Sunday, March 21, 2021
Events: Bench Press / Deadlift / Push-Pull / Powerlifting
Venue: Renaissance Hotel
Location:Orlando, Florida
Meet Director: Robert Keller
E-mail: rhk@verizon.net
Telephone: 954.790.2249
Location of Championship:
Renaissance Hotel
5445 Forbes Place
Orlando, Florida 32812
USA
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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.
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
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
Provisional Schedule of Events:
Sunday, March 21, 2021
7:00 to 8:30 am – Weigh-in/Equipment check for all Women lifters
7:00 to 8:30 am – Weigh-in/Equipment check for all men 59kg to 83kg weight classes
8:30 to 9:00 am – Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
9:00 to 1:00 pm – Commencement of lifting
1:00 to 1:30 pm – Awards Ceremony
12:00 to 1:30 pm – Weigh-in/Equipment check for the men 93kg to 120+kg weight classes
1:30 to 2:00 pm – Rules briefing and/lifter warm-up
2:00 to 5:00 pm – Commencement of lifting for men’s 93kg to 120+kg weight classes
5:00 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 Champions award 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
If you require an overnight reservation, at the Renaissance Hotel, please call 407.240.1000. Please request the group rate offered for Florida Powerlifting.
Group Code: Florida Powerlifting
$139.00 per night + tax, for a single/double room, includes complimentary guestroom internet and reduced self-parking to $8.00 per night.
Important: The cutoff date for making reservations: March 6, 2021
If you have any difficulty making your reservation, please contact me directly at rhk@verizon.net or by telephone at 954.790.2249.
Hotel and Transport
The Renaissance Hotel offers a complimentary/free shuttle from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the hotel and back to the airport. Please call the hotel at 407.240.1000 to arrange your pickup and drop-off. Please ensure that you provide them your confirmation number.
Directions to Venue and Parking Information
5445 Forbes Pl, Orlando, FL 32812, USA
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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 March 6, 2021
Important Note: Please take note of the entry deadline March 6, 2021! 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.