Saturday, June 6, 2020
Events: Bench Press / Deadlift / Push-Pull / Powerlifting
NOTE: 55 Lifter Limit
DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center - Miami Airport
Location: Miami, Florida
Meet Director: Robert Keller
E-mail: rhk@verizon.net
Telephone: 954.790.2249
Location of Championship:
DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center - Miami Airport
711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126
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, 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
Saturday, June 6, 2020:
8:30 to 10:00 am - Weigh-in/Equipment check for all Women lifters
8:30 to 10:00 am - Weigh-in/Equipment check for all Men 59kg to 74kg weight classes
10:00 to 10:30 am - Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
10:30 to 1:30 pm - Lifting for All Women and Men 59kg to 74kg weight classes (two flights)
1:30 to 2:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
12:30 to 2:00 pm - Weigh-in/Equipment check for the men 83kg to 120+kg weight classes
2:00 to 2:30 pm - Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
2:30 to 5:30 pm - Commencement of lifting for men's 83kg to 120+kg weight classes (Two flights)
5:30 to 6:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
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 at: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
DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center - Miami Airport
711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126
A special price at the Doubletree is being offered at $147.00 per night, plus tax. Online reservations can be made here: https://miamifitexpo.com/information
Directions to Venue and Parking Information
Google map can be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/Bc9S9Xsb8GSxzL4s8
Admission:
The Tickets to the Expo can be purchased in advance for $20.00 and $25.00 at the door.
https://miamifitexpo.com/information
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, May 15, 2020
Registration Guidelines and Deadline:
Please take note of the entry form deadline – Friday, May 15, 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. PLEASE TAKE NOTE, we will accept the first 55 lifters that register for this event.
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.