Virginia Powerlifting

USAPL VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009-11-05T17:44:00.000-08:00

THE USAPL VIRGINIA STATE POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE HELD THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH IN STANARDSVILLE, VA AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL. THERE WILL BE THREE FLIGHTS OF POWERLIFTING WITH ONE ADDED FLIGHT FOR THE BENCH PRESS.

FLIGHT 1 ALL LADIES AND MEN 114-148 (8 LIFTERS)

FLIGHT 2 MEN 165-198 (12 LIFTERS)

FLIGHT 3 MEN 220-SUPERS (13 LIFTERS)

IN THE BENCH PRESS THERE WILL BE A FLIGHT 4 FOR BENCH ONLY LIFTERS (10 LIFTERS)

Information Page

2009-08-27T19:34:00.000-07:00

All meet entry forms, upcoming events and state records are all on the Message Board Information page. Both USAPL and 100% Raw Records should be up to date.

If any records are missing, please send me an e-mail to valifting@aol.com.

2009-07-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 1/15/09

2009-01-15T15:50:00.001-08:00

Matt and Sioux-z Gary announces the opening of their new training facility:

Supreme Sports Performance and Training, Inc. (SSPT) serves Washington, D.C. and suburban Maryland athletes by providing the best strength and conditioning environment in the area. The facility is founded on the belief that athletes and dedicated trainees want a training environment that cultivates enhanced performance and fosters success. Training results are more easily obtained in an environment with the best training tools, free of distractions that might spoil a competitive and winning atmosphere.

At SSPT we provide the best training environment for serious trainees. We believe that traditional approaches to physical achievement are often based on current industry trends and past methods that have been proven ineffective. Accordingly, we employ methods based on time-tested ideas, proven scientific principles and new research, as well as our own experiences. Our facility emphasizes only the necessary training implements without nonessential items that waste an athlete’s time and interfere with progress.

An individual will work harder and risk more in the company of knowledgeable and trustworthy peers. In addition to providing the best training tools, we’re also home to the best and most knowledgeable strength coaches in the area. SSPT creates a culture and a physical surrounding within which athletes can achieve desired results most efficiently. Overall performance increases and injuries will decrease due to the quality of the training environment. Personal gains, such as improved performance and well-being, combined with measurable benefits, will create tremendous advantages for both the trainee and coach.

SSPT is owned and operated by Matthew Gary and Suzanne Hartwig-Gary. For additional information please explore the website or email us personally at MLGary@aol.com or Siouxz5@aol.com.

Supreme Sports Performance & Training, Inc.
12054 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852-1802
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Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 6AM - 9PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Sunday: CLOSED

100% RAW Proposes 2 Nats'
by Woody "3Speed" Leonard

I spoke with Paul today about the Nationals. He asked me to post this.

The Full Power Nationals this year will be split. There will be a West Nationals (Regional?) and an Eastern National (Regional?). The West National will be in Arizona - no other info at this time.
Paul is considering holding the Eastern Nationals in Maryland in conjunction with the Single Lift Nationals. He has a been offered a large venue that would provide separate areas for the 2 events.

Here is a question for those of you who would be competing in the Nationals: The proposed date for Eastern Nationals is June 20. Father's day is June 21. Would that be a problem for any of you? The 4th of July is just 2 weeks later so if the meet is moved back a week, it will fall very close to the 4th.

To read more and see comments; click HERE

Unofficial-USAPL Best of 2008
by Brad Madvig

I present to you.. Voted by the USAPL membership

"THE BEST OF 2008"

Being best of does mean different things to different people. To some its the sheer tonnage of weight you lift. Some its the dedication you give to the sport, some its all that and much more. We have an interesting cast of folks here covering all corners of lifting. Without further delay.. The Best of 2008 on the Original USA Powerlifting Forum

MASTER BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE) - DEB FERRELL

MASTER BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( MALE) - DENNIS CIERI

OPEN BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - JENNIFER THOMPSON

OPEN BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - TIM ANDERSON

MASTER POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - SUZANNE "SIOUX-Z" HARTWIG- GARY

MASTER POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - BRAD GILLINGHAM

OPEN POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - PRISCILLIA RIBIC

OPEN POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - MIKE TUSCHERER

JR. POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - KENDRA MILLER

JR. POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - MIKE KUHNS

RAW POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - ELLEN STEIN

RAW POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - TONY REID

MEET DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR - DIRECTORS AT THE ARNOLD (ALL OF THEM)

STATE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR - http://WWW.USAPOWERLIFTINGNATIONALS.COM

To read more and see comments; click HERE

USAPL Women's Nationals

Robert Keller (Meet Director) has added additional updates: click HERE

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.

2008 USAPL Membership
by Larry Maile

This year, USAPL finished with 3897 members, up from 3588 last year. There were 94 pending memberships in addition (couldn't read the card, card returned to us, etc.). That takes us to right about 4000. Thank you all and congratulations for making us the best powerlifting federation in the country.

If you are one of those who paid and didn't receive your card, please contact the national office: nationaloffice@usapowerlifting.com

Source; Original-Unofficial USAPL Forum

NOW!!! NextLifter.com...live on the net!
by Cathy Markensteiner

It is my pleasure, as Joe's biggest cheerleader, to share with the powerlifting world some great news---the launch of Joe Marksteiner's powerlifting score program web site Next Lifter

Welcome to NextLifter.com, my online contribution to Powerlifting. Over the last 30 years, I’ve been a lifter, ref and coach and I’ve put together this set of tools to help you run your Powerlifting contests. If you know how to use Microsoft Excel, all you need is a laptop, a printer, and a projector to run meets better, faster, and more accurately. The scoring program started as a simple Excel spreadsheet with a barload graphic has grown to a full blown suite of programs and tools to help you run PL contests from local level to world championships – and it’s all free.

Good luck and good lifting.

Joe Marksteiner

Source; Original-Unofficial USAPL Forum

Team Ivanko Wins 2008 PW Fantasy Season
by Powerlifting Watch

The 2008 Fantasy Powerlifting Season has ended. Tim Anderson's TeamIvanko has won the competition with 1,905 points. Jon Rock's Super purple monkey dishwasher squeezed out second place, scoring 1,610 points. Roanoke Barbell's Team RBC finished just 10 points back in third position.

Source; Powerlifting Watch

PW 2009 Fantasy Season Opens
By Powerlifting Watch

The 2009 Fantasy Season kicks off this weekend (January 17-18). Included in the weekend's meets is the IPA LexenXtreme Pro-Am. This could be the first meet of the year where you can earn your team points. You can begin assembling your 2009 teams immediately. Remember to have it set by 10 pm tonight for the coming weekend.

Source; Powerlifting Watch

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 1/6/09

2009-01-06T06:06:00.000-08:00

IPF Anti Doping-Q & A
by Robert Wilks, IPF Anti-Doping Commission

IPF ANTI-DOPING Q & A (pdf)

IPF Tested Lifters 2008- 12/24/08

USAPL-Best of 2008
From Brad Madvig

Click here to vote for the Best of 2008. Brad Madivg will announce the winners on January 9, 2009.

2008 All-American & All-World Powerlifting Teams
from Powerlifting Watch

Powerlifting Watch has assembled first and second team All-American and All-World Powerlifting Teams for 2008. The criteria used to put the teams together were based on top lifter totals from 2008 which were then evaluated on:

• The totals themselves.
• The level of the meet in which they were achieved.
• Head to head competition.

A lifter can only appear in one weight class per equipment type. No Raw All-World team was named due to a lack of coverage in 2008. That team will debut in 2009.

Here are the teams:

1st Team Multi Ply All-Americans
2nd Team Multi Ply All-Americans

1st Team Multi Ply All-Worlds
2nd Team Multi Ply All-Worlds

1st Team Single Ply All-Americans
2nd Team Single Ply All-Americans

1st Team Single Ply All-Worlds
2nd Team Single Ply All-Worlds

1st Team Raw All-Americans
2nd Team Raw All-Americans

Powerlifting Watch Announces 3rd Annual Award Recepiants

2008 Powerlifting Awards:

• Powerlifting Performance of the Year - Yevgen Yarymbash's 2,799 Total @ 275
• Story of the Year - Donnie Thompson's Retirement
• Male Powerlifter of the Year - Shawn Frankl
• Female Powerlifter of the Year - Priscilla Ribic
• Male Bencher of the Year - Marcus Hirvonen
• Female Bencher of the Year - Becca Swanson

• Squat Moment of the Year - Vladislav Alhazov's 1,250
• Bench Press Moment of the Year - Ryan Kennelly's 1,075 @ 308
• Deadlift Moment of the Year - Andrey Belyaev's 826 @ 198

• Top Powerlifting Country - Russia
• Top Powerlifting Gym/Team - Lexen Xtreme

• Male Equipped Powerlifter of the Year - Shawn Frankl
• Male Raw Powerlifter of the Year - Ryan Celli

• Female Equipped Powerlifter of the Year - Priscilla Ribic
• Female Raw Powerlifter of the Year - Ellen Stein

• Male Equipped Bencher of the Year - Marcus Hirvonen
• Male Raw Bencher of the Year - Dmitry Kasatov

• Female Equipped Bencher of the Year - Becca Swanson
• Female Raw Bencher of the Year - Michelle Borzok

2008 Forum & Website Awards:

• Best Powerlifting Forum - Powerlifting Russia
• Best Training Information Website - Elite FTS
• Best Community Forum - Fortified Iron
• Most Entertaining Forum - Outlaws
• Best Federation Forum - APA
• Best Gym Forum - Super Training Gym
• Best Powerlifter Forum - Andy Bolton

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 12/23/08

2008-12-23T04:12:00.000-08:00

IOC; No Recognition for the IPF:

In a letter dated December 19, Detlev Albrings (President-IPF) announced the decision made by the IOC concerning extending recognition to the IPF.

IOC-letter

Dear Mr Albrings,

We would like to inform you that, at its last meeting held in Lausanne, 10-12 December 2008, the IOC Executive Board decided not to grant recognition to the International Powerlifting Federation. The Executive Board recognised that most of the criteria were in line with requirements, but it was also noted that the IOC has a policy of zero tolerance in respect to the fight against doping.

Read the entire announcement here.

3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Powerlifting Awards:
by Staff

With many great performances in the books, the 2008 year in powerlifting is drawing to a close. It's time once again to recognize the sport's top accomplishments. Please take a few minutes to vote for your favorite powerlifting accomplishments of the year in the 3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Powerlifting Awards. Here are the categories:

Click here to see nominated catgories and vote.

3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Forum & Website Awards:
by Staff

Please take a moment to vote for your favorite powerlifting forums, websites, and online resources of 2008 in the 3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Powerlifting Forum & Website Awards.

Click here to see nominated websites and vote.

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 12/18/08

2008-12-18T04:40:00.001-08:00

Results:

December 12-14, 2008- USAPL American Open & Police/Fire Nationals; RESULTS

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 12/9/08

2008-12-09T03:54:00.000-08:00

Results:

November 22-23, 2008- 100% RAW World Bench Press Championships (Norfolk, VA); RESULTS

December 6, 2008- 2008 USAPL Virginia State Pl/BP/DL/Ironman (Stanardsville, VA); RESULTS

Meet Information:

100% RAW Christmas Classic
December 13, 2008
Stanardsville, VA
John Shifflett (Meet Director)

ROSTER

Note; the meet director is accepting late entries for those wishing to lift in the Christmas Classic.

IPF News:

Suspended Lifters and Officials- Updated; 12/5/08

Tested Lifters- UPDATE 12/7/08

Anti Doping- by Detlev Albrings

According to our IPF-Anti-Doping rules 14.2 all member nations must send their National Doping reports to the IPF President at latest 31st March.

"14.2 Statistical Reporting

National Federations shall report to the IPF President not later than 31st of March each year results of all Doping Controls within their jurisdiction during the previous year.
The report must give the total number of Doping Controls together with the number of positive and/or negative test results, and whether the tests were conducted In-Competitions or Out-of-Competitions, and the name of the WADA approved laboratory in which the samples were analysed. Annual reports are required even if no positive test results were found to exist among the test results during the year from which the report shall be provided.
A failure to report such results by 31st of March disqualifies offending National Federations from scoring team points at all International Events during that year."

So I want to ask you to send me your reports for 2008 in time.

Thank you very much for your support and I wish you all a happy, successful and healthy New Year.

The WADA Coach’s Tool Kit(zip doc)

The Coach’s Tool Kit, elaborated by WADA in collaboration with a Working Group made up of various stakeholder representatives, contains a ready-to-deliver doping prevention workshop for elite coaches. The modular format of the workshop offers a core 3-hour training program that can be extended up to a full day with the inclusion of ‘à la carte’ optional modules.

The workshop is designed so that most of its content is delivered interactively, through scenario analyses, problem-solving and small group discussions. Workshop participants will hone their awareness of an elite coach’s roles and responsibilities with respect to doping-free sport; increase their knowledge of applicable regulations and of issues relevant to their context and athletes; and benefit from useful reference materials for doping-prevention.

The Tool Kit provides all the necessary tools to stage the workshop, from its promotion to its evaluation, including an Organizer Guide, Facilitator Guidelines, a slide presentation with speaking notes, audiovisual material, a Participant Workbook as well as numerous reference documents and practical handouts.

Click here to view handouts and read more.

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 12/5/08

2008-12-05T04:07:00.000-08:00

IPF WADA Compliant:
by Detlev Albrings & Robert Wilks, for the IPF Executive & Anti-Doping Commission

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released it's report on the compliance of international federations & national testing agencies with WADA's Code. WADA thoroughly reviewed each organization's anti-doping rules & testing programmes, in a process extending throughout 2008.

As the recognized Anti-Doping Organization for Powerlifting, the IPF was reviewed by WADA. The outcome was that then IPF was found to be compliant with the Code & also to be conducting drug-testing programme. This was in contrast to a number of sport federations & testing agencies, which received comprmised or qualified assessments.

In recent years the IPF has marshalled extensive resources in its fight against drugs in Powerlifting. It is most gratifying for our federation to receive this acknowledgement from WADA, the universal agency leading the war on drugs in sport.

The IPF will not be complacent in continuing it s anti-doping work. We will continue to advance our performance in legislation, testing & detection, enforcement & education as the key components for achieving a level playing field in Powerlifting.

Link here for the WADA report.

IPF News:

Lifter Rankings- 2008 Updated

Powerlifting Watch Adds World Power Rankings:
by Jon

Effective November 1, 2008, Powerlifting Watch began tracking and compiling Power Rankings for lifters from around the world. The Powerlifting Watch Power Rankings is a ranking of the top totals from the prior year, after adjusting for weight class and federation rule differences. Like the existing American Power Rankings, the new World Power Rankings include an equipped and a raw set of rankings.

From Critical Bench:

Interview With Exceptional Bench Presser Jeremy Hines
As told to CriticalBench.com by Curt Dennis Jr. "The Brute" of Planetrage.com - December 2008

JEREMY HINES...there is only one word that comes to mind when that name is mentioned...BEAST. He's pretty much in the shadows a lot and not many have heard of him. How about this? A 500 raw bench at the age of 20!! I don't think I've heard many that have that gift and being that strong that quickly! A 765 raw deadlift to go along with it and this kid isn't close to his potential and has yet to show the world what he's really made of! He trained out of his basement where a lot of freaks and monsters seem to. Who and What is this person, right? Well...read on below...

Critical Bench: Hey, thanks for doing this interview. Please introduce yourself.

Hi my name is Jeremy Hines. I am 6'2 and I am around 270 pounds! I am 22 years old and I am currently in college to become a PTA (physical therapist assistant) with hopes of becoming a physical therapist one day. I live with my fiancé Ashley and two year old daughter Jade! I have been lifting weights since age 11 and powerlifting/lifting weights in general is my favorite way to spend my time. There is nothing more satisfying to me than lifting!

Critical Bench: What are some of your PR's?

My best gym lifts are a raw touch and go bench of 560, 630 squat (belt only), and a 765 Deadlift. I have not competed for a year in a half, but I am looking forward to getting back into competition and putting up some big raw benches and totals! My best raw bench in a competition is 500 from June of 2007. I also benched 630 shirted at 19 years old weighing 235 in the APF. At 6'2 235 Lbs is skinny!!!! I believe that 630 shirted lift is still a teenage all time record for the 242's!

Critical Bench: How long have you been into powerlifting?

Wow ! I have been training the three powerlifts for about 6 years. I have been benching since age 11. I have been doing bench and deadlift competitions for the past fives years on and off. I really cannot wait to get back into competition!

Read more here!

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 12/4/08

2008-12-04T04:26:00.000-08:00

Meet Information:

2008 Virginia State Powerlifting Championships
December 6, 2008
Stanardsville, VA

Flights

Roster-(Updated 12/3/08)

From APT:

Alan from APT Pro Lifting Gear 3 Dec 2008

Please read carefully to collect your No Charge Holiday Gift Gear and also....

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PLEASE pass this on to your lifting budddies :-) Buy NOW before the last minute RUSH.

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Wrist Wraps and Knee Wraps have been lowered the most,...please take advantage.

New Products added,........MANY new Excellent Products
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(This offer expires when you stop using it,...so keep using it and we'll keep it active for the holiday season)

1- Use the discount code of 2FREE (no space in code) in the "Discount Code Area"
when checking out online. Store

2- In the "Comments" section tell us what set of 12" Wrist Wraps you want by NAME.
(Does not include the 2XH or 3XH wrist wraps)

If you place at least a $50 order (not including S/H & discount) we'll send you a 20" or 24"
set of Wrist Wraps instead of a 12" set. Place at least a $75 order and we'll send you a 36"
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Unit 103
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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/28/08

2008-11-28T04:05:00.000-08:00

Meet Information:

2008 Virginia State Powerlifting Championships
December 6, 2008
Stanardsville, VA

Roster

IPF News:

IPF Technical News Letter- No 6/2008

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/25/08

2008-11-25T04:02:00.000-08:00

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

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/21/08

2008-11-21T04:01:00.000-08:00

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.

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/20/08

2008-11-20T03:55:00.000-08:00

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

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/18/08

2008-11-18T04:22:00.000-08:00

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

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/14/08

2008-11-14T04:27:00.000-08:00

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.

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/12/08

2008-11-12T15:51:00.000-08:00

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.

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/6/08

2008-11-06T04:03:00.000-08:00

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

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/5/08

2008-11-05T03:54:00.000-08:00

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.

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 11/4/08

2008-11-04T03:44:00.000-08:00

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.

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 9/4/08

2008-09-04T04:25:00.001-07:00

Results:

August 23- 100% RAW Eastern USA Open (Stanardsville, VA); click here.

August 30-31- USAPL Bench Press Nationals (Charlotte, NC); click here.

IPF News:

Tested Lifters- updated 9/2/08

Suspended Lifters & Officials- updated 9/2/08

USAPL News:

2009 Raw Nationals, Chalottesville, VA- website launched

2009 Women's HOF Nominations- by Priscilla Ribic

It is that time of year again... nominees for the 2009 Women's Hall of Fame. Please submit a brief history/bio on the lifter you would like to nominate.

Nominees must be submitted no later than September 30th to pribic@usapowerlifting.com. It is helpful if you have current contact information for the individual you are nominating as well as their history and photos. The nominee will be selected by October 15th.

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 8/19/08

2008-08-19T03:51:00.000-07:00

Local News:

Roster- 2008 100% RAW Eastern USA Open; August 23, Stanardsville, VA

IPF News:

Tested Lifters- updated 8/11/08

August 15, 2008- by Robert Wilks

IPF/POWERLIFTING

The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Executive today announced it's ratification of the 2009 World Anti-Doping Code & a set of Anti-Doping Rules based on the Code.

The new IPF Anti-Doping Rules were derived in conjunction with the World Anti-Doping Agency & have been approved by that body as consistent with the WADA Code.

The IPF has long been at the forefront of the war on drugs in sport. By measures such as a vigorous out-of-competition testing programme, target testing & athlete education the IPF has turned around the doping issue in its sport.

The new Code & Rules will further strengthen the IPF's hand in dealing with doping. Measures such as more clearly defining the Whereabouts criteria & mandatory provisional suspensions will tighten detection & deterrence, whilst the streamlining of Therapeutic Use Exemptions will allow for a greater focus of resources on front-line anti-doping activities. Flexible sanctions, taking into account all the features of particular cases, will promote fairness & credibility for the IPF’s anti-doping system.

The 2009 IPF Anti-Doping Rules will take effect on 1st January next.

Robert Wilks, Chair Anti-Doping Commission

USAPL News:

2009 Arnold Sports Festival Logo Contest- by Priscilla Ribic

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
- Looking for something creative and eye catching!

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 Sept 15th
Winner decided by Sept 30th

Submit to: pribic@usapowerlifting.com
Please send medium size jpgs. You will receive an acknowledgement email to show your submittal has been received.

2008 Women's Open Team- by Priscilla Ribic

The following women are selected for the 2008 Open World Championships based on their performance at the 2008 Women's Nationals in Killeen, TX. Alternates are ranked based on the Carpino formula.

2008 World Team Members Wt Class
Michele Van Dusen 48
Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary 52
Ashley Matherne 56
Jennifer Thompson 60
Priscilla Ribic 67.5
Disa Hatfield 67.5
Liane Blyn 75
Jill Arnow 90
Jessica O'Donnell 90+

Alternate Ranking by Carpino Formula
# Name Wt Class Total Wilks Carpino
1 DISA HATFIELD (In) 75 540 514.62 4.33
2 JILL ARNOW (In) 90 500 433.05 5.33
3 HARRIETT HALL (Declined) UNL 587.5 481.46 5.67
4 JENNIFER PERRY (Accept) 60 462.5 515.64 6.00
5 VANESSA GAUTHIER (Decline) 90 445 385.77 6.33
6 VALERIE BAXTER (Accept) 90 442.5 385.46 6.33
7 KATEY DODGE (Accept) 90 432.5 374.42 6.33
8 Jayna Vande Voort (Accept) 52 387.5 483.06 7.00
9 JANEL BROWN 56 400 478.00 7.00
10 ROWENA LOPEZ 56 392.5 465.74 8.00
12 PAULA HOUSTON 67.5 452.5 462.82 8.00
11 JENNIFER GAUDREAU 60 402.5 449.91 8.00
13 RHONDA CLARK 75 455 437.76 8.00
14 LAURA STYRLUND 75 455 435.48 8.00
15 MALINDA BAUM 82.5 460 419.15 8.00
16 CYDNEY "CI CI" SMITH 75 440 428.30 8.33
17 KENDRA MILLER 56 382.5 451.31 8.67
18 KELLI LAMBERT 75 405 395.28 9.67
19 RITA CARLSSON 60 355 397.85 10.00
20 SUE HALLEN UNL 430 349.07 10.00
21 STEPHANIE BYROM 48 270 357.59 10.33
22 DONNA MARTS 67.5 392.5 405.81 11.33
23 REBEKAH LAIR 75 362.5 347.85 11.33
24 MICHELLE SORA 82.5 355 321.56 11.33
25 JANE LARSEN-WELBORN 67.5 387.5 398.47 11.67
26 RUTH WELDING 67.5 382.5 404.07 12.00

Night of the Living Dead Travel and Roster Updates- by Alex Campbell

We are about 5 weeks away and only 3 from the entry deadline for the NOTLD Glory meet. Things are looking great for both meets with 20 people committed by having already sent in their entries or told me they are in the mail. We have 15 males with every male having pulled 640 pounds in a full meet, more than 10 having pulled 700 or more in copmpetition, 7 pulling 750 or more, and 2 pulling 800 or more. We ahve about 5 females with every one pulling 2.9 times their bodyweight or more and most of those were in ful meets.

Here is the hotel info for the NOTLD. I have secured rooms for $59.99 per night (plus tax of course) at the Comfort Inn in Johnson City, TN. The phone number is (423) 928-9600. The address is 1900 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601. You must mention my name, Alex Campbell, and it would not hurt to say you were with the Night of the Living Dead. This hotel is about 5 miles from the meet site and has restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, etc, all within walking distance and is just a couple of hundred yards off of Interstate 26. Lifters have stayed here in the past and recommended it as a nice hotel for the price.

If you prefer, there is another hotel, the Traveler’s Inn in Elizabethton TN, that is within walking distance of the meet site and within easy walking distance of many restaurants, grocery stores, etc. The phone number is (423) 543-3344. The address is 505 W. Elk Ave. Elizabethton, TN 57643. We could not work out a room discount, but it is only $69 for a weekend rate. It does have a free continental breakfast. I did have lifters stay there last year and say it was fine for the price. I just wanted people to know that this is an option if you did not have a car or wanted a closer hotel, etc.

Neither of these hotels have been used as meet hotels before, and we are hoping that both of these will offer every lifter some option that make them the most comfortable.

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 8/11/08

2008-08-11T07:18:00.000-07:00

Local News:

100% RAW Eastern Open- August 23, 2008, Stanardsville, VA; Roster

100% RAW News:

Going Global- 100% RAW has a new look for their website. It was also announced that along with adding Iran as an affiliate, the following nations are also affiliates; Canada, Israel, Ukraine, Estonia and Italy.

IPF News:

Technical Committee News Letter- News Bulletin No 4 2008; new referees, referees clinic, safety stands, questions asked of the TC and rules (Extension/Clarification ).

Suspended Lifters and Officials- update (7/26/08)

Count Down to the 2008 IPF World Masters Championships- Press Release

Masters Worlds- website

Masters Worlds- Roster

USAPL News:

2008 Bench Press Nationals- August 30-31, Charlotte, NC; Roster

The Virginia Powerlifting Report 7/28/08

2008-07-28T03:57:00.000-07:00

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.

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The Virginia Powerlifting Report 7/14/08

2008-07-14T06:40:00.000-07:00

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

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