Washington State Senior Games
Powerlifting
Date:
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Time:
Weigh-in and equipment check: 7 to 8:30 am
Technical rules briefing and lifter warm-up: 8:30 to 9:00 am
Competition: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Technical rules briefing and lifter warm-up: 8:30 to 9:00 am
Competition: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Venue:
Commissioner:
Richard Schuller
(206) 280-8122
richardschuller@comcast.net
(206) 280-8122
richardschuller@comcast.net
Events:
- Bench Press: 9 am to 12 noon
- Dead lift: 12 noon to 3 pm
Sport Fee:
$8 per person per event
Registration Rules:
Note: This is also a Masters Event. Athletes 40 and older are invited to
participate. Divisions will be contested in accordance with Senior Games
five-year increments starting with 40-44.
- This is a non-sanctioned development meet. Competitors are encouraged to try powerlifting in a relaxed setting with flexible rules and coaching from experienced lifters. In future years, it is intended that this competition will be held with full sanction by USA Powerlifting.
- Participants may enter one or both events.
- No day of event registration is authorized.
Format/Rules:
- Each division will be divided into weight classes as follows:
- Men (lbs.) 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275 and HWT
- Women (lbs.) 104, 112, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198 and HWT
- Each division will be divided into age groups in accordance with Washington State Senior Games Rules of Competition.
- Each athlete shall be granted three attempts at each event.
- Support gear will be limited to a lifting belt and wrist wraps.
- Wrestling singlet preferred, but tight fitting gym gear is also authorized.
- Lifting rules will be those of USA Powerlifting (USAPL)