2021 USA Powerlifting Maryland State Bench

2021 USA POWERLIFTING
MARYLAND STATE BENCH

SANCTION : USA POWERLIFTING SANCTION #MD-2021-04

DATE : December 4, 2021

LOCATION : EXILE FITNESS 8303 PULASKI HWY ROSEDALE, MD 21237

MEET REGISTRATION LINK : https://ecp.regfox.com/2021-usa-pl-maryland-state-bench ; REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 25TH [WEDNESDAY] AT 1PM, AND WILL CLOSE WHEN THE 60 LIFTER LIMIT IS REACHED. Don’t wait to register, some of our meets have closed between 10 and 15 minutes. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENT BEFORE YOU REGISTER.

ON-LINE RELEASE FORM : Everyone associated with this meet is required to complete this on-line form. The link is https://www.jotform.com/usapowerlifting/waiver . Please note the name of the meet as “2021 USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND STATE BENCH” . Once you complete and submit this on-line form, USA Powerlifting will send you an email. Please forward this email to me [ eastcoastpower@comcast.net ] as proof that you have completed this form.

WAIT LIST : Registration is expected to close the same day it opens or very soon after. To be added to the waiting list, send an email to eastcoastpower@comcast.net with “WAITLIST – 2021 USA POWERLIFTING Maryland State Bench” in the subject heading. In the body of the e-mail please include your full name, phone number, weight class, gender and current USA POWERLIFTING membership number.

HOTEL : La Quinta Inn & Suites, 4 Philadelphia Ct, Baltimore, MD 21237 (410)574-8100

MEET DIRECTOR : Brian Washington (443)804-9132; eastcoastpower@comcast.net

ELIGIBILITY : Any male or female age 8 years or over. All lifters must have a valid USA Powerlifting membership. Memberships will not be sold the day of the meet! A membership can be purchased at http://www.usapowerlifting.com/membership-application/

DRUG TESTING : This is a drug tested event. For more info: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/drug-testing/

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

ATTIRE : Raw: All lifters must wear a non-supportive singlet, a non-supportive t-shirt, and athletic shoes in each event. Supportive suits and shirts, and boots are disallowed. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/lifters-corner/raw-lifting/

ENTRY FEE : $115.00 for 1 st event, $50 for additional events. Entry fees are subject to credit card processing fees. NO refunds for any reason. COACH & SPECTATOR FEE IS $10. COACH PASSES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON-LINE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.

MEET SHIRTS : 1 st Shirt is included is free. Additional shirts are $10 each. At the meet, shirts will be $15.

AWARDS : TOP 3; BEST LIFTER AWARDS [MEN BP, WOMEN BP, MEN MASTERS BP, WOMEN MASTERS BP, & JUNIOR/TEEN BP]

SCHEDULE : Saturday, Dec. 4 th : Rack Heights start at 6:30am. Check-In / Weigh-in from 7:00AM to 8:30AM. Rules briefing at 8:30AM, lifting begins at 9:00AM

WEIGHT CLASSES :
MEN: 53.0Kg[sub-junior and junior lifters]; 59.0Kg; 66.0Kg; 74.0Kg; 83.0Kg; 93.0Kg; 105.0Kg; 120.0Kg; 120.0+Kg
WOMEN: 43.0Kg[sub-junior and junior lifters]; 47.0Kg; 52.0Kg; 57.0Kg; 63.0Kg; 69Kg, 76.0Kg; 84.0Kg; 84.0+Kg

BENCH CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION :
Mandatory: Raw Open, Raw Youth, Raw Teens, Raw Juniors, Raw Masters, Out-of-State Open, & Equipped Open
Cross-Over Divisions: Raw Youth, Raw Teens, Raw Juniors, & Raw Masters

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. MAKE SURE THAT EASTCOASTPOWER@COMCAST.NET AND BRIAN@BNWASHINGTON.COM IS IN YOUR CONTACT LIST.

VOLUNTEER SPOTTER/LOADERS : If you would like to help at this meet, please contact the meet director, Brian Washington [ eastcoastpower@comcast.net ]. Spotter/loaders will receive free food, stipend, and t-shirt.

VOLUNTEER EARLY SET-UP : If you would like to help at this meet between 6:30am & 9:00am, please contact the meet director, Brian Washington [ eastcoastpower@comcast.net ]. Early set-up volunteers will be helping with rack heights, t-shirts, & weigh-ins.

USA POWERLIFTING REFEREES : If you are available to help in any capacity, please send me an email.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS : THE MEET DIRECTOR WILL BE SENDING OUT GUIDANCE VIA EMAIL. BUT YOU CAN STAY ON TOP OF THINGS BY READING INFORMATION AT: https://www.usapowerlifting.com/covid-19-update-page/