News Letter 8/27/07

If you thought you missed it, there wasn't a mid-week edition of the News Letter last week.

We're on the eve of an event filled month in September and there are some deadlines approching if you plan to participate in some of the events. Internationally, the IPF Juniors will be in La Garde, France and the Master's will be benching in Schwedt, Germany. Here in Maryland, we have the ADAU in Hagerstown (9/15), Special Olympics in Frederick (9/15), Lift for a Cure (9/16) and on September 29, a seminar presented by Matt and Sioux-z Gary. Regionally, the APF will be in New Castle, DE (9/15), the USPF will be in New Martinsville, WV (9/15) and the IPA will be in New Castle, PA (9/22) with the PA States. For more information on these and to see what is coming up in the later part of this year, check out the calendar.

Don't forget about the Maryland States and Open Bench Press scheduled for Decmber 8!

I think I'm done tinkering with the message board for now. If you haven't checked out my handy work, I've changed the colors and added some back-ground sound. The sound is taken from a high school gym. You might receive a warning when you first open the page. It is an Active X warning. If you wish to hear the sound, click on the message bar that appears across the top of your screen and follow the directions. If not, close that box by clicking on the X located on the far top right hand side. There is a control at the bottom of the page to turn on/off the sound and you can regulate the volume as well. At this time, it will play continuously three times.

IPA News:
Final (official) results have been posted for the Pro Am that was held in Cincinnati, OH; Amateurs/Pro.

IPF News:
Approved list of apparel and equipment for use at IPF sanctioned competitions- Updated 8/23

1) 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

List of IPF Referees and forms.

2) Streaming video files of the Men's and Women's World Powerlifting Championships 2007 in Soelden, Austria will be available.

USAPL News:
A website has been posted for the upcoming National Bench Press Championships that will be competed in Denver, Co. this November.

A call for referees:
All Referees:
The USAPL American Open will be held on December 1 & 2, 2007, in Scraton, Pennsylvania. If you're interested in officiating this championship, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net
Deadline for submissions to officiate at this championship is: September 15, 2007.
Thanks,
Robert Keller

Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






Matt and Sioux-z Gary will be presenting a powerlifting seminar on Saturday, September 29, 2007 in Lanham, MD. The seminar will be geared towards lifters of all abilities and will include nearly all aspects of powerlifting.(click on picture for flier and additional information)


The Special Olympics Maryland State Fall Festival
October 27- Mount Saint Mary's
Emmitsburg, MD




Scott Bixler announces the 3rd Annual
(Halloween) Open Bench Press Competition; Saturday, October 27, 2007. Proceeds to benefit Access Carroll (providing health care to the uninsured).





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