From Powerlifting Watch:
Lifter Rankings- Jon announces changes to lifter Rankings;
Due to demand, I've added the 2008 Lifter Rankings to the existing Current Lifter Rankings and 2007 Lifter Rankings. The 2008 Rankings will not initially include the top 50 lifts (top 20 for women) but will be built out as lifts are added throughout the year. Please also be aware that only lifts which will likely be in the top 50 at the end of the year will be included in these Rankings.
The Current Lifter Rankings are the top 50 (top 20 for women) lifts in the past 12 months broken down by weight class and equipment.
IPF News:
Information; about 16th Women’s Masters World and the 26th Men’s Masters World Powerlifting Championships- click here.
USAPL News:
Master's Committee Meeting- Gina announces the following;
The Masters Committee meeting will be held 5/1 at 5:00pm. Elections will be held for the Masters Chairperson and two committee meeting. Nominations may be sent to Johnny Graham or taken at the meeting.
Raw Nationals- Harold Gaines provides information for the Raw Nationals scheduled for July 25-27 in St. Louis, MO:
The sessions for the Inaugural USA Powerlifting’s Raw National Championships have been announced.
SESSIONS:
Friday 7/25 Afternoon – Men 123-165
Saturday, 7/26 Morning - All women
Saturday, 7/26 Afternoon - Men 181 & 198
Sunday, 7/27 Morning - Men 220 & 242
Sunday, 7/27 Afternoon - Men 275 & SHW
COMPETITION EQUIPMENT:
E/R Racks
Calibrated, chrome Ivanko plates
IPF approved Q bars
Husky loaders/spotters
Marksteiner scoring system projected on large screens
Carpeted platforms
AWARDS
Custom, commemorative medals for every successful lifter.
Best lifter awards
Team awards
Commemorative T-shirt for every registered lifter
HOTEL
Make your reservations ASAP as the hotel is likely to sell out quickly.
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
Mention USA Powerlifting for the discount.
ENTRY FORMS
Online and paper entry forms are available at: http://www.USAPLNationals.com
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
After you have made your airline reservations contact Rob Campbell at RACENT1@sbcglobal.net if you need to arrange ground transportation to/from the airport.
WHO IS LIFTING?
Lifters from Wyoming, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado have already submitted entry forms.
2009 Arnold Sports Festival Logo Contest- Priscilla announces the following;
Got a creative side? Help design the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival logo and win $300 in USAPL Merchandise!
Information for your submittal:
Logo to include a minimum of:
-USAPL Logo
-IPF Logo
-The Contest year: 2009
-Contest Name: Arnold Sports Festival
-City Name: Columbus, OH
-Wording: America's Choice for Drug-free Strength Sport
Art Format:
Design: 4-color
Sample format for submittal: .jpg
Final Version format: .eps illustrator vector art, 300 dpi with the colors separated
Deadlines:
Samples Due no later than May 15th
Winner decided by May 31st
Submit to: pribic@usapowerlifting.com
Please send medium size jpgs. You will receive an acknowledgement email to show your submittal has been received.
2008 Arnold Sports Festival Wrap-up: by Matt Gary, Mid-West team coach, Quest American Pro Invitational
The Arnold Sports Festival celebrated its 20th year of excellence in showcasing a variety of sports performance. The festival is held annually in Columbus, Ohio on the first weekend in March. This year’s celebration was held Friday, February 29 through Sunday, March 2, and hosted 39 events including 14 Olympic sports.
USA Powerlifting joined the festival this year and put on a tremendous display of competitive powerlifting that included lifters from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Four separate competitions were contested in three days beginning with the Raw Challenge on Friday. Spectators witnessed more than 30 lifters competing in the unequipped competition with only belts, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves being allowed.
For video, pictures and to read the rest of the article, click here.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/27/08
IPF News:
Update-National Doping Report
USAPL News:
Lifters Wanted!- Matt Gary (Men's Coach) seeks lifters for the NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in Oranjestad, Aruba:
I am still trying to fill the Men's Open, Master’s, Sub-Junior, and Junior rosters for the 2008 NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in Oranjestad, Aruba. Due to the dates of other USAPL competitions, lifters that would normally leap at the opportunity to compete internationally have chosen to pursue other options. Accordingly, we still have some holes to fill in various weight classes.
I am looking for strong lifters for the following weight classes:
56kg
60kg
67.5kg
75kg
82.5kg
110kg
125kg
This is a tremendous opportunity to gain international lifting experience and this also serves as one of the qualifiers for the 2009 World Games in Taiwan. If you need additional information about the championships please visit the following link: NAPF
Here you'll be able to view the official invitation which will provide you with more information regarding the contest, accommodations, etc.
If you're interested in participating, please contact me immediately at MLGary@aol.com.
From Critical Bench: Interview With Bench Presser "Big Willie" J.T. Hall, III
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - March 2008
1) CRITICAL BENCH: JT, tell us about yourself!
My name is "BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL, III. I have an A.A. and B.S. in biology. I am the NASA KENTUCKY RECORDS CHAIRMAN & member of the NASA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. I have been a competitive powerlifter since 1994. I have competed in 10 different states: KY, OH, IN, WV, VA, IA, MO, NC, IL & TN. I have competed in more than 11 different federations: NASA, BENCH AMERICA II, USAPL, AAU, WDFPF, WNPF, APF, ANNPC, WEOPF, SLP, & APA. My best-equipped competition bench press is 523 lbs & raw bench press is 484 in the 220 class. I have missed 585 & 575 @ lockout last year in the summer/fall. My best training lift is a 625 3-board press, 635 reverse band bench press and an unequipped 495 bench press. I'm a member of the Omega Force Christian Strength Team.
I have won several NASA awards. These are the awards I cherish a lot: The 2007 April Co-Lifter of the Month, 2005 Bench Only Over-all runner up, 2003 & 2004 Bench Only Over-all winner of the Year and 2002 Powersports bench presser of the Year. I have been ranked by Powerlifting USA and Powerlifting Watch. My height is 5'11 and in a 13-month period, I was drug-tested 3 times.
I compete in the Inzer Rage X Bp shirt. I use AtLarge Nutrition Maximum Mass Stack. My pre-workout supplement is BMF Sport: A.C.T. Healthy Energy drink.
2) CRITICAL BENCH: Since your last interview, what have you achieved in the sport of powerlifting?
The biggest achievement for me is to continually give back to the powerlifting community. I enjoy being the NASA KY Record Chairman & on the NASA Executive Committee. This gives me a great opportunity to help lifters at the KY meets and vote on NASA Athletes of the Year. No award or title can compare to this achievement.
3) CRITICAL BENCH: A lot changed since your last interview from 04. Can you tell us what has changed?
I competed at the 2004 Bench America II and was the only KY lifter invited. I competed on the 2004 Team NASA against Team AAU in Richmond, VA. Team NASA did lay the smackdown on Team AAU. NASA is putting on the 2008 Pro Powersports and Pro Powerlifting with almost $40,000 cash giveaway.
4) CRITICAL BENCH: Tell us about the first time you benched 135? What was that like? What about 225? 315? 405? 500? 550? 600+?
I bench press 135 my freshman year in high school and was shocked because I weighed 100 pounds.
I bench press 225 my senior year in high school and was pretty excited.
I bench press 315 in 1995 and bench press 405 and 1997.
That's when I started thinking that I can eventually bench press 500 and 600 drug-free.
I bench press 500 in 2002. After I bench press 500, I jumped off the bench and took off running. I was really, really excited that day of the competition. I missed the mid and high 500 a couple times. I was a little frustrated, but I'll never give up.
I will become a member of the 600 bench press club using an Inzer Rage X bp shirt!
To read more and to see a example of "Big Willie's" 5-week routine , click here.
Update-National Doping Report
USAPL News:
Lifters Wanted!- Matt Gary (Men's Coach) seeks lifters for the NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in Oranjestad, Aruba:
I am still trying to fill the Men's Open, Master’s, Sub-Junior, and Junior rosters for the 2008 NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in Oranjestad, Aruba. Due to the dates of other USAPL competitions, lifters that would normally leap at the opportunity to compete internationally have chosen to pursue other options. Accordingly, we still have some holes to fill in various weight classes.
I am looking for strong lifters for the following weight classes:
56kg
60kg
67.5kg
75kg
82.5kg
110kg
125kg
This is a tremendous opportunity to gain international lifting experience and this also serves as one of the qualifiers for the 2009 World Games in Taiwan. If you need additional information about the championships please visit the following link: NAPF
Here you'll be able to view the official invitation which will provide you with more information regarding the contest, accommodations, etc.
If you're interested in participating, please contact me immediately at MLGary@aol.com.
From Critical Bench: Interview With Bench Presser "Big Willie" J.T. Hall, III
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - March 2008
1) CRITICAL BENCH: JT, tell us about yourself!
My name is "BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL, III. I have an A.A. and B.S. in biology. I am the NASA KENTUCKY RECORDS CHAIRMAN & member of the NASA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. I have been a competitive powerlifter since 1994. I have competed in 10 different states: KY, OH, IN, WV, VA, IA, MO, NC, IL & TN. I have competed in more than 11 different federations: NASA, BENCH AMERICA II, USAPL, AAU, WDFPF, WNPF, APF, ANNPC, WEOPF, SLP, & APA. My best-equipped competition bench press is 523 lbs & raw bench press is 484 in the 220 class. I have missed 585 & 575 @ lockout last year in the summer/fall. My best training lift is a 625 3-board press, 635 reverse band bench press and an unequipped 495 bench press. I'm a member of the Omega Force Christian Strength Team.
I have won several NASA awards. These are the awards I cherish a lot: The 2007 April Co-Lifter of the Month, 2005 Bench Only Over-all runner up, 2003 & 2004 Bench Only Over-all winner of the Year and 2002 Powersports bench presser of the Year. I have been ranked by Powerlifting USA and Powerlifting Watch. My height is 5'11 and in a 13-month period, I was drug-tested 3 times.
I compete in the Inzer Rage X Bp shirt. I use AtLarge Nutrition Maximum Mass Stack. My pre-workout supplement is BMF Sport: A.C.T. Healthy Energy drink.
2) CRITICAL BENCH: Since your last interview, what have you achieved in the sport of powerlifting?
The biggest achievement for me is to continually give back to the powerlifting community. I enjoy being the NASA KY Record Chairman & on the NASA Executive Committee. This gives me a great opportunity to help lifters at the KY meets and vote on NASA Athletes of the Year. No award or title can compare to this achievement.
3) CRITICAL BENCH: A lot changed since your last interview from 04. Can you tell us what has changed?
I competed at the 2004 Bench America II and was the only KY lifter invited. I competed on the 2004 Team NASA against Team AAU in Richmond, VA. Team NASA did lay the smackdown on Team AAU. NASA is putting on the 2008 Pro Powersports and Pro Powerlifting with almost $40,000 cash giveaway.
4) CRITICAL BENCH: Tell us about the first time you benched 135? What was that like? What about 225? 315? 405? 500? 550? 600+?
I bench press 135 my freshman year in high school and was shocked because I weighed 100 pounds.
I bench press 225 my senior year in high school and was pretty excited.
I bench press 315 in 1995 and bench press 405 and 1997.
That's when I started thinking that I can eventually bench press 500 and 600 drug-free.
I bench press 500 in 2002. After I bench press 500, I jumped off the bench and took off running. I was really, really excited that day of the competition. I missed the mid and high 500 a couple times. I was a little frustrated, but I'll never give up.
I will become a member of the 600 bench press club using an Inzer Rage X bp shirt!
To read more and to see a example of "Big Willie's" 5-week routine , click here.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/24/08
USAPL News:
Referees- High School Nationals; Jack Marcus is seeking referees:
STILL LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL REFEREES AS HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS LOOKS LIKEIT WILL BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVER.IF YOU CAN MAKE IT TO NATIONALS LET ME KNOW ASAP AS WE AREWORKING ON ROOM ASSIGNMENTS FOR REFEREES.APRIL 4-6th 2008 KALAMAZOO MICHIGANTHANK YOU IN ADVANCEJACK MARCUS TECHNICAL SEC 269-612-1300
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/20/08
Local News:
The 2008 100% RAW Bench press/Deadlift/Power Curl Nationals is coming to Maryland.
Mid-Atlantic Powerlifting is partnering with 100% RAW President, Paul Bossi, to promote and host this great event.
For me, it is an annual event I always look forward to seeing. There has always been great lifters from various federations who have lifted in this competition in the past.
The meet will be held at the Annapolis Moose Lodge on Saturday, June 28th.
Entry form and additional information will soon be provided.
USAPL News:
Priscilla Ribic announces 2009 Arnold Sports Festival Information:
Information has now been posted concerning the selection criteria and competition format for the http://www.usapowerlifting.com/nationals/arnold/index.shtml.
More information, specifically the nominations will be posted soon. As qualifying events are completed, nominations will reflect lifters who makes the minimum qualifying requirements.
Looking forward to 2009!
USAPL-Arnold Sports Festival
Christy Newman has posted more pictures taken at the Arnold Sport Festival- click here.
Larry Maile describes future plans for internet use:
All,
Madvig Solutions, LLC will take up the task of the online rankings system for 2008 and beyond. Thanks, Gentlemen.
Tony Cardella, who is our webmaster will be rebuilding the website over the next few months to implement the design that Lea Foreman worked through for us. As you recall, Lea did the website design that we have now and which presents USAPL in a very positive light. We want to freshen it up some and make it a little more user friendly.
Tony will also be working on the records pages so that we can have a system that allows the user to drill down to look at past records in addition to the current ones.
Thank you all for all you do for USAPL.
Joe DeMatteo provides flight information for the New Jersey States:
2008 USAPL New Jersey State Powerlifting Championships - Finalized Schedule for Lifting There will be 3 scales at weigh ins
Saturday -- Session 1
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 am Lifting: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Flight A: Women 44kg – 56kg / 9 lifters
Flight B: Women 60kg – 75kg / 10 lifters
Flight C: Men 52kg – 67.5kg / 15 lifters
Saturday -- Session 2
Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Lifting 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Flight D: Men 75kg – 82.5kg / 14 Lifters
Flight E: Men 90kg – 100kg / 10 Lifters
Flight F: Men 110kg – 125+kg / 14 Lifters
Special Note: The ten [10] single-lift Bench Press only lifters will be grouped according to the above listed weight categories.
New Jersey Powerlifting
Rick Fowler has announced the launch of the website dedicated to the '08 Men's, Teen's and Junior's Nationals (June 13-15 in Killeen, TX)- click here.
The 2008 100% RAW Bench press/Deadlift/Power Curl Nationals is coming to Maryland.
Mid-Atlantic Powerlifting is partnering with 100% RAW President, Paul Bossi, to promote and host this great event.
For me, it is an annual event I always look forward to seeing. There has always been great lifters from various federations who have lifted in this competition in the past.
The meet will be held at the Annapolis Moose Lodge on Saturday, June 28th.
Entry form and additional information will soon be provided.
USAPL News:
Priscilla Ribic announces 2009 Arnold Sports Festival Information:
Information has now been posted concerning the selection criteria and competition format for the http://www.usapowerlifting.com/nationals/arnold/index.shtml.
More information, specifically the nominations will be posted soon. As qualifying events are completed, nominations will reflect lifters who makes the minimum qualifying requirements.
Looking forward to 2009!
USAPL-Arnold Sports Festival
Christy Newman has posted more pictures taken at the Arnold Sport Festival- click here.
Larry Maile describes future plans for internet use:
All,
Madvig Solutions, LLC will take up the task of the online rankings system for 2008 and beyond. Thanks, Gentlemen.
Tony Cardella, who is our webmaster will be rebuilding the website over the next few months to implement the design that Lea Foreman worked through for us. As you recall, Lea did the website design that we have now and which presents USAPL in a very positive light. We want to freshen it up some and make it a little more user friendly.
Tony will also be working on the records pages so that we can have a system that allows the user to drill down to look at past records in addition to the current ones.
Thank you all for all you do for USAPL.
Joe DeMatteo provides flight information for the New Jersey States:
2008 USAPL New Jersey State Powerlifting Championships - Finalized Schedule for Lifting There will be 3 scales at weigh ins
Saturday -- Session 1
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 am Lifting: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Flight A: Women 44kg – 56kg / 9 lifters
Flight B: Women 60kg – 75kg / 10 lifters
Flight C: Men 52kg – 67.5kg / 15 lifters
Saturday -- Session 2
Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Lifting 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Flight D: Men 75kg – 82.5kg / 14 Lifters
Flight E: Men 90kg – 100kg / 10 Lifters
Flight F: Men 110kg – 125+kg / 14 Lifters
Special Note: The ten [10] single-lift Bench Press only lifters will be grouped according to the above listed weight categories.
New Jersey Powerlifting
Rick Fowler has announced the launch of the website dedicated to the '08 Men's, Teen's and Junior's Nationals (June 13-15 in Killeen, TX)- click here.
Monday, March 17, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/18/08
Results:
March 15- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.
IPF News:
Update- Suspended Lifters and Officials; click here.
The WADA Coaches Tool Kit; click here.
For the English version, WADA Doping Control Flier; click here.
USAPL News:
The final edition of Powerlines has been published; click here.
In this edition:
1) President's Message; Larry Maile discusses the reasons for discontinuing the electronic version of Powerlines and the temporary loss of the on-line ranking system, success found at the Arnold Sports Festival, increase in membership in 2007, greater diligence in drug testing and a greater effort put toward out of meet (OMT) testing. He concludes with news of the passing of Phillip Battle.
2) Robert Keller shares information for the upcoming Master's Nationals that will be held in Miami, FL- May 2-4
Robert Keller discusses the 6th NAPF/IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships is scheduled for June 18-21, 2008 for Oranjestad, Aruba.
3) Contest Results- received to December 31 and a few from 2008.
4) Upcoming Events
5) Profiles- Phillip Battle
6) Technical (see editors note)- Part I: Spotting/Loading Techniques/Applications: Recruiting and assembling your platform team (by Robert Keller)
7) Sports medicine and Suspended Lifter List
8) Classified Ads
9) Mike Armstrong's (Editor-Powerlines)thoughts on the final issue of Powerlines.
10) Lifter Rankings
From Critical Bench: Interview With Awe-Inspiring Bench Presser Rock Lewis
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - March 2008
1) CRITICAL BENCH: It's Ben Tatar from Critical Bench and I am here with a RAW legend in the sport of bench pressing, Rock Lewis. Rock, how did you get started in the sport of benching?
Rock: My cousin, King McDuffy started me. He had about a 600lbs bench. I started when I was in the military and everyone thought I was strong. I took it from there.
2) CRITICAL BENCH: Rock, you bench pressed 495 for three reps raw with your feet up on the bench the same day you benched 600lbs. How many reps can you do with 495 fresh with your feet down?
I can bench press 495lbs for 8 reps with my feet down. The other day I bench pressed 495 for 6 reps with my legs crossed.
3) CRITICAL BENCH: That is totally insane. Do you usually bench with your feet up or down?
Rock: I bench with my feet up and with my legs crossed.
Rock Lewis Bench Presses 495 For Reps Same Day He Benches 600 Raw
Rock Lewis 560 Opener - No Hand-off!
4) CRITICAL BENCH: What is the most weight you have ever bench pressed with your legs crossed before?
Rock: I've done 620 with my legs crossed.
5) CRITICAL BENCH: Oh My God! Ha-Ha! Rock, why do you always train with your feet up on the bench?
Rock: It gives me better upper body control. It takes much more upper body control to bench with your feet up which allows me to get stronger and ultimately bench press more.
6) CRITICAL BENCH: Rock, how did you get so good at unracking your own weight like you did with 560 at the 100% RAW Nationals?
Rock: I do everything by myself. I don't need a bench shirt, spotters or anything else. It's all me.
7) CRITICAL BENCH: You are one of the most naturally strong freaks this Earth has ever seen, no doubt about that. Rock, do you ever intend to compete with gear?
Rock: I do. I would like to compete with gear after I become the first heavy weight bencher to triple his body weight drug free and then I want to go to gear…
To read more, click here.
March 15- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.
IPF News:
Update- Suspended Lifters and Officials; click here.
The WADA Coaches Tool Kit; click here.
For the English version, WADA Doping Control Flier; click here.
USAPL News:
The final edition of Powerlines has been published; click here.
In this edition:
1) President's Message; Larry Maile discusses the reasons for discontinuing the electronic version of Powerlines and the temporary loss of the on-line ranking system, success found at the Arnold Sports Festival, increase in membership in 2007, greater diligence in drug testing and a greater effort put toward out of meet (OMT) testing. He concludes with news of the passing of Phillip Battle.
2) Robert Keller shares information for the upcoming Master's Nationals that will be held in Miami, FL- May 2-4
Robert Keller discusses the 6th NAPF/IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships is scheduled for June 18-21, 2008 for Oranjestad, Aruba.
3) Contest Results- received to December 31 and a few from 2008.
4) Upcoming Events
5) Profiles- Phillip Battle
6) Technical (see editors note)- Part I: Spotting/Loading Techniques/Applications: Recruiting and assembling your platform team (by Robert Keller)
7) Sports medicine and Suspended Lifter List
8) Classified Ads
9) Mike Armstrong's (Editor-Powerlines)thoughts on the final issue of Powerlines.
10) Lifter Rankings
From Critical Bench: Interview With Awe-Inspiring Bench Presser Rock Lewis
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - March 2008
1) CRITICAL BENCH: It's Ben Tatar from Critical Bench and I am here with a RAW legend in the sport of bench pressing, Rock Lewis. Rock, how did you get started in the sport of benching?
Rock: My cousin, King McDuffy started me. He had about a 600lbs bench. I started when I was in the military and everyone thought I was strong. I took it from there.
2) CRITICAL BENCH: Rock, you bench pressed 495 for three reps raw with your feet up on the bench the same day you benched 600lbs. How many reps can you do with 495 fresh with your feet down?
I can bench press 495lbs for 8 reps with my feet down. The other day I bench pressed 495 for 6 reps with my legs crossed.
3) CRITICAL BENCH: That is totally insane. Do you usually bench with your feet up or down?
Rock: I bench with my feet up and with my legs crossed.
Rock Lewis Bench Presses 495 For Reps Same Day He Benches 600 Raw
Rock Lewis 560 Opener - No Hand-off!
4) CRITICAL BENCH: What is the most weight you have ever bench pressed with your legs crossed before?
Rock: I've done 620 with my legs crossed.
5) CRITICAL BENCH: Oh My God! Ha-Ha! Rock, why do you always train with your feet up on the bench?
Rock: It gives me better upper body control. It takes much more upper body control to bench with your feet up which allows me to get stronger and ultimately bench press more.
6) CRITICAL BENCH: Rock, how did you get so good at unracking your own weight like you did with 560 at the 100% RAW Nationals?
Rock: I do everything by myself. I don't need a bench shirt, spotters or anything else. It's all me.
7) CRITICAL BENCH: You are one of the most naturally strong freaks this Earth has ever seen, no doubt about that. Rock, do you ever intend to compete with gear?
Rock: I do. I would like to compete with gear after I become the first heavy weight bencher to triple his body weight drug free and then I want to go to gear…
To read more, click here.
In Memory of Phillip Battle
In Memory of Phillip Battle:
On this day we mourn his passing and honor his life. Let the joy which he brought to the life that we know, lift the spirit in each of us as we reflect on his. While his physical presence is gone, his spirit remains. Let it give each strength to carry on.
BATTLE, Phillip Patrick, of Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life Sunday, March 9, 2008. He is survived by his loving and caring parents, Phillip E. and Myrtle T. Battle; and devoted sister, Kimberly D. Battle of Washington, D.C. He also leaves an uncle and aunt, Calvin L. and Ethel K. Battle; five great-aunts, Elsie T. Brown, Virginia Taylor, and Ruth Mickens, all of Richmond, Va., Theatrice Belcher, West Point, Va., and Mildred Taylor, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two great-uncles, Neal Brown of Richmond and Randolph Brown of Quinton, Va.; other relatives, extended family, church family, heart of Virginia Council Boy Scouts of America and the powerlifting community. Phillip was a 1995 graduate of Atlee High School. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout that year. In 1999 he graduated from Bluefield College, Bluefield, Va. He was Vice Chairman of USAPL Powerlifting for the State of Virginia, and he organized the Special Olympics competition for the Youth of Virginia meets for powerlifters. He was a participant, helper, organizer and judge of many meets for the AAU Powerlifters. He also lifted in the IPA Powerlifters Competition. Phillip was a promoter for the Chickahominy Branch Press Competition, held for the past eight years to help defray the cost for youth attending the YMCA Summer Camp. He was an employee of the Jefferson Hotel for eight years, as well as the Chickahominy YMCA. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R Street, Richmond, Va., 23223, with Monsignor Walter Barrett Jr. officiating. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Viewing 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Sunday. Remains to rest in church one hour prior to service.
On this day we mourn his passing and honor his life. Let the joy which he brought to the life that we know, lift the spirit in each of us as we reflect on his. While his physical presence is gone, his spirit remains. Let it give each strength to carry on.
BATTLE, Phillip Patrick, of Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life Sunday, March 9, 2008. He is survived by his loving and caring parents, Phillip E. and Myrtle T. Battle; and devoted sister, Kimberly D. Battle of Washington, D.C. He also leaves an uncle and aunt, Calvin L. and Ethel K. Battle; five great-aunts, Elsie T. Brown, Virginia Taylor, and Ruth Mickens, all of Richmond, Va., Theatrice Belcher, West Point, Va., and Mildred Taylor, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two great-uncles, Neal Brown of Richmond and Randolph Brown of Quinton, Va.; other relatives, extended family, church family, heart of Virginia Council Boy Scouts of America and the powerlifting community. Phillip was a 1995 graduate of Atlee High School. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout that year. In 1999 he graduated from Bluefield College, Bluefield, Va. He was Vice Chairman of USAPL Powerlifting for the State of Virginia, and he organized the Special Olympics competition for the Youth of Virginia meets for powerlifters. He was a participant, helper, organizer and judge of many meets for the AAU Powerlifters. He also lifted in the IPA Powerlifters Competition. Phillip was a promoter for the Chickahominy Branch Press Competition, held for the past eight years to help defray the cost for youth attending the YMCA Summer Camp. He was an employee of the Jefferson Hotel for eight years, as well as the Chickahominy YMCA. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R Street, Richmond, Va., 23223, with Monsignor Walter Barrett Jr. officiating. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Viewing 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Sunday. Remains to rest in church one hour prior to service.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Important Information-USAPL Richmond Open
The organizers of the of the USAPL, Richmond Open, have decided to hold the meet in honor of Phillip Battle.
Some important information:
1)The meet is still scheduled for April 5, 2008
2)It will be held at the venue listed on the entry form.
3)The deadline for entering the meet has been extended to March 21, 2008
4) Make all checks payable to Gary Emrich and send to:
7361 Sandy Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
For additional information or questions contact information:
Gary Emrich at 804-240-8632 or fatboydd@comcast.net
Nick Minetti at sacrigen@comcast.net
Some important information:
1)The meet is still scheduled for April 5, 2008
2)It will be held at the venue listed on the entry form.
3)The deadline for entering the meet has been extended to March 21, 2008
4) Make all checks payable to Gary Emrich and send to:
7361 Sandy Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
For additional information or questions contact information:
Gary Emrich at 804-240-8632 or fatboydd@comcast.net
Nick Minetti at sacrigen@comcast.net
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/13/08
Update- Phillip Battle:
The viewing will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6.p.m. at:
Chiles Funeral Home
2100 Fairmount Ave.
Richmond, VA 23223
phone- 804-649-0327
The service will be held Monday, March 17, 2008 at 12 p.m. at:
The Holy Rosary Catholic Church
3000 R Street
Richmond, VA 23223
phone- 804-222-1105
At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The Holy Rosary Catholic Church building fund in his honor.
Update- Jeff Lewis:
In a note distributed by Brad Madvig, he indicates that the fund raiser will be closed soon. If you wish to contribute, click here
For Updates on Jeff Lewis's condition, click here.
Local News:
Roster- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl; March 15, Stanardsville, VA (click here)
Results:
2008 USAPL Virginia Open- March 9, Stanardsville, VA (click here)
From Powerlifting Watch:
Jon describes additional changes in Lifter Rankings:
I've added a new feature to the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings (subs req). For any lift where video of it is available, a small television icon will appear next to the lift. If you click on that icon, you'll be able to view video of the lift. If you know of any additional videos that I've missed, please send me a link and I'll get them added.
Reminder- Fantasy Powerlifting: Be sure to set your team for the coming weekend by Thursday evening at 10 pm Eastern.
100% RAW News:
From Paul Bossi (President, 100% RAW):
Dear Lifters,
It has been a while since our last your update. We have been busy working on the 2008 schedule and expansion into the western USA and Canada. We are finalizing plans for the Nationals in Reno, NV, and getting ready for the YMCA Nationals in Texas on April 26. We are also working with a gym in California that has experience running meets and Canada also. The 2008 powerlifting year is off and running and expects to be our best year ever.
For you who have not been on the website lately 100% RAW has split with Shawn "Bud" Lyte and BMF Sports. This is the link we posted on our site about the split. Click here
We have some great events coming up all over the country. If you are not ready to lift you can come help out and earn a free competition. Talk to me about the details and I will explain to you. March has 9 meets in 6 different states (FL, VA, NE, IL, VT, OH) & in April we have 5 events in 5 states (NC, VT, VA, MD, TX), if you live in these areas we look forward in seeing you lift with us.
This weekend John Shifflet will be running the Ironman Nationals. Next March 22nd we have the 2nd annual Tri-state championships in Ohio on the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state lines. Also on the 22nd is the Beau Moore Classic in Tampa, FL. The Nebraska and Florida events in March have been capped off and will not allow anymore lifters. Florida and Nebraska having been growing fast with chairmen Spero in Florida and DJ in Nebraska.
April 12th is our 10th Annual Battle of the Border double header. We run a bench and deadlift during the day and the NASF Carolina Open Bodybuilding Championships during the evening. This will be in Elizabeth City, NC our 1st meet here in 5 years. As you can remember this is the meet with those awesome awards (swords, axes, etc). This is a do not miss meet.
NASF Bodybuilding Link (click here)
Battle of the Border Link (click here)
April 19 we are back in Hagerstown after a 4 year absence. This promises to be an incredible meet as Hagerstown has some great lifters. Make sure to get your entry forms in before the deadline date.
And finally lifters in Texas and in the western part on the USA. Texas here we come, the YMCA Nationals will be held in Plano close to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Make sure to get your entry forms in before the deadline date.
If you are ranked in the 2007 Rankings and want to order a ranking plaque send me an e-mail. The ranking plaque will have your Name, rank, lift the ranking was in, amount lifted and year with our federation logo on a cherry wood plaque. Elizabeth City Trophy and Awards Inc. will be selling record & Ranking plaques for $20 each plus shipping.
If I have not heard from you in a while send me an e-mail and say hello and fill me in with an update of yourself.
Bossman
IPF News:
Technical Committee News Bulletin: 2 2008 click here.
USAPL News:
From Matt Gary (Men's coach):
All those interested in attending the 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships, scheduled for June 18-21, 2008, in Oranjestad, Aruba, please contact me by no later than March 21, 2008. Information pertaining to the championship can be found on the official invitation located on the NAPF webpage at: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica
This championship will serve as an official qualifier for the 2009 World Games that will take place during July 2009 in Taiwan.
Questions, please contact me via email: MLGary@aol.com
Thank you very much.
Robert Keller updates the '08 Master's Nationals:
All:
Today, I had the hotel add more rooms to the event block. So far, we have sold nearly 400 room nights and counting.
Also, important, the hotel has officially changed their name to Hilton. So, those attendees wishing to use their Hilton Award Points, may now do so.
As a reminder, the room block for this championship now extends out from April 28 to May 10, 2008. So, if you wish to arrive early or extend your stay after the championship, you may now do so. If you have any questions or have difficulty making a reservation, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.
Again, if you have not already done so, please make your hotel reservations, before the hotel sells out of rooms, which is likely going to happen.
NGB Deadline Reminder:
March 14th (90 days prior to meeting) All by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Treasurer, Secretary and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and NATIONAL MEET BIDS (Men’s Open/Jr/Teen, Bench, Raw & Deadlift/Push-Pull)
The viewing will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6.p.m. at:
Chiles Funeral Home
2100 Fairmount Ave.
Richmond, VA 23223
phone- 804-649-0327
The service will be held Monday, March 17, 2008 at 12 p.m. at:
The Holy Rosary Catholic Church
3000 R Street
Richmond, VA 23223
phone- 804-222-1105
At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The Holy Rosary Catholic Church building fund in his honor.
Update- Jeff Lewis:
In a note distributed by Brad Madvig, he indicates that the fund raiser will be closed soon. If you wish to contribute, click here
For Updates on Jeff Lewis's condition, click here.
Local News:
Roster- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl; March 15, Stanardsville, VA (click here)
Results:
2008 USAPL Virginia Open- March 9, Stanardsville, VA (click here)
From Powerlifting Watch:
Jon describes additional changes in Lifter Rankings:
I've added a new feature to the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings (subs req). For any lift where video of it is available, a small television icon will appear next to the lift. If you click on that icon, you'll be able to view video of the lift. If you know of any additional videos that I've missed, please send me a link and I'll get them added.
Reminder- Fantasy Powerlifting: Be sure to set your team for the coming weekend by Thursday evening at 10 pm Eastern.
100% RAW News:
From Paul Bossi (President, 100% RAW):
Dear Lifters,
It has been a while since our last your update. We have been busy working on the 2008 schedule and expansion into the western USA and Canada. We are finalizing plans for the Nationals in Reno, NV, and getting ready for the YMCA Nationals in Texas on April 26. We are also working with a gym in California that has experience running meets and Canada also. The 2008 powerlifting year is off and running and expects to be our best year ever.
For you who have not been on the website lately 100% RAW has split with Shawn "Bud" Lyte and BMF Sports. This is the link we posted on our site about the split. Click here
We have some great events coming up all over the country. If you are not ready to lift you can come help out and earn a free competition. Talk to me about the details and I will explain to you. March has 9 meets in 6 different states (FL, VA, NE, IL, VT, OH) & in April we have 5 events in 5 states (NC, VT, VA, MD, TX), if you live in these areas we look forward in seeing you lift with us.
This weekend John Shifflet will be running the Ironman Nationals. Next March 22nd we have the 2nd annual Tri-state championships in Ohio on the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state lines. Also on the 22nd is the Beau Moore Classic in Tampa, FL. The Nebraska and Florida events in March have been capped off and will not allow anymore lifters. Florida and Nebraska having been growing fast with chairmen Spero in Florida and DJ in Nebraska.
April 12th is our 10th Annual Battle of the Border double header. We run a bench and deadlift during the day and the NASF Carolina Open Bodybuilding Championships during the evening. This will be in Elizabeth City, NC our 1st meet here in 5 years. As you can remember this is the meet with those awesome awards (swords, axes, etc). This is a do not miss meet.
NASF Bodybuilding Link (click here)
Battle of the Border Link (click here)
April 19 we are back in Hagerstown after a 4 year absence. This promises to be an incredible meet as Hagerstown has some great lifters. Make sure to get your entry forms in before the deadline date.
And finally lifters in Texas and in the western part on the USA. Texas here we come, the YMCA Nationals will be held in Plano close to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Make sure to get your entry forms in before the deadline date.
If you are ranked in the 2007 Rankings and want to order a ranking plaque send me an e-mail. The ranking plaque will have your Name, rank, lift the ranking was in, amount lifted and year with our federation logo on a cherry wood plaque. Elizabeth City Trophy and Awards Inc. will be selling record & Ranking plaques for $20 each plus shipping.
If I have not heard from you in a while send me an e-mail and say hello and fill me in with an update of yourself.
Bossman
IPF News:
Technical Committee News Bulletin: 2 2008 click here.
USAPL News:
From Matt Gary (Men's coach):
All those interested in attending the 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships, scheduled for June 18-21, 2008, in Oranjestad, Aruba, please contact me by no later than March 21, 2008. Information pertaining to the championship can be found on the official invitation located on the NAPF webpage at: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica
This championship will serve as an official qualifier for the 2009 World Games that will take place during July 2009 in Taiwan.
Questions, please contact me via email: MLGary@aol.com
Thank you very much.
Robert Keller updates the '08 Master's Nationals:
All:
Today, I had the hotel add more rooms to the event block. So far, we have sold nearly 400 room nights and counting.
Also, important, the hotel has officially changed their name to Hilton. So, those attendees wishing to use their Hilton Award Points, may now do so.
As a reminder, the room block for this championship now extends out from April 28 to May 10, 2008. So, if you wish to arrive early or extend your stay after the championship, you may now do so. If you have any questions or have difficulty making a reservation, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.
Again, if you have not already done so, please make your hotel reservations, before the hotel sells out of rooms, which is likely going to happen.
NGB Deadline Reminder:
March 14th (90 days prior to meeting) All by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Treasurer, Secretary and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and NATIONAL MEET BIDS (Men’s Open/Jr/Teen, Bench, Raw & Deadlift/Push-Pull)
Monday, March 10, 2008
Phillip Battle
Phillip Battle (Vice-State Chaiman, USAPL Viginia) has died at 30 years of age. Phillip was a lifter, meet director, spotter-loader, referee and a friend to all.
Few details are known at this time. Messages are being posted at the Virginia Message Board.
In a note distributed by Niko Hulslander (PA State Chairman/Garage Ink):
A Brother in Iron has past. Folks, I just recently found out that early this morning; Phillip Battle has past away. Phillip was a meet director, judge, lifter, and very good friend. Most of you may remember most recently that Phillip drove all the way up from Virginia to serve at times as head ref for the Garage Ink Invitational. Phillip was very giving to the sport of Powerlifting he sacrificed a lot to make sure he put on a great show. I was honored to be part of his Richmond Open last year and was going to sponsor this year's contest as well. It is very unfortunate to lose a fellow like Phillip. He will be greatly missed. Please join me in praying for his family and friends in this time of sorrow and loss. I will try to get more details tomorrow.
Few details are known at this time. Messages are being posted at the Virginia Message Board.
In a note distributed by Niko Hulslander (PA State Chairman/Garage Ink):
A Brother in Iron has past. Folks, I just recently found out that early this morning; Phillip Battle has past away. Phillip was a meet director, judge, lifter, and very good friend. Most of you may remember most recently that Phillip drove all the way up from Virginia to serve at times as head ref for the Garage Ink Invitational. Phillip was very giving to the sport of Powerlifting he sacrificed a lot to make sure he put on a great show. I was honored to be part of his Richmond Open last year and was going to sponsor this year's contest as well. It is very unfortunate to lose a fellow like Phillip. He will be greatly missed. Please join me in praying for his family and friends in this time of sorrow and loss. I will try to get more details tomorrow.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/10/08
Local News:
Highlights- USAPL Virginia Open:
Adam Mamola Open 181 American Record 550 Bench Press
Bill Gillespie 45-49 American Record 660 Bench Press@273.
Leigh Haines 45-49 American Record three lift record Bench Press with 180 123 class.
Walker Breeden 181 70-74 American Record Deadlift with a easy 415 pounds.
Doug Currence WV State chair weighed in a 221 lift 242 had a awesome day,
Roster- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl; March 15- Stanardsville, VA
At Powerlifting Watch:
Update March 7- Fantasy Leader Board; click here here.
Powerlifting Watch to include results from major unsanctioned meets in lifter's rankings.
From Jon:
I want to thank everyone who provided feedback on whether to add unsanctioned meets to the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings (subs req.) and, if so, in what manner. After much consideration of that feedback, the Lifter Rankings will now include major unsanctioned meets which have published rules which are consistent with generally accepted rules of powerlifting.
The number of events which will meet this criteria is extremely limited and will be the exception. Right now, only the Raw Unity Meet qualifies. Bench America would also have qualified. Fears of every backyard touch and go meet creeping into the rankings are unfounded. Just like all sanctioned meet aren't included in the Rankings (eg. SLP), all unsanctioned meets won't be. By keeping the criteria tight, we're not in any danger of opening the floodgates for questionable unsanctioned lifts to overwhelm sanctioned lifts.
The reason I've chosen this route is due to the fractured state of powerlifting. With fewer federations, moving outside of federation lines to pit the best against one another likely would prove unneccesary. However, with powerlifting as it is today in America, bringing the best together on the same platform becomes much harder. Efforts that do so need to be recognized. The IPA is doing this for multi ply lifters in the form of their Pro-Am events. Unfortunately, no similar success at the federation level has been realized in single ply and unequipped lifting. Allowing unsanctioned unity type meets fills those gaps.
I think it's safe to say that most powerlifting competitors and fans would like to know who are the best raw, single and multi ply lifters and would like to see the same competing together to determine that title. Ultimately, even in a small way, I don't want to discourage events whose aim is just that; events like the Raw Unity Meet and Bench America.
While some may view this move as a ding to the integrity of the Lifter Rankings, I think supporting unity in powerlifting is hugely important, and if the Rankings can do that, their integrity should ultimately be bolstered.
IPF News:
Update- 2008 Tested Lifters
Update- National Doping Report
Hand Book (Word doc)- Organizing Handbook; to be completed host federations of World Championships.
USAPL News:
Update- Jeff Lewis.
From Rick Fowler:
They went in and did surgery on Jeff and found that both patellas were snapped, not at the tendon, but just snapped in half. They used titanium wire to wrap them and connect them together. It went pretty well and it is now a matter of seeing how he recovers.He has insurance, but will be out of work for a long time. They have said he will be in the hospital at least 8 weeks
High School Nationals- reminder; deadline to enter is March 19.
From Jeff Brown (Women's Team Coach):
To all of the ladies interested in going to NAPF/IPF North Americans in Aruba, June 18-21st. I need the following ladies to contact me; OPEN Sue Hallen, Masters Kim Ryan, Jennifer Kingsley, Toni Kemper, Kate Dingle- Craig, Angela Simmons, Lanette Lopez, Paula Houston, Malinda Baum, Jill Arnow. TEEN/JUNIORS Stephanie Seebruck, Kayla Vopelak,Jayna Vande Voort, Kendra Miller, Pamela Bartz, Daliann James,Amanda Moe, Brandi Decker, Leigh Arnold. Please contact me at jimbrown@brownsgym.net. immediately. If you know any of these ladies please forward this information to them. Thank you. Jim Brown
Highlights- USAPL Virginia Open:
Adam Mamola Open 181 American Record 550 Bench Press
Bill Gillespie 45-49 American Record 660 Bench Press@273.
Leigh Haines 45-49 American Record three lift record Bench Press with 180 123 class.
Walker Breeden 181 70-74 American Record Deadlift with a easy 415 pounds.
Doug Currence WV State chair weighed in a 221 lift 242 had a awesome day,
Roster- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl; March 15- Stanardsville, VA
At Powerlifting Watch:
Update March 7- Fantasy Leader Board; click here here.
Powerlifting Watch to include results from major unsanctioned meets in lifter's rankings.
From Jon:
I want to thank everyone who provided feedback on whether to add unsanctioned meets to the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings (subs req.) and, if so, in what manner. After much consideration of that feedback, the Lifter Rankings will now include major unsanctioned meets which have published rules which are consistent with generally accepted rules of powerlifting.
The number of events which will meet this criteria is extremely limited and will be the exception. Right now, only the Raw Unity Meet qualifies. Bench America would also have qualified. Fears of every backyard touch and go meet creeping into the rankings are unfounded. Just like all sanctioned meet aren't included in the Rankings (eg. SLP), all unsanctioned meets won't be. By keeping the criteria tight, we're not in any danger of opening the floodgates for questionable unsanctioned lifts to overwhelm sanctioned lifts.
The reason I've chosen this route is due to the fractured state of powerlifting. With fewer federations, moving outside of federation lines to pit the best against one another likely would prove unneccesary. However, with powerlifting as it is today in America, bringing the best together on the same platform becomes much harder. Efforts that do so need to be recognized. The IPA is doing this for multi ply lifters in the form of their Pro-Am events. Unfortunately, no similar success at the federation level has been realized in single ply and unequipped lifting. Allowing unsanctioned unity type meets fills those gaps.
I think it's safe to say that most powerlifting competitors and fans would like to know who are the best raw, single and multi ply lifters and would like to see the same competing together to determine that title. Ultimately, even in a small way, I don't want to discourage events whose aim is just that; events like the Raw Unity Meet and Bench America.
While some may view this move as a ding to the integrity of the Lifter Rankings, I think supporting unity in powerlifting is hugely important, and if the Rankings can do that, their integrity should ultimately be bolstered.
IPF News:
Update- 2008 Tested Lifters
Update- National Doping Report
Hand Book (Word doc)- Organizing Handbook; to be completed host federations of World Championships.
USAPL News:
Update- Jeff Lewis.
From Rick Fowler:
They went in and did surgery on Jeff and found that both patellas were snapped, not at the tendon, but just snapped in half. They used titanium wire to wrap them and connect them together. It went pretty well and it is now a matter of seeing how he recovers.He has insurance, but will be out of work for a long time. They have said he will be in the hospital at least 8 weeks
High School Nationals- reminder; deadline to enter is March 19.
From Jeff Brown (Women's Team Coach):
To all of the ladies interested in going to NAPF/IPF North Americans in Aruba, June 18-21st. I need the following ladies to contact me; OPEN Sue Hallen, Masters Kim Ryan, Jennifer Kingsley, Toni Kemper, Kate Dingle- Craig, Angela Simmons, Lanette Lopez, Paula Houston, Malinda Baum, Jill Arnow. TEEN/JUNIORS Stephanie Seebruck, Kayla Vopelak,Jayna Vande Voort, Kendra Miller, Pamela Bartz, Daliann James,Amanda Moe, Brandi Decker, Leigh Arnold. Please contact me at jimbrown@brownsgym.net. immediately. If you know any of these ladies please forward this information to them. Thank you. Jim Brown
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/6/08
Arnold Recap:
In reviewing the statements and reviews made on the various websites, it seems that the overall reaction of the powerlifting community is very favorable to the effort made by the USAPL at this years Arnold Sports Festival. Notable are the comments about the size of the crowds. It was noted that the attendance for the unequipped event that was held on Friday was large. According to accounts, Friday events have not attracted large audiences in the past. Also, judging and the spectacular performances by some of best powerlifters, not only from the U.S.A., but by those from around the world were lauded. The Quest Invitational and the bench finale saw a number of lifters, who traveled from afar to take part in this great annual event, go head-to-head in competiton. Awards for the champions included products and cash.
What follows is information gathered from the USAPL Powerlifting Forum, Go-Heavy and Powerlifting Watch.
From the USAPL Powerlifting Forum YouTube channel, video of the lifting from the Arnold; click here.
Results:
Click here for the Unequipped competition.
Click here for the Quest Invitational.
Click here for the Deadlift competition.
Click here for the Bench Press competition.
Jeff Lewis was injured during the Quest Invitational. He injured both knees. Brad Madvig has started a Fund to support Jeff:
Jeff 'The King' Lewis at the Quest Invitational during the squat injuried both knees very badley. Lets help get the King back on this feet again by donating to help defer costs of travel and medical expenses. ALL money donated will be given to Jeff's family. You do not need a PayPal account to donate.
Donations will run though Madvig Solutions LLC.
From Larry Maile (President, USAPL):
I just landed here in Anchorage and wanted to take a moment to thank all of the people who made the USAPL/IPF events at the Arnold Sports Festival a great success. First, the lifters did a great job and they represented USAPL powerlifting well.
The members of the USAPL sports festival committee did a great job. Rick Fowler's media work presented our lifters and our organization with great professionalism. Much of the work behind the scenes goest to Priscilla and Brad who worked exhaustively with sponsors and with athlete selection, notifications, generation of funding, etc. Lance worked with merchandising and marketing and Rob Keller served as the Techical Secretary for the meet, organizing all of the technical aspects of the meet. Johnny Graham worked on logistics prior to and served as platform manager during the Expo Stage events as we didn't have access to the bar load program for the spotters and loaders.
We had five outstanding announcers over the course of the weekend: Lance Slaughter, Rick Fowler, Pat Rankin, Pat Anderson, and Niko Hulslander. The inspired the crowd, provided color, and kept the meets moving. I had numberous compliments on them throughout the weekend.
Joe and Cathy Marksteiner provided their usual professional scoring, and on Saturday, worked separately to run two meets simultaneously. Great job.
IPF President Detlev Albrings, General Secretary Emmanual Schieber, and Vice President Susumu Yoshida were present. One thing you have to say about this administration: They pitch in and work. At one point we had two regional and one IPF president loading weights.
Our very generous sponsors helped make this event possible. When we tally up the account sheets, it hopefully will come out a wash and it largely due to the financial support of GNC Properformance, Titan Support Systems, Elieko Sport, and Quest Nutrition.
Working with Mr. Lorimer's staff was a great experience. They were helpful, supportive and wanted us to succeed. We were visited by Mr. Lorimer several times, several members of his staff, and on Saturday, Governor Swarzenegger also visited the Quest Invitational and spoke for a few minutes.
Thanks to Billy Kazmeier who spoke briefly onstage during the Titan Pro Bench Bash and was very supportive of USAPL/IPF powerlifting.
Finally, if there is one person without whom this event would not have been possible it has to be Greg Page. Greg was responsible for transporting most of the equipment, arranging the spotters and loaders, platform managing, providing the moving carts, receiving and shipping the USAPL merchandise and worked every day starting Thursday afternoon, dawn til well after dark and is probably still working. Greg represents the very best of our federation.
Thank you to all for all of your hard work and support. Without the 50 or 60 volunteers who pitched in, this meet would not have been a success.
From Deltev Albrings (President, IPF):
Dear Larry, dear athletes, dear members of the festival committee, dear sponsors, dear powerlifters and guests at our events at the Arnold's,
On behalf of the IPF I would like to congratulate you all for this exciting events and impressive 3 days in Columbus. Without the support of all, who are mentioned in Larry's post, we will not have so well organised events.Personally I want to say a big thank to you for the hospitality and friendship also for the experience to test pancakes at Bob Evans. It was also very impressive for me to watch other kind of sports and the atmosphere at this Festival and at the Expo.
It was a great show and it described the abilities of the USAPL to manage events, which inspire the audience. I was one day earlier at the Columbus Great Convention Center and I learned the logistics to organise such championships on different stages. The organisation at the Expo stage must be very on time and there is less possibilty to overrun the time of the slot, then all the other sports at the Expo stage want to present themselves.
I can fully confirm the post of Larry and I hope to see you all next year to our second edition in Columbus.
From Mike Sweeney (WPC President):
I was there on Saturday for the three contest. The judging was fair and consistant, the lifters had a blast and the fans were on their feet more than once. I wasn't us, but it doesn't have to be, would I come back to watch this......absolutely! Good Job!....you all represent your organization very well!!!!!!
From Rick Fowler (USAPL State Chairman, MS):
Ok gang,
Here's a quick recap from the weekend. I've got a bit of a mixed report from the meet.
First and foremost, I'd like to give an update on Jeff "The King" Lewis. I just spoke with him and his is in great spirits. The plan is to do an ultrasound, see exactly what the damage is and go from there. He can actually stand on his left knee which is a good sign. The right side we are unsure about. They are not convinced just yet that the both patellas are torn and will no more once the swelling goes down. He did say that the rush of walking out to the crowd that was there, was like nothing he had ever felt. He said he could feel the energy from each and every one of you, and wanted to thank everyone in attendance.
Thanks to the Bill McDonough and the rest of the SLPD crew he trains with, he is currently back in town and at a local hospital. Longtime training partner Willie Lemeire drove him back that night and the rest of the pack followed. Special thanks to his training partners who stood buy, brought him back and provided the muscle to move him at the hospital.
That being said, aside from that was a HUGE success. Anyone present for the Mens Nationals we held last summer can remember how intense that was....The Quest Invitational was that, plus more people and on a larger stage. USA Powerlifting was able to duplicate that intensity plus some and in front of a wider audience. Great job to everyone who played a part.
Anything I wrote would be incomplete if I failed to mention my partners in announcing, Lance Slaughter, Dr. Patrick Anderson and Pat Rankin. Lance teamed up with me on Friday for the Raw Challenge, Pat Anderson was on hand for the Quest Invitational and Pat Rankin. These guys made my job easy and I can't thank them enough. A great job by three guys.
For those who were unable to attend, the event had huge video screens, speakers 20 feet in the air and a booming sound system. We ran music the entire time, even when the lifter was lifting. There was nothing quiet about this event, the only thing it lacked was a 2 drink minimum. It was rock concert quality with rigging up above and stage lighting that lit the center up nice and bright.
You can't imagine what a rush it was for me to announce this. Not just that, but looking out in the audience, perched atop a 6 foot riser, and seeing the vocal crows supporting our guys was enough to give me chills.
I'd personally like to give a special thanks to Brad Manion, a training partner of mine. Brad and I flew up on Thursday and our plan was to play a part in setting up that morning. With the weather and traffic, the first truck of equipment didn't arrive until 8pm and the race to setup began. Our second load from Pennsylvania arrived with Niko Hulslander at around 10pm. It's a great feeling to know you've played an important part, and Brad was a huge helping hand to our skeleton crew. Along with that, on Friday, Brad took a horseshoe and with his hands, bent it into the shape of a heart. I've seen him do these feats a million times and the crowd seemed to be pretty impressed with his steel bending.
Thanks also to Putt Houston who came to the meet St. Louis for the sole purpose of lending a hand wherever he was needed. He said he'd do whatever, wrap knees, spot, pickup trash, etc. Putt helped Elliot Feldman to coordinate backstage the lifters who were on deck and assisted in getting them ready in time. Simply put, Putt is powerlifting through and through. He was a great help and at a moments notice when I needed to kill a few minutes he and I improvised to give a nice interview.
I also need to thank Pat Rankin and Wayne Eilermann who drove from the Gateway City for making the trip. Pat teamed up with me to announce the GNC Deadlift on Saturday and the Reverend delivered the goods. He and Wayne go way back to Jr. High School and being around these guys is a treat. They are the Odd Couple and the banter went on the entire weekend. My sides hurt today from laughing at these two. They roomed with me and although Pat says Wayne and I snore, I still say it was actually Pat and Wayne.
The staff, many who go unnoticed and played behind the scenes rolls, involved in pulling this off should take a deep breath and be satisfied for a job very well done. It was a pleasure to work with all of you.
I could spend days writing and telling you more, but I'll rely on everyone who was there to share some of their great stories.
More Reviews:
Brad Madvig; click here.
Lance Slaughter and Brad Madvig; click here.
Putt Houston; click here.
The USAPL will once again be the powerlifting partner at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2009.
Larry Maile:
Good afternoon, All,I spoke the Mr. Lorimer this afternoon and we are invited back next year to be the powerlifting provider.
After things settle down, more information will be forthcoming on meets and qualifying.
So, about 366 days until the next Arnold.... Time to get to work.
USAPL News:
First NGB deadline is:
March 14th (90 days prior to meeting) All by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Treasurer, Secretary and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and NATIONAL MEET BIDS (Men’s Open/Jr/Teen, Bench, Raw & Deadlift/Push-Pull)
Pictures from the 2008 Women's Nationals (slow loading!).
In reviewing the statements and reviews made on the various websites, it seems that the overall reaction of the powerlifting community is very favorable to the effort made by the USAPL at this years Arnold Sports Festival. Notable are the comments about the size of the crowds. It was noted that the attendance for the unequipped event that was held on Friday was large. According to accounts, Friday events have not attracted large audiences in the past. Also, judging and the spectacular performances by some of best powerlifters, not only from the U.S.A., but by those from around the world were lauded. The Quest Invitational and the bench finale saw a number of lifters, who traveled from afar to take part in this great annual event, go head-to-head in competiton. Awards for the champions included products and cash.
What follows is information gathered from the USAPL Powerlifting Forum, Go-Heavy and Powerlifting Watch.
From the USAPL Powerlifting Forum YouTube channel, video of the lifting from the Arnold; click here.
Results:
Click here for the Unequipped competition.
Click here for the Quest Invitational.
Click here for the Deadlift competition.
Click here for the Bench Press competition.
Jeff Lewis was injured during the Quest Invitational. He injured both knees. Brad Madvig has started a Fund to support Jeff:
Jeff 'The King' Lewis at the Quest Invitational during the squat injuried both knees very badley. Lets help get the King back on this feet again by donating to help defer costs of travel and medical expenses. ALL money donated will be given to Jeff's family. You do not need a PayPal account to donate.
Donations will run though Madvig Solutions LLC.
From Larry Maile (President, USAPL):
I just landed here in Anchorage and wanted to take a moment to thank all of the people who made the USAPL/IPF events at the Arnold Sports Festival a great success. First, the lifters did a great job and they represented USAPL powerlifting well.
The members of the USAPL sports festival committee did a great job. Rick Fowler's media work presented our lifters and our organization with great professionalism. Much of the work behind the scenes goest to Priscilla and Brad who worked exhaustively with sponsors and with athlete selection, notifications, generation of funding, etc. Lance worked with merchandising and marketing and Rob Keller served as the Techical Secretary for the meet, organizing all of the technical aspects of the meet. Johnny Graham worked on logistics prior to and served as platform manager during the Expo Stage events as we didn't have access to the bar load program for the spotters and loaders.
We had five outstanding announcers over the course of the weekend: Lance Slaughter, Rick Fowler, Pat Rankin, Pat Anderson, and Niko Hulslander. The inspired the crowd, provided color, and kept the meets moving. I had numberous compliments on them throughout the weekend.
Joe and Cathy Marksteiner provided their usual professional scoring, and on Saturday, worked separately to run two meets simultaneously. Great job.
IPF President Detlev Albrings, General Secretary Emmanual Schieber, and Vice President Susumu Yoshida were present. One thing you have to say about this administration: They pitch in and work. At one point we had two regional and one IPF president loading weights.
Our very generous sponsors helped make this event possible. When we tally up the account sheets, it hopefully will come out a wash and it largely due to the financial support of GNC Properformance, Titan Support Systems, Elieko Sport, and Quest Nutrition.
Working with Mr. Lorimer's staff was a great experience. They were helpful, supportive and wanted us to succeed. We were visited by Mr. Lorimer several times, several members of his staff, and on Saturday, Governor Swarzenegger also visited the Quest Invitational and spoke for a few minutes.
Thanks to Billy Kazmeier who spoke briefly onstage during the Titan Pro Bench Bash and was very supportive of USAPL/IPF powerlifting.
Finally, if there is one person without whom this event would not have been possible it has to be Greg Page. Greg was responsible for transporting most of the equipment, arranging the spotters and loaders, platform managing, providing the moving carts, receiving and shipping the USAPL merchandise and worked every day starting Thursday afternoon, dawn til well after dark and is probably still working. Greg represents the very best of our federation.
Thank you to all for all of your hard work and support. Without the 50 or 60 volunteers who pitched in, this meet would not have been a success.
From Deltev Albrings (President, IPF):
Dear Larry, dear athletes, dear members of the festival committee, dear sponsors, dear powerlifters and guests at our events at the Arnold's,
On behalf of the IPF I would like to congratulate you all for this exciting events and impressive 3 days in Columbus. Without the support of all, who are mentioned in Larry's post, we will not have so well organised events.Personally I want to say a big thank to you for the hospitality and friendship also for the experience to test pancakes at Bob Evans. It was also very impressive for me to watch other kind of sports and the atmosphere at this Festival and at the Expo.
It was a great show and it described the abilities of the USAPL to manage events, which inspire the audience. I was one day earlier at the Columbus Great Convention Center and I learned the logistics to organise such championships on different stages. The organisation at the Expo stage must be very on time and there is less possibilty to overrun the time of the slot, then all the other sports at the Expo stage want to present themselves.
I can fully confirm the post of Larry and I hope to see you all next year to our second edition in Columbus.
From Mike Sweeney (WPC President):
I was there on Saturday for the three contest. The judging was fair and consistant, the lifters had a blast and the fans were on their feet more than once. I wasn't us, but it doesn't have to be, would I come back to watch this......absolutely! Good Job!....you all represent your organization very well!!!!!!
From Rick Fowler (USAPL State Chairman, MS):
Ok gang,
Here's a quick recap from the weekend. I've got a bit of a mixed report from the meet.
First and foremost, I'd like to give an update on Jeff "The King" Lewis. I just spoke with him and his is in great spirits. The plan is to do an ultrasound, see exactly what the damage is and go from there. He can actually stand on his left knee which is a good sign. The right side we are unsure about. They are not convinced just yet that the both patellas are torn and will no more once the swelling goes down. He did say that the rush of walking out to the crowd that was there, was like nothing he had ever felt. He said he could feel the energy from each and every one of you, and wanted to thank everyone in attendance.
Thanks to the Bill McDonough and the rest of the SLPD crew he trains with, he is currently back in town and at a local hospital. Longtime training partner Willie Lemeire drove him back that night and the rest of the pack followed. Special thanks to his training partners who stood buy, brought him back and provided the muscle to move him at the hospital.
That being said, aside from that was a HUGE success. Anyone present for the Mens Nationals we held last summer can remember how intense that was....The Quest Invitational was that, plus more people and on a larger stage. USA Powerlifting was able to duplicate that intensity plus some and in front of a wider audience. Great job to everyone who played a part.
Anything I wrote would be incomplete if I failed to mention my partners in announcing, Lance Slaughter, Dr. Patrick Anderson and Pat Rankin. Lance teamed up with me on Friday for the Raw Challenge, Pat Anderson was on hand for the Quest Invitational and Pat Rankin. These guys made my job easy and I can't thank them enough. A great job by three guys.
For those who were unable to attend, the event had huge video screens, speakers 20 feet in the air and a booming sound system. We ran music the entire time, even when the lifter was lifting. There was nothing quiet about this event, the only thing it lacked was a 2 drink minimum. It was rock concert quality with rigging up above and stage lighting that lit the center up nice and bright.
You can't imagine what a rush it was for me to announce this. Not just that, but looking out in the audience, perched atop a 6 foot riser, and seeing the vocal crows supporting our guys was enough to give me chills.
I'd personally like to give a special thanks to Brad Manion, a training partner of mine. Brad and I flew up on Thursday and our plan was to play a part in setting up that morning. With the weather and traffic, the first truck of equipment didn't arrive until 8pm and the race to setup began. Our second load from Pennsylvania arrived with Niko Hulslander at around 10pm. It's a great feeling to know you've played an important part, and Brad was a huge helping hand to our skeleton crew. Along with that, on Friday, Brad took a horseshoe and with his hands, bent it into the shape of a heart. I've seen him do these feats a million times and the crowd seemed to be pretty impressed with his steel bending.
Thanks also to Putt Houston who came to the meet St. Louis for the sole purpose of lending a hand wherever he was needed. He said he'd do whatever, wrap knees, spot, pickup trash, etc. Putt helped Elliot Feldman to coordinate backstage the lifters who were on deck and assisted in getting them ready in time. Simply put, Putt is powerlifting through and through. He was a great help and at a moments notice when I needed to kill a few minutes he and I improvised to give a nice interview.
I also need to thank Pat Rankin and Wayne Eilermann who drove from the Gateway City for making the trip. Pat teamed up with me to announce the GNC Deadlift on Saturday and the Reverend delivered the goods. He and Wayne go way back to Jr. High School and being around these guys is a treat. They are the Odd Couple and the banter went on the entire weekend. My sides hurt today from laughing at these two. They roomed with me and although Pat says Wayne and I snore, I still say it was actually Pat and Wayne.
The staff, many who go unnoticed and played behind the scenes rolls, involved in pulling this off should take a deep breath and be satisfied for a job very well done. It was a pleasure to work with all of you.
I could spend days writing and telling you more, but I'll rely on everyone who was there to share some of their great stories.
More Reviews:
Brad Madvig; click here.
Lance Slaughter and Brad Madvig; click here.
Putt Houston; click here.
The USAPL will once again be the powerlifting partner at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2009.
Larry Maile:
Good afternoon, All,I spoke the Mr. Lorimer this afternoon and we are invited back next year to be the powerlifting provider.
After things settle down, more information will be forthcoming on meets and qualifying.
So, about 366 days until the next Arnold.... Time to get to work.
USAPL News:
First NGB deadline is:
March 14th (90 days prior to meeting) All by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Treasurer, Secretary and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and NATIONAL MEET BIDS (Men’s Open/Jr/Teen, Bench, Raw & Deadlift/Push-Pull)
Pictures from the 2008 Women's Nationals (slow loading!).
Sunday, March 2, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 3/2/08
Roster- 2008 USAPL Virginia Open
Results:
From the Arnold Sports Festival:
February 29; Unequipped- click here.
March 1; Quest Invitational- click here.
March 1; Deadlift- click here.
100% RAW Responds to BMF Allegations:
In a statement which was posted at the 100% RAW and Powerlifting Watch, Paul Bossi (President-100% RAW) responds to suggestions that there are"inconsistencies and improprieties" with the drug testing program at 100% RAW.
Paul Bossi:
I am Paul Bossi. I am the president of the 100% RAW Powerlifting federation and I am posting this to set the record straight about recent allegations of "inconsistencies and improprieties within 100% RAW".
Incident 1: After the Bench Worlds last year, one of the urine samlpes broke while in shipment to the lab. It leaked and washed the information off of the labels on 4 samples. The lab informed me of this and I told them to go ahead and run the samples because I didn't think any of them would come back positive anyway. One of them came back positive for desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT). We could not determine beyond the shadow of a doubt who's sample tested positive so we took no action.
Incident 2: I allowed a lifter to lift in the Bench Worlds who was within 1 month of serving out his suspension with the USAPL. I did that as favor to him with the understanding that he would be tested at the worlds. He tested positive at the worlds and has been banned from 100% RAW for 5 years. His name has not been removed from the results quite honestly because I have been so busy that I have not taken the time to do it. As soon as I get a new website administrator the results will be updated.
It seems that every time I try to help someone I get burned. That is my decision. 100% RAW is my federation and I will run it as I see fit. If you have questions about what I do, contact me directly. Please don't listen to rumors. I try to run a fair organization and rules will be followed. However, if there is any doubt, I will not ruin a lifter's career.
BMF - Good luck with the new direction you have chosen and thank you for all the work that you did for 100% RAW.
Paul Bossi
100% RAW Powerlifting Federation
President
e-mail: rawlifting@aol.com
From Critical Bench; Interview With Herculean Bench Presser Frank Caminita
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com
Frank Caminita recently bench pressed an astounding 705 pounds weighing 198lbs! Let's step into Frank's mind and take an in depth look at how he became so powerful.
1) Critical Bench: Frank, please tell us a little bit about yourself!
Well to start, I am 37 years old and I am a newly wed. I married a Finnish Woman (Liisa) this past December. I met her in Finland while competing in the WPO. I am a Respiratory Therapist but I don't practice in a hospital anymore. I now work for Draeger Medial. Draeger Medical makes Anesthesia Machines, Adult and Neonatal Ventilators. I travel around the country during the week training Doctors and other Respiratory Therapist how to use the latest technology. I have been lifting weights since I was 13 years old.
2) Critical Bench: Most people can't fathom benching 300lbs, 400lbs, 500lbs, or 600lbs at any weight. Tell us, what was it like bench pressing 705lbs at 198lbs?
I get asked this question quite often and I always tell the same thing. It was heavy! If you watched the video you can see it was a grinder.
3) Critical Bench: The video is posted at the bottom of the interview for all to admire. Give us the run down about your lifting career and powerlifting career up until this point.
Well to begin, I started lifting weights when I reached my 13th birthday. My uncle Ronnie liked lifting weights and he gave me my first set of cast iron weights with a bench press on my 13th birthday. The set came with a curl bar and a tricep bar. I can remember always trying to max just about every workout. I can remember the feeling of getting stronger because I always tested myself. By the time I was 15 (a freshman) I was hitting 230 Raw while weighing 145. A schoolmate James Leblanc who did powerlifting noticed my talent and introduced me to the sport. I can remember my first meet in high school. At 148 I did a 365 Squat, 250 Bench and a 350 Dead all Raw as a sophomore. By the time I was a senior my best lifts were a 510 Squat, 325 Bench and a 440 Dead at 148. My Squat was good and my dead was just ok but my bench was freakish for a 148er at that time.
4) Critical Bench: How did you go from a 315 bench to a 405 bench? Tell us about your training between those two bench press barriers!
After my first powerlifting meet my dad made contact with a college buddy who he knew was a powerlifter. His name was Roger Gorumba. Mr. Gorumba had a serious bench press himself. He did a 405 at 148 Raw in like the 70's. I started training with him. He taught me how to benchpress old school. It consisted primarily of Raw benching and dumbbells, dumbbells, dumbbells and dumbbells. Which I still do to this day. After high school I started to gain weight so my bench went to over 400 immediately.
To read more, click here.
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Results:
From the Arnold Sports Festival:
February 29; Unequipped- click here.
March 1; Quest Invitational- click here.
March 1; Deadlift- click here.
100% RAW Responds to BMF Allegations:
In a statement which was posted at the 100% RAW and Powerlifting Watch, Paul Bossi (President-100% RAW) responds to suggestions that there are"inconsistencies and improprieties" with the drug testing program at 100% RAW.
Paul Bossi:
I am Paul Bossi. I am the president of the 100% RAW Powerlifting federation and I am posting this to set the record straight about recent allegations of "inconsistencies and improprieties within 100% RAW".
Incident 1: After the Bench Worlds last year, one of the urine samlpes broke while in shipment to the lab. It leaked and washed the information off of the labels on 4 samples. The lab informed me of this and I told them to go ahead and run the samples because I didn't think any of them would come back positive anyway. One of them came back positive for desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT). We could not determine beyond the shadow of a doubt who's sample tested positive so we took no action.
Incident 2: I allowed a lifter to lift in the Bench Worlds who was within 1 month of serving out his suspension with the USAPL. I did that as favor to him with the understanding that he would be tested at the worlds. He tested positive at the worlds and has been banned from 100% RAW for 5 years. His name has not been removed from the results quite honestly because I have been so busy that I have not taken the time to do it. As soon as I get a new website administrator the results will be updated.
It seems that every time I try to help someone I get burned. That is my decision. 100% RAW is my federation and I will run it as I see fit. If you have questions about what I do, contact me directly. Please don't listen to rumors. I try to run a fair organization and rules will be followed. However, if there is any doubt, I will not ruin a lifter's career.
BMF - Good luck with the new direction you have chosen and thank you for all the work that you did for 100% RAW.
Paul Bossi
100% RAW Powerlifting Federation
President
e-mail: rawlifting@aol.com
From Critical Bench; Interview With Herculean Bench Presser Frank Caminita
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com
Frank Caminita recently bench pressed an astounding 705 pounds weighing 198lbs! Let's step into Frank's mind and take an in depth look at how he became so powerful.
1) Critical Bench: Frank, please tell us a little bit about yourself!
Well to start, I am 37 years old and I am a newly wed. I married a Finnish Woman (Liisa) this past December. I met her in Finland while competing in the WPO. I am a Respiratory Therapist but I don't practice in a hospital anymore. I now work for Draeger Medial. Draeger Medical makes Anesthesia Machines, Adult and Neonatal Ventilators. I travel around the country during the week training Doctors and other Respiratory Therapist how to use the latest technology. I have been lifting weights since I was 13 years old.
2) Critical Bench: Most people can't fathom benching 300lbs, 400lbs, 500lbs, or 600lbs at any weight. Tell us, what was it like bench pressing 705lbs at 198lbs?
I get asked this question quite often and I always tell the same thing. It was heavy! If you watched the video you can see it was a grinder.
3) Critical Bench: The video is posted at the bottom of the interview for all to admire. Give us the run down about your lifting career and powerlifting career up until this point.
Well to begin, I started lifting weights when I reached my 13th birthday. My uncle Ronnie liked lifting weights and he gave me my first set of cast iron weights with a bench press on my 13th birthday. The set came with a curl bar and a tricep bar. I can remember always trying to max just about every workout. I can remember the feeling of getting stronger because I always tested myself. By the time I was 15 (a freshman) I was hitting 230 Raw while weighing 145. A schoolmate James Leblanc who did powerlifting noticed my talent and introduced me to the sport. I can remember my first meet in high school. At 148 I did a 365 Squat, 250 Bench and a 350 Dead all Raw as a sophomore. By the time I was a senior my best lifts were a 510 Squat, 325 Bench and a 440 Dead at 148. My Squat was good and my dead was just ok but my bench was freakish for a 148er at that time.
4) Critical Bench: How did you go from a 315 bench to a 405 bench? Tell us about your training between those two bench press barriers!
After my first powerlifting meet my dad made contact with a college buddy who he knew was a powerlifter. His name was Roger Gorumba. Mr. Gorumba had a serious bench press himself. He did a 405 at 148 Raw in like the 70's. I started training with him. He taught me how to benchpress old school. It consisted primarily of Raw benching and dumbbells, dumbbells, dumbbells and dumbbells. Which I still do to this day. After high school I started to gain weight so my bench went to over 400 immediately.
To read more, click here.
From APT:
Alan from APT Pro Gear here,
Simple offer this month for 1 F*R*E*E 12" set of Wrist Wraps AND 15% off your entire order (no minimum order amount)use the Promo Code of SENDFREE in the Discount area &state what design you want in the "Comments" section. APT
Belong to a Forum or Board and want to share this info?Send us the link to where you posted it and we'll send youa set of Wrist Wraps in ANY length 12", 20", 24" or 36"!!(DON'T SPAM THE BOARDs, only post as info or help)
Strangulator- Wrist Wraps
Convict Pro-Wrist Wraps
ZRV-Pro-Wrist Wraps
Blue Power-Wrist Wraps
Red, White & Blue-Wrist Wraps
Thug-Wrist Wraps
Black Reaper-Wrist Wraps
Black Mamba-Wrist Wraps
Blue Mamba-Wrist Wraps
Blood Stripe-Wrist Wraps
Phantom-Wrist Wraps
Hot Pink- Wrist Wraps
Baby Blue-Wrist Wraps
APT is now accepting NEW Wholesale Accountsapply here if you are interested in being accepted:Wholesale
Stand by for lots of NEW gear in the next 30 days.
APT will hold a Buy One Get One F*R*E*E Truck Pulling Harnessoffer soon,......if you are interested E-mail us with your name and we'llcontact you directly with this offer. This is a $120 off offer and no GAMES. Strongman Truck/Car/Sled Pulling Harness
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Thanks for your continued support,
Alan P. Thomas
USMC, Cpl 1991-1995
APT Inc. Pro Gear
APT
1-888-236-1258
APTProWristStraps.com
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