Meet Information:
2008 Virginia State Powerlifting Championships
December 6, 2008
Stanardsville, VA
Roster
IPF News:
IPF Technical News Letter- No 6/2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/25/08
Information- Scheduled Meets
2009 USAPL Women's Nationals:
2009 Women's Nationals
February 14 & 15, 2009
Miami, FL
Robert Keller (Meet Director) has provided the following updates;
November 10-
As a strong reminder, it is important that you make your reservations by the deadline date of February 01, 2009. The Hyatt-Regency is located in downtown Miami and will serve as the official championship hotel.
Hyatt Regency - Miami
400 South East Second Avenue
Miami, Florida
USA 33131-2197
Please call 305.358.1234 to make your hotel reservations – Group Code: USA Powerlifting
The following is the web-link for the hotel: Miami Hyatt
Please make your hotel reservations early by and by NLT February 01, 2009 to receive the group rate of $109.00 per night + tax. This is an exceptional rate for this time of year, so please make your reservations early -- Group Code: USA POWERLIFTING
November 13-
As a reminder, the [deadline] for application forms, to enter the Women's National Powerlifting Championships, is February 01, 2009.
November 22-
The USAPL Women's National Committee Meeting will take place on Saturday evening, February 14, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The location will be the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Miami.
3rd NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench BP & PL Championships:
by Robert Keller
The date/location for the 2009 NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships will be finalized this coming week. Tentatively, event is scheduled to take place on April 16-19, 2009 inthe United States Virgin Islands [USVI].
More details will be released next Friday, November 28, 2009.
In the meantime, If you're interested in taking part in this championship, please contact me at: Robert Keller or 954.790.2249.
12th NAPF/FESUPO/IPF Pan-American PL Championships-Guatemala:
by Robert Keller
The 12th NAPF/FE.SU.PO/IPF Pan-American Powerlifting Championships are tentatively scheduled to take place on August 3 - 8, 2009, in Guatemala City/Antigua, Guatemala.
All details will be confirmed during the first week of December 2008. Once complete, the official invitation will be posted on the NAPF Homepage.
It is estimated that some 200+ lifters from over 20 member federations/countries will be in attendance from North, Central, and South American as well as from the Caribbean Islands.
In the meantime, I am providing information on the location of the championship. Around Antigua
If there are any questions regarding this event, please contact me at: Robert Keller
2009 USAPL Women's Nationals:
2009 Women's Nationals
February 14 & 15, 2009
Miami, FL
Robert Keller (Meet Director) has provided the following updates;
November 10-
As a strong reminder, it is important that you make your reservations by the deadline date of February 01, 2009. The Hyatt-Regency is located in downtown Miami and will serve as the official championship hotel.
Hyatt Regency - Miami
400 South East Second Avenue
Miami, Florida
USA 33131-2197
Please call 305.358.1234 to make your hotel reservations – Group Code: USA Powerlifting
The following is the web-link for the hotel: Miami Hyatt
Please make your hotel reservations early by and by NLT February 01, 2009 to receive the group rate of $109.00 per night + tax. This is an exceptional rate for this time of year, so please make your reservations early -- Group Code: USA POWERLIFTING
November 13-
As a reminder, the [deadline] for application forms, to enter the Women's National Powerlifting Championships, is February 01, 2009.
November 22-
The USAPL Women's National Committee Meeting will take place on Saturday evening, February 14, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The location will be the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Miami.
3rd NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench BP & PL Championships:
by Robert Keller
The date/location for the 2009 NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships will be finalized this coming week. Tentatively, event is scheduled to take place on April 16-19, 2009 inthe United States Virgin Islands [USVI].
More details will be released next Friday, November 28, 2009.
In the meantime, If you're interested in taking part in this championship, please contact me at: Robert Keller or 954.790.2249.
12th NAPF/FESUPO/IPF Pan-American PL Championships-Guatemala:
by Robert Keller
The 12th NAPF/FE.SU.PO/IPF Pan-American Powerlifting Championships are tentatively scheduled to take place on August 3 - 8, 2009, in Guatemala City/Antigua, Guatemala.
All details will be confirmed during the first week of December 2008. Once complete, the official invitation will be posted on the NAPF Homepage.
It is estimated that some 200+ lifters from over 20 member federations/countries will be in attendance from North, Central, and South American as well as from the Caribbean Islands.
In the meantime, I am providing information on the location of the championship. Around Antigua
If there are any questions regarding this event, please contact me at: Robert Keller
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/21/08
Results:
November 1, 2008- 100% RAW World Powerlifting Championships (Hagerstown, MD)- Results
2011 USAPL Women Nationals:
by Priscilla Ribic
We are now accepting bids for Women's Nationals 2011. We would love to have this meet in a more central location, ie, main hub for air transportation and/or easy to drive to. Dates for Women's Nationals is Presidents Day Weekend, (Feb 19th & 20th).
If interested, please email me at pribic@usapowerlifting.com. Bids will be voted on at the 2009 Women's Nationals in Miami.
Thanks,
Priscilla
Powerlifting Watch Upgrades Server-Updates:
by Jon
Due to the increase in traffic to Powerlifting Watch, for the second time this year we were forced to upgrade to a more powerful server. With over 1.1 million pages served up every month, the site was both running slower and running out of space. The server move now should be complete. I apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experienced during the move. However, the result is that you should now experience faster page loading times and a better viewing experience.
Thank you to all of the Powerlifting Watch sponsors for their help in making this move possible. Also, thank you to the contributors, collaborators, and visitors for helping grow the site into what it is today. Stay tuned as even more features are about to be launched, with others planned for 2009.
Fantasy Leader Board-
The 2008 Fantasy Leaderboard has been updated. TeamIvanko has surged to first place with 1,605 points. Super purple monkey dishwasher jumps to second scoring 1,320 points. Tower of Power remains in third place with 1,315 points.
The Fantasy season ends on December 7. Upcoming major events include 100% RAW Bench Worlds, WNPF Worlds, WPC Worlds, IPA Nationals, AAU Single Lift Worlds, and RAW United Worlds.
November 1, 2008- 100% RAW World Powerlifting Championships (Hagerstown, MD)- Results
2011 USAPL Women Nationals:
by Priscilla Ribic
We are now accepting bids for Women's Nationals 2011. We would love to have this meet in a more central location, ie, main hub for air transportation and/or easy to drive to. Dates for Women's Nationals is Presidents Day Weekend, (Feb 19th & 20th).
If interested, please email me at pribic@usapowerlifting.com. Bids will be voted on at the 2009 Women's Nationals in Miami.
Thanks,
Priscilla
Powerlifting Watch Upgrades Server-Updates:
by Jon
Due to the increase in traffic to Powerlifting Watch, for the second time this year we were forced to upgrade to a more powerful server. With over 1.1 million pages served up every month, the site was both running slower and running out of space. The server move now should be complete. I apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experienced during the move. However, the result is that you should now experience faster page loading times and a better viewing experience.
Thank you to all of the Powerlifting Watch sponsors for their help in making this move possible. Also, thank you to the contributors, collaborators, and visitors for helping grow the site into what it is today. Stay tuned as even more features are about to be launched, with others planned for 2009.
Fantasy Leader Board-
The 2008 Fantasy Leaderboard has been updated. TeamIvanko has surged to first place with 1,605 points. Super purple monkey dishwasher jumps to second scoring 1,320 points. Tower of Power remains in third place with 1,315 points.
The Fantasy season ends on December 7. Upcoming major events include 100% RAW Bench Worlds, WNPF Worlds, WPC Worlds, IPA Nationals, AAU Single Lift Worlds, and RAW United Worlds.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/20/08
Update: Scheduled Meets
2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD
November 18, 2008- by Will Slade
Proposed Flights for the 2008 USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships
Please keep in mind that the following flights are tentative and subject to change the day of the meet due to lifters that don't show or move to a different weight class. With that said and based on current meet entries, here are the proposed flights.
Morning Session One ( for all lifts)
Flight 1: all women lifters
Flight 2: men 132, men 148, men 165
Flight 3: men 181
Afternoon Session Two (for Squats and Deadlifts)
Flight 1: men 198, 220
Flight 2: 242, 275, SHW
Afternoon Session Two (for Bench)
Flight 1: men 198, 242
Flight 2: 220
Flight 3: 275, SHW
Update to Session Two Start Time
We have 36 lifters in the morning Session One of which 4 are Bench Only. To play it safe, we are giving Session One an extra hour to complete all lifts. Session Two will start one hour later than originally proposed, starting now at 2:00pm (instead of 1:00pm) and all related times for Session Two move as well (weigh-in's and rules briefing).
Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 12noon - 1:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 1:30-1:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 2:00pm
November 17, 2008- by Will Slade
Information on Parking for the Novmber 22nd USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting Championships
According to the meet director, Garrett Jacks, the Navy Wrestling Classic is also going on inside Halsey Field house at the same time as this Saturday's powerlifting meet. This means that parking is going to be nonexistent due to the fact that wrestling gets priority over powerlifting (at the Naval Academy, Wrestling is varsity...powerlifting is club). It is advised that people park somewhere down the street from Gate 1, or in downtown Annapolis. The parking situation was discussed with senior leadership at Navy and that was what was advised.
For entry into Gate 1, walking or driving, everyone must have valid identification (driver's license).
Maps and Directions are on this web page:USAPL Maryland
Also, stay tuned for flights. I hope to post that information in a few days (if not sooner).
Will
IPF General Assembly-2008:
Meeting Minutes- The IPF Congress met on November 2, 2008 at the Harbour View Ballroom in St. Johns, Canada. The following was the agenda items are included;
1. Roll Call of Nations and Delegates Presentation of Credentials of each Nation Certification of Athletes and Referees
2. President's Address
3. Minutes of the last Congress.
4. Treasurer's Report - Auditor’s report
(a)To examine the accounts of the previous year
(b)To approve the budget for the forthcoming year
c) Fees (if requested)
5. General Secretary's Report
6. Committee Reports
(a) Technical Committee
(b) Medical Committee
(c) Disciplinary Committee
(d) Appeal Committee
(e) Law & Legislation Committee
(f) Doping Commission
(g) Doping Hearing Panel
(h) Women Committee
7. Regional Reports
(a) Region 1 (Europe)
(b) Region 2 (Africa)
(c) Region 3 (Asia)
(d) Region 4 (North America)
(e) Region 5 (South America)
(f) Region 6 (Oceania)
8. Elections
9. Proposals
10. New Member Applicants
11. Action on Delinquent Nations
12. Hall of Fame
13. Future Championships
14. Any Other Business
15. Adjournment
IPF Technical Rule Book: 2009
Technical Rule Book-All changes in red and are as follows:
General Rules of Powerlifting
Page 4 - Item 9
Equipment and Specifications
Page 6 - Item 4
Order of Competition
Page 25 - Item 4 (a)
Referees
Page 28 - Item 12
World and International records
Page 33 (h)
IPF News:
Suspended Lifters and Officials- update 10/28/08
Anti Doping Rules- released 11/4/08
Tested Athletes- updated 11/11/08
Arnold Sports Festival:
by Priscilla Ribic
The roster for the Quest Invitational has now been posted. USAPL ASF
Please direct any questions concerning rankings, etc to Sherman at: Sherman
Please also note entry form deadlines and acceptance criteria.
Additional information can be found at; USA Powerlifting and Arnold Sports Festival
2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD
November 18, 2008- by Will Slade
Proposed Flights for the 2008 USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships
Please keep in mind that the following flights are tentative and subject to change the day of the meet due to lifters that don't show or move to a different weight class. With that said and based on current meet entries, here are the proposed flights.
Morning Session One ( for all lifts)
Flight 1: all women lifters
Flight 2: men 132, men 148, men 165
Flight 3: men 181
Afternoon Session Two (for Squats and Deadlifts)
Flight 1: men 198, 220
Flight 2: 242, 275, SHW
Afternoon Session Two (for Bench)
Flight 1: men 198, 242
Flight 2: 220
Flight 3: 275, SHW
Update to Session Two Start Time
We have 36 lifters in the morning Session One of which 4 are Bench Only. To play it safe, we are giving Session One an extra hour to complete all lifts. Session Two will start one hour later than originally proposed, starting now at 2:00pm (instead of 1:00pm) and all related times for Session Two move as well (weigh-in's and rules briefing).
Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 12noon - 1:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 1:30-1:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 2:00pm
November 17, 2008- by Will Slade
Information on Parking for the Novmber 22nd USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting Championships
According to the meet director, Garrett Jacks, the Navy Wrestling Classic is also going on inside Halsey Field house at the same time as this Saturday's powerlifting meet. This means that parking is going to be nonexistent due to the fact that wrestling gets priority over powerlifting (at the Naval Academy, Wrestling is varsity...powerlifting is club). It is advised that people park somewhere down the street from Gate 1, or in downtown Annapolis. The parking situation was discussed with senior leadership at Navy and that was what was advised.
For entry into Gate 1, walking or driving, everyone must have valid identification (driver's license).
Maps and Directions are on this web page:USAPL Maryland
Also, stay tuned for flights. I hope to post that information in a few days (if not sooner).
Will
IPF General Assembly-2008:
Meeting Minutes- The IPF Congress met on November 2, 2008 at the Harbour View Ballroom in St. Johns, Canada. The following was the agenda items are included;
1. Roll Call of Nations and Delegates Presentation of Credentials of each Nation Certification of Athletes and Referees
2. President's Address
3. Minutes of the last Congress.
4. Treasurer's Report - Auditor’s report
(a)To examine the accounts of the previous year
(b)To approve the budget for the forthcoming year
c) Fees (if requested)
5. General Secretary's Report
6. Committee Reports
(a) Technical Committee
(b) Medical Committee
(c) Disciplinary Committee
(d) Appeal Committee
(e) Law & Legislation Committee
(f) Doping Commission
(g) Doping Hearing Panel
(h) Women Committee
7. Regional Reports
(a) Region 1 (Europe)
(b) Region 2 (Africa)
(c) Region 3 (Asia)
(d) Region 4 (North America)
(e) Region 5 (South America)
(f) Region 6 (Oceania)
8. Elections
9. Proposals
10. New Member Applicants
11. Action on Delinquent Nations
12. Hall of Fame
13. Future Championships
14. Any Other Business
15. Adjournment
IPF Technical Rule Book: 2009
Technical Rule Book-All changes in red and are as follows:
General Rules of Powerlifting
Page 4 - Item 9
Equipment and Specifications
Page 6 - Item 4
Order of Competition
Page 25 - Item 4 (a)
Referees
Page 28 - Item 12
World and International records
Page 33 (h)
IPF News:
Suspended Lifters and Officials- update 10/28/08
Anti Doping Rules- released 11/4/08
Tested Athletes- updated 11/11/08
Arnold Sports Festival:
by Priscilla Ribic
The roster for the Quest Invitational has now been posted. USAPL ASF
Please direct any questions concerning rankings, etc to Sherman at: Sherman
Please also note entry form deadlines and acceptance criteria.
Additional information can be found at; USA Powerlifting and Arnold Sports Festival
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/18/08
Update: Scheduled Meets
2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD
November 17, 2008- by Will Slade
Information on Parking for the Novmber 22nd USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting Championships
According to the meet director, Garrett Jacks, the Navy Wrestling Classic is also going on inside Halsey Field house at the same time as this Saturday's powerlifting meet. This means that parking is going to be nonexistent due to the fact that wrestling gets priority over powerlifting (at the Naval Academy, Wrestling is varsity...powerlifting is club). It is advised that people park somewhere down the street from Gate 1, or in downtown Annapolis. The parking situation was discussed with senior leadership at Navy and that was what was advised.
For entry into Gate 1, walking or driving, everyone must have valid identification (driver's license).
Maps and Directions are on this web page:USAPL Maryland
Also, stay tuned for flights. I hope to post that information in a few days (if not sooner).
Will
Garrett Jacks and Joshua Valiani of Navy Powerlifting are the meet directors for this year's Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. The roster will be limited to the first 60 entrants.
The meet will be competed in two sessions;
Session One - 181 and below
1st session weigh-ins 7:00am-8:30am
1st session rules briefing 8:30 -8:45am
1st session lifting starts 9:00am
Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 11am-12:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 12:30-12:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 1:00pm
Entry deadline is November 10, 2008.
USAPL American Open;From Harold Gaines
USA Powerlifting's 2008 American Open National Championships is December
13th & 14th in St. Louis, MO.
WHERE
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
WHO
The American Open is for all lifters who have NOT obtained an Elite USAPL
total in the last 3 years in any weight class. Guest lifter spots are
available for elite-level lifters. No qualifying total or contest is
required. Lifters must be USAPL members. Membership applications and/or
renewals will be available at the meet.
AWARDS
Awards given for First thru Fifth places finishers. Best Lifter awards
for male & female in Teen, Open, Master.
SPECTATORS & COACHES
Spectators $10 for the weekend. Children 7 and under free. 2 coaches
passes will be issued for each team entry. No coaches passes for
individual lifters. No daily spectator rate.
RULES
All IPF/USAPL rules will apply. Lifters must wear a singlet. 10% of
athletes will be urinalysis drug tested.
ENTRY FEE
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 21st, 2008. No refunds. $65.00
(includes 1 Meet T-Shirt). $20 for each additional division. Team entry
$65.00. Team roster must accompany entry.
MEET T-SHIRT
Official, commemorative T-Shirts are available for sale. Pre-ordering is
recommended since a limited number will be available for $15 on meet days.
$12-Adult S, M L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
HOTEL
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
Mention USA Powerlifting for a discount.
WEBSITE
The Missouri USAPL website has online registration and more information
at: USAPL Nationals .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, December 12th
7-8:30 PM Equip Check for Saturday Lifters
Saturday, December 13th
6:30-8:30 AM Equip check Session 1 Lifters Only
7-8:30 AM Weigh-in Session 1 Lifters Only
9 AM Session 1 - All Women & Men thru 148 Awards Ceremony
immediately after including Women Best Lifters
12:30-2:30 PM Equip check Session 2 Lifters Only
1-2:30 PM Weigh-in Session 2 Lifters Only
3 PM Session 2 - Men 165 & 181 Awards Ceremony immediately
7-8:30 PM Equip Check for Sunday lifters
Sunday, December 14th
6:30-8:30 AM Equip check Session 3 Lifters Only
7-8:30 AM Weigh-in Session 3 Only
9 AM Session 3 - Men 198 & 220 Awards Ceremony immediately after
12:30-2:30 PM Equip check Session
1-2:30 PM Weigh-in
3 PM Session 4 - Men 242, 275 & SHW Awards Ceremony immediately after
including Men Best Lifters
2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD
November 17, 2008- by Will Slade
Information on Parking for the Novmber 22nd USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting Championships
According to the meet director, Garrett Jacks, the Navy Wrestling Classic is also going on inside Halsey Field house at the same time as this Saturday's powerlifting meet. This means that parking is going to be nonexistent due to the fact that wrestling gets priority over powerlifting (at the Naval Academy, Wrestling is varsity...powerlifting is club). It is advised that people park somewhere down the street from Gate 1, or in downtown Annapolis. The parking situation was discussed with senior leadership at Navy and that was what was advised.
For entry into Gate 1, walking or driving, everyone must have valid identification (driver's license).
Maps and Directions are on this web page:USAPL Maryland
Also, stay tuned for flights. I hope to post that information in a few days (if not sooner).
Will
Garrett Jacks and Joshua Valiani of Navy Powerlifting are the meet directors for this year's Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. The roster will be limited to the first 60 entrants.
The meet will be competed in two sessions;
Session One - 181 and below
1st session weigh-ins 7:00am-8:30am
1st session rules briefing 8:30 -8:45am
1st session lifting starts 9:00am
Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 11am-12:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 12:30-12:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 1:00pm
Entry deadline is November 10, 2008.
USAPL American Open;From Harold Gaines
USA Powerlifting's 2008 American Open National Championships is December
13th & 14th in St. Louis, MO.
WHERE
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
WHO
The American Open is for all lifters who have NOT obtained an Elite USAPL
total in the last 3 years in any weight class. Guest lifter spots are
available for elite-level lifters. No qualifying total or contest is
required. Lifters must be USAPL members. Membership applications and/or
renewals will be available at the meet.
AWARDS
Awards given for First thru Fifth places finishers. Best Lifter awards
for male & female in Teen, Open, Master.
SPECTATORS & COACHES
Spectators $10 for the weekend. Children 7 and under free. 2 coaches
passes will be issued for each team entry. No coaches passes for
individual lifters. No daily spectator rate.
RULES
All IPF/USAPL rules will apply. Lifters must wear a singlet. 10% of
athletes will be urinalysis drug tested.
ENTRY FEE
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 21st, 2008. No refunds. $65.00
(includes 1 Meet T-Shirt). $20 for each additional division. Team entry
$65.00. Team roster must accompany entry.
MEET T-SHIRT
Official, commemorative T-Shirts are available for sale. Pre-ordering is
recommended since a limited number will be available for $15 on meet days.
$12-Adult S, M L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
HOTEL
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
Mention USA Powerlifting for a discount.
WEBSITE
The Missouri USAPL website has online registration and more information
at: USAPL Nationals .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, December 12th
7-8:30 PM Equip Check for Saturday Lifters
Saturday, December 13th
6:30-8:30 AM Equip check Session 1 Lifters Only
7-8:30 AM Weigh-in Session 1 Lifters Only
9 AM Session 1 - All Women & Men thru 148 Awards Ceremony
immediately after including Women Best Lifters
12:30-2:30 PM Equip check Session 2 Lifters Only
1-2:30 PM Weigh-in Session 2 Lifters Only
3 PM Session 2 - Men 165 & 181 Awards Ceremony immediately
7-8:30 PM Equip Check for Sunday lifters
Sunday, December 14th
6:30-8:30 AM Equip check Session 3 Lifters Only
7-8:30 AM Weigh-in Session 3 Only
9 AM Session 3 - Men 198 & 220 Awards Ceremony immediately after
12:30-2:30 PM Equip check Session
1-2:30 PM Weigh-in
3 PM Session 4 - Men 242, 275 & SHW Awards Ceremony immediately after
including Men Best Lifters
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/14/08
2008 IPF Worlds- Pictures
George Marts has published a gallery of pictures taken at the 2008 IPF World Powerlifting Championships that were held in St. Johns, Canada during the week of November 2 -8.
It's a Boy!
Congratulations goes out to John and Kerry Self on the birth of their son, John Robert Self. Baby John arrived weighing-in at 8 lbs and 21 in tall!
Note from John;
The Good news is we had our baby boy Nov 3.
John Robert Self... 8 lbs 21 in.
He is awesome! He is such a good baby. Mommy and him are doing great.
Kerry cant wait to get in the gym and start training again.
The bad new is I wont be at 100% RAW worlds bench. I was doing great and right on track with my training. Looking to set some new PR this year at the meet. But I wrecked on my bike at a BMX race. Hurt my hand/thumb. I cant bench with it.
I did win a moto that night.
Hope to see some of ya soon at one of the meets this year.
George Marts has published a gallery of pictures taken at the 2008 IPF World Powerlifting Championships that were held in St. Johns, Canada during the week of November 2 -8.
It's a Boy!
Congratulations goes out to John and Kerry Self on the birth of their son, John Robert Self. Baby John arrived weighing-in at 8 lbs and 21 in tall!
Note from John;
The Good news is we had our baby boy Nov 3.
John Robert Self... 8 lbs 21 in.
He is awesome! He is such a good baby. Mommy and him are doing great.
Kerry cant wait to get in the gym and start training again.
The bad new is I wont be at 100% RAW worlds bench. I was doing great and right on track with my training. Looking to set some new PR this year at the meet. But I wrecked on my bike at a BMX race. Hurt my hand/thumb. I cant bench with it.
I did win a moto that night.
Hope to see some of ya soon at one of the meets this year.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/12/08
Results:
November 2-8, 2008- IPF World Powerlifting Championships (St. Johns, NL Canada) Men/Women
note; US men finished 3rd in team points and the US women finished 2nd in team points
Update: Scheduled Meets
The 2008 Viginia Powerlifting Championships is now closed! John Shifflett (meet director) has announced that the 60 lifter limit has been reached.
2008 USAPL Virginia State Championships;
December 6, 2008
American Legion Post #128
Stanardsville, VA
John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) and Will Morris are the meet directors for this year's Virginia State Powerlifting/Bench Press/Deadlift/Ironman Championships.
John Shifflett has released the following information;
If you are staying at the Best Western in Ruckersville for the Virginia State meet in December you can now get a discount room for the contest at a rate of $79. If you book your room under the USAPL Virginia State block call the hotel direct. 434-985-1855. Deadline in Nov 21 to book the rooms.
Best Western-Ruckersville, VA
Entries must be post marked by November 20, 2008.
November 2-8, 2008- IPF World Powerlifting Championships (St. Johns, NL Canada) Men/Women
note; US men finished 3rd in team points and the US women finished 2nd in team points
Update: Scheduled Meets
The 2008 Viginia Powerlifting Championships is now closed! John Shifflett (meet director) has announced that the 60 lifter limit has been reached.
2008 USAPL Virginia State Championships;
December 6, 2008
American Legion Post #128
Stanardsville, VA
John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) and Will Morris are the meet directors for this year's Virginia State Powerlifting/Bench Press/Deadlift/Ironman Championships.
John Shifflett has released the following information;
If you are staying at the Best Western in Ruckersville for the Virginia State meet in December you can now get a discount room for the contest at a rate of $79. If you book your room under the USAPL Virginia State block call the hotel direct. 434-985-1855. Deadline in Nov 21 to book the rooms.
Best Western-Ruckersville, VA
Entries must be post marked by November 20, 2008.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/6/08
Upcoming Meets:
2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD
Garrett Jacks and Joshua Valiani of Navy Powerlifting are the meet directors for this year's Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. The roster will be limited to the first 60 entrants. As of the most recent (11/5/08) update, 41 lifters have been listed on the roster.
The meet will be competed in two sessions;
Session One - 181 and below
1st session weigh-ins 7:00am-8:30am
1st session rules briefing 8:30 -8:45am
1st session lifting starts 9:00am
Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 11am-12:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 12:30-12:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 1:00pm
Entry deadline is November 10, 2008.
2008 USAPL Virginia State Championships;
December 6, 2008
American Legion Post #128
Stanardsville, VA
John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) and Will Morris are the meet directors for this year's Virginia State Powerlifting/Bench Press/Deadlift/Ironman Championships.
John Shifflett has released the following information;
If you are staying at the Best Western in Ruckersville for the Virginia State meet in December you can now get a discount room for the contest at a rate of $79. If you book your room under the USAPL Virginia State block call the hotel direct. 434-985-1855. Deadline in Nov 21 to book the rooms.
Best Western-Ruckersville, VA
Entries must be post marked by November 20, 2008.
2009 USAPL Women's Nationals;
2009 Women's Nationals
February 14 & 15, 2009
Miami, FL
Robert Keller (meet director) has released the following information;
Dear USAPL Member:
The 27th USAPL Women's National Powerlifting Championships will be held Saturday/Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2009 at the Hyatt Hotel, in downtown Miami, Florida. An application for the event can be found here: www.usaplnationals.com/2009-wome... index.html
I would like to begin by stating the volunteers of USA Powerlifting – Florida are very excited about hosting this year’s championship.
I have placed this year's championship in a location with the highest possible degree of activities for you and your family members. The hotel and venue are located just 10 minutes away from both South Beach and Bayside Marketplace -- two of the most popular attractions Miami has to offer. Information pertaining to these two “Hot” tourist spots can be found at the following web-links: South Side Beach and Bayside Marketplace
The equipment for the championship will be of international calibre, and will include six [6] ER/Combo squat/bench press racks from Denmark, and six [6] sets of calibrated Ivanko bars/weights. This equipment will be used both on the competition platform and in the warm-up area. A computerized scoring system shall be used to direct and calculate the individual and team scoring for the championship. The Florida Gulf Coast University Powerlifting Team will be handle the spotting/loading and are the fastest and best loaders in the game.
Key and important, the championship will be drug-tested in accordance with USAPL/IPF standards. IPF Referees will be in attendance for lifters to set both World and American records. In addition, if you require powerlifting gear, commercial sellers will be available with the most up-to-date equipment to accommodate your specific needs.
As a kind and gentle reminder, please be aware of the deadlines AND Group Code, to make your hotel reservations. It is VERY important that you make your reservations early, as this is high season for tourism in Miami! The competition will be held on President's Day Weekend, which are the same dates as the Miami International Boat Show [largest in the world], so if you miss the deadline, locating a hotel room, in and outside of Miami, for a reasonable price, will be quite difficult.
Information pertaining to the boat show can be found here: Miami Boat Show
If you have any questions regarding this championship, or if I can be of further assistance, I can be reached via e-mail: rhk@verizon.net or by: 954.790.2249 -- I am here to answer all of your questions.
To close, on behalf of USA Powerlifting, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you much success with your training for this competition and look forward to seeing you at the championship in Miami!
Sincere regards,
Robert Keller
Contest Director
2009 USAPL Women’s National Powerlifting Championships
2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD
Garrett Jacks and Joshua Valiani of Navy Powerlifting are the meet directors for this year's Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. The roster will be limited to the first 60 entrants. As of the most recent (11/5/08) update, 41 lifters have been listed on the roster.
The meet will be competed in two sessions;
Session One - 181 and below
1st session weigh-ins 7:00am-8:30am
1st session rules briefing 8:30 -8:45am
1st session lifting starts 9:00am
Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 11am-12:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 12:30-12:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 1:00pm
Entry deadline is November 10, 2008.
2008 USAPL Virginia State Championships;
December 6, 2008
American Legion Post #128
Stanardsville, VA
John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) and Will Morris are the meet directors for this year's Virginia State Powerlifting/Bench Press/Deadlift/Ironman Championships.
John Shifflett has released the following information;
If you are staying at the Best Western in Ruckersville for the Virginia State meet in December you can now get a discount room for the contest at a rate of $79. If you book your room under the USAPL Virginia State block call the hotel direct. 434-985-1855. Deadline in Nov 21 to book the rooms.
Best Western-Ruckersville, VA
Entries must be post marked by November 20, 2008.
2009 USAPL Women's Nationals;
2009 Women's Nationals
February 14 & 15, 2009
Miami, FL
Robert Keller (meet director) has released the following information;
Dear USAPL Member:
The 27th USAPL Women's National Powerlifting Championships will be held Saturday/Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2009 at the Hyatt Hotel, in downtown Miami, Florida. An application for the event can be found here: www.usaplnationals.com/2009-wome... index.html
I would like to begin by stating the volunteers of USA Powerlifting – Florida are very excited about hosting this year’s championship.
I have placed this year's championship in a location with the highest possible degree of activities for you and your family members. The hotel and venue are located just 10 minutes away from both South Beach and Bayside Marketplace -- two of the most popular attractions Miami has to offer. Information pertaining to these two “Hot” tourist spots can be found at the following web-links: South Side Beach and Bayside Marketplace
The equipment for the championship will be of international calibre, and will include six [6] ER/Combo squat/bench press racks from Denmark, and six [6] sets of calibrated Ivanko bars/weights. This equipment will be used both on the competition platform and in the warm-up area. A computerized scoring system shall be used to direct and calculate the individual and team scoring for the championship. The Florida Gulf Coast University Powerlifting Team will be handle the spotting/loading and are the fastest and best loaders in the game.
Key and important, the championship will be drug-tested in accordance with USAPL/IPF standards. IPF Referees will be in attendance for lifters to set both World and American records. In addition, if you require powerlifting gear, commercial sellers will be available with the most up-to-date equipment to accommodate your specific needs.
As a kind and gentle reminder, please be aware of the deadlines AND Group Code, to make your hotel reservations. It is VERY important that you make your reservations early, as this is high season for tourism in Miami! The competition will be held on President's Day Weekend, which are the same dates as the Miami International Boat Show [largest in the world], so if you miss the deadline, locating a hotel room, in and outside of Miami, for a reasonable price, will be quite difficult.
Information pertaining to the boat show can be found here: Miami Boat Show
If you have any questions regarding this championship, or if I can be of further assistance, I can be reached via e-mail: rhk@verizon.net or by: 954.790.2249 -- I am here to answer all of your questions.
To close, on behalf of USA Powerlifting, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you much success with your training for this competition and look forward to seeing you at the championship in Miami!
Sincere regards,
Robert Keller
Contest Director
2009 USAPL Women’s National Powerlifting Championships
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/5/08
Captain Kirk For the HOF!
The news that USA's Mike Bridge was inducted into the IPF's Hall of Fame is great news that has come out of the '08 meeting of the IPF Congress. But, it has me wondering; what about the Michael Jordan of powerlifting, Kirk Karwoski?
In reviewing the notables currently in the HOF and not including the class of '08, 19 officials, 7 women (1 has been disqualified) and 12 men have received that honor and recognition.
The following guidelines for selection are posted at the IPF website;
There shall be an honorary body titled the "IPF Hall of Fame". Its purpose shall be to honour members who have made an outstanding contribution either by way of lifting achievement or service in general to the sport of powerlifting internationally. A maximum of two lifters and one official may be elected to the Hall of Fame each year but with the added proviso that not more than two men and one woman may be elected in any one year. A certificate of achievement will be awarded. No one who has been involved in drug offences or has been suspended by drug abuse shall be proposed to Hall of Fame. Any lifter or official previously awarded Hall of Fame will loose this distinction if suspended by IPF due to doping abuse.
The Executive decides prior to the IPF Congress, after having received bids from the member nations, whom will be awarded Hall of Fame. The appointed person(s) will be honoured at the Congress.
When I think about how this sport was built on the exploits and accomplishments of lifters, it causes me to wonder why there is such a disproportionate number of officials in the HOF to that of lifters. And why there isn't a greater effort to make sure that at least a lifter is inducted into the HOF each year.
Captain Kirk tribute video
IPF Championships on You Tube:
The IPF World Championships are currently being simulcast at You Tube. Click Powerlifting TV.
In addition to You Tube coverage, score sheets are being updated live. Click for Men or Women.
Introducing- EO Sports Gear:
The ONLY Patented Powerlifting Board vest on the market today!
Whether you train alone or with a group, this vest can be easily adjusted to fit any body type. With 3 different sizes available and several designs and colors, let the EO Board Vest become a staple product of your bench training.
The safest way to do RAW and Shirted Extreme Board Bench Pressing.
Can be utilized for the beginner to the advanced athlete.
The new bench shirts of today require more extreme strength and lock out power. The EO Board Vest will increase those areas of your bench press for NEW Personal, State, and National Records!
With a collapsible pouch, the EO Board Vest can hold from 1 to 6 boards easily!
Multiple ways of ordering; Vest only, vest w/ boards!
Our boards are made from high grade #2 Pine. They are two by six's cut to fourteen inches in length. Every edge is hand routed. The entire board is sanded and two coats of Polyurethane are applied. The finishing touch is a fine steel wool sanding that has our boards completely splinter free and looking like glass. This highly smoothed finish prevents the Board Vest from suffering from any damage due to the boards.
The news that USA's Mike Bridge was inducted into the IPF's Hall of Fame is great news that has come out of the '08 meeting of the IPF Congress. But, it has me wondering; what about the Michael Jordan of powerlifting, Kirk Karwoski?
In reviewing the notables currently in the HOF and not including the class of '08, 19 officials, 7 women (1 has been disqualified) and 12 men have received that honor and recognition.
The following guidelines for selection are posted at the IPF website;
There shall be an honorary body titled the "IPF Hall of Fame". Its purpose shall be to honour members who have made an outstanding contribution either by way of lifting achievement or service in general to the sport of powerlifting internationally. A maximum of two lifters and one official may be elected to the Hall of Fame each year but with the added proviso that not more than two men and one woman may be elected in any one year. A certificate of achievement will be awarded. No one who has been involved in drug offences or has been suspended by drug abuse shall be proposed to Hall of Fame. Any lifter or official previously awarded Hall of Fame will loose this distinction if suspended by IPF due to doping abuse.
The Executive decides prior to the IPF Congress, after having received bids from the member nations, whom will be awarded Hall of Fame. The appointed person(s) will be honoured at the Congress.
When I think about how this sport was built on the exploits and accomplishments of lifters, it causes me to wonder why there is such a disproportionate number of officials in the HOF to that of lifters. And why there isn't a greater effort to make sure that at least a lifter is inducted into the HOF each year.
Captain Kirk tribute video
IPF Championships on You Tube:
The IPF World Championships are currently being simulcast at You Tube. Click Powerlifting TV.
In addition to You Tube coverage, score sheets are being updated live. Click for Men or Women.
Introducing- EO Sports Gear:
The ONLY Patented Powerlifting Board vest on the market today!
Whether you train alone or with a group, this vest can be easily adjusted to fit any body type. With 3 different sizes available and several designs and colors, let the EO Board Vest become a staple product of your bench training.
The safest way to do RAW and Shirted Extreme Board Bench Pressing.
Can be utilized for the beginner to the advanced athlete.
The new bench shirts of today require more extreme strength and lock out power. The EO Board Vest will increase those areas of your bench press for NEW Personal, State, and National Records!
With a collapsible pouch, the EO Board Vest can hold from 1 to 6 boards easily!
Multiple ways of ordering; Vest only, vest w/ boards!
Our boards are made from high grade #2 Pine. They are two by six's cut to fourteen inches in length. Every edge is hand routed. The entire board is sanded and two coats of Polyurethane are applied. The finishing touch is a fine steel wool sanding that has our boards completely splinter free and looking like glass. This highly smoothed finish prevents the Board Vest from suffering from any damage due to the boards.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/4/08
Powerlifting Watch- Money Meets
Powerlifting Watch has created a new page where information for Money Meets can be found.
From Jon- Powerlifting Watch:
In response to visitor requests, I've added a new sub-section to Powerlifting Watch which will list powerlifting meets which offer prize money. The new Money Meets is a sub-section of the Powerlifting Meets section and will include meets with at least $1,000 in prize money. Meet directors should note the total prize money which will be awarded in their meet listing to be considered for this section.
As this is a new section, there may be some meets that will offer prize money which are not yet listed. Please email me with that information and I'll get your meet added. When submitting a new meet, please note the total prize money and, if possible, the prize money distribution.
Money meets will also be listed in the regular Upcoming Meets section.
I hope this section proves to be helpful to both competitors and fans alike.
IPF News:
New Look website- In launching their new look website, the IPF has issued the following statement;
The delegates of the IPF congress 2009 voted for a facelifting of their international federation at 2nd November in St. John's/Canada. They’ve given the IPF Executive Committee encouragement on its way to reestablish the International Powerlifting Federation to a modern and more valuable brand.
Directly after the confirmation for a new logo, the General Assembly was presented a new website. IPF President Detlev Albrings explained: “After my election as new president one year ago in Soelden/Austria, our executive team started to work very close with a German agency for communication management. Its CIO and head consultant Patrick Ries, formerly also active in Olympic sports management, pointed us how valuable our sport is in reality. We’ve known that powerlifting is a great sport by our own for a longer time. But know we’re going forward on a good way to show it more and attentively to public as well as to evolve the organisation of our communication, championship management and sponsoring more professional.”
The official kick off is set with the new logo and the new website. Next steps will follow to improve the internal and external communication via website, newsletter and IPF magazine “The International Powerlifter”.
USAPL News:
Arnold Sports Festival (March 6-8, 2009, Columbus, OH)- Rankings have been finalized for the following events; Titan Pro Bench, GNC Pro Deadlift and Con-Cret Raw Challenge. The Quest Invitational and International lifters will be finalized after the completion of Open Worlds.
Powerlifting Watch has created a new page where information for Money Meets can be found.
From Jon- Powerlifting Watch:
In response to visitor requests, I've added a new sub-section to Powerlifting Watch which will list powerlifting meets which offer prize money. The new Money Meets is a sub-section of the Powerlifting Meets section and will include meets with at least $1,000 in prize money. Meet directors should note the total prize money which will be awarded in their meet listing to be considered for this section.
As this is a new section, there may be some meets that will offer prize money which are not yet listed. Please email me with that information and I'll get your meet added. When submitting a new meet, please note the total prize money and, if possible, the prize money distribution.
Money meets will also be listed in the regular Upcoming Meets section.
I hope this section proves to be helpful to both competitors and fans alike.
IPF News:
New Look website- In launching their new look website, the IPF has issued the following statement;
The delegates of the IPF congress 2009 voted for a facelifting of their international federation at 2nd November in St. John's/Canada. They’ve given the IPF Executive Committee encouragement on its way to reestablish the International Powerlifting Federation to a modern and more valuable brand.
Directly after the confirmation for a new logo, the General Assembly was presented a new website. IPF President Detlev Albrings explained: “After my election as new president one year ago in Soelden/Austria, our executive team started to work very close with a German agency for communication management. Its CIO and head consultant Patrick Ries, formerly also active in Olympic sports management, pointed us how valuable our sport is in reality. We’ve known that powerlifting is a great sport by our own for a longer time. But know we’re going forward on a good way to show it more and attentively to public as well as to evolve the organisation of our communication, championship management and sponsoring more professional.”
The official kick off is set with the new logo and the new website. Next steps will follow to improve the internal and external communication via website, newsletter and IPF magazine “The International Powerlifter”.
USAPL News:
Arnold Sports Festival (March 6-8, 2009, Columbus, OH)- Rankings have been finalized for the following events; Titan Pro Bench, GNC Pro Deadlift and Con-Cret Raw Challenge. The Quest Invitational and International lifters will be finalized after the completion of Open Worlds.
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