Event Announcement
CENTRAL
EUROPEAN
CHAMPIONSHIP
2026
.png)
We are pleased to invite you to the prestigious, largest event in Europe in the second half of 2026 — CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 3X3 Series WRPF — PLTRAW.
Our primary goal is to promote sports among all age groups and create a grand festival of strength sports — a meeting place for athletes of many nationalities.
The competition has the status of a WRPF international event, which gives athletes the opportunity to set European and World records of the WRPF federation. In each of the disciplines held, there is an additional MPF classification for uniformed services.
Each athlete will receive a starter pack from us, which will include, among other things, a commemorative t-shirt, gadgets from partners, and refreshments (drinks and snacks) during the event.
Each division in the ABSOLUTE classification will be awarded cash prizes. The amount of the prizes will depend on the attendance of athletes in individual divisions.
The minimum number of registered athletes for a division to be awarded a financial prize is 30 competitors.
October 6, 2026
Mysłowice, Poland
- 0. List of disciplines & Meet PLTRAW
- 1. Registration (dates, entry limits, form)
- 2. Entry fees and cancellation
- 3. Athlete classifications and prizes
- 4. Rules (rulebook)
- 5. 7th First Timers Cup
- 6. DRUG TESTED disciplines — information
- 7. Uniformed services (MPF classification)
- 8. Preliminary competition schedule
- 9. Athlete verification (weigh-in) and consent for minors
- 10. Multimedia registration — copyright
- 11. Contact
- 12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
PAGE 2
PAGE 3
at 18:00
at 23:59
The reservation of a place in the competition is confirmed only after paying the entry fee and completing the form.
The registration form and payment instructions will be published exactly on July 19, 2026, at 18:00 on pltraw.pl.
After submitting the form, the payment method, transfer details, and a window to attach the payment confirmation will be displayed. The entry fee must be paid immediately after submitting the form — in the absence of payment, the registration is considered invalid and will be deleted.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Powerlifting RAW / DRUG TESTED Powerlifting RAW / 7th First Timers Cup * discount for T16 and T19 categories — 400 PLN / 100 EUR |
450 PLN / 115 EUR* |
| Single lift | 350 PLN / 90 EUR |
| DRUG TESTED single lift | 400 PLN / 100 EUR |
| Second and each subsequent discipline | 200 PLN / 50 EUR |
| Exception — two identical single lifts bench press RAW + DRUG TESTED bench press / deadlift RAW + DRUG TESTED deadlift / strict curl + DRUG TESTED strict curl |
500 PLN / 125 EUR (total for the pair) |
| Admission to the venue for guests | free |
PAGE 4
During the registration period, it is possible to add a classification to a previously paid entry, according to the price list. To add a classification, please inform the organizer by email: katowice@pltraw.pl.
In case of necessity to cancel the entry, it is possible to transfer the entry fee to another athlete.
Transferring a place is only possible if the purchasing person matches in terms of: competition discipline, age category, and day of start. The weight category may differ.
The seller of the place and the buyer settle between themselves — the organizer does not mediate in transactions.
For the new athlete to be included in the start lists, the buyer should contact the organizer by email (katowice@pltraw.pl) along with the seller's data and confirmation of the start category compliance.
Data changes are only possible until the end of the registration period. Later changes will not be accepted.
The entry fee is non-refundable.
Pursuant to Art. 38 paragraph 1 point 12 of the Consumer Rights Act of May 30, 2014.
PAGE 5
Each athlete, within a single entry fee, is always classified in:
• their weight category within their age group,
• their age category without weight division,
• absolute (overall) classification — with a minimum of 10 athletes in the discipline.
Each athlete can additionally be classified:
• optionally — if competing in T16/T19/J23/M40+/M50+/M60+/M70+, can be additionally classified in the Open age group, weight category, and without weight division (+100 PLN),
• optionally — in the uniformed services classification (+200 PLN),
• as a first timer — optionally in the Central European Championship in their weight-age category (+200 PLN),
• as a tested athlete — additionally in the non-tested division in their weight-age category (+200 PLN or +100 PLN for identical single lifts).
The result from powerlifting can be transferred to a single lift — in this case, the athlete does not have to weigh in a second time. The result transfer is entered in the system by default.
Prizes can only be collected during the official ceremony — personally or by a delegated person. After the end of the competition, the prizes pass to the organizer. We do not ship prizes!
The competition is held in accordance with the general rules of WRPF/WEPF/WAF with amendments presented in this competition announcement.
Full rulebook:
PAGE 6
The First Timers Cup is a competition for people participating for the first time in any full powerlifting competition.
A first timer is classified according to the general competition rules available in the announcement. There is no uniformed services (MPF) category in the first timers division.
Entry fees
The entry fee is 450 PLN (discount for T16 and T19 categories — 400 PLN / 100 EUR).
Please also familiarize yourself with the full rulebook — chapter 4.
PAGE 7
The tested division is intended for athletes not using doping agents found on the prohibited list.
This division has a separate registry of Polish, European, and World records.
A tested athlete can also be classified in the non-tested division (result transfer, surcharge as for an additional starting discipline) — then they can also set non-tested national and international records.
10% of the athletes who weigh in at the competition will be tested. They will be called for testing immediately after their start; the test will take place in a designated room.
– is stripped of the taken place and is obliged to return the received prize,
– is excluded from competing in the entire WRPF/WEPF/WSF federation for a year, in every discipline,
– is permanently excluded from competing in the WRPF-PLTRAW (WRPF Poland) tested division and all tested divisions under the aegis of WRPF/WEPF/WSF.
Detailed testing rules and the list of prohibited substances: wrpf.pro/doping-kontrol/dokumenty
An athlete competing in the MPF (uniformed services) classification is obliged to show an ID confirming affiliation during verification (weigh-in).
Athletes from RAW Powerlifting, DRUG TESTED RAW Powerlifting, and any other discipline held within the event, excluding the First Timers Cup, can be classified in the MPF classification.
Uniformed personnel are classified in their weight category and in the overall category without weight division.
Soldiers and officers of Polish uniformed services can participate in the uniformed classification:
PAGE 8
Athletes can weigh in the day before their start or in the morning on the day of the start. Verification will take place according to the hourly schedule published after the end of registration. Verification takes place at the competition venue.
Minors are obliged to provide a paper version of the consent of a parent or legal guardian to participate in the competition. Otherwise, the athlete will be removed from the start list.
The organizer informs that the event has official photographic and video coverage.
In accordance with Art. 81 of the Act of February 4, 1994, on copyright and related rights (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2022, item 2509), there is a total ban on recording multimedia materials (photographs, video) for commercial purposes and for self-promotion (e.g., building a portfolio, promoting a photographer's/filmmaker's personal brand) at the event venue without the prior consent of the organizer.
Entities interested in professional registration of the event are asked to contact the organizer in advance to agree on conditions and obtain appropriate accreditation.
The above ban does not apply to recording materials for private use (non-commercial and non-promotional) by event participants (competitors) and their accompanying persons.
PAGE 9
The organizer reserves the right to change the schedule. The schedule may change due to the difference between the expected and registered number of athletes for a specific day.
The detailed schedule will be published after the end of registration and payment verification.
28.09
weigh-ins for athletes starting on 29.09
29.09
all women (all age groups) | men T16 | men T19 (u67.5, u75, u82.5)
30.09
men T19 (u90–u140) | men J23 | men Masters 40+, 50+, 60+
01.10
RAW Powerlifting — all women (all age groups)
02.10
03.10
DRUG TESTED Deadlift Raw | Deadlift Raw
04.10
05.10
all women (all age groups) | men masters, T16, T19
06.10
men J23, Open
PAGE 10
We will publish the start lists a few days after the end of registration.
We prepare the detailed schedule immediately after the end of registration.
Yes. According to federation rules, the organizer is obliged to allow the athlete both options. The detailed weigh-in schedule will be included in the competition schedule.
The test is conducted from urine, and the results will be available up to approx. 14 days from the receipt of the samples by the laboratory.
The age on the day of the competition counts for the age category (not by birth year). An athlete celebrating their birthday on the day of the start competes in the older age category.
T16 (14–16), T19 (17–19), J23 (20–23), Open (14–99), Masters 40+, Masters 50+, Masters 60+, Masters 70+.
Women: 44 kg, 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, +90 kg.
Men: 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, 110 kg, 125 kg, 140 kg, +140 kg.
Athletes can apply two layers of medical tape to their thumbs. However, tapes and bandages cannot be used as an aid in performing the lift or to improve the grip on the barbell.
Two conditions must be met: a successful third attempt in the performed lift and the record-breaking nature of the attempt (national, European, or world record) beating the record by a minimum of 0.5 kg.
PAGE 11