Weightlifting/Powerlifting

DIVISION CODES:

Powerlifting Division Codes:

PL18F Scholastic Female 18 & under

PL19F Open Female 19 & over

PL18M Scholastic Male 18 & under

PL19M Open Male 19-39

PL40M Masters Male Age 40-44

PL45M Masters Male Age 45-49

PL50M Masters Male Age 50-54

PL55M Masters Male Age 55-59

PL60M Masters Male Age 60-64

PL65M Masters Male Age 65 & over

Weightlifting Division Codes:

WT20F 20 and under Female

WT20M 20 and under Male

WT25F Open Female

WT25M Open Male

WT35F Masters Female 35 & over

WT35M Masters Male 35 & over

Event Codes:

WT01 Weightlifting: Snatch/Clean & Jerk

WT02 Powerlifting: Bench Press/Dead Lift

WT03 Bench Press Only/Open and Masters Only

ELIGIBILITY: Weightlifting, all ages as of December 31, 2009. Powerlifting, all ages as of July 24, 2009. Weightlifters and Powerlifters may only compete in one division in one event except Scholastic Male Powerlifters age 18 & under who may enter one or two events. Final determination of competitor’s weight events will be made after weigh-in.

DESCRIPTION: Both competitions will be held July 24-25 at York Expo Center, Toyota West, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, following USAW and USAPL rules.

Powerlifting schedule:

Scholastic Powerlifting

Friday, July 24 (weigh-ins at 9:30–10:30am, competition at 11:00am)

Powerlifting

Saturday, July 25 (weigh-ins at 8:30–9:30am, competition at 10:00am)

Bench Press

Saturday, July 25 (weigh-ins at 8:30–9:30am, competition at 10:00am)

Weightlifting schedule:

Session 1- Male 14 and under and All Female Divisions

Saturday, July 25 (weigh-ins at 8:00am, lift at 10:00am)

Session 2- Male 56kg – 77kg, and Male 15 and over

Saturday, July 25 (weigh-ins at 10:00am, lift at 12:00pm)

Session 3- Male 85 – 105+kg

Saturday, July 25(weigh-ins at 12:00pm, lift at 2:00pm)

Weights for each event are as follows:

Scholastic Male Powerlifting BP/DL - #123, #132, #148, #165, #181, #198, #220, #242, #275, SHW

Scholastic Female Powerlifting BP/DL - #97, #105, #114, #123, #132, #148, #165, #181, #198, over #198

Open Male Powerlifting BP/DL - #123, #132, #148, #165, #181, #198, #220, #242, #275, SHW

Masters Male Powerlifting BP/DL - #123, #132, #148, #165, #181, #198, #220, #242, #275, SHW

Open Female Powerlifting BP/DL - #97, #105, #114, #123, #132, #148, #165, #181, #198, over #198

Masters Female Powerlifting - According to age group; placing based on weight lifted/body weight ratio

Open Male Weightlifting S/CJ - 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg, 105+kg

Masters Male Weightlifting S/CJ - no individual weights; placing based on weight lifted/body weight ratio/age ratio

Open Female Weightlifting S/CJ – 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg, 75+kg

Scholastic Team Powerlifting – for ages 18 & under as of July 24, 2009; minimum of four, maximum of eight lifters; each lifter will be entered into the individual and team divisions with all athlete privileges. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to each member of the team. The team would be all athletes listed on the roster and properly registered. Team scoring based on IPF rules.

ENTRY PROCEDURE: Send the entry form and $30 entry fee to the Keystone State Games office. DE, MD, and WV athletes may register in this sport by submitting an additional $10.00 out of state fee. Scholastic Team Powerlifting fee of $100 must be paid by team with registration forms. Walk-on registration is accepted and must be completed ½ hour prior to weigh-in time. The walk-on entry fee is $35. A limited number of walk-ons will be accepted.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 10, 2009. Apply early! Entries must be postmarked by Thursday, July 9, 2009, otherwise athletes must enter as walk-ons.

HOUSING: To make lodging reservations visit http://housing.yorkpa.org or call 1-888-858-YORK.

SPORT LEADER: Claude Welcome, 570-587-5695, bodysurfer1@aol.com

Powerlifting Coordinator: Niko Hulslander, 717-779-5622, garageinkpowerlifting@hotmail.com