Results:
July 12- 100% RAW Powerlifting Championships & West Coast Single Lift (Reno, NV); click here.
July 19- USAPL Mid-Atlantic Open (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.
To Benefit Access Carroll:
The Westminster Family Center and GNC of Westminster, MD present their 4th Annual Open Bench Press Competition to be held Saturday, October 25, 2008. Proceeds from this great event go to Access Carroll who provides health care to the uninsured.
USAPL News:
2009 Arnold Sports Festival Rankings- For rankings and other information, click here.
2009 Raw Nationals- John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) announced the following information for the '09 Raw nationals which will be held in Charlottesville, VA;
We have a date and venue now set for the 2009 USAPL Raw Nationals. The meet will be July 24,25,26, 2009 at the Doubletree in Charlottesville, Virginia. More information on room rates and schedules will be announced very soon.
From APT:
Alan from APT Pro Lifting Gear 24 July 2008
MANY New Products Just added,.......MANY new Excellent Products
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15% off & a F*R_E^E set of 12" Wrist Wraps and 1-1/2" wide Basic Lifting Straps
(No minimum order amount) (Do not add the free gear to your cart, we'll just send it)
Use the discount code of 2FREE (no space in code) when checking out online.
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In the "Comments" section tell us what set of 12" Wrist Wraps you want by NAME.
(Does not include the 2XH or 3XH)
Place at least a $50 order (not including S/H) and we'll send you a 20" or 24" set of Wrist Wraps instead of a 12" set.
(again, does not include the 2XH or 3XH wraps)
Thats it, your done, simple and you get your order and no charge gift gear.
APT Pro Lifting Gear
www.ProWristStraps.com
Alan P. Thomas
CPL, USMC
1991-1995
19 Baron Park Dr
Unit 103
Fredericksburg, VA22405
1-888-236-1258
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 7/14/08
Local News:
USAPL Mid Atlantic Open (Stanardsville, VA 7/19)- Roster
Note; As with any meet, if you can assist in being a referee or spot-loader, please contact John Shifflett.
IPF News:
8th Sub-Juniors and the 26th Juniors World Men’s & Women’s Powerlifting Championships (Potchefstroom, South Africa 9/1-9/6/08)- Provisional Schedule of Events (Revised), Invitation & Nomination Form.
USAPL News:
IPF TUE + IPF Medical Impairment Documentation- From Robert Keller;
I am enclosing a message from Mr. Detlev Albrings, the President of the IPF. Please take note of the outlined procedures for obtaining either an IPF TUE and IPF Medical Impairment document.
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Unfortunately we have recognized that athletes participating at World and Regional Championships have no knowledge about TUEs and the impairment form. Also they cannot present the right forms at the doping control or at the jury desk.
Attached you will find:
1) TUE application form: Please refer to to the explanation on the WADA-Homepage:
WADA Exemptions
Every athlete, who is concerned of this matter must fill out the TUE application form and send it to Bernie Miller (Chairman IPF Medical Committee) for examining and approval. TUE forms, which are on national level approved are not valid for the IPF and will not accepted.
2) Impairment form: According our Technical Rules "IPF Technical Rules, section POWERLIFTS AND RULES OF PERFORMANCE, Bench press 9. "If anatomically, the arms cannot be fully extended the lifter must produce a certificate issued by the Medical Committee". This form must be filled out by the concerned athlete and send to Bernie Miller for examination and approval.
If the IPF Medical Committee approves that the athlete cannot fully extend his arms, he/she will gets a certificate.
This certificate must be presented to the referees and Jury at the competition. Furthermore the athlete shall show to the referee before his attempt that he/she is not able to fully extend his/her arms.
Medical certificate of the athlete's doctor, X-rays or other documents will not accepted. Only the certificate of the MC is a valid document.
Please inform your athletes (especially your masters athletes) about this procedures.
Thank you very much. If you have questions, do not hesitate and contact Bernie Miller.
Best wishes and I wish you all a nice weekend
Detlev
Membership- Larry Maile (President) reports the following;
Membership numbers are in for the first half of the year. As of the end of June, we are up 584 members over the first six months of 2007. This is a great credit to our volunteers and all of the members who make USAPL great. Thank you all.
Arnold Deadlift Qualifier- Alex Campbell posts the following information;
There is going to be a new deadlift only qualifier for the Arnold deadlift meet. Here is the info. If you would like an entry form or more info please email me (Alex Campbell) at abcampbell69@hotmail.com.
INFO ABOUT THE 2008 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD PROFESSIONAL DEADLIFT COMPETITION
In the 5th year of this deadlift competition, some big changes are taking place. There will be the NOTLD “Glory” meet which will be a USAPL sanctioned deadlift only meet that will be the only deadlift only qualifier for the GNC Pro Performance Professional Deadlift Competition (to be held at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio in March, 2009) east of the Rocky Mountains. There will also be the traditional unsanctioned NOTLD meet this year referred to as “Greed” later on October 25th.
NOTLD “GLORY” MEET
This meet has been termed the “Glory” meet because it is designed for those lifters that want to experience the ultimate glory of competing on the largest stage in powerlifting for significant amounts of cash against some of the greatest lifters in the world. This meet will be a USAPL sanctioned deadlift only meet that will be the only deadlift only qualifier for the GNC Pro Performance Professional Deadlift Competition (to be held at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio in March, 2009) east of the Rocky Mountains. This meet will be held on Saturday September 20th in Elizabethton, TN. This meet is designed only for those that want a chance to compete on the Arnold Expo stage (which draws 150,000 lifters annually) for the huge cash awards (last year the GNC deadlift meet gave away $7,500 to its competitors). Everyone is welcome to lift at this meet even if they have never been a USAPL member as USAPL cards will be available at the meet.
How to Get Qualified for the Arnold
The sole reason for this meet is to get people qualified in a deadlift only meet for the GNC deadlift competition at the Arnold. The requirements for males to be selected for that meet are a 705 lb. deadlift and a minimum 200 Wilkes score, for females a minimum 200 Wilkes score is required. Out of that pool, 10-12 male and 5 female lifters will be chosen based on best Wilkes score from the USAPL to compete against invited foreign IPF lifters from member nations. Any lifter is welcome at this meet, but most lifters will be shooting for that 705+ and/or 200+ Wilkes lift under USAPL conditions.
Competition Format
Of course the meet will feature all of the hallmarks of a traditional USAPL meet with the 2 hour weigh ins, singly ply polyester lifting suits, a minimum of 10% of the competitors drug tested, etc.; but it will also still feature the celebrated NOTLD format. We will still have the fog machine, the loud music, the house lights down, the spot lights on, the large and rowdy crowds, the lifter introductions, huge display screen, etc. If you think the production value of this meet is going to change just because it is USAPL sanctioned, then you are sadly mistaken.
Awards
Of course the big prize is qualifying for a chance to go to the Arnold and compete on the largest stage in strength sports. There will however be medals presented to the top 5 lifters based on Wilkes score and the top 3 lifters based on heaviest lift. There will also be a monetary award of a minimum of $250 for the best Wilkes coefficient and the $250 for the heaviest deadlift.
NAPF Bench Press Championships - Costa Rica- From Robert Keller;
The NAPF/IPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will be held on September 26-28, 2008 in Cartago [San Jose], Costa Rica.
Information can be found here: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica
If you're interested in attending, please let me know by contacting me at: rhk@verizon.net
From APT:
Alan from APT Pro Gear, 9 July 2008
Many NICE F*R*E*E BIG saving offeres below, please take a peek!!!!!
"THE WRAP" 2XH & 3XH,.... Super Super Super Super Super Super Nasty CRAZY SUPPORT
BRAND NEW.....SUPER NASTY CRAZY Elite ADVANCED Pro Level Wrist Wraps and Knee Wraps. "THE WRAP" in the 2XH and 3XH design from APT Pro Gear....YES,....APT Pro Gear has done it AGAIN. 3 more days for 20% off on the 2XH and 3XH Wraps. Use the discount code of THEWRAP <<<<>10 APT Customers that use the "THEWRAP" code will win a
$50 shopping Gift Certificate from APT.
Want Two (2) F*R*E*E Products from APT Pro Lifting Gear
and 15% off your entire order? Read carefully below.
**Share/forward this with your lifting buddies if you would PLEASE.**
FULL 15% OFF & F*R*E*E Basic Lifting Straps & 12" Wrist Wraps
No minimum order amount & stays active as long as you guys use it.
(any design of 12" Wrist Wraps except the 2XH or 3XH or custom cuffed)
Use the code of (you have to sign up above) & Let us know what 12" set you
want in the "Comments/Extra Info" section when checking out.
(DO NOT ADD THE 12" Wrist Wraps or lifting straps to your cart, we will just send them)
(some affiliate or drop ship products may not apply for the 15%off)
Buy one get one F*R*E*E on the below list & 15% off
and the free 12" Wrist Wraps AND the Basic Lifting Straps.
(only while stock is on hand, this IS limited)
Strongman Truck pulling Harness
Steel 750 rated Lifting Hooks
Adjustable Tricep Universal Strap/Rope
Solid Wrist Wrap Bands, Med & Heavy
Ab Sling Hanging Cuffs
Extreme Hooks 350 rated
Ankle Cuff Straps
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
50% off and buy by the CASE of 10 each on these products:
Buy by the Case
New Products added,........MANY MANY new Excellent Products
New Products
Powerlifting/Weight Lifting LOCKOUT and GOOD LIFT Shirts
Lockout Gear Clothing
Good Lift Clothing
Hybrid Wrist and Knee Wraps, Convict/Strangulator MIX
Weight Lifting/Powerlifting Wrist Wrap
Powerlifting Knee Wrap
Still offering the "THE WRAP 2XH and 3XH" 20% savings on 3 days left only
The Wrap 2XH & 3XH
New 2nd Powerlifting page added,.....See some BIG Elite Level Lifts
BIG Elite Level Lifts
WANT REAL PROTEIN,....Pheasant, Quail, Ostrich, Elk, Lamb, Venison,
Guinea Hen, Muscovy, Duck , Piedmontese, Free Range Buffalo, Free Range Chicken
Real Protein-Organic Meats
WHOLESALE accounts,....Approx 15 more wholesale accounts FY08 3rd 1/4.
This is limited for those that qualify with the stock on hand for qualified accounts.
Whole Sale Accounts
APT will be adding the full line of IVANKO Equipment very soon.
Lift SAFE and thanks for being on the APT Pro Gear TEAM
Alan P. Thomas, CEO
CPL, USMC, 1991-1995
APT Inc Pro Gear
www.ProWristStraps.com
USAPL Mid Atlantic Open (Stanardsville, VA 7/19)- Roster
Note; As with any meet, if you can assist in being a referee or spot-loader, please contact John Shifflett.
IPF News:
8th Sub-Juniors and the 26th Juniors World Men’s & Women’s Powerlifting Championships (Potchefstroom, South Africa 9/1-9/6/08)- Provisional Schedule of Events (Revised), Invitation & Nomination Form.
USAPL News:
IPF TUE + IPF Medical Impairment Documentation- From Robert Keller;
I am enclosing a message from Mr. Detlev Albrings, the President of the IPF. Please take note of the outlined procedures for obtaining either an IPF TUE and IPF Medical Impairment document.
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Unfortunately we have recognized that athletes participating at World and Regional Championships have no knowledge about TUEs and the impairment form. Also they cannot present the right forms at the doping control or at the jury desk.
Attached you will find:
1) TUE application form: Please refer to to the explanation on the WADA-Homepage:
WADA Exemptions
Every athlete, who is concerned of this matter must fill out the TUE application form and send it to Bernie Miller (Chairman IPF Medical Committee) for examining and approval. TUE forms, which are on national level approved are not valid for the IPF and will not accepted.
2) Impairment form: According our Technical Rules "IPF Technical Rules, section POWERLIFTS AND RULES OF PERFORMANCE, Bench press 9. "If anatomically, the arms cannot be fully extended the lifter must produce a certificate issued by the Medical Committee". This form must be filled out by the concerned athlete and send to Bernie Miller for examination and approval.
If the IPF Medical Committee approves that the athlete cannot fully extend his arms, he/she will gets a certificate.
This certificate must be presented to the referees and Jury at the competition. Furthermore the athlete shall show to the referee before his attempt that he/she is not able to fully extend his/her arms.
Medical certificate of the athlete's doctor, X-rays or other documents will not accepted. Only the certificate of the MC is a valid document.
Please inform your athletes (especially your masters athletes) about this procedures.
Thank you very much. If you have questions, do not hesitate and contact Bernie Miller.
Best wishes and I wish you all a nice weekend
Detlev
Membership- Larry Maile (President) reports the following;
Membership numbers are in for the first half of the year. As of the end of June, we are up 584 members over the first six months of 2007. This is a great credit to our volunteers and all of the members who make USAPL great. Thank you all.
Arnold Deadlift Qualifier- Alex Campbell posts the following information;
There is going to be a new deadlift only qualifier for the Arnold deadlift meet. Here is the info. If you would like an entry form or more info please email me (Alex Campbell) at abcampbell69@hotmail.com.
INFO ABOUT THE 2008 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD PROFESSIONAL DEADLIFT COMPETITION
In the 5th year of this deadlift competition, some big changes are taking place. There will be the NOTLD “Glory” meet which will be a USAPL sanctioned deadlift only meet that will be the only deadlift only qualifier for the GNC Pro Performance Professional Deadlift Competition (to be held at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio in March, 2009) east of the Rocky Mountains. There will also be the traditional unsanctioned NOTLD meet this year referred to as “Greed” later on October 25th.
NOTLD “GLORY” MEET
This meet has been termed the “Glory” meet because it is designed for those lifters that want to experience the ultimate glory of competing on the largest stage in powerlifting for significant amounts of cash against some of the greatest lifters in the world. This meet will be a USAPL sanctioned deadlift only meet that will be the only deadlift only qualifier for the GNC Pro Performance Professional Deadlift Competition (to be held at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio in March, 2009) east of the Rocky Mountains. This meet will be held on Saturday September 20th in Elizabethton, TN. This meet is designed only for those that want a chance to compete on the Arnold Expo stage (which draws 150,000 lifters annually) for the huge cash awards (last year the GNC deadlift meet gave away $7,500 to its competitors). Everyone is welcome to lift at this meet even if they have never been a USAPL member as USAPL cards will be available at the meet.
How to Get Qualified for the Arnold
The sole reason for this meet is to get people qualified in a deadlift only meet for the GNC deadlift competition at the Arnold. The requirements for males to be selected for that meet are a 705 lb. deadlift and a minimum 200 Wilkes score, for females a minimum 200 Wilkes score is required. Out of that pool, 10-12 male and 5 female lifters will be chosen based on best Wilkes score from the USAPL to compete against invited foreign IPF lifters from member nations. Any lifter is welcome at this meet, but most lifters will be shooting for that 705+ and/or 200+ Wilkes lift under USAPL conditions.
Competition Format
Of course the meet will feature all of the hallmarks of a traditional USAPL meet with the 2 hour weigh ins, singly ply polyester lifting suits, a minimum of 10% of the competitors drug tested, etc.; but it will also still feature the celebrated NOTLD format. We will still have the fog machine, the loud music, the house lights down, the spot lights on, the large and rowdy crowds, the lifter introductions, huge display screen, etc. If you think the production value of this meet is going to change just because it is USAPL sanctioned, then you are sadly mistaken.
Awards
Of course the big prize is qualifying for a chance to go to the Arnold and compete on the largest stage in strength sports. There will however be medals presented to the top 5 lifters based on Wilkes score and the top 3 lifters based on heaviest lift. There will also be a monetary award of a minimum of $250 for the best Wilkes coefficient and the $250 for the heaviest deadlift.
NAPF Bench Press Championships - Costa Rica- From Robert Keller;
The NAPF/IPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will be held on September 26-28, 2008 in Cartago [San Jose], Costa Rica.
Information can be found here: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica
If you're interested in attending, please let me know by contacting me at: rhk@verizon.net
From APT:
Alan from APT Pro Gear, 9 July 2008
Many NICE F*R*E*E BIG saving offeres below, please take a peek!!!!!
"THE WRAP" 2XH & 3XH,.... Super Super Super Super Super Super Nasty CRAZY SUPPORT
BRAND NEW.....SUPER NASTY CRAZY Elite ADVANCED Pro Level Wrist Wraps and Knee Wraps. "THE WRAP" in the 2XH and 3XH design from APT Pro Gear....YES,....APT Pro Gear has done it AGAIN. 3 more days for 20% off on the 2XH and 3XH Wraps. Use the discount code of THEWRAP <<<<>10 APT Customers that use the "THEWRAP" code will win a
$50 shopping Gift Certificate from APT.
Want Two (2) F*R*E*E Products from APT Pro Lifting Gear
and 15% off your entire order? Read carefully below.
**Share/forward this with your lifting buddies if you would PLEASE.**
FULL 15% OFF & F*R*E*E Basic Lifting Straps & 12" Wrist Wraps
No minimum order amount & stays active as long as you guys use it.
(any design of 12" Wrist Wraps except the 2XH or 3XH or custom cuffed)
Use the code of (you have to sign up above) & Let us know what 12" set you
want in the "Comments/Extra Info" section when checking out.
(DO NOT ADD THE 12" Wrist Wraps or lifting straps to your cart, we will just send them)
(some affiliate or drop ship products may not apply for the 15%off)
Buy one get one F*R*E*E on the below list & 15% off
and the free 12" Wrist Wraps AND the Basic Lifting Straps.
(only while stock is on hand, this IS limited)
Strongman Truck pulling Harness
Steel 750 rated Lifting Hooks
Adjustable Tricep Universal Strap/Rope
Solid Wrist Wrap Bands, Med & Heavy
Ab Sling Hanging Cuffs
Extreme Hooks 350 rated
Ankle Cuff Straps
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
50% off and buy by the CASE of 10 each on these products:
Buy by the Case
New Products added,........MANY MANY new Excellent Products
New Products
Powerlifting/Weight Lifting LOCKOUT and GOOD LIFT Shirts
Lockout Gear Clothing
Good Lift Clothing
Hybrid Wrist and Knee Wraps, Convict/Strangulator MIX
Weight Lifting/Powerlifting Wrist Wrap
Powerlifting Knee Wrap
Still offering the "THE WRAP 2XH and 3XH" 20% savings on 3 days left only
The Wrap 2XH & 3XH
New 2nd Powerlifting page added,.....See some BIG Elite Level Lifts
BIG Elite Level Lifts
WANT REAL PROTEIN,....Pheasant, Quail, Ostrich, Elk, Lamb, Venison,
Guinea Hen, Muscovy, Duck , Piedmontese, Free Range Buffalo, Free Range Chicken
Real Protein-Organic Meats
WHOLESALE accounts,....Approx 15 more wholesale accounts FY08 3rd 1/4.
This is limited for those that qualify with the stock on hand for qualified accounts.
Whole Sale Accounts
APT will be adding the full line of IVANKO Equipment very soon.
Lift SAFE and thanks for being on the APT Pro Gear TEAM
Alan P. Thomas, CEO
CPL, USMC, 1991-1995
APT Inc Pro Gear
www.ProWristStraps.com
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 7/8/08
Results:
June 21- 100% RAW Freedom USA Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl (Leesburg, VA); click here.
June 28- 100% RAW National Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl Championships (Annapolis, MD); click here. Write-up; click here.
IPF News:
Approved List of Apparel and Equipment- Updated (7/2/08)
Suspended Lifters & Officials- Updated (7/1/08)
Lifter Rankings- Updated (7/6/08)
USAPL News:
Lifter Handbook- click here.
Raw Nationals- Roster updated; click here.
June 21- 100% RAW Freedom USA Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl (Leesburg, VA); click here.
June 28- 100% RAW National Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl Championships (Annapolis, MD); click here. Write-up; click here.
IPF News:
Approved List of Apparel and Equipment- Updated (7/2/08)
Suspended Lifters & Officials- Updated (7/1/08)
Lifter Rankings- Updated (7/6/08)
USAPL News:
Lifter Handbook- click here.
Raw Nationals- Roster updated; click here.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 7/1/08
Results:
June 18-21- NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships (Oranjestad, Aruba); click for Men/Women
June 25-28- IPF, 19th World Bench Press Championships (Prague, Czech Republic); click here.
Local News:
Change The Date!- The USAPL Larry Garro Memorial Powerlifting Championships scheduled for August 2nd in Towson, MD has been changed to August 30. Same venue. Deadline to submit entry forms is August 9. Entry Form/Information
100% RAW News:
From the President- In a note to members, Paul Bossi sends the following (dated 6/27/08);
Dear Lifters,
I hope you are all enjoying your summer. We have been extremely busy this year with the growth of 100% RAW across the country. This weekend we will be in Annapolis, MD for the Single Lift Nationals. If you live within this area you might want to come to watch some terrific lifting. Some of the highlights this weekend will be:
1. Rock Lewis going for the ALL-TIME highest 242 RAW Bench 615 lbs.
2. Big Dan Coridean going for an 800 lb deadlift in the 275 class.
3. 15 year sensation Denvel Sutton going for his 600 lb deadlift.
4. Mike Binkley going for a 400 lb bench in the 165 class.
5. Jim Patterson with his assault on 500 in the 220's.
6. Pat McMillian going for the National police/fire/Military deadlift record with a 625 lb pull.
7 And other great 100% RAW like Tim Henriques, John Shifflett, Bob Dahlhammer, Scott Russell and many more great lifters from 17 different states.
The Nationals Full Powerlifting Nationals will be July 12 in Reno, Nevada. The deadline will be extended 1 more week because of an error on my part. I just found out I had a typo on my zip code. My mailing zip code is 27921 and the entry form has 27821 which is wrong and may cause lifters forms to be returned. Please call me if you form was returned or your form will be late after the deadline date. We have plenty of room for more lifters so please spread the word to the lifters who live on the West Coast. You will be able to set the state record for your state as well as break the National and World records all in one meet. There will also be a bench only meet. The West Coast Bench Press will run during this event so for all you bench specialists come on out and break some records and get the west on the record books.
The Arizona State Championships will be on August 2 in Prescott, AZ. Paul Gillott is the meet director and chairman for this 1st ever event in Arizona. He sent me an e-mail letting me know he has 30 lifters already more than a month out. He is expecting 60-70 lifters which will be an incredible event. If you live within driving distance you will want to make this meet. I am going to try to be there to assist him providing my schedule will make room for me to do so.
100% RAW has some nice new apparel for sale. We will have them on the website for sale very soon within the next week we hope. We have 100% RAW Mesh shorts in (Blue, Red, Black) sizes. We also have a few nice shirts and will have combo specials on the website soon.
There record plaques and ranking certificate plaques will all be posted soon on the website for all lifters to purchase. There is a form on there to fill out and e-mail back with your info. We will have a new number system to make ordering easier.
100% RAW will be accepting credit cards very soon. We will be setting up a PayPal account soon and we will be all credit cards for apparel, plaques, membership and entries in any meet. We hope to have this up and running within a week or so.
The curl records as you have known them have been retired. They will stay on the website for ever but will say retired. We have started new records from all the meets that used the strict curl with the lifters buttocks and shoulders against the wall. This was something we have spoke about for a while and have decided the only fair way to do this was to retired them and keep them posted for the guys who worked hard to earn those records.
I know there has been a tremendous amount of e-mails in regards to the state records not being updated. Our records chairman has been overwhelmed with the number of events we have had this year and keeping up has been tough. Please bare with him as he works very hard to get these done. If you are waiting to order a record plaque and the state record are not updated just send me an e-mail and I will verify the record so you can order your plaque.
Our rankings will be done any day now. Our Rankings chairman has updated them through June and has sent them to our webmaster to update the site. The webmaster has let me know the will be done very soon.
I will be attaching the summer schedule for 100% RAW to this e-mail below. Check the site for updates daily and please visit our forum. Our forum is free for anyone, you just need to go through the sign up process which will take 1 minute and it is free.
IPF News:
Rankings- updated
Tested Lifters- updated
USAPL News:
Pictures NAPF (Aruba 2008)- from Cheryl Anderson; click here
June 18-21- NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships (Oranjestad, Aruba); click for Men/Women
June 25-28- IPF, 19th World Bench Press Championships (Prague, Czech Republic); click here.
Local News:
Change The Date!- The USAPL Larry Garro Memorial Powerlifting Championships scheduled for August 2nd in Towson, MD has been changed to August 30. Same venue. Deadline to submit entry forms is August 9. Entry Form/Information
100% RAW News:
From the President- In a note to members, Paul Bossi sends the following (dated 6/27/08);
Dear Lifters,
I hope you are all enjoying your summer. We have been extremely busy this year with the growth of 100% RAW across the country. This weekend we will be in Annapolis, MD for the Single Lift Nationals. If you live within this area you might want to come to watch some terrific lifting. Some of the highlights this weekend will be:
1. Rock Lewis going for the ALL-TIME highest 242 RAW Bench 615 lbs.
2. Big Dan Coridean going for an 800 lb deadlift in the 275 class.
3. 15 year sensation Denvel Sutton going for his 600 lb deadlift.
4. Mike Binkley going for a 400 lb bench in the 165 class.
5. Jim Patterson with his assault on 500 in the 220's.
6. Pat McMillian going for the National police/fire/Military deadlift record with a 625 lb pull.
7 And other great 100% RAW like Tim Henriques, John Shifflett, Bob Dahlhammer, Scott Russell and many more great lifters from 17 different states.
The Nationals Full Powerlifting Nationals will be July 12 in Reno, Nevada. The deadline will be extended 1 more week because of an error on my part. I just found out I had a typo on my zip code. My mailing zip code is 27921 and the entry form has 27821 which is wrong and may cause lifters forms to be returned. Please call me if you form was returned or your form will be late after the deadline date. We have plenty of room for more lifters so please spread the word to the lifters who live on the West Coast. You will be able to set the state record for your state as well as break the National and World records all in one meet. There will also be a bench only meet. The West Coast Bench Press will run during this event so for all you bench specialists come on out and break some records and get the west on the record books.
The Arizona State Championships will be on August 2 in Prescott, AZ. Paul Gillott is the meet director and chairman for this 1st ever event in Arizona. He sent me an e-mail letting me know he has 30 lifters already more than a month out. He is expecting 60-70 lifters which will be an incredible event. If you live within driving distance you will want to make this meet. I am going to try to be there to assist him providing my schedule will make room for me to do so.
100% RAW has some nice new apparel for sale. We will have them on the website for sale very soon within the next week we hope. We have 100% RAW Mesh shorts in (Blue, Red, Black) sizes. We also have a few nice shirts and will have combo specials on the website soon.
There record plaques and ranking certificate plaques will all be posted soon on the website for all lifters to purchase. There is a form on there to fill out and e-mail back with your info. We will have a new number system to make ordering easier.
100% RAW will be accepting credit cards very soon. We will be setting up a PayPal account soon and we will be all credit cards for apparel, plaques, membership and entries in any meet. We hope to have this up and running within a week or so.
The curl records as you have known them have been retired. They will stay on the website for ever but will say retired. We have started new records from all the meets that used the strict curl with the lifters buttocks and shoulders against the wall. This was something we have spoke about for a while and have decided the only fair way to do this was to retired them and keep them posted for the guys who worked hard to earn those records.
I know there has been a tremendous amount of e-mails in regards to the state records not being updated. Our records chairman has been overwhelmed with the number of events we have had this year and keeping up has been tough. Please bare with him as he works very hard to get these done. If you are waiting to order a record plaque and the state record are not updated just send me an e-mail and I will verify the record so you can order your plaque.
Our rankings will be done any day now. Our Rankings chairman has updated them through June and has sent them to our webmaster to update the site. The webmaster has let me know the will be done very soon.
I will be attaching the summer schedule for 100% RAW to this e-mail below. Check the site for updates daily and please visit our forum. Our forum is free for anyone, you just need to go through the sign up process which will take 1 minute and it is free.
IPF News:
Rankings- updated
Tested Lifters- updated
USAPL News:
Pictures NAPF (Aruba 2008)- from Cheryl Anderson; click here
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