The Maryland Powertlifting Report 4/9/08
Results:
March 29-30- USAPL Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships (Scranton, PA); Click here.
April 5-6- USAPL High School Nationals (Kalamazoo, MI); (Men JV/VAR-xls file) & (Women JV/VAR-xls file)
USAPL Richmond Open- Video:
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Andrew Cohn
Romaine Bostic
606 Squat, 628 Squat, 644 Squat, Bench
Chris Harris
100% RAW News:
Date set for Powerlifting Nationals- July 12 in Reno, NV (Entry Form)
APF News:
Mike Sweeny (WPC President)- reports on the APF High School Nationals which were competed in Baton Rouge, LA (April 5-6, Meet Director-Garry Frank);
I just got of the phone with Garry Frank. This past weekend Garry made APF history by having the most successful APF Teenage National competition the APF has ever had in Baton Rouge LA. The APF has always had a National Teenage division combined with Master Nationals, but the small turnout of teenagers were always over shadowed by the much larger number of Master lifters. The difference with Garry's meet was it's emphasis was on team competition that emulated Texas/Louisiana H.S. competition structure. Single ply gear only. Individuals were allowed to lift, but they still had to represent their school. There were eight high schools with large teams from Texas/Louisiana, along with a handful of individuals that totaled 188 teen lifters. All of these teams have winning traditions with multiple State Championships in their states class structure(4-A / 5-A). Garry said there were still 30-40 kids who didn't come either because of spring sports, or weren't sure about lifting in a first time event. He was still beyond ecstatic with 188 lifters for the first time. These kids are ridiculously strong according Garry. Girls who squatted over 400, boys routinely squatting in the mid 600's, and a few 700's too. He said these kids squat rock bottom in single ply gear to boot. Even a couple of 165-pounders were deadlifting in the mid 500's. No doubt huge iron high school lifting to say the least! These kids are the strongest H.S. lifters in the nation.
Garry said he will have detailed results that will include all the schools that participated, plus some fantastic pictures in a matter of days. I asked him who won the team titles. He said a school called Alexandria Senior High(aka. A.S.H.) from Alexandria Louisiana won both the boys/girls first ever APF High School National National Championship. A.S.H is one of the most decorated teams in Louisiana/National H.S. Powerlifting history. With 30 State Titles and 23 National Championships to back it up prior to this contest. Make it 24 now! Great job Alexandria Senior High!
Last the feedback has been so positive that Garry foresees going from a 2 platform contest to a 4 platform
contest next year. His phone has been ringing all day with thank you's from the coaches/lifters. The coaches said their lifters haven't stopped talking about the APF experience since they got home. That the kids that didn't make it to the meet are kicking themselves for not going after they saw their teammates awesome medals and Championship Cups for the Top 3 Boys/Girls teams. I bet those Championship Cups are going to look pretty sweet in those schools trophy cases. Garry went all out. He feels confident that he will have 15-20 teams at next years APF High School Nationals. Phenomenal job Garry. Congratulations!
IPA News:
Virginia Powerlifting Championships- Due to the amount of interest, a 75 lifter limit has been put into effect for this event. (Entry Form)
IPF News:
2008 Masters World Powerlifting Championships- Website; September 30-October 4, Palm Springs, CA.
Update- Tested Lifters
USAPL News:
High School Nationals (April 4-5, Kalamazoo, MI)- Reviews from Joe Lewis, Lance Slaughter and Jack Marcus;
Lewis:
Congratulations to Tod Miller, Bryan See and the entire Plainwell Crew for an amazing High School National Meet. The Meet was run very efficiently and all troublesome issues were dealt with quickly and effectively! As usual, Kathy and Joe Marksteiner did a great job with their computer meet management system. It was great to see so many old friends and put some new faces to names I have been aware of. The quality of the lifting was amazing!!!! We will be able to put together a top quality mens and womens sub-junior team with these fine young champions. Congratulations to Erich Mach's Necedah team for their second consecutive Girl's National title and to Shaun Cosgrove and the Glen Mills crew for adding another boys title to their long and distinguished title run. If we can continue to nurture these fine young athletes into the open ranks, then the future of our sport is in good hands!!!
Slaughter:
I wholeheartedly agree with Joe's comments above. Tod Miller and everyone involved with High School Nationals did an outstanding job. The hotel and venue was first rate and the volunteers did a incredible job of executing a national championship comprised of over 300 lifters on three continuosly running competion platforms. Most impressive of course were the 349 lifters who competed over three days. It is truly inspiring to see these outstanding young athletes perform on the platform. A huge thanks also goes to the coaches and parents who truly embrace powerlifting as a great sport for kids to participate in. The noise and energy of the crowd support is incredible.
It has been said many times before by others and I will repeat it again.
If you have any opportunity to attend a USAPL High School Nationals- GO!
If you are a high school athlete who has thought about competing in this meet- DO IT!
If you know a HS athlete who could compete at this meet- HELP GET THEM THERE!
If you have the capacity to referee or help out at the competition of this size- PLEASE DO SO!
I have been involved in powerlifting for over 15 years in many capacities- lifter, referee, meet director, state chair, EC, competed at numerous national championships and several IPF world BP championships and without question this past weekend was one of the most inspiring experiences I have had in the sport.
Again, congratulations and thank you to all involved!
Marcus:
As Technical Secretary for High School Nationals this year I would like to thank
in particular all the referees that answered the call to help officiate at this championship.
Having 3 platforms and about 350 lifters ,things were going on non stop all day long.
We did not have the luxury of extra referees on stand-by since some officials were already committed
to Collegiate Nationals next week in Denver
Again, thanks to everyone for all the work you did as officials
Jack Marcus IPF Cat 1 Technical Secretary High School Nationals
March 29-30- USAPL Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships (Scranton, PA); Click here.
April 5-6- USAPL High School Nationals (Kalamazoo, MI); (Men JV/VAR-xls file) & (Women JV/VAR-xls file)
USAPL Richmond Open- Video:
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Andrew Cohn
Romaine Bostic
606 Squat, 628 Squat, 644 Squat, Bench
Chris Harris
100% RAW News:
Date set for Powerlifting Nationals- July 12 in Reno, NV (Entry Form)
APF News:
Mike Sweeny (WPC President)- reports on the APF High School Nationals which were competed in Baton Rouge, LA (April 5-6, Meet Director-Garry Frank);
I just got of the phone with Garry Frank. This past weekend Garry made APF history by having the most successful APF Teenage National competition the APF has ever had in Baton Rouge LA. The APF has always had a National Teenage division combined with Master Nationals, but the small turnout of teenagers were always over shadowed by the much larger number of Master lifters. The difference with Garry's meet was it's emphasis was on team competition that emulated Texas/Louisiana H.S. competition structure. Single ply gear only. Individuals were allowed to lift, but they still had to represent their school. There were eight high schools with large teams from Texas/Louisiana, along with a handful of individuals that totaled 188 teen lifters. All of these teams have winning traditions with multiple State Championships in their states class structure(4-A / 5-A). Garry said there were still 30-40 kids who didn't come either because of spring sports, or weren't sure about lifting in a first time event. He was still beyond ecstatic with 188 lifters for the first time. These kids are ridiculously strong according Garry. Girls who squatted over 400, boys routinely squatting in the mid 600's, and a few 700's too. He said these kids squat rock bottom in single ply gear to boot. Even a couple of 165-pounders were deadlifting in the mid 500's. No doubt huge iron high school lifting to say the least! These kids are the strongest H.S. lifters in the nation.
Garry said he will have detailed results that will include all the schools that participated, plus some fantastic pictures in a matter of days. I asked him who won the team titles. He said a school called Alexandria Senior High(aka. A.S.H.) from Alexandria Louisiana won both the boys/girls first ever APF High School National National Championship. A.S.H is one of the most decorated teams in Louisiana/National H.S. Powerlifting history. With 30 State Titles and 23 National Championships to back it up prior to this contest. Make it 24 now! Great job Alexandria Senior High!
Last the feedback has been so positive that Garry foresees going from a 2 platform contest to a 4 platform
contest next year. His phone has been ringing all day with thank you's from the coaches/lifters. The coaches said their lifters haven't stopped talking about the APF experience since they got home. That the kids that didn't make it to the meet are kicking themselves for not going after they saw their teammates awesome medals and Championship Cups for the Top 3 Boys/Girls teams. I bet those Championship Cups are going to look pretty sweet in those schools trophy cases. Garry went all out. He feels confident that he will have 15-20 teams at next years APF High School Nationals. Phenomenal job Garry. Congratulations!
IPA News:
Virginia Powerlifting Championships- Due to the amount of interest, a 75 lifter limit has been put into effect for this event. (Entry Form)
IPF News:
2008 Masters World Powerlifting Championships- Website; September 30-October 4, Palm Springs, CA.
Update- Tested Lifters
USAPL News:
High School Nationals (April 4-5, Kalamazoo, MI)- Reviews from Joe Lewis, Lance Slaughter and Jack Marcus;
Lewis:
Congratulations to Tod Miller, Bryan See and the entire Plainwell Crew for an amazing High School National Meet. The Meet was run very efficiently and all troublesome issues were dealt with quickly and effectively! As usual, Kathy and Joe Marksteiner did a great job with their computer meet management system. It was great to see so many old friends and put some new faces to names I have been aware of. The quality of the lifting was amazing!!!! We will be able to put together a top quality mens and womens sub-junior team with these fine young champions. Congratulations to Erich Mach's Necedah team for their second consecutive Girl's National title and to Shaun Cosgrove and the Glen Mills crew for adding another boys title to their long and distinguished title run. If we can continue to nurture these fine young athletes into the open ranks, then the future of our sport is in good hands!!!
Slaughter:
I wholeheartedly agree with Joe's comments above. Tod Miller and everyone involved with High School Nationals did an outstanding job. The hotel and venue was first rate and the volunteers did a incredible job of executing a national championship comprised of over 300 lifters on three continuosly running competion platforms. Most impressive of course were the 349 lifters who competed over three days. It is truly inspiring to see these outstanding young athletes perform on the platform. A huge thanks also goes to the coaches and parents who truly embrace powerlifting as a great sport for kids to participate in. The noise and energy of the crowd support is incredible.
It has been said many times before by others and I will repeat it again.
If you have any opportunity to attend a USAPL High School Nationals- GO!
If you are a high school athlete who has thought about competing in this meet- DO IT!
If you know a HS athlete who could compete at this meet- HELP GET THEM THERE!
If you have the capacity to referee or help out at the competition of this size- PLEASE DO SO!
I have been involved in powerlifting for over 15 years in many capacities- lifter, referee, meet director, state chair, EC, competed at numerous national championships and several IPF world BP championships and without question this past weekend was one of the most inspiring experiences I have had in the sport.
Again, congratulations and thank you to all involved!
Marcus:
As Technical Secretary for High School Nationals this year I would like to thank
in particular all the referees that answered the call to help officiate at this championship.
Having 3 platforms and about 350 lifters ,things were going on non stop all day long.
We did not have the luxury of extra referees on stand-by since some officials were already committed
to Collegiate Nationals next week in Denver
Again, thanks to everyone for all the work you did as officials
Jack Marcus IPF Cat 1 Technical Secretary High School Nationals
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