Maryland Powerlifting Report-Mid-Week
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Update: USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting & Open Bench Press Chamionships
The second try is the charm; for those wondering why the MD States have not been included on the USAPL Calendar..., for some reason, the National Office did not receive the first application I submitted (early July). They got the second one and I now have the sanction!
I now have the first three entry forms and those lifters will receive Convict Pro Wrist Wraps from APT when they show up for weigh-ins on December 8th!
Cotillo Loses Appeal: MD Court Says athletes cannot sue over ‘foreseeable’ injuries
Judge Clayton Greene wrote in the Maryland Court of Appeals decision; "By voluntarily participating in a powerlifting competition, Mr. Cotillo assumed the risks that are the usual and foreseeable consequences of participation in weightlifting.” (Examiner 2007)
On November 8, 2003 (Examiner 2006), Christopher Cotillo was lifting in an APA meet at Patuxant High School in Calvert County when on his third attempt of 530 lbs, the bar crashed onto his face shattering his jaw. Based on the instructions that were given to the spotter-loaders, Cotillo filed suit in Calvert County Court which was eventually thrown out. He then
appealed to the Maryland Court of Appeals, which is Maryland's second highest court and won a temporary victory on December 6, 2006. He lost his suit when the court ruled against him this past Tuesday. (The courts ruling.)
As an interesting discussion piece; do you think event organizers should be held responsible when accidents occur? Is it your opinion that spotter-loaders should be skilled in providing support for the lifters beyond the instruction given to them at the meet? For more discussion on this matter, go to the message board.
AAU News
Results (Results) from the World Championships held at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL have been posted.
APA News:
Nov 3- WPA Open World Championships- Blue Springs, MO (deadline 10/21)
APF News:
Amy Jackson announced the following:
To: APF/AAPF State Chairman, Meet Promoters and members
It was decided that in the best interest of the organization we vote in a new president for the APF/AAPF.
The votes are in and the term will run for 2 years, taking effect immediately. It was voted that Garry Frank serve as APF/AAPF President and Mike McDaniel as Vice-President.
I feel confident that both of these gentlemen will serve the organization well and provide many contributions. Both are very dedicated and their work and loyalty are appreciated. Congratulations to you both!
IPF News:
Day three results of the World Championships from Soelden, Austria (Women/Men). To date in team points, both the the U.S. Women and Men's teams are in 5th place.
Congratulations to Sioux-z for her effort in the 52 KG Division. She finished with a 425.0 kg total (162.5 sq, 97.5 bp & 165 dl) for a 5th place finish.
APT is IPF Approved!:
Soon, in addition to the Convict Wrist Wraps, all wraps sold by APT will be approved by the IPF. (See list here!)
note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.
Update: USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting & Open Bench Press Chamionships
The second try is the charm; for those wondering why the MD States have not been included on the USAPL Calendar..., for some reason, the National Office did not receive the first application I submitted (early July). They got the second one and I now have the sanction!
I now have the first three entry forms and those lifters will receive Convict Pro Wrist Wraps from APT when they show up for weigh-ins on December 8th!
Cotillo Loses Appeal: MD Court Says athletes cannot sue over ‘foreseeable’ injuries
Judge Clayton Greene wrote in the Maryland Court of Appeals decision; "By voluntarily participating in a powerlifting competition, Mr. Cotillo assumed the risks that are the usual and foreseeable consequences of participation in weightlifting.” (Examiner 2007)
On November 8, 2003 (Examiner 2006), Christopher Cotillo was lifting in an APA meet at Patuxant High School in Calvert County when on his third attempt of 530 lbs, the bar crashed onto his face shattering his jaw. Based on the instructions that were given to the spotter-loaders, Cotillo filed suit in Calvert County Court which was eventually thrown out. He then
appealed to the Maryland Court of Appeals, which is Maryland's second highest court and won a temporary victory on December 6, 2006. He lost his suit when the court ruled against him this past Tuesday. (The courts ruling.)
As an interesting discussion piece; do you think event organizers should be held responsible when accidents occur? Is it your opinion that spotter-loaders should be skilled in providing support for the lifters beyond the instruction given to them at the meet? For more discussion on this matter, go to the message board.
AAU News
Results (Results) from the World Championships held at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL have been posted.
APA News:
Nov 3- WPA Open World Championships- Blue Springs, MO (deadline 10/21)
APF News:
Amy Jackson announced the following:
To: APF/AAPF State Chairman, Meet Promoters and members
It was decided that in the best interest of the organization we vote in a new president for the APF/AAPF.
The votes are in and the term will run for 2 years, taking effect immediately. It was voted that Garry Frank serve as APF/AAPF President and Mike McDaniel as Vice-President.
I feel confident that both of these gentlemen will serve the organization well and provide many contributions. Both are very dedicated and their work and loyalty are appreciated. Congratulations to you both!
IPF News:
Day three results of the World Championships from Soelden, Austria (Women/Men). To date in team points, both the the U.S. Women and Men's teams are in 5th place.
Congratulations to Sioux-z for her effort in the 52 KG Division. She finished with a 425.0 kg total (162.5 sq, 97.5 bp & 165 dl) for a 5th place finish.
APT is IPF Approved!:
Soon, in addition to the Convict Wrist Wraps, all wraps sold by APT will be approved by the IPF. (See list here!)
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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