2017 USA Powerlifting Equinox Open (MD-2017-08)

Crossfit Top Tier

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

Meet Director: Brad Couillard

Registration will close on November 18th, 2017, OR when 120 entries are received, whichever comes first.

Saturday, December 9th, 2017

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 “2017 Equinox Open” 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

Spectators & Coaches Fee: $10

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

Registration is now live:

https://form.jotform.com/72566619916166

2017 USA Powerlifting Charm City Classic
Sanction: MD-2017-06

This is a one day event with one platform and a 60 lifter cap. This is a full 3 lift power meet. In the event of a sell out, email chrisaydin@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list. Registration will go live on Sunday June 11th at 12:00pm EST.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. CONTACT MEET DIRECTOR FOR WAIT LIST INFORMATION

Registration will close on August 26, 2017, OR when 60 entries are received, whichever comes first. This is a last chance qualifier for 2017 Raw Nationals. If you plan to use this meet as a qualifier, keep in mind registration for nationals ends on September 11th at 12:00am EST.

DATE: September 9, 2017

LOCATION: Athletic Asylum CrossFit White Marsh
9601 Pulaski Park Dr #407, Baltimore, MD 21220

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

WEIGHT CLASSES:
Women: 43 (Teen/Junior only), 47, 52, 57, 63, 72, 84, 84+(kgs)
Men: 53 (Teen/Junior only), 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, 120+(kgs)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (one platform, two sessions):
Session 1 (Women / Men up to 74kg)
6:45am: Athlete check-in opens
7:00-8:30am: Weigh-in
8:30am: Athlete briefing
9:00am-1:00pm: Lifting
Session 2 (Men 83kg and higher)
12:00-1:30pm: Weigh-in
1:30pm: Athlete briefing
2:00pm-6pm: Lifting

The exact division between lightweight/heavyweight men will be determined once registration is full.

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/

Eligibility: This meet is open to all current USA Powerlifting members. Memberships can be purchased online at http://www.usapowerlifting.com/member-tools/membership.php. Membership cards will not be sold at the meet.

ENTRY FEE: $80

MEET T-SHIRT: Meet T-shirts are available for pre-order for $20. Logo for the meet is in the works 🙂

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Facebook event for updates or email the meet director at chrisaydin@gmail.com

Roster and flights will be posted to the USA Powerlifting Maryland web site and the Facebook event page in August.

Meet Director: Christopher Aydin
Meet Updates and Info: Any meet information or updates will be emailed directly to lifters as well as posted on the event page and USA Powerlifting Maryland website.

2017 USA Powerlifting Rumble on Pratt Street (MD-2017-04)

In partnership with the Baltimore Fitness Expo

Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

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

Please Note: The schedule has been move back by 1 hour. The revised schedule is as follows:

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Morning Session:

8:00 AM – Athlete check-in for morning session

8:15-9:45 AM – Morning session weigh in

9:45-10:00 AM – Rules Briefing

10:00 AM –Morning session lifting starts

Afternoon Session:

12:45 PM – Athlete check-in for afternoon session

1:00 PM -2:30 PM – Afternoon session weigh in

2:45 PM -3:00 PM – Rules Briefing

3:00 PM – Afternoon session lifting starts

All Times are tentative & subject to change

Eligibility:

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

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. NOTE: Open Division will be the default division. Entry into Teen, Junior or Masters divisions is available at additional cost.

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.

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

Spectator fee: See ticket information at the Baltimore Fitness Expo website.

Registration is now closed!

AM Session:

Flight A- Men 59 kg, Women 52 kg & 57 kg Platform 1
Flight B- Men 66 kg & 74 kg Platform 2
Flight C- Women 63 kg Platform 1
Flight D- Women 84 kg Platform 2
Flight E- Women 72 kg Platform 1
Flight F- Women 84+ Platform 2

Flights are as follows:

2017 USA Powerlifting Maryland State Championships (MD-2017-05)

Dundalk Community College Field House – 7200 Sollers Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222

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

Saturday, May 13, 2017

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

Eligibility:

Open to all lifters residing in Maryland or Washington, DC, 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

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. NOTE: Open Division will be the default division. Entry into Teen, Junior or Masters divisions is available at additional cost.

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.

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.ne

Spectator fee: $5 per person at the door (children under 13 admitted free.)

To be considered for the waiting list, please contact the meet director by e-mail with “2017 Maryland States” in the subject line, along with your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email.

Registration is now closed! Contest is full. See above for wait list information.

Morning session:

Platform 1:
A-Women 47/52/57
C-Women 63/Men 59
E-Women 84

2017 Maryland State Championships Meet Roster:

I’d like to take a moment & belatedly congratulate all of the Maryland lifters that competed at USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals last week. 90+ state records were set or broken, and I’ve just approved them all in the database.

Also, I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment & extend a HUGE thank you to my referees that volunteered their time and worked as Technical Controllers: Melissa Copeland, Ali Squiller, Brad Couillard, Heather Hoff & Allie Feras.

At one point in the competition, a Maryland or DC referee was working 4 of the 5 platforms as Technical Control, and 6 of the 20 State Referees that volunteered for the meet were from MD or DC. I hope that all of us that volunteered our time will consider climbing the ladder & becoming National Referees when the time is right.

26 East 9th Street, Frederick, Md 21701

Saturday August 20,2016

Registration will open at 12:00 Noon on Friday June 10,2016 on this page.

Divisions: Raw or Equipped
Men’s & Women’s Powerlifting Divisions:
• Full Power Meet (Raw) – Open (all ages), Junior (20-23), Masters
• Full Power Meet (Equipped) – Open (all ages)
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Weight Classes:
• Weight Classes Women:
• 47 kg (103.6 lbs)
• 52 kg (114.6 lbs)
• 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
• 63 kg (138.9 lbs)
• 72 kg (158.7 lbs)
• 84 kg (185.2 lbs)
• 84+ kg (185.2+ lbs)

Weight Classes Men:
• 53 kg (116 lbs)
• 59 kg (130.1 lbs)
• 66 kg (145.5 lbs)
• 74 kg (163.1 lbs)
• 83 kg (183 lbs)
• 93 kg (205 lbs)
• 105 kg (231.5 lbs)
• 120 kg (264.6 lbs)
• 120+ kg (264.6+ lbs)
________________________________________
Entry Information:
• Online Entry and Registration: REGISTRATION OPENS Friday June 10th, 2016 @ 12:00 PM (NOON)
• Two Platform Meet – ER Equipment Racks, Rogue Ohio Power Bars
• Limited to first 120 total lifters – Spaces have been allocated for each Session and Platform.
• Wait List: To get on the wait list, email the Meet Director (contact info above) with the words “2016 MD States Wait List” in the subject line. In addition to the subject line, must include your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email to be considered for entry into the meet.
• All entry’s must be received by July 20th
• The entry fee will be $95 dollars + PayPal and/or CC processing fees | The entry fee includes: 1 registered competitor, 1 coach/spectator ticket
• If you are competing in 2 divisions simultaneously (such as Open and Masters) a $30 additional charge will apply. You may purchase this as an addition on the registration page
• Team Competition – With many teams coming out to Maryland meets, this year will be the first annual state championship to include team/club competition. Team fee will be $50 dollars + PayPal and/or CC processing fees. Your club must be registered with USA Powerlifting prior to July 25th, 2016 and final rosters are due to the meet director by August 5th, 2016 (http://www.usapowerlifting.com/clubs/)
• Open to all USA Powerlifting members. Membership must be purchased prior to the meet and proof of membership will be required at meet day check-in (proof includes a current USA Powerlifting membership card or email receipt of full payment).
• You will also need a valid form of photo ID at check in on the day of the meet.
• You will need to sign a Release from Liability waiver when you check in. To view a copy of the waiver ahead of time: click here.
• 10% of the lifters at this meet will be drug tested for prohibited substances. For the WADA Prohibited Substance list: click here.
• Awards will be given for the top 3 lifters in each weight class (Open Only, Raw & Equipped), as well as a best Men’s & Women’s Raw & Equipped lifter by Wilks total. Masters and Juniors will be given out based on Wilks total for top 3 lifters for Men’s & Women’s. Best Team Award will be a brand new Rogue Ohio Power Bar.
• Tickets for spectators – $5 each, available at the door.
• All meet entries are final. Refunds, transfers, or exchanges for any reason will not be considered.
• Weigh in’s as listed below in the preliminary schedule are subject to change due to entries received. Final session schedule will be posted online one week before the contest.
• Friday Night: Lifters will have the option to get rack heights on the Friday before the meet, between 6:00pm and 8:00pm at the event location. Otherwise, lifters can get rack heights the day they check in.
• Warm Up Equipment will be using plates and bars in pounds (lbs).
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Preliminary Schedule – Subject to change (Two Session Meet):
• Session 1
• 6:45 AM – Check in
• 7:00-8:30 AM – Weigh in’s begin 1st session only
• 8:30-8:45 AM – Rules Briefing
• 9:00 AM – Lifting starts 1st Session
• Session 2
• 11:45 AM – Check in
• 12:00-1:30 PM – Weigh in’s begin
• 1:30-1:45 PM – Rules Briefing
• 2:00 PM – Lifting starts 2nd session
________________________________________
Meet Sponsors:
Interested in Sponsoring the meet and getting your business logo on the event tee shirt & the event page? Contact the meet Director for information.

Finalized Schedule is below:

Map of venue: Parking Map

If this is your first meet
• Please review all the rules ahead of time.
• Review the commands for each lift
• You will need a lifting singlet (just like a wrestling singlet)
• Long socks that go up to the knee to cover the shin
• Athletic shoes (no work boots or Vibrams)
• All lifts will be in kilos. Consider saving a copy of the Kilos to Pounds Chart
• Consider reading the following helpful posts by Matt Gary, CSCS.
• Top 10 Mistakes Novice Lifters make
• Attempt Selection for Powerlifters
• Making Weight for Powerlifters
________________________________________
Meet Volunteers
The Maryland Powerlifting Assoc. needs YOU! If you would like to help volunteer at this meet, please contact the meet director, Brad Couillard. General volunteers and spotter/ loaders will receive free food & early registration to future Powerlifting meets, by this organizer!

DATE:

JULY 16, 2016

REGISTRATION:

Registration will open on Saturday, April 9^th at 3PM, and                   will close when the 50 lifter limit is reached.

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 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.

MEET REGISTRATION LINK:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2142921

This link will open on April 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM. It will close when the 50 lifter limit is reached.

LOCATION: Exile Fitness 8101 Pulaski Hwy Rosedale, MD 21237

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

SANCTION: USA Powerlifting Sanction #MD-2016-04

MEET DIRECTOR:

Brian Washington, PO Box 20042 Baltimore, MD 21284-0042 (443)804-9132; brian@usbf.net

ELIGIBILITY:

Any male or female age 14 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/

A valid form of photo ID is required!

RULES:

http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2015.NGB_.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.

If you are not sure if your attire is allowed, please read the USA Powerlifting rule book for details!

ENTRY FEE:

$80.00 for 1^st event, $40 for additional events. (Active.com processing fees are not included.) Absolutely NO refunds for any reason. THERE IS NO SPECTATOR FEE; ALL SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME

MEET SHIRTS: Shirts are included in registration fee.

AWARDS:

TOP 3; BEST FULL-LIFT OPEN FEMALE; BEST FULL-LIFT OPEN MALE; BEST FULL-LIFT MASTER [MUST BE ENTERED IN MASTERS] BEST BENCH[MUST BE ENTERED IN THE BENCH DIVISION]; & BEST DEADLIFT[MUST BE ENTERED IN DEADLIFT DIVISION] .

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, JULY 16th:  Official weigh ins from 7:00AM to 8:30AM

Rules briefing at 8:30AM, lifting begins at 9:00AM

AMERICAN RECORDS:   IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEMPT AN AMERICAN RECORD, YOU MUST CONTACT THE MEET DIRECTOR BEFORE JUNE 1^ST. THE AVAILABILITY OF NATIONAL REFEREES IS NOT GUARANTEED!

WEIGHT CLASSES:

MEN: 53.0Kg (Jr & Sub-Jr Only;)59.0Kg; 66.0Kg; 74.0Kg; 83.0Kg; 93.0Kg; 105.0Kg;

120.0Kg; 120.0+Kg

WOMEN: 43.0Kg (Jr & Sub-Jr Only;) 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 LIFTERS]

RAW OPEN BENCH [MUST BE IN THE FULL-LIFT OPEN TO COMPETE IN RAW BENCH]

RAW OPEN DEADLIFT [MUST BE IN THE FULL-LIFT OPEN TO COMPETE IN DEADLIFT]

MASTER CLASSES    [MUST BE IN THE FULL-LIFT OPEN TO COMPETE IN MASTERS]

ROSTER & FLIGHTS WILL BE POST TO THE USA POWERLIFTING MARYLAND WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

All Maryland State records have been moved to a new website:

USA Powerlifting Records Database-Click Here

The features of this new website include:

-A search for meet results Nationwide

-A records search by lifter name

-Rankings by Wilks

-State records for Maryland & Washington, DC in all current weight classes (Raw & Equipped)

-State records for Maryland & Washington, DC in all retired weight classes  (Raw & Equipped)

-The ability to print a record certificate.

Mike Sichelman
State Chairman
USA Powerlifting Maryland

There is much that is new for 2016!

For starters: this will be the first two platform meet that Maryland has hosted in a long time.  This is exciting because, by growing into a two platform format, we will be able to accommodate more lifters on the day of the event (Saturday, April 16th).  In the past this meet has sold out very quickly, so this is a welcome increase.  Organized by veteran meet director, Evan Davidson, the 2016 USA Powerlifting Equinox Open is being held at a new and larger location this year: the Field House at Dundalk Community College (CCBC-Dundalk).  This meet will be limited to the first 120 online paid registrations.  Due to this meets popularity, it is highly recommended that those who wish to participate sign-up on the same day that registration opens (February 1st) in order to secure a spot.  Participants must be a USA Powerlifting member to lift in this meet so please make sure you have an active membership before the meet. This meet will follow all USA Powerlifting rules and will use the new weight classes.

Meet: 2016 USA Powerlifting Equinox Open

Dates: April 16th

Online Registration: Registration is now FULL!!!

USA Powerlifting Sanction:  # MD-2016-05

Location: Field House of Dundalk Community College – 7200 Sollers Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222

Meet Director: Evan Davidson

Meet Roster: Click on link below:

USA Powerlifting 2016 Equinox Open: Roster-UPDATED 3/18/16

Gear Divisions: Raw only

Men’s & Women’s Powerlifting Divisions: 

• Full Meet – Open (all ages)

Weight Classes:

• Weight Classes Women:
  • 47 kg (103.6 lbs)
  • 52 kg (114.6 lbs)
  • 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
  • 63 kg (138.9 lbs)
  • 72 kg (158.7 lbs)
  • 84 kg (185.2 lbs)
  • 84+ kg (185.2+ lbs)

• Weight Classes Men:
  • 59 kg (130.1 lbs)
  • 66 kg (145.5 lbs)
  • 74 kg (163.1 lbs)
  • 83 kg (183 lbs)
  • 93 kg (205 lbs)
  • 105 kg (231.5 lbs)
  • 120 kg (264.6 lbs)
  • 120+ kg (264.6+ lbs)

Entry Information: 

• Online Entry and Registration: REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL
• Two Platform Meet
• Limited to first 120 total lifters – Spaces have been allocated for each Session and Platform.
• Wait List: To get on the wait list, email the Meet Director (contact info above) with the words “2016 Equinox Wait List” in the subject line.  In addition to the subject line, must include your full name, gender, and weight class in the body of the email to be considered for entry into the meet.
• All entry’s must be received by March 21st
• The entry fee will be $79 dollars + eventbrite & CC processing fees | The entry fee includes: 1 registered competitor, 1 meet tee shirt, 1 coach/ spectator ticket
• Open to all USA Powerlifting members. Membership must be purchased prior to the meet and proof of membership will be required at meet day check-in (proof includes a current USA Powerlifting membership card or email receipt of full payment).
• You will also need a valid form of photo ID at check in on the day of the meet.
• You will need to sign a Release from Liability waiver when you check in.  To view a copy of the waiver ahead of time: click here.
• 10% of the lifters at this meet will be drug tested for prohibited substances. For the WADA Prohibited Substance list: click here.
• Awards will be given for the top 3 lifters in each weight class, as well as a best Men’s & Women’s Raw lifter by Wilks total.
• Tickets for spectators – $5 each, available at the door.
• All meet entries are final. Refunds, transfers, or exchanges for any reason will not be considered.
• Weigh in’s as listed below in the preliminary schedule are subject to change due to entries received.  Final session schedule will be posted online one week before the contest.
• Friday Night: Lifters will have the option to get rack heights on the Friday before the meet, between 6:30pm and 8:00pm at the event location.  Otherwise, lifters can get rack heights the day they check in.

Preliminary Schedule – Subject to change (Two Session Meet): 

• Session 1
  • 7:00 AM – Check in all females & males up to 83 kg (183 lbs)
  • 7:15-8:45 AM – Weigh in’s begin 1st session only
  • 8:45-9:00 AM – Rules Briefing
  • 9:00 AM – Lifting starts 1st platform
• Session 2
  • 1:00 PM – Check in males 93 kg (205 lbs) and up
  • 1:15-2:45 PM – Weigh in’s begin
  • 2:45-3:00 PM – Rules Briefing
  • 3:00 PM – Lifting starts 2nd session

Note: This schedule is preliminary & subject to change. Final flights can be found in the link below.

Final Flights: Click here

Meet Sponsors:

Interested in Sponsoring the meet and getting your business logo on the event tee shirt & the event page?  Contact the meet Director for information.

 If this is your first meet

• Please review all the rules ahead of time.
  • Review the commands for each lift
  • You will need a lifting singlet (just like a wrestling singlet)
  • Long socks that go up to the knee to cover the shin
  • Athletic shoes (no work boots)
• All lifts will be in kilos. Consider saving a copy of the Kilos to Pounds Chart
• Consider reading the following helpful posts by Matt Gary, CSCS.
  • Top 10 Mistakes Novice Lifters make
  • Attempt Selection for Powerlifters 
  • Making Weight for Powerlifters

Meet Volunteers

The Maryland Powerlifting Assoc. needs YOU!  If you would like to help volunteer at this meet, please contact the meet director, Evan Davidson .  General volunteers and spotter/ loaders will receive free food & early registration to future Powerlifting meets, by this organizer (including MD States)!  Additionally, spotter loaders will be paid per session & receive a free event tee shirts.

USA POWERLIFTING SANCTION #MD-2016-03

Registration link:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2142740

DATE: MARCH 19, 2016 (ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 13^TH)

NOTE: THE CONTEST WILL CLOSE AT THE DEADLINE OR WHEN THE 50 LIFTER LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED

LOCATION: EXILE FITNESS, 8101 PULASKI HIGHWAY, ROSEDALE, MD 21237.

MEET DIRECTOR: BRIAN WASHINGTON

P.O. BOX 20042, BALTIMORE, MD 21284-0042

443-804-9132

BRIAN@USBF.NET

Eligibility: Any male or female age 14 or older. USA POWERLIFTING MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Membership can be purchased at :http://www.usapowerlifting.com/membership-application/

RULES: USA Powerlifting rules will be enforced. The rule book can be found here: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/USAPL-Rulebook-2015.NGB_.pdf

Attire:

All lifters must wear a non-supportive singlet and t-shirt & athletic shoes. Belt & wrist wraps are allowed

MEET SHIRTS:

SHIRTS ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY.  ADDITIONAL SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $10.  AT THE MEET, T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $15.

ENTRY FEE:  

$65 FOR THE OPEN AND $35.00 FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS; SPECTATORS ARE FREE.

ENTRY DEADLINE:    

ENTRIES WITH FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 13^TH.

(AFTER FEBRUARY 13^TH, AN ADDITIONAL $40.00 LATE FEE IS REQUIRED)

AWARDS:

TOP 3 IN THE OPEN BY WEIGHT CLASS. AWARDS FOR JUNIORS, SUB-MASTERS, & MASTERS WILL BE TOP 3 BASED ON FORMULA [NOT WEIGHT CLASS]; BEST BENCH AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE MALE & FEMALE OPEN, MALE MASTERS 40 – 49, 50 – 59, AND 60 & OVER. TO MAKE IT CLEAR, EVERYONE MUST ENTER THE RAW BENCH OPEN.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 

Saturday, MARCH 19^TH:  OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN BEGINS at 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.

RULES BRIEFING:  8:30 a.m.; LIFTING BEGINS at 9:00 a.m.

Click link below for meet roster:

2016 USA Powerlifting Eastern Raw Bench Open

Meet: 2015 USA Powerlifting Terrapin Open

Dates: March 5, 2016

Online Registration: Registration is now closed. See wait list information below.

USA Powerlifting Sanction:  #MD-2016-02

Location: Ritchie Coliseum – 4533 Rossborough Ln, College Park, MD 20740

Meet Director: Dawit Girma (girmada@gmail.com)

Meet Roster: Will be announced after registration

Divisions: Raw, full power only

Men’s & Women’s Powerlifting Divisions: 

• Open (all ages)
• Sub-Junior (ages 14-19)
• Junior (ages 20-23)
• Masters (age 40 and up)

Weight Classes Women:

• 43 kg (94.8 lbs) (Junior/Teen only)
• 47 kg (103.6 lbs)
• 52 kg (114.6 lbs)
• 57 kg (125.7 lbs)
• 63 kg (138.9 lbs)
• 72 kg (158.7 lbs)
• 84 kg (185.2 lbs)
• 84+ kg (185.2+ lbs)

Weight Classes Men:

• 53 kg (116.8 lbs) (Junior/Teen only)
• 59 kg (130.1 lbs)
• 66 kg (145.5 lbs)
• 74 kg (163.1 lbs)
• 83 kg (183 lbs)
• 93 kg (205 lbs)
• 105 kg (231.5 lbs)
• 120 kg (264.6 lbs)
• 120+ kg (264.6+ lbs)

Entry Information: 

• Online Entry and Registration is now closed.
• Limited to first 50 total lifters
• All entries must be received by January 15th
• The entry fee will be $55 dollars + t-shirt ($15) & processing fees
• Open to all USA Powerlifting members. Membership must be purchased prior to the meet and proof of membership will be required at meet day check-in (proof includes a current membership card or email receipt of full payment).
• You will also need a valid form of ID at check in on meet day.
• You will need to sign a Release from Liability waiver when you check in.  To view a copy of the waiver ahead of time: click here.
• 10% of the lifters at this meet will be drug tested for prohibited substances. For the WADA Prohibited Substance list: click here.
• Awards will be given for the top 3 lifters in each weight class, as well as a best Men’s & Women’s Raw lifter by Wilks total.
• Tickets for spectators – $5 each, available at the door.
• All meet entries are final. Refunds, transfers, or exchanges for any reason will not be considered.
• Weigh in’s as listed below in the preliminary schedule are subject to change due to entries received.  Final session schedule will be posted online one week before the contest

Tentative Schedule (will be finalized after registration)

Session 1

• 7:00 AM – Check in
• 7:15-8:45 AM – Weigh in’s begin 1st session only
• 9:00-9:15 AM – Rules Briefing
• 9:15 AM – Lifting starts 1st session

Session 2

• 11:45 AM – Check in
• 12:00-1:30 PM – Weigh in’s begin
• 1:45-2:00 PM – Rules Briefing
• 2:00 PM – Lifting starts 2nd session

 If this is your first meet

• Please review all the rules ahead of time.
  • Review the commands for each lift
  • You will need a lifting singlet (just like a wrestling singlet)
  • Long socks that go up to the knee to cover the shin
  • Athletic shoes (no work boots or Five Fingers shoes)
• All lifts will be in kilos. Consider saving a copy of the Kilos to Pounds Chart
• Consider reading the following helpful posts by Matt Gary, CSCS.
  • Top 10 Mistakes Novice Lifters make
  • Attempt Selection for Powerlifters 
  • Making Weight for Powerlifters

USA Powerlifting Terrapin Open Final Roster

Our first meet of 2016 will be the Athens Winter Showdown at Athens Health Club in Sykesville, MD.

USA Powerlifting Athens Winter Showdown

Sanction #MD-2016-01

Location
Athens Health Club
5965 Exchange Drive
Sykesville MD 21784

Divisions (Raw Only)
• Open Full Power (all ages)

Weight Classes (in Kilos)
Men: 53, 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, 120+
Women: 47, 52, 57, 63, 72, 84, 84+

Schedule
7:00 AM – Check in all ages, weight classes
7:00-8:30 AM – Weigh in’s begin
8:30-9:00 AM – Rules Briefing
9:00 AM – Lifting starts promptly at 9:00 AM
***SUBJECT TO CHANGE; Dependent on number of lifters, etc.

Entry Information
Open to first 50 lifters. No refunds.
Medals will be awarded to top 3 lifters in each weight class.
Best lifter awards by Wilks formula: Open Men, Open Women
All lifters must be registered USA Powerlifting lifters. Memberships will NOT be available the day of the meet. See link on REGISTRATION page to purchase a membership with USA Powerlifting.
All lifters must wear a one-piece lifting suit. Socks that reach the knee for the deadlift.
Athletic shoes must be worn. No boots or Vibram Five Fingers allowed.
Lifters are encouraged to read the USA Powerlifting rulebook: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/USAPL-Rulebook-2013_1.pdf
All lifters subject to random drug testing

Registration page: Athens Winter Showdown

Flights & lot numbers:

Athens Winter Showdown Update: Click here to open

Congratulations to all of the lifters

Whether this was your fist Powerlifting competition, or if you are a Powerlifting veteran – You performed phenomenally, and we look forward to seeing you again in 2016!

I would also like to extend a heart felt thank you to all of the Referees, Spotter / Loaders, Software Technicians, and Table volunteers that make these events run so smoothly.

Results: 2015 USA Powerlifting Maryland State Championship – Results