(Regina) Jan. 27, 2016 – More than 375 powerlifters from around Canada will gather at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Regina to compete in the 2016 Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships, making it the largest event in Canadian Powerlifting Union history.
“It is very exciting to have hundreds of competitors, officials, coaches and fans come together in Regina for the first time for the 2016 Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships,” said Mayor Michael Fougere. “Regina’s welcoming atmosphere and experienced, friendly volunteer base will surely contribute to one of the best championships yet.”
Governed by the Canadian Powerlifting Union under the International Powerlifting Federation, the National Championships combine all classes, categories, and divisions into a single week of lifting. True North Strong Productions have stepped up to proudly host the National Championships in Regina in 2016.
“True North Strong Productions is proud to be playing host to the 2016 Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Nationals Championships in Regina. We will be showcasing the strength and pride of the powerlifting community in Regina and Saskatchewan," said co-chair Ryan Fowler. "Ryan Stinn (co-chair) and myself, and our entire team are dedicated to hosting the best National Championship in Canadian history. With our major partners DoubleTree by Hilton, Regina Hotel Association, City of Regina, Tourism Regina and Inner Strength Products, we will be creating a world-class championship for athletes to compete for the crown of National Champion!"
“We are thrilled to have these elite athletes from across Canada compete in Regina. It is a pleasure to work with True North Strong Productions and the Regina Hotel Association to help bring this event to the city,” said Tourism Regina President and CEO John Lee. “We wish each competitor the best of luck and encourage everyone to embrace and experience our city during their stay.”
The six-day event will run from Feb. 15-20 and will result in approximately 875 room nights in the city, with Regina playing host to more than 100 coaches and officials, 375 athletes and 300 spectators. Tickets and scheduling information can be found on the Tourism Regina website located here https://tourismregina.com/
Tourism Regina and the Regina Hotel Association have partnered together to position Regina as a premier destination for events of all kinds. The partnership has been instrumental in bidding on and securing major events for the city including the Juno Awards, BMO Skate Canada Challenge, Canadian Gymnastics Championships, Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Championships, Ford World Men’s Curling Championships, and many more.
For more information or media interviews contact:
Ryan Stinn, Co-chair
True North Strong Productions
P: 306-630-8500
E: truenorthstrongproductions@
Sarah Stone, Manager, Destination Marketing
Economic Development Regina Inc./Tourism Regina
E: sstone@
About Tourism Regina
Tourism Regina, an industry sector of Economic Development Regina Inc., is the official destination marketing organization representing Regina and region. It works in collaboration with the Regina region’s tourism sector and industry partners to promote and enhance Regina as a destination experience. Working alongside the other industry sectors within EDR, we help to ensure that the Regina region prospers as a vibrant and diversified economy for businesses and investors, a strong destination experience for visitors, and a place of choice with a high quality of life and career opportunities for residents.
About Canadian Powerlifting Union
The Canadian Powerlifting Union is a federally registered non-profit organization. It was formed in 1982, as the Canadian affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation, to oversee and regulate all IPF style powerlifting in Canada. The CPU nationals are broken up into the standard age divisions, Junior, Open, Master (1, 2 & 3) for Men and Women, in both 3 lift powerlifting, and single lift bench press. All of these events are held together in one location, normally around the middle of March each year. The location changes each year, with bids to host the event being accepted at the CPU's annual executive meeting the year before.