IPF News:
Information for upcoming world championship events continue to be added to a special page which seems to serve as a one-stop-shopping for those interested in those scheduled events. This week the following information has been provided by the IPF for the Masters Mens and Womens Powerlifting Championship that is scheduled to be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, October 2-6:
Invitation
Nomination
The IPF re-released an updated press release in which it was announced on February 7th that there will be a free webcast of the upcoming World Bench Press Championships. The meet whill be held in Thisted, Denmark on May 30 thru June 2. Anyone wishing to have free access must do so through the IPF Online-Shop .
Referee's registration form is now availble and can be submitted for the period of 2008-2011.
The IPF announced:
"Due to holidays the IPF Referee Registar's office will be closed 26 March - 11 April 2007."
It was also announced that there were some "minor changes at the World records" comleted in the rule rule book. An explanation is included.
Changes include:
1) Added Internatinal Records to section title.
2) Adding the word International.
3) Clarifying rule 2-f in stating, Single lift Bench Press records made at a three lift (Powerlifting) event do not need to be accompanied by a total, but bona fide attempts must be made both on squat and deadlift.
4) Qualifying rule 2-h in adding that " New Records are only valid if they exceed the previous record by at least 1 kg; unless the new record is divisible by 2.5 kg then a 0.5 kg increase is acceptable.
5) Added 2-i which states, New Records are only valid if they exceed the previous record by at least 1 kg; unless the new record is divisible by 2.5 kg then a 0.5 kg increase is acceptable
6) Added 3 which states, World and International single lift bench press records may be made at any of the forenamed Championships known as single lift or as in (a) below. The same criterion applies to that of all World and International powerlifting records.
USAPL News:
Johnny Graham announced the following women as those selected to be on the 2007 IPF Master's world team. The Master's World Championships will be held from 2-6 October 2007 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
M1, M2, 114 Joni Mach, 105 Ann Leverett, 132 Angela Simons, 123 Kate Dingle-Craig, 148 Donna Marts, 123 Barb Zintmaster, 148 Paula Houston, 132 Rita Carlsson, 165 Laura Styrlund, 148 Ruth Welding, 165 Donna Bryant, 165 Terry Lee, 181 Malinda Baum, 165 Regina Hackney, 181 Rhonda Clark, UNL Sue Hallen, 198 Jill Arnow
2007 USAPL NGB Meeting AnnouncementPosted Monday, March 12, 2007 @ 9:24 AM CDT by Priscilla Ribic
2007 USA Powerlifting National Governing Body Meeting
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center – Peoples Theater
Chesterfield, MissouriFriday, July 13th, 2007
All current USAPL members are invited to attend the 2007 National Governing Body Meeting. This will be held at 6:00pm on July 13th, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in Chesterfield.
The official agenda will be posted on the USA Powerlifting web-site the week of June 18th. Below you will find the listings for elections and honorary awards. If you would like to nominate yourself for an elected position or someone for an honorary award, please notify Erin Dickey at usaplsec@gmail.com.
A reminder to all State Chairs and voting members: if you are planning to proxy your vote to another member you must notify USAPL Secretary, Erin Dickey, by mail or email. Your proxy must also carry a copy of the letter with your signature to the NGB meeting before they are given your voting card. State Chairs must proxy their vote to a member from their state. All voting members must have a current membership as well.
If you have any questions, please contact any Executive Board member.
Elected Executive Committee Positions:
Vice President (1 elected)
EC Members (2 elected)
Honorary Awards:Brother Bennett Award
Coach of the YearReferee of the Year
Important Deadlines:April 13th (90 days prior to meeting) for all by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Vice President and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and ALL MEET BIDS.
June 13th (30 days prior to meeting) - Agenda Items, honorary award nominations
Erin DickeyGeneral Secretary
News from the World Around Us:
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note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Virginia Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Virginia Powerlifting.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
News Letter 3/12/07
IPF News:
The IPF has updated their "Supsended lifters and officials list."
On it includes Michal Wilk of Poland who competed in last year's IPF World Championships. As a result of his suspension and subsequent disqualification, Jason Beck of the USA has been awarded the Silver Medal for second place in the 100kg class. Wilk along with Michal Tatarynowicz are now two more Polish lifters that appears to have tested positive for banned substances.
USAPL News:
The March edition of the USAPL news letter has been published and released.
On the cover is a picture of the 2006 World Championships Women's Best Lifter, Priscilla Ribic and a link to lifter rankings.
In the President's message, Larry Maile touts stability in membership, increased sales of USAPL merchandise, increased participation over the last year in Open competiton and the lack of drug test failures as successes achieved for the USAPL. Sales of merchandise has accounted for approximately 10% in the budget and he acknowledges the work of "Lance Slaughter, Priscilla Ribic, and Erin Dickey for initiating, building, and maintaining this effort." He is also encouraged by the number of "Open" meets where "upwards" of 100 lifters has participated. He is also determined to build on the successes the federation has had in drug testing.
In this month's edition, 15 contests are reviewed including the 2007 Women's Nationals. Also included is a calendar of upcoming events through 2008.
Mike Armstrong continues his article on "The Novice Referee." In this months article, he focuses on judging the bench press.
Congratulations to Stephanie Whiting and Johnny Graham for their induction into the Hall of Fame. And congratulations to the 2007 Women's National team that will represent the U.S at the upcoming World Championships.
There are several spots available on the Junior and Master's NAPF team. If your interested, contact; James Townsend, North American Men's Team Head Coach (318-245-1802).
James Hart has announced the Women's Open, Junior and Master's NAPF team. There are still open slots to fill. If your interested in being a part of this team, contact James Hart (402-470-3672).
WOMEN’S OPEN TEAM 105 – Rowena Lopez, 114 – Janel Brown, 123 – Ashley Mathern, 132 - Katie VanDusen, Rita Carlsson 148 –vacant, 165 – Cydney Smith, 181 – Malinda Baum, Rhonda Clark, 198 – Katie Dodge, 198+ - Lana Allen, Megan Maurer
WOMEN’S JUNIOR TEAM
97 – Monica Johnson, 105 – Gina Trinidad, 114 – Melissa Werner, Michelle VanDusen, 123 – Samantha Baker, Kelly Heim, 132 – Katie VanDusen, 148 – Meagan Chappell, 165 – Kami Schroer, 181 & 198 –vacant, 198+ - Lana Allen
WOMEN’S MASTER TEAM
114 – Joni Mach, 123 – Barb Zintsmaster, 132 – Rita Carlsson, 148 – Donna Marts, 165 – Teresa Merrick, 165/181 – Regina Hackney, 181 – Malinda Baum, Rhonda Clark, 198 & 198+ - vacant.
Current coaching staff includes; James Hart, Eric Mach, James Townsend, and Larry Maile.
News from the World Around Us:
Powerlifting Watch for news, comments and opinions.
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Virginia Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Virginia Powerlifting.
The IPF has updated their "Supsended lifters and officials list."
On it includes Michal Wilk of Poland who competed in last year's IPF World Championships. As a result of his suspension and subsequent disqualification, Jason Beck of the USA has been awarded the Silver Medal for second place in the 100kg class. Wilk along with Michal Tatarynowicz are now two more Polish lifters that appears to have tested positive for banned substances.
USAPL News:
The March edition of the USAPL news letter has been published and released.
On the cover is a picture of the 2006 World Championships Women's Best Lifter, Priscilla Ribic and a link to lifter rankings.
In the President's message, Larry Maile touts stability in membership, increased sales of USAPL merchandise, increased participation over the last year in Open competiton and the lack of drug test failures as successes achieved for the USAPL. Sales of merchandise has accounted for approximately 10% in the budget and he acknowledges the work of "Lance Slaughter, Priscilla Ribic, and Erin Dickey for initiating, building, and maintaining this effort." He is also encouraged by the number of "Open" meets where "upwards" of 100 lifters has participated. He is also determined to build on the successes the federation has had in drug testing.
In this month's edition, 15 contests are reviewed including the 2007 Women's Nationals. Also included is a calendar of upcoming events through 2008.
Mike Armstrong continues his article on "The Novice Referee." In this months article, he focuses on judging the bench press.
Congratulations to Stephanie Whiting and Johnny Graham for their induction into the Hall of Fame. And congratulations to the 2007 Women's National team that will represent the U.S at the upcoming World Championships.
There are several spots available on the Junior and Master's NAPF team. If your interested, contact; James Townsend, North American Men's Team Head Coach (318-245-1802).
James Hart has announced the Women's Open, Junior and Master's NAPF team. There are still open slots to fill. If your interested in being a part of this team, contact James Hart (402-470-3672).
WOMEN’S OPEN TEAM 105 – Rowena Lopez, 114 – Janel Brown, 123 – Ashley Mathern, 132 - Katie VanDusen, Rita Carlsson 148 –vacant, 165 – Cydney Smith, 181 – Malinda Baum, Rhonda Clark, 198 – Katie Dodge, 198+ - Lana Allen, Megan Maurer
WOMEN’S JUNIOR TEAM
97 – Monica Johnson, 105 – Gina Trinidad, 114 – Melissa Werner, Michelle VanDusen, 123 – Samantha Baker, Kelly Heim, 132 – Katie VanDusen, 148 – Meagan Chappell, 165 – Kami Schroer, 181 & 198 –vacant, 198+ - Lana Allen
WOMEN’S MASTER TEAM
114 – Joni Mach, 123 – Barb Zintsmaster, 132 – Rita Carlsson, 148 – Donna Marts, 165 – Teresa Merrick, 165/181 – Regina Hackney, 181 – Malinda Baum, Rhonda Clark, 198 & 198+ - vacant.
Current coaching staff includes; James Hart, Eric Mach, James Townsend, and Larry Maile.
News from the World Around Us:
Powerlifting Watch for news, comments and opinions.
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Virginia Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Virginia Powerlifting.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Ironman Nationals
100% RAW IRONMAN NATIONALSMarch 17, 2007
IRONMAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
DEADLIFT NATIONALS
UNITED STATES OPEN BENCH PRESS/STRICT CURL
American Legion Post #128,
636 Madison Road
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973
A Sanction III Event
Meet Director: John Shifflet
News letter 3/5/07
Congratulations to William Morris. Along with Shawn Cain, Jennifer (Rey) Gaudreau, Wade Hooper and Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary, were elected as Ahtlete's Representatives and will serve a two year term. While the responsibilities are not specific or clear in the by-laws by-laws (pdf) (word doc word), Athlete's Representatives do have voting rights on the National Committee.
Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary has posted a summary of her experience at the Nationals along with pictures at her web site.
IPF News:
World Master's Bench Press Championships web site has been launced.
The IPF announced this past week:
"World Police & Fire Games, Adelaide Australia March 2007.
All IPF nations, lifters & officials should note this is not an IPF run or sanctioned event. The IPF has been advised that athletes or officials under suspension will be allowed to participate in the Powerlifting events at the Games. The Powerlifting events have been called "Bench Press" & "Push Pull". Any IPF lifter or official taking part in these Games thus runs the risk of contravening the IPF rules regarding participation in non-sanctioned events & against suspended lifters or officials. The IPF strongly advises lifters & officials to not participate in these Games".
Information has been posted for the 2007 Men's & Women's World Powerlifting Champinoships has been posted. This years contest will be competed in Soelden, Austria the week of October 14-20:
Invitation
Nominations
Information has been posted for the 2007 Sub-Junior's and Junior's World Powerlifting Championships that will be held in LaGarde, France. Competition will take place September 4-8:
Web site
Invitation
Niminations
USAPL News:
Christy Newman has posted pictures taken at the 2007 Women's Powerlifting Championships.
As a result of a positve drug test from the '06 World Powerlifting Championships and the disqualification of Michal Wilk (Poland), Jason Beck (USA) has been awarded the Silver Medal.
Invites and information for the 2007 NAPF team has been posted by James Hart:
Women's team
Women's junior team
Women's masters team
Deadline for accepting/declining a slot was March 4th. As of the 4th, there were a couple of slots not filled. If you accepted an invite and were not contacted, you should contact James Hart (402)470-3672. There are also 7 more men's sub-junior/junior slots and a few men's masters slots still not filled.
News from the World Around Us:
Powerlifting Watch for news, comments and opinions.
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Virginia Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Virginia Powerlifting.
Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary has posted a summary of her experience at the Nationals along with pictures at her web site.
IPF News:
World Master's Bench Press Championships web site has been launced.
The IPF announced this past week:
"World Police & Fire Games, Adelaide Australia March 2007.
All IPF nations, lifters & officials should note this is not an IPF run or sanctioned event. The IPF has been advised that athletes or officials under suspension will be allowed to participate in the Powerlifting events at the Games. The Powerlifting events have been called "Bench Press" & "Push Pull". Any IPF lifter or official taking part in these Games thus runs the risk of contravening the IPF rules regarding participation in non-sanctioned events & against suspended lifters or officials. The IPF strongly advises lifters & officials to not participate in these Games".
Information has been posted for the 2007 Men's & Women's World Powerlifting Champinoships has been posted. This years contest will be competed in Soelden, Austria the week of October 14-20:
Invitation
Nominations
Information has been posted for the 2007 Sub-Junior's and Junior's World Powerlifting Championships that will be held in LaGarde, France. Competition will take place September 4-8:
Web site
Invitation
Niminations
USAPL News:
Christy Newman has posted pictures taken at the 2007 Women's Powerlifting Championships.
As a result of a positve drug test from the '06 World Powerlifting Championships and the disqualification of Michal Wilk (Poland), Jason Beck (USA) has been awarded the Silver Medal.
Invites and information for the 2007 NAPF team has been posted by James Hart:
Women's team
Women's junior team
Women's masters team
Deadline for accepting/declining a slot was March 4th. As of the 4th, there were a couple of slots not filled. If you accepted an invite and were not contacted, you should contact James Hart (402)470-3672. There are also 7 more men's sub-junior/junior slots and a few men's masters slots still not filled.
News from the World Around Us:
Powerlifting Watch for news, comments and opinions.
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Virginia Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Virginia Powerlifting.
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