2018 USA Powerlifting District Open (DC-2018-01)

2018 USA Powerlifting District Open (DC-2018-01)

This is a one platform, two session meet capped at 60 lifters.
Open, full power only.
Raw or equipped!

DATE: April 28, 2018

LOCATION: Balance Gym Thomas Circle, 1339 Green Ct. NW, Washington, D.C., 20005

REGISTRATION:

• Jan. 14, 2018 at 8pm – 30 spots will be available for early registration for DC residents or Balance Gym members only.

• Jan. 21, 2018 at 8pm – all remaining spots will open for general registration.

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

WEIGHT CLASSES:
Women: 47, 52, 57, 63, 72, 84, 84+(kgs)
Men: 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, 120+(kgs)

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

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/

USA Powerlifting Memberships: USA Powerlifting membership is required and must be purchased prior to the competition. Please go to USA Powerlifting Membership Application to purchase. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/member-tools/membership.php

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook event for updates or email the meet director at allie.feras@gmail.com
Roster and flights will be posted to the USA Powerlifting Maryland web site and the Facebook event page in March.