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

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/

2021 USA Powerlifting Chiseled Fall Finale (MD-2021-06)

In partnership with Chiseled Life Gym

9309 Snowden River Pkwy
Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046

Meet Director – Brad Couillard
bscouillard87@gmail.com or (301) 788 – 5968

Registration page can be found at https://liftingcast.com/meets/m241v4727gvm/registration

Meet will be a One-Platform meet with a maximum of 56 competitors.
Registration will close when the roster reaches 56 athletes.
To be considered for the waiting list, please contact the meet director by e-mail with “2019 Chiseled Meet” in the subject line, along with your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email.

ENTRY FEE: $95 plus processing fee

Meet T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes Available) Included
Additional divisions – $25
Spectators & Coaches Fee (purchased at the facility on meet day): $10

Registration will close on SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2021, OR when 56 entries are received, whichever comes first.

Saturday, October 16th, 2021

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 aged 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:
USA Powerlifting Membership

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

USA Powerlifting Rule Book (Updated)

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 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:

USA Powerlifting Anti Doping Policy

Weight Classes
Women: 47 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 69 kg, 72 kg, 84 kg, 84 kg+
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. 

Meet will be a One-Platform meet with a maximum of 56 competitors.
Registration will close when the roster reaches 56 athletes.
To be considered for the waiting list, please contact the meet director by e-mail with “2019 Chiseled Meet” in the subject line, along with your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email.

ENTRY FEE: $95 plus processing fee

Meet T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes Available) Included
Additional divisions (Teen, Jr or Masters) $25
Spectators & Coaches Fee: $10

2021 USA POWERLIFTING BALTIMORE RAW OPEN

SANCTION : USA Powerlifting Sanction #MD-2021-03

DATE : September 4, 2021

LOCATION : Exile Fitness 8303 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237

MEET REGISTRATION LINK :
https://ecp.regfox.com/2021-usa-pl-baltimore-raw-open

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MAY 26TH [WEDNESDAY] AT 1PM, AND WILL CLOSE WHEN THE 42 LIFTER LIMIT IS REACHED. Last year, registration closed in less than 20 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 BALTIMORE OPEN”. Once you complete and submit this on-line form, USA POWERLIFTING will send you an email. 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 “Wait List – USA POWERLIFTING Baltimore Open” 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.

LATEST UPDATES : You will be notified via email and the Facebook information page.

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. Knee wraps, supportive suits and shirts, and boots are disallowed. Knee sleeves are allowed, provided they do not have Velcro, and are non-adjusting and non-fastening. Knee high socks are required in the deadlift. 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 for free. Additional shirts are $10 each. At the meet, shirts will be $15.

AWARDS : TOP 3; TOP 3; BEST LIFTER AWARDS [MEN F-L, WOMEN F-L, MEN MASTERS F-L, WOMEN MASTERS F-L, MEN BP, & WOMEN BP]

SCHEDULE : Saturday, Sept. 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

RAW CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION :
MANDATORY FOR ALL LIFTERS: OPEN FULL-LIFT, MASTERS F-L, JUNIORS F-L, TEEN F-L, & YOUTH F-L

CROSS-OVER DIVISIONS : OPEN BP, & OPEN DL

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 : ALL ATHLETES, OFFICIALS, COACHES, AND SPECTATORS MUST WEAR MASKS AND/OR SHIELDS, BEFORE, DURING, AND FOLLOWING COMPETITION. THAT MEANS “EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK ALL OF THE TIME”. STAY ON TOP OF THINGS BY READING INFORMATION AT: https://www.usapowerlifting.com/covid-19-update-page/

2020 USA Powerlifting

Maryland State Championships (MD-2020-06)

In partnership with True Core Crossfit

1981 Moreland Pkwy Building 4B Bay 3,

Annapolis, MD 21401

Meet Director-Michael Sichelman usaplmd@comcast.net

or (240)216-2099

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Registration will close on October 1, 2020. 

NOTE: REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 2020 OR UNTIL CAPACITY IS REACHED

Saturday, June 13, 2020 NOTE: DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2020

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 HIGH PROBABILITY OF CHANGES IN START TIMES DUE TO POLICIES IN PLACE BY THE CDC, STATE OF MARYLAND, ANNE ARUNDEL 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:

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 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, 72 kg, 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 – 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 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: $95, including meet T-shirt & default entry into the Open Division

Additional divisions (Teen, Jr or Masters) $25

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

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED! Go to https://form.jotform.com/200605692408150

NOTE TO ALL ATHLETES: THE FOLLOWING WAIVER IS REQUIRED BY TRUE CORE CROSSFIT IN ORDER TO COMPETE. PLEASE FILL OUT AND E-MAIL TO usaplmd@comcast.net OR BRING A PRINTED COPY THE DAY OF THE MEET.

Waiver link

2020 USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND STATE BENCH

 

SANCTION: USA POWERLIFTING SANCTION #MD-2020-05

 

DATE: December 5, 2020

 

LOCATION: EXILE FITNESS 8303 PULASKI HWY ROSEDALE, MD 21237

 

MEET REGISTRATION LINK: https://ecp.regfox.com/2020-usa-pl-maryland-bench; REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 26TH [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.

 

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 “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 “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.

  

LATEST UPDATES: You will be notified via email and the Facebook information page.

 

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

 

MEET DIRECTOR: Brian Washington, PO Box 20042 Baltimore, MD 21284-0042 (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: $95.00 for 1^st event, $40 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, TEEN/JUNIORS BP, & YOUTH BP]

                                 

SCHEDULE: Saturday, Dec. 5^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; 72.0Kg; 84.0Kg; 84.0+Kg

 

BENCH CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

Mandatory: Raw Open

Cross-Over Divisions: Youth, Teens, Juniors, & Masters

 

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. MAKE SURE THAT EASTCOASTPOWER@COMCAST.NET 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.Press

2020 USA POWERLIFTING BALTIMORE RAW OPEN

 

SANCTION: USA Powerlifting Sanction #MD-2020-04

 

DATE: September 12, 2020

 

LOCATION: Exile Fitness 8303 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237

 

MEET REGISTRATION LINK: https://ecp.regfox.com/2020-usa-pl-baltimore-raw-open; REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON JUNE 3RD [WEDNESDAY] AT 1PM, AND WILL CLOSE WHEN THE 50 LIFTER LIMIT IS REACHED.  Last year, registration closed in less than 20 minutes.

 

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 “USA POWERLIFTING BALTIMORE OPEN”.  Once you complete and submit this on-line form, USA POWERLIFTING will send you an email.  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 “USA POWERLIFTING Baltimore Open-Wait List” 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.

  

LATEST UPDATES: You will be notified via email and the Facebook information page.

 

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

 

MEET DIRECTOR: Brian Washington, PO Box 20042 Baltimore, MD 21284-0042 (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. Knee wraps, supportive suits and shirts, and boots are disallowed. Knee sleeves are allowed, provided they do not have Velcro, and are non-adjusting and non-fastening. Knee high socks are required in the deadlift. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/lifters-corner/raw-lifting/

 

ENTRY FEE: $95.00 for 1^st event, $40 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; TOP 3; BEST LIFTER AWARDS [MEN F-L, WOMEN F-L, MEN MASTERS F-L, WOMEN MASTERS F-L, MEN BP, & WOMEN BP]

 

SCHEDULE: Saturday, Sept. 12^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; 72.0Kg; 84.0Kg; 84.0+Kg

 

RAW CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

MANDATORY FOR ALL LIFTERS: FULL-LIFT OPEN, BENCH OPEN, DEADLIFT OPEN, or PUSH-PULL OPEN

• CROSS-OVER DIVISIONS: MASTERS F-L, JUNIORS F-L, TEEN F-L, YOUTH F-L, OPEN BP, OPEN DL, OPEN PP

 

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. MAKE SURE THAT EASTCOASTPOWER@COMCAST.NET 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.

SSPT in Rockville, MD will be hosting a Club-level Coaching Clinic on February 9, 2020. There are a few spots available. More information can be found HERE.

Click on the graphic below to enlarge.

 

Recruiting referees at the state level for USA Powerlifting is crucial to our long-term success as an organization. The process has now been added to our website at https://marylandpowerlifting.com/about/referee-certification/

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

 

2019 USA Powerlifting Annapolis Holiday Classic (MD-2019-02)

In partnership with True Core Crossfit

1981 Moreland Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401

 

Meet Director – Brad Couillard

bscouillard87@gmail.com or (301) 788 – 5968

Registration page can be found HERE.

 

Registration will close on November 18th, 2019, OR when 50 entries are received, whichever comes first.

Saturday, December 14th, 2019

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:

Version 2019.2 – Updated August 30, 2019

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 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, 72 kg, 84 kg, 84 kg+

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 “2019 Annapolis Meet” 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

Meet T-Shirt (Unisex Sizes Available) $6

Additional divisions (Teen, Jr or Masters) $25

Spectators & Coaches Fee: $10

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook Event page or website for updates or email the meet director at bscouillard87@gmail.com

November 9, 2019

 

 

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW

 

2019 USA Powerlifting Annapolis Novice Open (MD-2019-06)

 In partnership with True Core Crossfit

1981 Moreland Pkwy Building 4B Bay 3,

Annapolis, MD 21401

Meet Director-Michael Sichelman usaplmd@comcast.net or (240)216-2099

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 Registration will close on May 10, 2019, OR when 70 entries are received, whichever comes first.

 

Saturday, June 15, 2019

 

Morning Session:

 

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

7:00 – 8:30 AM – Morning session weigh in

8:30-8:45 AM – Rules Briefing

9:000 AM –Morning session lifting starts

 

Afternoon Session:

12 Noon – Athlete check-in for afternoon session

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

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Rules Briefing

2:00 PM – Afternoon session lifting starts

 

All Times are tentative & subject to change

 

Eligibility:  

Open to any athlete age 14 and above that has not previously competed in a sanctioned powerlifting competition.  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. 

 

NON-US CITIZENS MUST CONTACT THE MEET DIRECTOR BEFORE REGISTERING!

 

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/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2017.pdf

 

All lifters will be required to compete as raw lifters. This is a developmental meet, and there will not be an equipped division

 

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, 72 kg, 84 kg, 84 kg+

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. Age category records can be set, but there will be no age group divisions. 

 

Meet will be a One-Platform meet with a maximum of 70 competitors. An afternoon session has been added due to demand.

Registration will close when the roster reaches 70 athletes. There will be no waiting list. No refunds will be given. 

 

ENTRY FEE: $75.00

 

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

 

Spectator fee: $10, payable at the door the day of competition.

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Flight information can be found below:

Flight	Name	Class	Lot #	Wt Class
A	Monica Vaccariello	FR-O	8	57
A	Fiona Paul	FR-O	4	47
A	Kimberly Horn	FR-O	6	63
A	Kayla Dunn	FR-O	10	57
A	Andrea Archila	FR-O	14	63
A	Julianna Beltz	FR-O	12	63
A	Heather Grinkley	FR-O	15	63
A	Holly Hoang	FR-O	9	57
A	Holly Smith	FR-O	1	57
A	Jessica Mokracek	FR-O	11	63
A	Mae Shepherd	FR-O	3	63
B	Meredith DellaGiustina	FR-O	19	72
B	Sara Thomas	FR-O	23	72
B	Laura Smith	FR-O	26	72
B	Bridgette Holliday	FR-O	17	72
B	Abigail Beltz	FR-O	16	72
B	Ashley Walsh	FR-O	29	72
B	Sally Lehman	MR-O	18	72
B	Danielle Weingarten	FR-O	30	72
B	Kassaundra Escalera	FR-O	20	72
B	Maria Valdivia	FR-O	24	72
C	Raney Lundholm	FR-O	34	84
C	Jennifer Stimson	FR-O	39	84
C	Bridget Avila	FR-O	43	84+
C	Kira Lanier	FR-O	42	84+
C	Shelby McDonald	FR-O	40	84+
C	Ashley Gonzalez	FR-O	32	84
C	Shannon Olson	FR-O	31	84+
C	Josette Matoto	FR-O	37	84+
D	Dennis Herndon	MR-O	55	74
D	Eric Pilar	MR-O	46	74
D	Ryan Allen	MR-O	47	74
D	Aaron Ge	MR-O	56	74
D	Evan DeStefano	MR-O	51	66
D	Jaedon Dobres	MR-O	54	59
D	Steven Snyder	MR-O	52	74
D	Taylor Meiser	MR-O	48	74
D	Peter Kirk	MR-O	57	74
D	Chip Taylor	MR-O	50	66
E	Scott Obici	MR-O	66	83
E	Quentin Reed	MR-O	64	93
E	Robert Holt	MR-O	69	93
E	Robert Lynne	MR-O	80	93
E	Gil Carranza	MR-O	68	93
E	Evan Shukan	MR-O	75	93
E	Chris Hardesty	MR-O	73	83
E	Lee Pham	MR-O	63	83
E	Nikolas Bonelli	MR-O	72	83
E	James Swanson	MR-O	65	83
E	Max McClain	MR-O	61	83
E	James Hubbard	MR-O	70	93
E	Philip Coffman	MR-O	67	83
E	Robert Ani	MR-O	77	93
E	Sam Everett	MR-O	76	93
F	Kyle Mongelluzzo	MR-O	98	105
F	Matt Wicklein	MR-O	90	105
F	Otis Bartlett	MR-O	82	105
F	Ryan Moore	MR-O	84	105
F	Chris Malouf	MR-O	94	120
F	Collin Gannon	MR-O	95	105
F	Michael Walters	MR-O	96	120+
F	Michael Walker	MR-O	92	105
F	Edward Scott	MR-O	93	120+
F	Robert Craig	MR-O	83	105
F	Christopher Obrien Jr	MR-O	97	105
F	Matthew Smith	MR-O	81	120
F	Christian Strange	MR-O	91	120+

2019 USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND RAW & EQUIPPED BENCH OPEN

 

SANCTION: USA POWERLIFTING SANCTION #MD-2019-03

 

DATE: November 30, 2019

 

LOCATION: EXILE FITNESS 8101 PULASKI HWY ROSEDALE, MD 21237 [EXILE IS PLANNING ON MOVING SOON.  WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL BLAST WHEN THE NEW GYM OPENS]

 

MEET REGISTRATION LINK: https://usbf.regfox.com/2019-usa-pl-maryland-bench-open; REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 21ST [WEDNESDAY] AT 1PM, AND WILL CLOSE WHEN THE 60 LIFTER LIMIT IS REACHED.  LAST YEAR, REGISTRATION CLOSED IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES.

 

ON-LINE RELEASE FORM:  Everyone associated with this meet is required to complete this on-line form.  You can send me an email prior to the meet as proof that you have completed this form.  The link is https://www.jotform.com/usapowerlifting/waiver.  Please note the name of the meet as “USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND BENCH”.

 

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 “USA Powerlifting Maryland Bench Open-Wait List” 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.

  

LATEST UPDATES: You will be notified via email and the Facebook information page.

 

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

 

MEET DIRECTOR: Brian Washington, PO Box 20042 Baltimore, MD 21284-0042 (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: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/usapl-rulebook-2017.pdf

 

ATTIRE: Although we are accepting equipped and raw benchers, requirements for raw can be found under this link: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/lifters-corner/raw-lifting/.  Information on acceptable equipped attire can be found in the rulebook: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/usapl-rulebook-2017.pdf

 

ENTRY FEE: $90.00 for 1^st event, $50 for additional events.  Entry fees are subject to credit card processing fees.  After Sept. 18th, $15 late fee will be added. NO refunds for any reason. SPECTATOR FEE IS $5.

 

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

 

AWARDS: TOP 3; BEAUTIFUL 10X15 PLAQUES WILL BE GIVEN TO “RAW BEST BENCH”[MALE, FEMALE, MASTERS, & JUNIORS/TEENS]

 

SCHEDULE: Saturday, Nov. 30^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; 72.0Kg; 84.0Kg; 84.0+Kg

 

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

RAW OPEN BENCH [MANDATORY FOR ALL LIFTERS]

Other Raw Bench Divisions: Youth, Teens, Juniors, & Masters

 

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND POST TO THE FACEBOOK INFORMATION PAGE

 

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.

2019 USA POWERLIFTING BALTIMORE RAW FULL-LIFT OPEN

 

SANCTION: USA Powerlifting Sanction #MD-2019-04

 

DATE: October 5, 2019

 

LOCATION: Exile Fitness 8101 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237 [EXILE WILL BE MOVING SOON.  WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL BLAST WHEN THE NEW GYM OPENS]

 

MEET REGISTRATION LINK: https://usbf.regfox.com/2019-usa-pl-baltimore-raw-open; Registration will open on June 26th [Wednesday] at 1pm, and will close when the 50 lifter limit is reached.  Last year, registration closed in less than 20 minutes.

 

ON-LINE RELEASE FORM:  Everyone associated with this meet is required to complete this on-line form.  You can send me an email prior to the meet as proof that you have completed this form.  The link is https://www.jotform.com/usapowerlifting/waiver.  Please note the name of the meet as “USA POWERLIFTING BALTIMORE RAW FULL-LIFT OPEN”.

 

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 “USA Powerlifting Baltimore Open-Wait List” 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.

  

LATEST UPDATES: You will be notified via email and the Facebook information page.

 

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

 

MEET DIRECTOR: Brian Washington, PO Box 20042 Baltimore, MD 21284-0042 (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: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2017.pdf

 

ATTIRE: Raw: All lifters must wear a non-supportive singlet, a non-supportive t-shirt, and athletic shoes in each event. Knee wraps, supportive suits and shirts, and boots are disallowed. Knee sleeves are allowed, provided they do not have Velcro, and are non-adjusting and non-fastening. Knee high socks are required in the deadlift. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/lifters-corner/raw-lifting/

 

ENTRY FEE: $95.00 for 1^st event, $45 for additional events.  Entry fees are subject to credit card processing fees.  After July 24th, $15 late fee will be added. NO refunds for any reason. SPECTATOR FEE IS $5.

 

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

 

AWARDS: TOP 3; BEAUTIFUL 10X15 PLAQUES WILL BE GIVEN TO BEST LIFTERS: OPEN FEMALE, OPEN MALE, MASTER, JUNIORS/TEEN, BEST BENCH, & BEST DEADLIFT.  [BEST BENCHER MUST BE ENTERED IN BENCH PRESS DIVISION, AND BEST DEADLIFT MUST BE ENTERED IN DEADLIFT DIVISION].

 

SCHEDULE: Saturday, Oct. 5^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; 72.0Kg; 84.0Kg; 84.0+Kg

 

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

RAW OPEN FULL-LIFT [MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS]

RAW SUB-CATEGORIES: OPEN BENCH; OPEN DEADLIFT; YOUTH FULL-LIFT, TEENS FULL-LIFT, JUNIORS FULL-LIFT, & MASTERS FULL-LIFT

 

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND POST TO THE FACEBOOK INFORMATION PAGE

 

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.

2019 USA POWERLIFTING EXILE RAW BENCH/DEADLIFT OPEN

 

SANCTION: USA Powerlifting Sanction #MD-2019-05

 

DATE: May 18, 2019

 

LOCATION: Exile Fitness 8101 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237 [EXILE WILL BE MOVING IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL BLAST WHEN THE NEW GYM OPENS]

 

MEET REGISTRATION LINK: https://usbf.regfox.com/2019-usa-pl-exile-benchdeadlift-raw-open; Registration will open on February 6th [Wednesday] at 1pm, and will close when the 60 lifter limit is reached.

 

ON-LINE RELEASE FORM:  Everyone associated with this meet is required to complete this on-line form.  You can send me an email prior to the meet as proof that you have completed this form.  The link is https://www.jotform.com/usapowerlifting/waiver.  Please note the name of the meet as “USA POWERLIFTING EXILE RAW BENCH/DEADLIFT OPEN”.

 

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 “USA Powerlifting Exile Bench/Deadlift-Wait List” 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.

  

LATEST UPDATES: You will be notified via email and the Facebook event page.

 

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

 

MEET DIRECTOR: Brian Washington, PO Box 20042 Baltimore, MD 21284-0042 (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: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2017.pdf

 

ATTIRE: Raw: All lifters must wear a non-supportive singlet, a non-supportive t-shirt, and athletic shoes in each event. Knee wraps, supportive suits and shirts, and boots are disallowed. Knee sleeves are allowed, provided they do not have Velcro, and are non-adjusting and non-fastening. Knee high socks are required in the deadlift. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/lifters-corner/raw-lifting/

 

ENTRY FEE: $95.00 for 1^st event, $45 for additional Bench events, & $65 for DL events.  Entry fees are subject to credit card processing fees.  After March 6th, $15 late fee will be added. NO refunds for any reason. SPECTATOR FEE IS $5.

 

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

 

AWARDS: TOP 3; BEAUTIFUL 10X15 PLAQUES WILL BE GIVEN TO “RAW BEST BENCH”[MALE, FEMALE], AND “RAW BEST DEADLIFT [MALE, FEMALE]

 

SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 18^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; 72.0Kg; 84.0Kg; 84.0+Kg

 

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

RAW OPEN BENCH [MANDATORY FOR ALL LIFTERS]

• OTHER BENCH DIVISIONS: Youth, Teen, Juniors[20-23], & Masters
• DEADLIFT DIVISIONS: Youth, Teen, Juniors[20-23], Open, & Masters

 

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND POST TO THE FACEBOOK INFORMATION PAGE

 

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.

2019 USA Powerlifting District Open (DC-2019-01)

 

Date and Location:

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Balance Gym

1339 Green Court NW, Washington, DC 20005

Meet Directors: Colleen Campbell and Isha Tohill

 

Registration information:

• Early Registration: Available for DC residents and Balance Gym members only. Opens at midnight on Friday, January 25, 2019. Only 30 spots will be available during this early registration period.
• General registration: Available for all USA Powerlifting members. Opens at midnight on February 1, 2019.

 

The registration page can be found here.

Registration will close on March 22, 2019, or when 65 entries are received, whichever comes first.

 

Weight Classes

This is a single platform, three-lift meet, open to athletes age 14 and above. There will be a morning and afternoon session, with the schedule announced after registration has closed.

 

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

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

 

Fees

• $70 registration fee for all lifters. Default division is Open. Teen, Junior & Masters divisions available for $20 additional
• T-shirts available for $15 with registration, or $20 online and on meet day
• No entry fee will be charged for spectators or coaches

 

Eligibility & Membership

All athletes must have an active membership with USA Powerlifting in order to register for the meet. Memberships can be purchased here. 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.

 

Required Attire

A one-piece singlet is mandatory for all athletes! ALL equipment (including knee sleeves, belts, wrist wraps, t-shirts, and undergarments) must conform to USA Powerlifting standards. Please see the USA Powerlifting Rule Book for information regarding personal attire.

 

There will be a Raw division and a single-ply Equipped division.

 

Awards

• Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each weight class for the Open division. Additional divisions (Teen, Junior & Masters) available for $20 additional
• Best Lifter Award for overall best female and male lifter.

 

Drug Testing

Drug testing will be conducted per USA Powerlifting rules. Please verify that all your medications and supplements are not prohibited. If necessary, you may obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption.

 

More Information

Check the Facebook event page, Instagram page, or website for updates. You may also e-mail campbeco@gmail.com with any questions.

 

 

2019 USA Powerlifting Maryland State Championships (MD-2019-02)

 

Crossfit Top Tier

6570 Dobbin Rd Columbia, MD 21045  http://www.toptiercolumbiacrossfit.com/

Meet Director: Brad Couillard

 

MEET WILL BE OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF MARYLAND & WASHINGTON, DC ONLY

 

Registration will open on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Registration page can be found HERE.

 

 

Registration will close on March 9th, 2019, OR when 120 entries are received, whichever comes first.

 

Saturday, April 6th, 2019

 

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:

http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2017.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+

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 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 “2018 MD States” in the subject line, along with your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email.

 

ENTRY FEE: $100, including meet T-shirt & default entry into the Open Division

Additional divisions (Teen, Jr or Masters) $25

Spectators & Coaches Fee: $10

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook Event page or website for updates or email the meet director at bscouillard87@gmail.com

 

2018 USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND BENCH OPEN

 

USA POWERLIFTING SANCTION #MD-2018-03

 

DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2018

 

LOCATION: EXILE FITNESS 8101 PULASKI HWY ROSEDALE, MD 21237

 

MEET REGISTRATION LINK [FULL-LIFT]: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 22ND [WEDNESDAY] AT 1PM, AND WILL CLOSE WHEN THE 40 LIFTER LIMIT IS REACHED.  LAST YEAR, REGISTRATION CLOSED IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES.

 

USA POWERLIFTING ONLINE LIABILITY WAIVER:  EVERYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MEET IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS WAIVER.  YOU CAN SEND ME AN EMAIL PRIOR TO THE MEET AS PROOF THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS FORM.  THE LINK CAN BE FOUND HERE.  PLEASE NOTE THE NAME OF THE MEET AS “USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND BENCH OPEN”.

 

WAIT LIST: REGISTRATION IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE THE SAME DAY IT OPENS. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, SEND AN EMAIL TO BRIAN@USBF.NET WITH “USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND BENCH OPEN-WAIT LIST” 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.

  

LATEST UPDATES: YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL AND THE FACEBOOK INFORMATION PAGE

 

HOTEL: LA QUINTA INN & SUITES, 4 PHILADELPHIA CT, BALTIMORE, MD 21237 (410)574-8100

 

MEET DIRECTOR: BRIAN WASHINGTON, PO BOX 20042 BALTIMORE, MD 21284-0042 (443)804-9132; BRIAN@USBF.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/

 

RULES: HTTP://WWW.USAPOWERLIFTING.COM/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2014/01/USAPL-RULEBOOK-2017.PDF

 

ATTIRE: RAW: ALL LIFTERS MUST WEAR A NON-SUPPORTIVE SINGLET, A NON-SUPPORTIVE T-SHIRT, AND ATHLETIC SHOES IN EACH EVENT. KNEE WRAPS, SUPPORTIVE SUITS AND SHIRTS, AND BOOTS ARE DISALLOWED. KNEE SLEEVES ARE ALLOWED, PROVIDED THEY DO NOT HAVE VELCRO, AND ARE NON-ADJUSTING AND NON-FASTENING. HTTP://WWW.USAPOWERLIFTING.COM/LIFTERS-CORNER/RAW-LIFTING/

 

ENTRY FEE: $85.00 FOR 1^ST EVENT, $45 FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS.  AFTER AUGUST 29^TH, THE ENTRY FEES ARE $115 FOR 1^ST EVENT AND $70 FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS.  ENTRY FEES ARE SUBJECT TO PROCESSING FEES.  (CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED.) ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. THERE IS NO SPECTATOR FEE; ALL SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME.

 

MEET SHIRTS: 1^ST SHIRT IS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.  ADDITIONAL SHIRTS ARE $10 EACH.  AT THE MEET, SHIRTS WILL BE $15.

 

AWARDS: TOP 3; BEAUTIFUL 10X15 PLAQUES WILL BE GIVEN TO “RAW BEST BENCH”[RAW OPEN MALE, RAW OPEN FEMALE, RAW MASTERS, & RAW JUNIORS/TEENS]

 

SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1^ST: 

• RACK HEIGHTS START AT 6:30AM
• CHECK-IN / OFFICIAL WEIGH-INS 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; 72.0KG; 84.0KG; 84.0+KG

 

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

EQUIPPED BENCH OPEN; 1^ST RESPONDER OPEN; RAW BENCH [OPEN, TEENS, RAW BENCH JUNIORS, & RAW BENCH MASTERS

 

ROSTER / FLIGHTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND POST TO THE FACEBOOK INFORMATION PAGE

 

VOLUNTEER SPOTTER/LOADERS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP AT THIS MEET, PLEASE CONTACT THE MEET DIRECTOR, BRIAN WASHINGTON [BRIAN@USBF.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 [BRIAN@USBF.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 AN EMAIL TO BRIAN@USBF.NET