2021 USA Powerlifting Maryland State Championships (MD-2021-07)

2021 USA Powerlifting

Maryland State Championships (MD-2021-07)

In partnership with Top Tier Columbia

6570 Dobbin Road

Columbia, MD 21045

(240) 512-0087

Meet Director-Michael Sichelman usaplmd@comcast.net

or (240)216-2099

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Registration will close on October 20, 2021 or when entry limit is reached

November 20, 2021

Morning Session:

7:00 AM – Athlete check-in for morning session

7:15-8:45 AM – Morning session weigh in

8:45-9:00 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. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CHANGES IN START TIMES DUE TO POLICIES IN PLACE BY THE CDC, STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY & USA POWERLIFTING. ALL REGISTERED LIFTERS WILL RECEIVE E-MAILS OF ANY CHANGES.

Eligibility:

Open to all lifters residing in Maryland or Washington, DC, age 8 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:

USA Powerlifting Rule Book

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 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 USAPL 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, 69 kg, 76kg, 84 kg, 84 kg+

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

Youth Weight Classes (Ages 8-13 only:)

Women: 30 kg, 35 kg, 40kg

Men: 30 kg, 35 kg, 40 kg, 44 kg, 48 kg

Awards:

1st – 3rdin 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 Two-Platform meet with a maximum of 120 competitors.

Registration will close when the roster reaches 120 athletes.

To be considered for the waiting list, please contact the meet director by e-mail with “2020 Maryland States” in the subject line, along with your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email.

ENTRY FEE: $90, includes entry into any one division

Additional divisions (Teen, Jr, Masters, etc) $25

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 3:00 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 AT THE LIFTING CAST WEBSITE

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook event page or website for updates or email the meet director at usaplmd@comcast.net