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How to Qualify for IKMF Team Canada

To qualify for IKMF Team Canada, athletes must meet all of the following requirements:

• Compete at a sanctioned IKMF or recognized qualifying event

• Lift in person at an event with the Team Canada Rep present, or in front of a certified IKMF judge, with video submitted to the Team Canada Rep post-event

• Complete the official IKMF Team Canada athlete application form before your lift (required for organizational purposes)

• Pay the qualification fee as outlined in the current qualification schedule

• Meet the required rank in the NATIONAL category for your chosen discipline

Qualification attempts will not be reviewed unless the application form is completed and payment is received in advance.

What Athletes Receive

When You Attempt to Qualify

All athletes submitting a lift for IKMF Team Canada qualification receive:

• Official review and validation of their lift by the IKMF Team Canada Rep

• Feedback on their lift, including reasons if the lift does not qualify

• Eligibility to be considered for Team Canada selection if lift is successful.

When You Officially Qualify

Athletes whose lift meets qualification standards receive:

• Official IKMF Canada Lifter T-Shirt

• IKMF Team Canada validation for one (1) fiscal year for that specific qualifying lift

• Official confirmation letter that the lift meets IKMF standards

• Eligibility for IKMF Team Canada selection

⚠️  Important Information Reagrding In-Person & Video Submission

In-Person Qualification (Priority)

• In-person competition is the preferred and expected method of qualification

• Lifts must take place at an event attended by the Team Canada Rep or judged by an official IKMF judge

• The Team Canada Rep is responsible for hosting two in-person qualifying opportunities for athletes

Video Qualification (Last Resort)

• Video qualification is permitted only when in-person competition is not possible

• Video submissions will occur during a scheduled qualification window set by the Team Canada Rep

• All athlete requirements (forms and fees) must be completed before submission

• All qualification videos must be recorded within one (1) month of the submission date

• The Team Canada Rep will review the lift and determine qualification

• If a lift is not accepted, the athlete will receive clear and detailed feedback outlining why