Saturday & Sunday, February 19 & 20, 2022
Note 60 Lifter Limit
Events: Bench Press / Deadlift / Push-Pull / Powerlifting
Venue: Steelmill Crossfit & Gym
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Meet Director: Robert Keller
E-mail: rhk@verizon.net
Telephone: 954.790.2249
Location of Championship:
Steelmill Crossfit & Gym - Fleming Island
2320 Market Drive
Fleming Island, Florida 32003
904.375.2787
Eligibility Requirements:
This is an open championship. There are no qualifying totals and/or competitions required to enter this championship. All lifters competing in the championship must be a member of USA Powerlifting. Membership cards will be available for purchase at registration prior to the start of the weigh-ins. Memberships to USA Powerlifting can now be purchased online here: www.usapowerlifting.com
Weight Classes:
Women – 94.75lbs/43kgs (Teen/Junior lifters only), 103.5lbs/47kgs, 114.5lbs/52kgs, 125.5lbs/57kgs, 138.75lbs/63kgs, 152.1lbs/69kgs, 167.5lbs/76kgs, 185lbs/84kgs, 185lbs+/84+kgs
Men – 116.75lbs/53.00kgs (Teen/Junior lifters only), 130.00lbs/59.00kgs, 145.50lbs/66.00kgs, 163.00lbs/74.00kgs, 182.75lbs/83.00kgs, 205.00lbs/93.00kgs, 231.25lbs/105.00kgs, 264.50lbs/120.00kgs, 264.50+lbs/120.00+kgs
Girls Youth Only - 30kgs/66lbs, 35Kgs/77lbs, and 40kgs/88lbs
Boys Youth Only - 30kgs/66lbs, 35kgs/77lbs, 40kgs/88lbs, 44kgs/97lbs and 48kgs/105lbs.
Categories:
Raw
Raw w/Knee Wraps
Equipped
Para-Bench Press
Adaptive
Note: Athletes registering for either the Para-Bench Press or the Adaptive Categories, must also register through USA Powerlifting. Please contact me with any questions that you may have at: rhk@verizon.net
Divisions:
The following divisions will be offered for both Raw and Equipped lifters:
Open
Teen 1 (14-15)
Teen 2 (16-17)
Teen 3 (18-19)
Junior (20-23)
Master 1 (40-49)
Master 2 (50-59)
Master 3 (60-69)
Master 4 (70+)
Youth 1 (8-9)
Youth 2 (10-11)
Youth 3 (12-13)
High School
Collegiate
Paralympian/Disabled
Special Olympic
Police/Fire/Military
Championship Timetable of Events
Saturday, February 19, 2022:
7:00 to 8:30 am - Weigh-in/Equipment check for all Women lifters
8:30 to 9:00 am - Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
9:00 to 1:00 pm - Lifting for All Women Weight Classes
1:00 to 1:300 pm - Awards Ceremony / Drug-testing
12:00 to 1:30 pm - Weigh-in/Equipment check for the Men's 53kg to 74kg Weight Classes
1:30 to 2:00 pm - Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
2:00 to 5:00 pm - Lifting for All Women and Men's 53kg to 74kg Weight classes
5:00 to 5:30 pm - Awards Ceremony / Drug-testing
Sunday, February 20, 2022:
7:00 to 8:30 am - Weigh-in/Equipment check for Men's 83kg and 93kg Weight classes
8:30 to 9:00 am - Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
9:00 to 1:00 pm - Lifting for Men's 83kg and 93kg Weight Classes
1:00 to 1:300 pm - Awards Ceremony / Drug-testing
12:00 to 1:30 pm - Weigh-in/Equipment check for the Men's 105kg to 120+kg Weight Classes
1:30 to 2:00 pm - Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
2:00 to 5:00 pm - Lifting for Men's 105kg to 120+kg Weight Classes
5:00 to 5:30 pm - Awards Ceremony / Drug-testing
* Please take note, there will be NO early equipment check or weigh-ins.
Awards:
Awards will be presented to all 1st – 5th place finishers, for each weight class and division. Champion of Champion awards will be presented to the best overall male and female lifters for the championship for Bench Press Only, Deadlift Only, Push/Pull, and Powerlifting competitions. The overall best lifters will be determined by the IPF formula. Awards will be presented to the 1st – 5th place teams.
Technical Rules:
This competition is sanctioned by USA Powerlifting. The USA Powerlifting Technical Rules can be found here:www.usapowerlifting.com/committees/technical
Championship Updates/Information:
All contest information, updates, nominations, records, etc. will be posted on the following website: www.florida-powerlifting.com
Also, please join the USA Powerlifting Florida Facebook Group for updates and other related competition information.
Travel and Hotel Arrangements
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1815 East West Parkway
Fleming Island, FL 32003
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/fleming-island/jaxfi/hoteldetail
Standard King - $116 + tax per room per night
Standard Two Queen - $126 + tax per room per night
Mention group FLORIDA POWERLIFTING
Reserve early as there are a limited number of rooms available!
Transportation
North Florida Powerlifting Championships Transportation Link
The options and prices that are offered via the link are as follows:
- Hourly Shuttle is $25.00 per reservation and $10.00 per additional guest
Hourly Shuttle times offered:
-Airport Arrival Shuttle Times: 10:00am – 7:00pm
-Hotel Departure Shuttle Times: 5:00am – 5:00pm
For any guests scheduled to arrive/depart outside of the above-offered shuttle times or prefer to book their own private vehicle, they may choose from one of the following selections, as well:
- GO Anyway $42.00 - 1 or 2 guests, each additional guest is $10.00 each
- GO Sedan $55.00 – 1 or 2 guests
- GO SUV $102.00 – up to 5 guests
When attendees book transportation through the link, they will receive an email confirmation confirming their booking details, airport arrival instructions, as well as our company’s 24-hour contact information that they may contact for any additional assistance required.
Directions to Venue and Parking Information
https://goo.gl/maps/qSvSoodnQ1o
Admission:
All spectators and coaches may enjoy the competition for an admission fee of $10.00 for the entire day. Contest programs and T-shirts will be available for an additional fee.
ENTRY FEE (S):
$100.00 – Powerlifting Competition [Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift]
$100.00 – Combined Bench Press and Deadlift Competition [Push-Pull]
$85.00 – Bench Press Only Competition
$85.00 – Deadlift Only Competition
$35.00 – Each additional division entered (see above)
$100.00 – Team Entry Fee
$15.00 – Championship T-shirt [Small to Large]
$20.00 – Championship T-shirt [XL to XXL]
$25.00 – Championship T-shirt [XXXL to XXXXL]
$50.00 – Late Fee if competition entry form is after Saturday, February 5, 2022
Registration Guidelines and Deadline:
Please take note of the entry form deadline - Saturday, February 5, 2022. If your application/entry form is going to be late, you must notify the meet director either by email or telephone for confirmation to lift in the championship. The late fee will apply, regardless of the reason for the entry form is late. The late fee shall apply to everyone. There are NO refunds for any reason. Upon receipt of your entry form, all transactions are deemed final.
USA Powerlifting – Who We Are
USA Powerlifting (formerly American Drug Free Powerlifting Association, Inc.) is the leading powerlifting organization in the United States. USA Powerlifting is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), the governing body of powerlifting internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations of 100+ countries on six continents. USA Powerlifting, through its affiliation with the IPF, also sends a national team to participate in the World Games. The World Games is an international multi-sports event hosted by the International World Games Association (IWGA) that falls under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The event consists of official sports and demonstration sports selected from those not included in the Olympic Games. The Games are held every fourth year, following the year of the Summer Olympics.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Florida Powerlifting is to promote drug-free powerlifting competitions, training seminars, and fitness events throughout the State of Florida. Overall, our goal is to promote a healthy and active drug-free lifestyle that will encourage strength and fitness enthusiasts to compete at the local, national and international level. USA Powerlifting is proud that Florida Powerlifting is the only recognized and official representative for powerlifting in the State of Florida. Statewide competitions are open to all amateur athletes 8 years of age and higher.
The mission of Florida Powerlifting is to promote drug-free powerlifting competitions, training seminars, and fitness events throughout the State of Florida. Overall, our goal is to promote a healthy and active drug-free lifestyle that will encourage strength and fitness enthusiasts to compete at the local, national and international level. USA Powerlifting is proud that Florida Powerlifting is the only recognized and official representative for powerlifting in the State of Florida. Statewide competitions are open to all amateur athletes 8 years of age and higher.