2020 USA Powerlifting Terrapin Open (MD-2020-01)

2020 USA Powerlifting Terrapin Open

(MD-2020-01)

 

 

Ritchie Coliseum

7675 Baltimore Ave

College Park, MD 20740

 

Meet Director – Harrison Wu

harrisondwu@gmail.com

 

 

Registration page can be found HERE. Registration will close February 10th, or once 70 entries are received

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Saturday, February 15th, 2020.

 

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE HAS CHANGED FROM THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED DATE OF 2/22/20. PLEASE EMAIL MEET DIRECTOR DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

 

 

Preliminary Schedule

 

Morning Session:

6:45 AM – Athlete check-in for morning session

7:00-8:30 AM – Morning Session Weigh-In

8:30-8:45 AM – Rules Briefing

9:00 AM –Morning session lifting starts

 

 

Afternoon Session:

11:45 AM – Athlete check-in for afternoon session

12:00 PM -1:30 PM – Afternoon session weigh in

1:45 PM -2:00 PM – Rules Briefing

2:00 PM – Afternoon session lifting starts

 

 

***All Times are tentative & subject to change***

 

 

Eligibility & Membership

 

Open to all lifters age 14 and above. All athletes must have an active membership with USA Powerlifting. Memberships will not be sold the day of the meet. Membership cards can be purchased at http://www.usapowerlifting.com/membership-application/

 

Proof of membership will be required during check-in. Please have a copy of your membership card (or e-mail proof of purchase) and a valid ID when you arrive.

 

Personal Attire

 

A one piece lifting suit (singlet) is mandatory for all athletes! ALL equipment must conform to USA Powerlifting standards. Please see the USA Powerlifting Rule Book for information regarding personal attire:

 

https://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/USAPL-Rulebook-v2019.5.pdf

 

There will be a Raw divison and a single-ply Equipped division. All supportive equipment MUST be listed on the IPF approved list. The list can be found here:

IPF Approved List

 

DRUG TESTING

 

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.

10% of the lifters at this meet will be drug tested for prohibited substances. For the WADA Prohibited

Substance list: Click here

 

Weight Classes

Women: 47 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 72 kg, 84 kg, 84 kg+

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Men: 59 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 83 kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, 120

kg+

 

Awards

 

1st – 3rd in each weight class for each division. Open division is the default division. Entry into Teen,Junior or Masters divisions can be added below. Best Lifter Award for overall best Male & Female lifter

 

Meet will be a One-Platform meet with a maximum of 55 competitors. Registration will close when the roster reaches 55 athletes. To be considered for the waiting list, please contact the meet director by e-mail with “2020 Terrapin Open” in the subject line, along with your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email.

 

ENTRY FEE: $85, includes default entry into the Open Division

Additional divisions (Teen, Jr or Masters) $25

 

Meet T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes Available) $15 for XS-XL, $20 for XXL and up

 

Spectators & Coaches Fee: $10

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook Event page or website for updates or email the meet director at harrisondwu@gmail.com