2017 USA Powerlifting Charm City Classic

2017 USA Powerlifting Charm City Classic
Sanction: MD-2017-06

This is a one day event with one platform and a 60 lifter cap. This is a full 3 lift power meet. In the event of a sell out, email chrisaydin@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list. Registration will go live on Sunday June 11th at 12:00pm EST.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. CONTACT MEET DIRECTOR FOR WAIT LIST INFORMATION

Registration will close on August 26, 2017, OR when 60 entries are received, whichever comes first. This is a last chance qualifier for 2017 Raw Nationals. If you plan to use this meet as a qualifier, keep in mind registration for nationals ends on September 11th at 12:00am EST.

DATE: September 9, 2017

LOCATION: Athletic Asylum CrossFit White Marsh
9601 Pulaski Park Dr #407, Baltimore, MD 21220

AWARDS: Awards will be given to 1st-3rd place in each weight class/division and to the best male and female lifter by Wilks score.

WEIGHT CLASSES:
Women: 43 (Teen/Junior only), 47, 52, 57, 63, 72, 84, 84+(kgs)
Men: 53 (Teen/Junior only), 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, 120+(kgs)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (one platform, two sessions):
Session 1 (Women / Men up to 74kg)
6:45am: Athlete check-in opens
7:00-8:30am: Weigh-in
8:30am: Athlete briefing
9:00am-1:00pm: Lifting
Session 2 (Men 83kg and higher)
12:00-1:30pm: Weigh-in
1:30pm: Athlete briefing
2:00pm-6pm: Lifting

The exact division between lightweight/heavyweight men will be determined once registration is full.

Awards will be given at the conclusion of lifting for each session.

RULES: This meet will follow USA Powerlifting rules, which can be found at http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2017.pdf

Drug testing will be conducted, please verify that all your medications and supplements are not prohibited and obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption if necessary. Please see the USA Powerlifting Anti-Doping page for more information.http://www.usapowerlifting.com/drug-testing/

Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members. Memberships can be purchased online at http://www.usapowerlifting.com/member-tools/membership.php. Membership cards will not be sold at the meet.

ENTRY FEE: $80

MEET T-SHIRT: Meet T-shirts are available for pre-order for $20. Logo for the meet is in the works 🙂

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook event for updates or email the meet director at chrisaydin@gmail.com

Roster and flights will be posted to the USA Powerlifting Maryland web site and the Facebook event page in August.

Meet Director: Christopher Aydin
Meet Updates and Info: Any meet information or updates will be emailed directly to lifters as well as posted on the event page and USA Powerlifting Maryland website.