1, only the Executive has the power to suspend a member or remove the suspension.

B) For 5.00.4 B) 2, the President of the sanctioning organization shall inform the President of the PEIPLA who in turn will inform the competitor by registered mail. Only the PEIPLA executive will have the power to lift such a suspension after a thorough investigation. The PEIPLA may not contravene any suspension by the CPU or IPF.

A) All PEIPLA referees shall be certified by achieving a passing mark of 95 percent or more on both the written examination and a practical examination which shall be administered by the President or shall be over seen by the President.

B) Referees may be tested at any sanctioned PEIPLA meet provided that the President is present to oversee the testing.

C) PEIPLA referees shall be responsible for informing the President of any changes necessary to their contact information to facilitate ease of communication between referees within the PEIPLA.

6.00.2 Referees: Dress

MEN: White shirt, grey or black trousers

WOMEN: White blouse, skirt or trousers either grey or black in color

7.00.1 Competition: Technical Rules

A) The PEIPLA shall abide by the technical rules laid down by the Canadian Powerlifting Union and the International Powerlifting Federation.

B) Only certified PEIPLA or higher level referees shall be used at all sanctioned contests within the Province.

7.00.2 Competition: Sanction Defined

A) An Open Meet sanctioned is open to all PEIPLA/CPU card holders who are in good standing.

B) A Championship Meet sanctioned shall come under full scrutiny of the PEIPLA executive.

C) A sanction fee of $200 will be applied to all CPU sanctioned event in PEI. The fee will be paid by the Meet Director to the PEIPLA.

7.00.3 Competitions: Qualifications