News Letter 3/19/07
Calendar has been updated.
AAU News:
Calendar has been updated.
APF News:
Calendar has been updated.
IPF News:
Information for upcoming world championship events continue to be added to a special page which seems to serve as a one-stop-shopping for those interested in those scheduled events. This week the following information has been provided by the IPF for the Masters Mens and Womens Powerlifting Championship that is scheduled to be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, October 2-6:
Invitation
Nomination
The IPF re-released an updated press release in which it was announced on February 7th that there will be a free webcast of the upcoming World Bench Press Championships. The meet whill be held in Thisted, Denmark on May 30 thru June 2. Anyone wishing to have free access must do so through the IPF Online-Shop .
Referee's registration form is now availble and can be submitted for the period of 2008-2011.
The IPF announced:
"Due to holidays the IPF Referee Registar's office will be closed 26 March - 11 April 2007."
It was also announced that there were some "minor changes at the World records" comleted in the rule rule book. An explanation is included.
Changes include:
1) Added Internatinal Records to section title.
2) Adding the word International.
3) Clarifying rule 2-f in stating, Single lift Bench Press records made at a three lift (Powerlifting) event do not need to be accompanied by a total, but bona fide attempts must be made both on squat and deadlift.
4) Qualifying rule 2-h in adding that " New Records are only valid if they exceed the previous record by at least 1 kg; unless the new record is divisible by 2.5 kg then a 0.5 kg increase is acceptable.
5) Added 2-i which states, New Records are only valid if they exceed the previous record by at least 1 kg; unless the new record is divisible by 2.5 kg then a 0.5 kg increase is acceptable
6) Added 3 which states, World and International single lift bench press records may be made at any of the forenamed Championships known as single lift or as in (a) below. The same criterion applies to that of all World and International powerlifting records.
USAPL News:
Calendar has been updated.
Johnny Graham announced the following women as those selected to be on the 2007 IPF Master's world team. The Master's World Championships will be held from 2-6 October 2007 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
M1, M2, 114 Joni Mach, 105 Ann Leverett, 132 Angela Simons, 123 Kate Dingle-Craig, 148 Donna Marts, 123 Barb Zintmaster, 148 Paula Houston, 132 Rita Carlsson, 165 Laura Styrlund, 148 Ruth Welding, 165 Donna Bryant, 165 Terry Lee, 181 Malinda Baum, 165 Regina Hackney, 181 Rhonda Clark, UNL Sue Hallen, 198 Jill Arnow
2007 USAPL NGB Meeting AnnouncementPosted Monday, March 12, 2007 @ 9:24 AM CDT by Priscilla Ribic
2007 USA Powerlifting National Governing Body Meeting
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center – Peoples Theater
Chesterfield, MissouriFriday, July 13th, 2007
All current USAPL members are invited to attend the 2007 National Governing Body Meeting. This will be held at 6:00pm on July 13th, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in Chesterfield.
The official agenda will be posted on the USA Powerlifting web-site the week of June 18th. Below you will find the listings for elections and honorary awards. If you would like to nominate yourself for an elected position or someone for an honorary award, please notify Erin Dickey at usaplsec@gmail.com.
A reminder to all State Chairs and voting members: if you are planning to proxy your vote to another member you must notify USAPL Secretary, Erin Dickey, by mail or email. Your proxy must also carry a copy of the letter with your signature to the NGB meeting before they are given your voting card. State Chairs must proxy their vote to a member from their state. All voting members must have a current membership as well.
If you have any questions, please contact any Executive Board member.
Elected Executive Committee Positions:
Vice President (1 elected)
EC Members (2 elected)
Honorary Awards:Brother Bennett Award
Coach of the YearReferee of the Year
Important Deadlines:April 13th (90 days prior to meeting) for all by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Vice President and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and ALL MEET BIDS.
June 13th (30 days prior to meeting) - Agenda Items, honorary award nominations
Erin DickeyGeneral Secretary
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