38th Annual USA Powerlifting Florida State Championships (FL-2020-09)
Sunday, April 5th, 2020
Events: Bench Press / Deadlift / Push-Pull / Powerlifting
Venue: Nova Southeastern University
Location: Davie, Florida
Meet Director: Robert Keller
E-mail: rhk@verizon.net
Telephone: 954.790.2249
Location of Championship:
Nova Southeastern University
Don Taft University Center
Auxiliary Gym – North
3301 College Avenue
Davie, Florida 33329
www.nsuarena.com
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
New Weight Classes:
Women – 94.75lbs/43kgs (Teen/Junior lifters only), 103.5lbs/47kgs, 114.5lbs/52kgs, 125.5lbs/57kgs, 138.75lbs/63kgs, 158.5lbs/72kgs, 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
Equipped
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
Sunday, April 5, 2020 [Don Taft University Center / Auxiliary Gym - South]
Session I
7:00 am to 8:30 am – Weigh-in & equipment check for women’s weight classes 43kgs to 84+kgs
7:00 am to 8:30 am – Weigh-in & equipment check for men’s weight classes 53kg to 74kg
8:30 am to 9:00 am – Rules briefing/lifter warm-up for women’s weight classes 43kgs to 84+kgs
8:30 am to 9:00 am – Rules briefing/lifter warm-up for men’s weight classes 53kgs to 74kgs
9:00 am to 1:00 pm – Competition lifting for all athletes
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm – Awards presentation/Drug-testing Protocol
Session II
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm – Weigh-in & equipment check for Men’s weight classes 83kgs, 93kgs, 105kgs, 120kgs &120+kgs
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm – Rules briefing/lifter warm-up for Men’s weight classes 83kgs, 93kgs, 105kgs, 120kgs and 120+kgs
2:00 am to 6:00 pm – Competition lifting for all athletes
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Awards presentation/Drug-testing Protocol
* 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
Fort Lauderdale Airport West
2540 Davie Road
Davie, Florida 33317
$TBD per night, plus tax
954.309.6942
To receive the $TBD group rate, please call the Holiday Inn Express -- Davie at 954.309.6942
When reserving your room at the Group Rate of $TBD per night, please reference the following statement:
Florida Powerlifting receiving the Nova Southeastern Group Rate of $TBD.00 per night.
If you encounter difficulties making your reservation, please request Dee Rivera, the sales manager, at the Holiday Inn.
You may also contact me at 954-790-2249 or at rhk@verizon.net
Directions to Venue and Parking Information
The Driving Directions to the Don Taft University Center Arena can be found here: http://www.nsuarena.com/directions.html
Parking instructions for the Don Taft University Center Arena can be found here: http://www.nsuarena.com/parking_info.html
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 XXXL]
$50.00 – Late Fee if competition entry form is after Friday, March 13, 2020
Registration Guidelines and Deadline:
Please take note of the entry form deadline – Friday, March 13, 2020. 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.