News Letter 7/2/06
There has been much discussion recently concerning rules in the USAPL. Beginning with the announcement of the"firings" of the USAPL Technical Committee, it later esculated in the same discussion thread at Powerlifting Watch of one concerning which rule book (USAPL or IPF) was used at USAPL meets. The issue became why it was possible for some to weigh-in 24 hrs before a meet while others were required to weigh-in 2 hrs prior. There exists a perceived double standard held by some that in the USAPL rules are applied to favor certain lifters. This discussion then moved over to the USAPL Forum where it was finally resolved that the USAPL rule book was in fact the IPF rule book and had been since 2003.
During this discussion Steve Denison, who is; the USPF California State Chairman, member of the USPF Executive Committee, meet director for this years USPF Nationals and a USAPL National referee, posted the following note at a number of sites:
To all USAPL lifters reading this board,
Please be aware that many USAPL lifters have misinterpreted the IPF rule against lifting with banned lifters in another federation. The USAPL has no rule against lifting in other feds or against Ed Coan.However, the IPF does have a rule against lifting against suspended lifters. What that means is that a lifter who knowingly lifts in a meet against a suspended lifterwill/can face a suspension from the IPF. So, if someone has plans to lift in an IPF World Championship, they would be affected. So, if I go to masters nationals and happen to win, I'd probably not be allowed on the world team. That is what happened to Siders. He lifted in the USPF National meet in 2006 and did the deadlift against Eddy. It was written up in the meet results and the IPF saw it. The President of the USAPL, Larry Maile, has stated to Jason Burnell that the USAPL wasn't going to spend time checking meet results etc to find out who lifted where. See you all in Vegas Aug 11-12. Don't forget to book your rooms early!
While what Steve states is probably true, there has been no official policy released nor has anyone from the USAPL come out and publically supported Steve's assertions that any lifter wishing to compete will not be penalized if they lift in the USPF Nationals, where a well known (IPF) banned lifter will be competing as well.
Is there room allowed for exceptions to IPF rules? In a response during the disussion as to whether the USAPL allows 24-hr weigh-ins, Larry Maile seems to hint that there is in suggesting that; "The difficulty with allowing a 24 hour weigh in is that it creates another type of uneven playing field. Some athletes get to do it and some don't. Records are not to be allowed if a non-standard weigh in has occurred, but we all know that it is difficult to keep track of during the meet and makes for hard feelings if a person lifted the weight and then doesn't get the record." He continues in stating; "Besides, it is counter to IPF rules and those of us who interface with the IPF regularly take enough brain damage as it is. Why add another category? Some of our differences from the IPF are defensible: 5 year master increments, English weights, non-standard bars and racks at the local level. Those are necessary for us to do business at the local level. 24 hour weigh ins aren't. "
While it should be cautioned that the statements by Larry Maile in no way represent official policy, a lifter should still consider possible sanctions that it might bring if they decide to compete in the USPF Nationals. Especially in light of the fact that a referee, Vincent White and a lifter, Brian Siders were both suspended by the IPF after lifting and participating in last years USPF Nationals held in West Virginia. Or, should it only be a cocnern for those aspiring to lift in IPF competions that should not lift in meets outside the USAPL/IPF? Seems like a double standard.
Another issue that came to light during the discussion was concerning how the members were to be kept informed of changes in the rules. There seems to be some confusion among some in the USAPL concerning the existance of a USAPL rule book which deviates from the IPF rule book in making some exceptions to certain rules to make it more user friendly to us here in the U.S. It exposed a glaring weakness in communication, especially after it was made know that the IPF rule book was in fact the only rule book used by the USAPL. Whose responsibility is it to stay informed? Arn't lifters supposed to know the rules and who is responsible for making that information available to them? Despite that information is posted on the various sites on the internet, volumes of news letters (Powerlines) are mailed and minutes of the NGB meetings are distributed, there should be an effort at the state level to educate the lifters/community. I would look at it as an opportunity for state level representatives to strengthen connections and be supportive of their members. One of the predominate complaints that resounds when lifters critique various federations is the fed's ability to be lifter freindly.
For more discussion, go to the message board.
IPF News:
Update- 2007 Overall Lifter Rankings (6/29)
Reminders:
1) Please send your amendments according IPF-Con. 7.3.6.3 latest 15. August 2007. Please keep in mind, that at this Congress the Constitution and By-Laws can not be changed, except if the Congress decides about amendments with a 2/3-majority. At this Congress in Austria election of IPF officials and Committee Chairmen take place. Please forward your candidates to the General Secretary latest 15. August 2007.- Detlev Albrings
2) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007
Web Site: World Games 2009
NAPF News:
Results from last weekend's 2007 NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships have been posted.
The following summary was released by NAPF General Secretary - IPF North America Region, Robert Keller:
Overall, 127 lifters from 12 countries were in attendance -- our best turnout ever! Nicaragua and Costa Rica took part for the first time in our regional powerlifting championships, and there are also several [new] countries that have joined the federation this year -- Belize, and the British Virgin Islands.
On Wednesday, prior to the congress and technical meeting, I had the pleasure of delivering the first ever IPF Regional Anti-doping Seminar, and the event was attended by nearly 100 people, and lasted approximately three [3] hours.
Also, attending the seminar were administrators from the WADA association in Guatemala. Overall, the seminar was very well received and there were many questions. I am going to post the Power Point Presentation on the NAPF website next week.
In terms of doping control, the WADA personnel from the Guatemala Olympic Committee were present and in uniform, and conducted all of the sample collections, chaperoning, document management, etc. Overall, 18 tests were done. The samples were picked up, on time, by World Courier and transported to the Cologne Laboratory, in Germany.
The chief of the WADA Control Team here in Guatemala was VERY impressed with our championship and educational seminar.
This coming weekend, I will be preparing the congress minutes. In the meantime, if there are any questions, please contact me directly – I can be reached at: rhk@verizon.net
Lastly, we had a very large turnout of junior lifters, and it is expected that in 1-2 years, we shall conduct our NAPF Junior Championship separate from the NAPF Open Championship.
On a final note, I would like publicly thank both James Hart and James Townsend for their outstanding work in coordinating their respective USA teams. I would also like to thank their respective staff members, which assisted them before and during the championship. Finally, I would like to extend my congratulations to each of the USA athletes that took part this year, and we look forward to seeing you next year in Trinidad and Tobago.
It was announced at the Original-Unofficial USAPL Forum by Robert Keller that he has received "an official invitation from the Guatemala Olympic Committee, to attend the 119th IOC Session that will begin in Guatemala City, Guatemala on July 01, 2007." Included in the announcement, a link is provided for the 119th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session Agenda.
USAPL News:
Johnny Graham announces Team USA Coaches:
USAPL Coaching Committee has selected the following Coaches to be the Head Coach for our World Teams. These positions are for a period of three (3) years, and will expire in 2010. This term was made to insure stability with our Coaching Staff.
This selection was based on appilcations from the selectees, and evaulations by the members of the Committee.
Open Benchpress Team - Donovan Thompson
North American Team (W)- Jim Hart
North American Team (M)- James Townsend
Sub Jr Team M/F - Joe Lewis Jr
World Team M/F - Greg Simmons
Masters Team - Johnny A. Graham
Open Men's Team - Sherman Ledford
Open Women's Team - Dr. Larry Maile
Robert Keller has been selected to Coach the Pan Am team for 2007.
Links to Arnold Sports Festival information
Pro Deadlift Invitational Rankings
Pro Bench Invitational Rankings
Unequipped Competition
Quest Pro American Invitational Rankings
USPF News:
Courtney Stanley announces the inaugural issue of the USPF News Letter
News from the World Around Us:
Powerlifting Watch for news, comments and opinions.
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.
During this discussion Steve Denison, who is; the USPF California State Chairman, member of the USPF Executive Committee, meet director for this years USPF Nationals and a USAPL National referee, posted the following note at a number of sites:
To all USAPL lifters reading this board,
Please be aware that many USAPL lifters have misinterpreted the IPF rule against lifting with banned lifters in another federation. The USAPL has no rule against lifting in other feds or against Ed Coan.However, the IPF does have a rule against lifting against suspended lifters. What that means is that a lifter who knowingly lifts in a meet against a suspended lifterwill/can face a suspension from the IPF. So, if someone has plans to lift in an IPF World Championship, they would be affected. So, if I go to masters nationals and happen to win, I'd probably not be allowed on the world team. That is what happened to Siders. He lifted in the USPF National meet in 2006 and did the deadlift against Eddy. It was written up in the meet results and the IPF saw it. The President of the USAPL, Larry Maile, has stated to Jason Burnell that the USAPL wasn't going to spend time checking meet results etc to find out who lifted where. See you all in Vegas Aug 11-12. Don't forget to book your rooms early!
While what Steve states is probably true, there has been no official policy released nor has anyone from the USAPL come out and publically supported Steve's assertions that any lifter wishing to compete will not be penalized if they lift in the USPF Nationals, where a well known (IPF) banned lifter will be competing as well.
Is there room allowed for exceptions to IPF rules? In a response during the disussion as to whether the USAPL allows 24-hr weigh-ins, Larry Maile seems to hint that there is in suggesting that; "The difficulty with allowing a 24 hour weigh in is that it creates another type of uneven playing field. Some athletes get to do it and some don't. Records are not to be allowed if a non-standard weigh in has occurred, but we all know that it is difficult to keep track of during the meet and makes for hard feelings if a person lifted the weight and then doesn't get the record." He continues in stating; "Besides, it is counter to IPF rules and those of us who interface with the IPF regularly take enough brain damage as it is. Why add another category? Some of our differences from the IPF are defensible: 5 year master increments, English weights, non-standard bars and racks at the local level. Those are necessary for us to do business at the local level. 24 hour weigh ins aren't. "
While it should be cautioned that the statements by Larry Maile in no way represent official policy, a lifter should still consider possible sanctions that it might bring if they decide to compete in the USPF Nationals. Especially in light of the fact that a referee, Vincent White and a lifter, Brian Siders were both suspended by the IPF after lifting and participating in last years USPF Nationals held in West Virginia. Or, should it only be a cocnern for those aspiring to lift in IPF competions that should not lift in meets outside the USAPL/IPF? Seems like a double standard.
Another issue that came to light during the discussion was concerning how the members were to be kept informed of changes in the rules. There seems to be some confusion among some in the USAPL concerning the existance of a USAPL rule book which deviates from the IPF rule book in making some exceptions to certain rules to make it more user friendly to us here in the U.S. It exposed a glaring weakness in communication, especially after it was made know that the IPF rule book was in fact the only rule book used by the USAPL. Whose responsibility is it to stay informed? Arn't lifters supposed to know the rules and who is responsible for making that information available to them? Despite that information is posted on the various sites on the internet, volumes of news letters (Powerlines) are mailed and minutes of the NGB meetings are distributed, there should be an effort at the state level to educate the lifters/community. I would look at it as an opportunity for state level representatives to strengthen connections and be supportive of their members. One of the predominate complaints that resounds when lifters critique various federations is the fed's ability to be lifter freindly.
For more discussion, go to the message board.
IPF News:
Update- 2007 Overall Lifter Rankings (6/29)
Reminders:
1) Please send your amendments according IPF-Con. 7.3.6.3 latest 15. August 2007. Please keep in mind, that at this Congress the Constitution and By-Laws can not be changed, except if the Congress decides about amendments with a 2/3-majority. At this Congress in Austria election of IPF officials and Committee Chairmen take place. Please forward your candidates to the General Secretary latest 15. August 2007.- Detlev Albrings
2) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007
Web Site: World Games 2009
NAPF News:
Results from last weekend's 2007 NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships have been posted.
The following summary was released by NAPF General Secretary - IPF North America Region, Robert Keller:
Overall, 127 lifters from 12 countries were in attendance -- our best turnout ever! Nicaragua and Costa Rica took part for the first time in our regional powerlifting championships, and there are also several [new] countries that have joined the federation this year -- Belize, and the British Virgin Islands.
On Wednesday, prior to the congress and technical meeting, I had the pleasure of delivering the first ever IPF Regional Anti-doping Seminar, and the event was attended by nearly 100 people, and lasted approximately three [3] hours.
Also, attending the seminar were administrators from the WADA association in Guatemala. Overall, the seminar was very well received and there were many questions. I am going to post the Power Point Presentation on the NAPF website next week.
In terms of doping control, the WADA personnel from the Guatemala Olympic Committee were present and in uniform, and conducted all of the sample collections, chaperoning, document management, etc. Overall, 18 tests were done. The samples were picked up, on time, by World Courier and transported to the Cologne Laboratory, in Germany.
The chief of the WADA Control Team here in Guatemala was VERY impressed with our championship and educational seminar.
This coming weekend, I will be preparing the congress minutes. In the meantime, if there are any questions, please contact me directly – I can be reached at: rhk@verizon.net
Lastly, we had a very large turnout of junior lifters, and it is expected that in 1-2 years, we shall conduct our NAPF Junior Championship separate from the NAPF Open Championship.
On a final note, I would like publicly thank both James Hart and James Townsend for their outstanding work in coordinating their respective USA teams. I would also like to thank their respective staff members, which assisted them before and during the championship. Finally, I would like to extend my congratulations to each of the USA athletes that took part this year, and we look forward to seeing you next year in Trinidad and Tobago.
It was announced at the Original-Unofficial USAPL Forum by Robert Keller that he has received "an official invitation from the Guatemala Olympic Committee, to attend the 119th IOC Session that will begin in Guatemala City, Guatemala on July 01, 2007." Included in the announcement, a link is provided for the 119th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session Agenda.
USAPL News:
Johnny Graham announces Team USA Coaches:
USAPL Coaching Committee has selected the following Coaches to be the Head Coach for our World Teams. These positions are for a period of three (3) years, and will expire in 2010. This term was made to insure stability with our Coaching Staff.
This selection was based on appilcations from the selectees, and evaulations by the members of the Committee.
Open Benchpress Team - Donovan Thompson
North American Team (W)- Jim Hart
North American Team (M)- James Townsend
Sub Jr Team M/F - Joe Lewis Jr
World Team M/F - Greg Simmons
Masters Team - Johnny A. Graham
Open Men's Team - Sherman Ledford
Open Women's Team - Dr. Larry Maile
Robert Keller has been selected to Coach the Pan Am team for 2007.
Links to Arnold Sports Festival information
Pro Deadlift Invitational Rankings
Pro Bench Invitational Rankings
Unequipped Competition
Quest Pro American Invitational Rankings
USPF News:
Courtney Stanley announces the inaugural issue of the USPF News Letter
News from the World Around Us:
Powerlifting Watch for news, comments and opinions.
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.
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