Maryland Powerlifting

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 1/15/09

2009-01-15T12:45:00.000-08:00

Matt and Sioux-z Gary announces the opening of their new training facility:

Supreme Sports Performance and Training, Inc. (SSPT) serves Washington, D.C. and suburban Maryland athletes by providing the best strength and conditioning environment in the area. The facility is founded on the belief that athletes and dedicated trainees want a training environment that cultivates enhanced performance and fosters success. Training results are more easily obtained in an environment with the best training tools, free of distractions that might spoil a competitive and winning atmosphere.

At SSPT we provide the best training environment for serious trainees. We believe that traditional approaches to physical achievement are often based on current industry trends and past methods that have been proven ineffective. Accordingly, we employ methods based on time-tested ideas, proven scientific principles and new research, as well as our own experiences. Our facility emphasizes only the necessary training implements without nonessential items that waste an athlete’s time and interfere with progress.

An individual will work harder and risk more in the company of knowledgeable and trustworthy peers. In addition to providing the best training tools, we’re also home to the best and most knowledgeable strength coaches in the area. SSPT creates a culture and a physical surrounding within which athletes can achieve desired results most efficiently. Overall performance increases and injuries will decrease due to the quality of the training environment. Personal gains, such as improved performance and well-being, combined with measurable benefits, will create tremendous advantages for both the trainee and coach.

SSPT is owned and operated by Matthew Gary and Suzanne Hartwig-Gary. For additional information please explore the website or email us personally at MLGary@aol.com or Siouxz5@aol.com.

Supreme Sports Performance & Training, Inc.
12054 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852-1802
301-231-SSPT (7778)

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: 6AM - 9PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Sunday: CLOSED

100% RAW Proposes 2 Nats'
by Woody "3Speed" Leonard

I spoke with Paul today about the Nationals. He asked me to post this.

The Full Power Nationals this year will be split. There will be a West Nationals (Regional?) and an Eastern National (Regional?). The West National will be in Arizona - no other info at this time.
Paul is considering holding the Eastern Nationals in Maryland in conjunction with the Single Lift Nationals. He has a been offered a large venue that would provide separate areas for the 2 events.

Here is a question for those of you who would be competing in the Nationals: The proposed date for Eastern Nationals is June 20. Father's day is June 21. Would that be a problem for any of you? The 4th of July is just 2 weeks later so if the meet is moved back a week, it will fall very close to the 4th.

To read more and see comments; click HERE

Unofficial-USAPL Best of 2008
by Brad Madvig

I present to you.. Voted by the USAPL membership

"THE BEST OF 2008"

Being best of does mean different things to different people. To some its the sheer tonnage of weight you lift. Some its the dedication you give to the sport, some its all that and much more. We have an interesting cast of folks here covering all corners of lifting. Without further delay.. The Best of 2008 on the Original USA Powerlifting Forum

MASTER BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE) - DEB FERRELL

MASTER BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( MALE) - DENNIS CIERI

OPEN BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - JENNIFER THOMPSON

OPEN BENCHER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - TIM ANDERSON

MASTER POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - SUZANNE "SIOUX-Z" HARTWIG- GARY

MASTER POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - BRAD GILLINGHAM

OPEN POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - PRISCILLIA RIBIC

OPEN POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - MIKE TUSCHERER

JR. POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - KENDRA MILLER

JR. POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - MIKE KUHNS

RAW POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( FEMALE ) - ELLEN STEIN

RAW POWERLIFTER OF THE YEAR ( MALE ) - TONY REID

MEET DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR - DIRECTORS AT THE ARNOLD (ALL OF THEM)

STATE WEBSITE OF THE YEAR - http://WWW.USAPOWERLIFTINGNATIONALS.COM

To read more and see comments; click HERE

USAPL Women's Nationals

Robert Keller (Meet Director) has added additional updates: click HERE

The USAPL Women's National Committee Meeting will take place on Saturday evening, February 14, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The location will be the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Miami.

2008 USAPL Membership
by Larry Maile

This year, USAPL finished with 3897 members, up from 3588 last year. There were 94 pending memberships in addition (couldn't read the card, card returned to us, etc.). That takes us to right about 4000. Thank you all and congratulations for making us the best powerlifting federation in the country.

If you are one of those who paid and didn't receive your card, please contact the national office: nationaloffice@usapowerlifting.com

Source; Original-Unofficial USAPL Forum

NOW!!! NextLifter.com...live on the net!
by Cathy Markensteiner

It is my pleasure, as Joe's biggest cheerleader, to share with the powerlifting world some great news---the launch of Joe Marksteiner's powerlifting score program web site Next Lifter

Welcome to NextLifter.com, my online contribution to Powerlifting. Over the last 30 years, I’ve been a lifter, ref and coach and I’ve put together this set of tools to help you run your Powerlifting contests. If you know how to use Microsoft Excel, all you need is a laptop, a printer, and a projector to run meets better, faster, and more accurately. The scoring program started as a simple Excel spreadsheet with a barload graphic has grown to a full blown suite of programs and tools to help you run PL contests from local level to world championships – and it’s all free.

Good luck and good lifting.

Joe Marksteiner

Source; Original-Unofficial USAPL Forum

Team Ivanko Wins 2008 PW Fantasy Season
by Powerlifting Watch

The 2008 Fantasy Powerlifting Season has ended. Tim Anderson's TeamIvanko has won the competition with 1,905 points. Jon Rock's Super purple monkey dishwasher squeezed out second place, scoring 1,610 points. Roanoke Barbell's Team RBC finished just 10 points back in third position.

Source; Powerlifting Watch

PW 2009 Fantasy Season Opens
By Powerlifting Watch

The 2009 Fantasy Season kicks off this weekend (January 17-18). Included in the weekend's meets is the IPA LexenXtreme Pro-Am. This could be the first meet of the year where you can earn your team points. You can begin assembling your 2009 teams immediately. Remember to have it set by 10 pm tonight for the coming weekend.

Source; Powerlifting Watch

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 1/6/09

2009-01-02T06:17:00.000-08:00

IPF Anti Doping-Q & A
by Robert Wilks, IPF Anti-Doping Commission

IPF ANTI-DOPING Q & A (pdf)

IPF Tested Lifters 2008- 12/24/08

USAPL-Best of 2008
From Brad Madvig

Click here to vote for the Best of 2008. Brad Madivg will announce the winners on January 9, 2009.

2008 All-American & All-World Powerlifting Teams
from Powerlifting Watch

Powerlifting Watch has assembled first and second team All-American and All-World Powerlifting Teams for 2008. The criteria used to put the teams together were based on top lifter totals from 2008 which were then evaluated on:

• The totals themselves.
• The level of the meet in which they were achieved.
• Head to head competition.

A lifter can only appear in one weight class per equipment type. No Raw All-World team was named due to a lack of coverage in 2008. That team will debut in 2009.

Here are the teams:

1st Team Multi Ply All-Americans
2nd Team Multi Ply All-Americans

1st Team Multi Ply All-Worlds
2nd Team Multi Ply All-Worlds

1st Team Single Ply All-Americans
2nd Team Single Ply All-Americans

1st Team Single Ply All-Worlds
2nd Team Single Ply All-Worlds

1st Team Raw All-Americans
2nd Team Raw All-Americans

Powerlifting Watch Announces 3rd Annual Award Recepiants

2008 Powerlifting Awards:

• Powerlifting Performance of the Year - Yevgen Yarymbash's 2,799 Total @ 275
• Story of the Year - Donnie Thompson's Retirement
• Male Powerlifter of the Year - Shawn Frankl
• Female Powerlifter of the Year - Priscilla Ribic
• Male Bencher of the Year - Marcus Hirvonen
• Female Bencher of the Year - Becca Swanson

• Squat Moment of the Year - Vladislav Alhazov's 1,250
• Bench Press Moment of the Year - Ryan Kennelly's 1,075 @ 308
• Deadlift Moment of the Year - Andrey Belyaev's 826 @ 198

• Top Powerlifting Country - Russia
• Top Powerlifting Gym/Team - Lexen Xtreme

• Male Equipped Powerlifter of the Year - Shawn Frankl
• Male Raw Powerlifter of the Year - Ryan Celli

• Female Equipped Powerlifter of the Year - Priscilla Ribic
• Female Raw Powerlifter of the Year - Ellen Stein

• Male Equipped Bencher of the Year - Marcus Hirvonen
• Male Raw Bencher of the Year - Dmitry Kasatov

• Female Equipped Bencher of the Year - Becca Swanson
• Female Raw Bencher of the Year - Michelle Borzok

2008 Forum & Website Awards:

• Best Powerlifting Forum - Powerlifting Russia
• Best Training Information Website - Elite FTS
• Best Community Forum - Fortified Iron
• Most Entertaining Forum - Outlaws
• Best Federation Forum - APA
• Best Gym Forum - Super Training Gym
• Best Powerlifter Forum - Andy Bolton

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/23/08

2008-12-22T14:27:00.000-08:00

IOC; No Recognition for the IPF:

In a letter dated December 19, Detlev Albrings (President-IPF) announced the decision made by the IOC concerning extending recognition to the IPF.

IOC-letter

Dear Mr Albrings,

We would like to inform you that, at its last meeting held in Lausanne, 10-12 December 2008, the IOC Executive Board decided not to grant recognition to the International Powerlifting Federation. The Executive Board recognised that most of the criteria were in line with requirements, but it was also noted that the IOC has a policy of zero tolerance in respect to the fight against doping.

Read the entire announcement here.

3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Powerlifting Awards:
by Staff

With many great performances in the books, the 2008 year in powerlifting is drawing to a close. It's time once again to recognize the sport's top accomplishments. Please take a few minutes to vote for your favorite powerlifting accomplishments of the year in the 3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Powerlifting Awards. Here are the categories:

Click here to see nominated catgories and vote.

3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Forum & Website Awards:
by Staff

Please take a moment to vote for your favorite powerlifting forums, websites, and online resources of 2008 in the 3rd Annual Powerlifting Watch Powerlifting Forum & Website Awards.

Click here to see nominated websites and vote.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/18/08

2008-12-16T14:06:00.000-08:00

Results:

December 6-7, 2008- AAU World Single Lift Championships (Laughlin, NV); RESULTS

December 12-14, 2008- USAPL American Open & Police/Fire Nationals; RESULTS

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/11/08

2008-12-10T08:40:00.000-08:00

Results:

November 22-23- 2008 IPA Senior National Powerlifting Championships (York, Pa); RESULTS

December 7- ADAU Coal Country Classic (Bigler, PA)- RESULTS

Meet Information:

USAPL American Open
December 12-14, 2008
St. Louis, MO
Harold Gaines (Meet Director)

Website

Roster

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/9/08

2008-12-08T05:53:00.000-08:00

Results:

December 6, 2008- 2008 USAPL Virginia State Pl/BP/DL/Ironman (Stanardsville, VA); RESULTS

Meet Information:

100% RAW Christmas Classic
December 13, 2008
Stanardsville, VA
John Shifflett (Meet Director)

ROSTER

Note; the meet director is accepting late entries for those wishing to lift in the Christmas Classic.

Captain Kirk to the USPF HOF?

Kirk Karwoski has been nominated to be inducted into the USPF Hall of Fame.

The class of 2009 is a crowded field of powerlifting notables that includes; Mary Jeffrey, Vicki Steenrod, Ruthi Shaffer, Anne Levrette, Jill Mills, Ed Coan, Chuck Dunbar, Ausby Alexander, Vince Anello, Gene Bell, Larry Pacifico and Mike Bridges.

Kirk's powerlifting successes include 7 straight National Championships and 6 World Championships. During this span of time, "he increased the World Record in the squat by 100lbs from 903lbs to 1003lbs and increased the Total record from 2204 to 2309lbs." (quote from Critical Bench interview)

On December 9, 2004, after an eight year absence, Kirk totaled 2066 in the AAU world Championship held in Laughlin, NV, wearing only a lifting belt. Marty Gallagher wrote the following account;

On December 9th, 2004 I assisted Kirk Karowski when he totaled 2066 in the three power lifts wearing nothing but a lifting belt. It was a retro-throwback powerlift festival staring Captain Kirk Karwoski in his first public lifting appearance in eight years. Physically he has never looked better: he lifted in the 242-pound class and was shredded and ripped. Through a combination of muscle maturity and low body fat, his arms and legs rippled and roiled with every step. Like a lifting Ulysses, Kirk had been away from powerlifting for nearly a decade and everything changed in the interim. At this competition, the AAU world championship held in Laughlin, Nevada, Kirk went backwards in time and rather than gear up' decided to gear down.' He made eight out of nine lifts and started things off with a squat exhibition. In staggering succession he made 749, 804 and finally an explosive 826-pound effort. He wore a loose tee shirt and a wrestling singlet. Kirk experienced a severe thigh pull on his final squat with 826. On the previous 804 he barely averted a total wipeout. He lost concentration and tension on the descent for a split-second and his lapse caused him to be pushed downward past his normal turnaround point. He caught himself and through sheer willpower and guts pushed 804 to completion. His post-lift analysis was that he had set up' with his feet slightly narrow. This gut-buster lift took a lot out of him and the selection of 826-pounds was conservative. Had the 804 gone the way it should, 840 would have been the realistic 3rd attempt. The 826 actually went a whole lot better than 804. As Chuck Deluxe would say using another of his endless football analogies, Kirk jus needed to get the snot knocked out of him to clear his head.

Karwoski took the 826 down quickly and exploded it upward from 3-inches below parallel to ¾'s erect when his vastus internus on his right thigh tore. He actually heard a noise. He recalled that, I heard it {the thigh muscle} go pop' but I was through the sticking point and I was not going to lose this weight after getting past the hard part. This lift was a thing of beauty; pure athletic poetry in motion, 8-and-a-quarter squatted deep and explosive by a guy weighing 240 and wearing a lifting belt and nothing else. This was as fine a lift as I'd ever witnessed by anyone anywhere. In the bench press Kirk made an explosive 446 opener and a fine 463 second before experiencing his only miss of the entire competition: a 479 3rd attempt bench press. He had trained hurt. I had been nursing a torn rotator cuff for the last ten weeks. It was a work-related injury, nothing to do with training and before injuring it I had bench pressed 500 with a pause without a shirt. Kirk said. I had hoped for a double body weight 480-pound bench press. This was not to be. The deadlift would be touch and go on account of the thigh injury. He decided to dramatically curtail the number of deadlift warm-ups. Julie Scanlon and myself, his handlers, applied ice to the injury but it would be anyone's guess if he would be able to deadlift effectively. He felt confident of being able to pull 705 regardless how bad the leg hurt. The competition was dragging on and on and on and fatigue was becoming a real factor. His opening 705 deadlift felt better than his final warm-up. His second attempt with 749 felt better than 705. The thigh injury would not a factor but fatigue might be his undoing. Kirk took his first squat at 10 am and pulled his final successful deadlift, 771-pounds, at 7pm, a full nine hours later.

IPF News:

Tested Lifters- UPDATE 12/7/08

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/6/08

2008-12-05T04:00:00.000-08:00

Results:

November 22-23, 2008- 100% RAW World Bench Press Championships (Norfolk, VA); RESULTS

Meet Information:

Fit Expo
January 24-25, 2009
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
Fit Expo

USPF American Cup

Roster-Updated (12/5/08)

123 Open Women
Suzanne Hedman, confirmed

132 Open Women
Alison Barnhill, confirmed
Morgan Hefley, confirmed

148 Open Women
Kimberly Walford, confirmed
Leonetta Richardson, confirmed
Monica Di Giuro , confirmed

165 Open Women
Liisa Caminita, confirmed
Cara Westin, confirmed

181 Open Women
Nicolai Stern, confirmed
Rolanda Dixon

198 Open Women
Janet Loveall, confirmed

148 Open Men
Darren Matsumoto, confirmed
Scott Layman, confirmed
Daniel Sorenson, confirmed

181 Open Men
Edward Kinsey, confirmed
Bob Benedix, confirmed
David Jurgens, confirmed
Craig Saewong, confirmed

198 Open Men
John Pena, confirmed
Ed Koo, confirmed
Josh Stottlemire, confirmed
Greg Buffington, confirmed

220 Open Men
Brandon Cass, confirmed
Michael Laney, confirmed
Anthony Letto, confirmed

242 Open Men
Brandon Cass, confirmed
Jeff Douglas, confirmed
Antonio Didomenica

275 Open Men
Charles Bailey, confirmed
Alan Best, confirmed
Justin Ransbottom, confirmed

308 Open Men
Scott Cartwright, confirmed
Dan Harrison, confirmed

308+ SHW Open Men
Lance Karabel, confirmed
Sigfús Fossdal (Iceland), confirmed
Thad Coleman, confirmed

IPF News:

Suspended Lifters and Officials- Updated; 12/5/08

Anti Doping- by Detlev Albrings

According to our IPF-Anti-Doping rules 14.2 all member nations must send their National Doping reports to the IPF President at latest 31st March.

"14.2 Statistical Reporting

National Federations shall report to the IPF President not later than 31st of March each year results of all Doping Controls within their jurisdiction during the previous year.
The report must give the total number of Doping Controls together with the number of positive and/or negative test results, and whether the tests were conducted In-Competitions or Out-of-Competitions, and the name of the WADA approved laboratory in which the samples were analysed. Annual reports are required even if no positive test results were found to exist among the test results during the year from which the report shall be provided.
A failure to report such results by 31st of March disqualifies offending National Federations from scoring team points at all International Events during that year."

So I want to ask you to send me your reports for 2008 in time.

Thank you very much for your support and I wish you all a happy, successful and healthy New Year.

The WADA Coach’s Tool Kit(zip doc)

The Coach’s Tool Kit, elaborated by WADA in collaboration with a Working Group made up of various stakeholder representatives, contains a ready-to-deliver doping prevention workshop for elite coaches. The modular format of the workshop offers a core 3-hour training program that can be extended up to a full day with the inclusion of ‘à la carte’ optional modules.

The workshop is designed so that most of its content is delivered interactively, through scenario analyses, problem-solving and small group discussions. Workshop participants will hone their awareness of an elite coach’s roles and responsibilities with respect to doping-free sport; increase their knowledge of applicable regulations and of issues relevant to their context and athletes; and benefit from useful reference materials for doping-prevention.

The Tool Kit provides all the necessary tools to stage the workshop, from its promotion to its evaluation, including an Organizer Guide, Facilitator Guidelines, a slide presentation with speaking notes, audiovisual material, a Participant Workbook as well as numerous reference documents and practical handouts.

Click here to view handouts and read more.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/5/08

2008-12-04T05:41:00.000-08:00

IPF WADA Compliant:
by Detlev Albrings & Robert Wilks, for the IPF Executive & Anti-Doping Commission

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released it's report on the compliance of international federations & national testing agencies with WADA's Code. WADA thoroughly reviewed each organization's anti-doping rules & testing programmes, in a process extending throughout 2008.

As the recognized Anti-Doping Organization for Powerlifting, the IPF was reviewed by WADA. The outcome was that then IPF was found to be compliant with the Code & also to be conducting drug-testing programme. This was in contrast to a number of sport federations & testing agencies, which received comprmised or qualified assessments.

In recent years the IPF has marshalled extensive resources in its fight against drugs in Powerlifting. It is most gratifying for our federation to receive this acknowledgement from WADA, the universal agency leading the war on drugs in sport.

The IPF will not be complacent in continuing it s anti-doping work. We will continue to advance our performance in legislation, testing & detection, enforcement & education as the key components for achieving a level playing field in Powerlifting.

Link here for the WADA report.

IPF News:

Lifter Rankings- 2008 Updated

Powerlifting Watch Adds World Power Rankings:
by Jon

Effective November 1, 2008, Powerlifting Watch began tracking and compiling Power Rankings for lifters from around the world. The Powerlifting Watch Power Rankings is a ranking of the top totals from the prior year, after adjusting for weight class and federation rule differences. Like the existing American Power Rankings, the new World Power Rankings include an equipped and a raw set of rankings.

From Critical Bench:

Interview With Exceptional Bench Presser Jeremy Hines
As told to CriticalBench.com by Curt Dennis Jr. "The Brute" of Planetrage.com - December 2008

JEREMY HINES...there is only one word that comes to mind when that name is mentioned...BEAST. He's pretty much in the shadows a lot and not many have heard of him. How about this? A 500 raw bench at the age of 20!! I don't think I've heard many that have that gift and being that strong that quickly! A 765 raw deadlift to go along with it and this kid isn't close to his potential and has yet to show the world what he's really made of! He trained out of his basement where a lot of freaks and monsters seem to. Who and What is this person, right? Well...read on below...

Critical Bench: Hey, thanks for doing this interview. Please introduce yourself.

Hi my name is Jeremy Hines. I am 6'2 and I am around 270 pounds! I am 22 years old and I am currently in college to become a PTA (physical therapist assistant) with hopes of becoming a physical therapist one day. I live with my fiancé Ashley and two year old daughter Jade! I have been lifting weights since age 11 and powerlifting/lifting weights in general is my favorite way to spend my time. There is nothing more satisfying to me than lifting!

Critical Bench: What are some of your PR's?

My best gym lifts are a raw touch and go bench of 560, 630 squat (belt only), and a 765 Deadlift. I have not competed for a year in a half, but I am looking forward to getting back into competition and putting up some big raw benches and totals! My best raw bench in a competition is 500 from June of 2007. I also benched 630 shirted at 19 years old weighing 235 in the APF. At 6'2 235 Lbs is skinny!!!! I believe that 630 shirted lift is still a teenage all time record for the 242's!

Critical Bench: How long have you been into powerlifting?

Wow ! I have been training the three powerlifts for about 6 years. I have been benching since age 11. I have been doing bench and deadlift competitions for the past fives years on and off. I really cannot wait to get back into competition!

Read more here!

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 12/4/08

2008-12-03T09:39:00.000-08:00

Meet Information:

2008 USAPL Virginia State Powerlifting Championships
December 6, 2008
Stanardsville, VA

Flights

Roster-(Updated 12/3/08)

World Powerlifting Federation- 10th Annual Congress

Representatives from 10 member nations attended. The meeting was held November 14, 2008 at Max Studio Gym, Vienna, Austria

Minutes

Meet Information:

Fit Expo
January 24-25, 2009
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
Fit Expo

USPF American Cup

Roster

123 Open Women
Suzanne Hedman, confirmed

132 Open Women
Alison Barnhill, confirmed
Morgan Hefley, confirmed

148 Open Women
Kimberly Walford, confirmed
Leonetta Richardson, confirmed
Monica Di Giuro , confirmed

165 Open Women
Liisa Caminita, confirmed
Cara Westin, confirmed

181 Open Women
Nicolai Stern, confirmed
Rolanda Dixon

198 Open Women
Janet Loveall, confirmed

148 Open Men
Darren Matsumoto, confirmed
Scott Layman, confirmed
Daniel Sorenson, confirmed

181 Open Men
Edward Kinsey, confirmed
Bob Benedix, confirmed
David Jurgens, confirmed
Craig Saewong, confirmed

198 Open Men
John Pena, confirmed
Ed Koo, confirmed
Josh Stottlemire, confirmed
Greg Buffington

220 Open Men
Brandon Cass, confirmed
Michael Laney, confirmed
Anthony Letto, confirmed

242 Open Men
Brandon Cass, confirmed
Jeff Douglas, confirmed
Antonio Didomenica

275 Open Men
Scott Smith, confirmed
Charles Bailey, confirmed
Alan Best, confirmed
Justin Ransbottom, confirmed

308 Open Men
Scott Cartwright, confirmed
William Lee
Dan Harrison, confirmed

308+ SHW Open Men
Lance Karabel, confirmed
Sigfús Fossdal (Iceland), confirmed
Thad Coleman, confirmed

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/28/08

2008-11-26T09:07:00.000-08:00

Meet Information:

2008 Virginia State Powerlifting Championships
December 6, 2008
Stanardsville, VA

Roster

2008 ADAU Coal Country Classic
December 7, 2008
Bigler, PA

Roster

ADAU News- A Note to Meet Directors:

From Allan Siegel;

When naming your meet and printing applications, please remember the following, which was voted on at the last Director's Meeting:

All meets must have as part of it's name the following: ADAU Raw Power.

This must also be used in all advertising, including PL USA, so that potential lifters are aware of the type of meet.

IPF News:

IPF Technical News Letter- No 6/2008

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/26/08

2008-11-25T13:27:00.000-08:00

Results:

November 13-16- WPF World Pl & BP Championships (Vienna, Austria);

BenchPress Thursday
Deadlift Thursday
BenchPress Friday
Deadlift Friday
Powerlifting Saturday
Powerlifting Sunday

November 20-23- WPC World Powerlifting Championships (Palm Beach, FL);

Thursday- Women's Pl & BP
Thursday- Men's Teen & Junior Pl & BP
Friday- Men's Masters (60-90 kg)Pl & (60-100) BP
Friday- Men's Masters (100-140+ kg) Pl & BP
Saturday- Men's Open (56-90 kg) Pl & BP
Sunday- Men's Open (100-140+ kg) Pl & BP

November 22- USAPL Stars & Stripes BP Championships (Clarks Summit, PA); Results (xl doc)

November 22- USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting & BP Championships (Annapolis, MD); Results

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/25/08

2008-11-24T15:22:00.000-08:00

Pictures- AAU Worlds:
November 8-9, 2008
AAU World Powerlifting Championships/International Push-Pull & Sinlge Lift Championships/Military Nationals
Hampton, VA

Pictures

Information- Scheduled Meets

2009 USAPL Women's Nationals:
2009 Women's Nationals
February 14 & 15, 2009
Miami, FL

Robert Keller (Meet Director) has provided the following updates;

November 10-

As a strong reminder, it is important that you make your reservations by the deadline date of February 01, 2009. The Hyatt-Regency is located in downtown Miami and will serve as the official championship hotel.

Hyatt Regency - Miami
400 South East Second Avenue
Miami, Florida
USA 33131-2197

Please call 305.358.1234 to make your hotel reservations – Group Code: USA Powerlifting
The following is the web-link for the hotel: Miami Hyatt

Please make your hotel reservations early by and by NLT February 01, 2009 to receive the group rate of $109.00 per night + tax. This is an exceptional rate for this time of year, so please make your reservations early -- Group Code: USA POWERLIFTING

November 13-

As a reminder, the [deadline] for application forms, to enter the Women's National Powerlifting Championships, is February 01, 2009.

November 22-

The USAPL Women's National Committee Meeting will take place on Saturday evening, February 14, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The location will be the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Miami.

3rd NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench BP & PL Championships:
by Robert Keller

The date/location for the 2009 NAPF/IPF Caribbean Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships will be finalized this coming week. Tentatively, event is scheduled to take place on April 16-19, 2009 inthe United States Virgin Islands [USVI].

More details will be released next Friday, November 28, 2009.

In the meantime, If you're interested in taking part in this championship, please contact me at: Robert Keller or 954.790.2249.

12th NAPF/FESUPO/IPF Pan-American PL Championships-Guatemala:
by Robert Keller

The 12th NAPF/FE.SU.PO/IPF Pan-American Powerlifting Championships are tentatively scheduled to take place on August 3 - 8, 2009, in Guatemala City/Antigua, Guatemala.

All details will be confirmed during the first week of December 2008. Once complete, the official invitation will be posted on the NAPF Homepage.

It is estimated that some 200+ lifters from over 20 member federations/countries will be in attendance from North, Central, and South American as well as from the Caribbean Islands.

In the meantime, I am providing information on the location of the championship. Around Antigua

If there are any questions regarding this event, please contact me at: Robert Keller

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/21/08

2008-11-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

Results:

November 1, 2008- 100% RAW World Powerlifting Championships (Hagerstown, MD)- Results

Meet Director?

Have you considered running a powerlifting meet? At the APA message board, Scott Taylor(President, APA/WPA) posts the following;

How many of you would be interested in running competitions by yourselves if there was no financial gamble involved? I realize awards etc are costly. Just curious if some of the costs were cut out if anybody would be interested in running meets themselves in their state. I have a way for beginning meet directors to get started without some of the associated costs of running meets. If interested email me Scott Taylor

2011 USAPL Women Nationals:
by Priscilla Ribic

We are now accepting bids for Women's Nationals 2011. We would love to have this meet in a more central location, ie, main hub for air transportation and/or easy to drive to. Dates for Women's Nationals is Presidents Day Weekend, (Feb 19th & 20th).

If interested, please email me at pribic@usapowerlifting.com. Bids will be voted on at the 2009 Women's Nationals in Miami.

Thanks,
Priscilla

Sioux-z Records at the Worlds:

World Record Squat

3rd Deadlift Attempt- 363 lbs

Powerlifting Watch Upgrades Server-Updates:
by Jon

Due to the increase in traffic to Powerlifting Watch, for the second time this year we were forced to upgrade to a more powerful server. With over 1.1 million pages served up every month, the site was both running slower and running out of space. The server move now should be complete. I apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experienced during the move. However, the result is that you should now experience faster page loading times and a better viewing experience.

Thank you to all of the Powerlifting Watch sponsors for their help in making this move possible. Also, thank you to the contributors, collaborators, and visitors for helping grow the site into what it is today. Stay tuned as even more features are about to be launched, with others planned for 2009.

Fantasy Leader Board-

The 2008 Fantasy Leaderboard has been updated. TeamIvanko has surged to first place with 1,605 points. Super purple monkey dishwasher jumps to second scoring 1,320 points. Tower of Power remains in third place with 1,315 points.

The Fantasy season ends on December 7. Upcoming major events include 100% RAW Bench Worlds, WNPF Worlds, WPC Worlds, IPA Nationals, AAU Single Lift Worlds, and RAW United Worlds.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/20/08

2008-11-19T09:10:00.000-08:00

Update: Scheduled Meets

2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD

November 18, 2008- by Will Slade

Proposed Flights for the 2008 USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships

Please keep in mind that the following flights are tentative and subject to change the day of the meet due to lifters that don't show or move to a different weight class. With that said and based on current meet entries, here are the proposed flights.

Morning Session One ( for all lifts)
Flight 1: all women lifters
Flight 2: men 132, men 148, men 165
Flight 3: men 181

Afternoon Session Two (for Squats and Deadlifts)
Flight 1: men 198, 220
Flight 2: 242, 275, SHW

Afternoon Session Two (for Bench)
Flight 1: men 198, 242
Flight 2: 220
Flight 3: 275, SHW

Update to Session Two Start Time

We have 36 lifters in the morning Session One of which 4 are Bench Only. To play it safe, we are giving Session One an extra hour to complete all lifts. Session Two will start one hour later than originally proposed, starting now at 2:00pm (instead of 1:00pm) and all related times for Session Two move as well (weigh-in's and rules briefing).

Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 12noon - 1:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 1:30-1:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 2:00pm

November 17, 2008- by Will Slade

Information on Parking for the Novmber 22nd USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting Championships

According to the meet director, Garrett Jacks, the Navy Wrestling Classic is also going on inside Halsey Field house at the same time as this Saturday's powerlifting meet. This means that parking is going to be nonexistent due to the fact that wrestling gets priority over powerlifting (at the Naval Academy, Wrestling is varsity...powerlifting is club). It is advised that people park somewhere down the street from Gate 1, or in downtown Annapolis. The parking situation was discussed with senior leadership at Navy and that was what was advised.

For entry into Gate 1, walking or driving, everyone must have valid identification (driver's license).

Maps and Directions are on this web page:USAPL Maryland

Also, stay tuned for flights. I hope to post that information in a few days (if not sooner).

Will

IPF General Assembly-2008:

Meeting Minutes- The IPF Congress met on November 2, 2008 at the Harbour View Ballroom in St. Johns, Canada. The following was the agenda items are included;

1. Roll Call of Nations and Delegates Presentation of Credentials of each Nation Certification of Athletes and Referees

2. President's Address

3. Minutes of the last Congress.

4. Treasurer's Report - Auditor’s report

(a)To examine the accounts of the previous year
(b)To approve the budget for the forthcoming year
c) Fees (if requested)

5. General Secretary's Report

6. Committee Reports

(a) Technical Committee
(b) Medical Committee
(c) Disciplinary Committee
(d) Appeal Committee
(e) Law & Legislation Committee
(f) Doping Commission
(g) Doping Hearing Panel
(h) Women Committee

7. Regional Reports

(a) Region 1 (Europe)
(b) Region 2 (Africa)
(c) Region 3 (Asia)
(d) Region 4 (North America)
(e) Region 5 (South America)
(f) Region 6 (Oceania)

8. Elections

9. Proposals

10. New Member Applicants

11. Action on Delinquent Nations

12. Hall of Fame

13. Future Championships

14. Any Other Business

15. Adjournment

IPF Technical Rule Book: 2009

Technical Rule Book-All changes in red and are as follows:

General Rules of Powerlifting

Page 4 - Item 9

Equipment and Specifications

Page 6 - Item 4

Order of Competition

Page 25 - Item 4 (a)

Referees

Page 28 - Item 12

World and International records

Page 33 (h)

IPF News:

Suspended Lifters and Officials- update 10/28/08

Anti Doping Rules- released 11/4/08

Tested Athletes- updated 11/11/08

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/19/08

2008-11-18T06:23:00.000-08:00

Results:

November 8-9, 2008- AAU World Powerlifting Championships/International Push-Pull & Sinlge Lift Championships/Military Nationals (Hampton, VA); Women/ Men

Arnold Sports Festival:
by Priscilla Ribic

The roster for the Quest Invitational has now been posted. USAPL ASF

Please direct any questions concerning rankings, etc to Sherman at: Sherman

Please also note entry form deadlines and acceptance criteria.

Additional information can be found at; USA Powerlifting and Arnold Sports Festival

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/18/08

2008-11-18T03:49:00.000-08:00

Update: Scheduled Meets

2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD

November 17, 2008- by Will Slade

Information on Parking for the Novmber 22nd USAPL Maryland State Powerlifting Championships

According to the meet director, Garrett Jacks, the Navy Wrestling Classic is also going on inside Halsey Field house at the same time as this Saturday's powerlifting meet. This means that parking is going to be nonexistent due to the fact that wrestling gets priority over powerlifting (at the Naval Academy, Wrestling is varsity...powerlifting is club). It is advised that people park somewhere down the street from Gate 1, or in downtown Annapolis. The parking situation was discussed with senior leadership at Navy and that was what was advised.

For entry into Gate 1, walking or driving, everyone must have valid identification (driver's license).

Maps and Directions are on this web page:USAPL Maryland

Also, stay tuned for flights. I hope to post that information in a few days (if not sooner).

Will

Garrett Jacks and Joshua Valiani of Navy Powerlifting are the meet directors for this year's Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. The roster will be limited to the first 60 entrants.

The meet will be competed in two sessions;

Session One - 181 and below
1st session weigh-ins 7:00am-8:30am
1st session rules briefing 8:30 -8:45am
1st session lifting starts 9:00am

Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 11am-12:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 12:30-12:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 1:00pm

Entry deadline is November 10, 2008.

WPC World Powerlifting Championships;
November 20-23, 2008
Palm beach, FL
Kieran Kidder-Meet Director
Amy Jackson- Meet Director

Roster

USAPL American Open;From Harold Gaines

USA Powerlifting's 2008 American Open National Championships is December
13th & 14th in St. Louis, MO.

WHERE
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000

WHO
The American Open is for all lifters who have NOT obtained an Elite USAPL
total in the last 3 years in any weight class. Guest lifter spots are
available for elite-level lifters. No qualifying total or contest is
required. Lifters must be USAPL members. Membership applications and/or
renewals will be available at the meet.

AWARDS
Awards given for First thru Fifth places finishers. Best Lifter awards
for male & female in Teen, Open, Master.

SPECTATORS & COACHES
Spectators $10 for the weekend. Children 7 and under free. 2 coaches
passes will be issued for each team entry. No coaches passes for
individual lifters. No daily spectator rate.

RULES
All IPF/USAPL rules will apply. Lifters must wear a singlet. 10% of
athletes will be urinalysis drug tested.

ENTRY FEE
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 21st, 2008. No refunds. $65.00
(includes 1 Meet T-Shirt). $20 for each additional division. Team entry
$65.00. Team roster must accompany entry.

MEET T-SHIRT
Official, commemorative T-Shirts are available for sale. Pre-ordering is
recommended since a limited number will be available for $15 on meet days.
$12-Adult S, M L, XL, XXL, XXXL.

HOTEL
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
Mention USA Powerlifting for a discount.

WEBSITE
The Missouri USAPL website has online registration and more information
at: USAPL Nationals .

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, December 12th
7-8:30 PM Equip Check for Saturday Lifters

Saturday, December 13th
6:30-8:30 AM Equip check Session 1 Lifters Only
7-8:30 AM Weigh-in Session 1 Lifters Only
9 AM Session 1 - All Women & Men thru 148 Awards Ceremony
immediately after including Women Best Lifters
12:30-2:30 PM Equip check Session 2 Lifters Only
1-2:30 PM Weigh-in Session 2 Lifters Only
3 PM Session 2 - Men 165 & 181 Awards Ceremony immediately
7-8:30 PM Equip Check for Sunday lifters

Sunday, December 14th
6:30-8:30 AM Equip check Session 3 Lifters Only
7-8:30 AM Weigh-in Session 3 Only
9 AM Session 3 - Men 198 & 220 Awards Ceremony immediately after
12:30-2:30 PM Equip check Session
1-2:30 PM Weigh-in
3 PM Session 4 - Men 242, 275 & SHW Awards Ceremony immediately after
including Men Best Lifters

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/14/08

2008-11-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

2008 IPF Worlds- Pictures

George Marts has published a gallery of pictures taken at the 2008 IPF World Powerlifting Championships that were held in St. Johns, Canada during the week of November 2 -8.

WPC/AWPC Raw Worlds- Raw American Nationals Coming to DC?
by Mike Sweeney-WPC President

“The Lifters wanted it and now they got it! It is all about them!”(this is the secret)

2009 RAW WPC/AWPC Worlds...the location and host country for the 2009 WPC/AWPC RAW Worlds is the city of Rostov-on-Don in Russia! The meet director is Eurasian Group President Yuriy Ustinov. The date will be in September, 2009.
Rostov-on-Don is the second largest city in the South of Russia. There is an International airport. The planning of this World International Championship is in partnership with the Assistant to the Governor!
This meet is going to be massive, major extreme fun and WPC/AWPC powerlifting action! Let’s review. The WPC Organization is tested, non-tested, equipped and non-equipped, young, old, and men, and women, lifters of all calibers or level of interest. The WPC is historically home the strongest strength athletes in the history of strength sports. Sounds like we have everything covered!
2009 Raw APF/AAPF American Nationals... is in the development table for mid summer in Washington DC. This major event is “under the construction” with Mr. Kidder and is in partnership with a major sports convention for maximum exposure!
...so WPC Worlds in less than two weeks and this topic and more details will be discussed/released after the AGM Meeting. Again send all your concerns and questions to your country head or myself! We are “working” for you!
Thank You,
Mike Sweeney

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/13/08

2008-11-12T15:46:00.000-08:00

Update: Scheduled Meets

The 2008 Viginia Powerlifting Championships is now closed! John Shifflett (meet director) has announced that the 60 lifter limit has been reached.

2008 USAPL Virginia State Championships;
December 6, 2008
American Legion Post #128
Stanardsville, VA

John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) and Will Morris are the meet directors for this year's Virginia State Powerlifting/Bench Press/Deadlift/Ironman Championships.

John Shifflett has released the following information;

If you are staying at the Best Western in Ruckersville for the Virginia State meet in December you can now get a discount room for the contest at a rate of $79. If you book your room under the USAPL Virginia State block call the hotel direct. 434-985-1855. Deadline in Nov 21 to book the rooms.

Best Western-Ruckersville, VA

Entries must be post marked by November 20, 2008.

Powerlifting Watch: Fantasy Leaderboard

The 2008 Fantasy Leaderboard has been updated. TeamIvanko has surged to first place with 1,605 points. Super purple monkey dishwasher jumps to second scoring 1,320 points. Tower of Power remains in third place with 1,315 points.

The Fantasy season ends on December 7. Upcoming major events include WABDL Worlds, 100% RAW Bench Worlds, WNPF Worlds, WDFPF Worlds, WPC Worlds, IPA Nationals, AAU Single Lift Worlds, and RAW United Worlds.

Be sure to set your team for the coming weekend by Thursday evening at 10 pm Eastern.

See "Events Scored".

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/12/08

2008-11-06T09:48:00.000-08:00

Results:

September 13, 2008- IPA Pennsylvania State Championships (Allentown,PA); Results

September 27, 2008- APA First State Power Frenzy (New Castle, DE); Results

October 5, 2008- ADAU Raw Power Clarion Bench Press (Claion, PA); Results

October 25, 2008- ADAU Central PA Open (Bigler, PA); Results

November 2-8, 2008- IPF World Powerlifting Championships (St. Johns, NL Canada) Men/Women
note; US men finished 3rd in team points and the US women finished 2nd in team points

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/6/08

2008-11-05T07:50:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Meets:

2008 USAPL Maryland State Championships;
November 22, 2008
United States Naval Academy
Halsey Field House
Annapolis, MD

Garrett Jacks and Joshua Valiani of Navy Powerlifting are the meet directors for this year's Maryland State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. The roster will be limited to the first 60 entrants. As of the most recent (11/5/08) update, 41 lifters have been listed on the roster.

The meet will be competed in two sessions;

Session One - 181 and below
1st session weigh-ins 7:00am-8:30am
1st session rules briefing 8:30 -8:45am
1st session lifting starts 9:00am

Session Two - 198 and above
2nd session weigh-ins 11am-12:30pm
2nd session rules briefing 12:30-12:45pm
2nd session lifting starts 1:00pm

Entry deadline is November 10, 2008.

2008 USAPL Virginia State Championships;
December 6, 2008
American Legion Post #128
Stanardsville, VA

John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) and Will Morris are the meet directors for this year's Virginia State Powerlifting/Bench Press/Deadlift/Ironman Championships.

John Shifflett has released the following information;

If you are staying at the Best Western in Ruckersville for the Virginia State meet in December you can now get a discount room for the contest at a rate of $79. If you book your room under the USAPL Virginia State block call the hotel direct. 434-985-1855. Deadline in Nov 21 to book the rooms.

Best Western-Ruckersville, VA

Entries must be post marked by November 20, 2008.

2009 USAPL Women's Nationals;
2009 Women's Nationals
February 14 & 15, 2009
Miami, FL

Robert Keller (meet director) has released the following information;

Dear USAPL Member:

The 27th USAPL Women's National Powerlifting Championships will be held Saturday/Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2009 at the Hyatt Hotel, in downtown Miami, Florida. An application for the event can be found here: www.usaplnationals.com/2009-wome... index.html

I would like to begin by stating the volunteers of USA Powerlifting – Florida are very excited about hosting this year’s championship.

I have placed this year's championship in a location with the highest possible degree of activities for you and your family members. The hotel and venue are located just 10 minutes away from both South Beach and Bayside Marketplace -- two of the most popular attractions Miami has to offer. Information pertaining to these two “Hot” tourist spots can be found at the following web-links: South Side Beach and Bayside Marketplace

The equipment for the championship will be of international calibre, and will include six [6] ER/Combo squat/bench press racks from Denmark, and six [6] sets of calibrated Ivanko bars/weights. This equipment will be used both on the competition platform and in the warm-up area. A computerized scoring system shall be used to direct and calculate the individual and team scoring for the championship. The Florida Gulf Coast University Powerlifting Team will be handle the spotting/loading and are the fastest and best loaders in the game.

Key and important, the championship will be drug-tested in accordance with USAPL/IPF standards. IPF Referees will be in attendance for lifters to set both World and American records. In addition, if you require powerlifting gear, commercial sellers will be available with the most up-to-date equipment to accommodate your specific needs.

As a kind and gentle reminder, please be aware of the deadlines AND Group Code, to make your hotel reservations. It is VERY important that you make your reservations early, as this is high season for tourism in Miami! The competition will be held on President's Day Weekend, which are the same dates as the Miami International Boat Show [largest in the world], so if you miss the deadline, locating a hotel room, in and outside of Miami, for a reasonable price, will be quite difficult.

Information pertaining to the boat show can be found here: Miami Boat Show

If you have any questions regarding this championship, or if I can be of further assistance, I can be reached via e-mail: rhk@verizon.net or by: 954.790.2249 -- I am here to answer all of your questions.

To close, on behalf of USA Powerlifting, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you much success with your training for this competition and look forward to seeing you at the championship in Miami!

Sincere regards,
Robert Keller
Contest Director
2009 USAPL Women’s National Powerlifting Championships

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/5/08

2008-11-04T04:05:00.000-08:00

A Note From Sioux-z:

Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary is currently in Canada competing in her 10th IPF World Championships. She sends the following;

Hello from Canada, my 10th IPF World Championships:

I have great news.? I went 8 for 9 and ended up with 2 new personal records and 2 Master World records!

I got all 3 squats ending with a Master World Record 374 pounds!? (new personal record)
I got 2 benches ending with 220 pounds (only 6 pounds under my best)
I got all 3 deadlifts ending with 363 pounds (only 6 pounds under my best)
And achieved a 959 pounds total a new Master World Record!!! (new personal record)

I placed 5th overall and am very pleased with my performance.

Thank you for all of your love and support.

?Sioux-z :0)

Captain Kirk For the HOF!

The news that USA's Mike Bridge was inducted into the IPF's Hall of Fame is great news that has come out of the '08 meeting of the IPF Congress. But, it has me wondering; what about the Michael Jordan of powerlifting, Kirk Karwoski?

In reviewing the notables currently in the HOF and not including the class of '08, 19 officials, 7 women (1 has been disqualified) and 12 men have received that honor and recognition.

The following guidelines for selection are posted at the IPF website;

There shall be an honorary body titled the "IPF Hall of Fame". Its purpose shall be to honour members who have made an outstanding contribution either by way of lifting achievement or service in general to the sport of powerlifting internationally. A maximum of two lifters and one official may be elected to the Hall of Fame each year but with the added proviso that not more than two men and one woman may be elected in any one year. A certificate of achievement will be awarded. No one who has been involved in drug offences or has been suspended by drug abuse shall be proposed to Hall of Fame. Any lifter or official previously awarded Hall of Fame will loose this distinction if suspended by IPF due to doping abuse.

The Executive decides prior to the IPF Congress, after having received bids from the member nations, whom will be awarded Hall of Fame. The appointed person(s) will be honoured at the Congress.

When I think about how this sport was built on the exploits and accomplishments of lifters, it causes me to wonder why there is such a disproportionate number of officials in the HOF to that of lifters. And why there isn't a greater effort to make sure that at least a lifter is inducted into the HOF each year.

Captain Kirk tribute video

IPF Championships on You Tube:

The IPF World Championships are currently being simulcast at You Tube. Click Powerlifting TV.
In addition to You Tube coverage, score sheets are being updated live. Click for Men or Women.

Westminster Family Fitness Center:
11 Longwell Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-5501

The Westminster Family Center has published pictures of the Fourth Annual Halloween Bench Press Meet at their website.

Click on; Page 1, Page 2, Page 3

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/4/08

2008-11-03T08:07:00.000-08:00

Powerlifting Watch- Money Meets

Powerlifting Watch has created a new page where information for Money Meets can be found.

From Jon- Powerlifting Watch:

In response to visitor requests, I've added a new sub-section to Powerlifting Watch which will list powerlifting meets which offer prize money. The new Money Meets is a sub-section of the Powerlifting Meets section and will include meets with at least $1,000 in prize money. Meet directors should note the total prize money which will be awarded in their meet listing to be considered for this section.

As this is a new section, there may be some meets that will offer prize money which are not yet listed. Please email me with that information and I'll get your meet added. When submitting a new meet, please note the total prize money and, if possible, the prize money distribution.

Money meets will also be listed in the regular Upcoming Meets section.

I hope this section proves to be helpful to both competitors and fans alike.

IPF News:

New Look website- In launching their new look website, the IPF has issued the following statement;

The delegates of the IPF congress 2009 voted for a facelifting of their international federation at 2nd November in St. John's/Canada. They’ve given the IPF Executive Committee encouragement on its way to reestablish the International Powerlifting Federation to a modern and more valuable brand.

Directly after the confirmation for a new logo, the General Assembly was presented a new website. IPF President Detlev Albrings explained: “After my election as new president one year ago in Soelden/Austria, our executive team started to work very close with a German agency for communication management. Its CIO and head consultant Patrick Ries, formerly also active in Olympic sports management, pointed us how valuable our sport is in reality. We’ve known that powerlifting is a great sport by our own for a longer time. But know we’re going forward on a good way to show it more and attentively to public as well as to evolve the organisation of our communication, championship management and sponsoring more professional.”

The official kick off is set with the new logo and the new website. Next steps will follow to improve the internal and external communication via website, newsletter and IPF magazine “The International Powerlifter”.

USAPL News:

Arnold Sports Festival (March 6-8, 2009, Columbus, OH)- Rankings have been finalized for the following events; Titan Pro Bench, GNC Pro Deadlift and Con-Cret Raw Challenge. The Quest Invitational and International lifters will be finalized after the completion of Open Worlds.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 11/3/08

2008-11-01T11:28:00.000-07:00

Fourth Annual Halloween Bench Press

By Shelly Fulton- Manager Westminster Family Center

And Jim Roberts- The Maryland Powerlifting Report

Cold…windy…downpours…it was a miserable day on Saturday, October 25, 2008, but it could not dampen the spirits of the crowd at the Westminster Family Center’s fourth annual Halloween Bench Press. World Champion, Scott Bixler presided over the event and pumped up the crowd of spectators to cheer on the 27 contestants. GNC (Westminster) and Phil's Lawn Care provided the contestants with commemorative T-shirts and a hospitality bag of GNC products. Tim Fulton and Joe Hanson stacked and spotted. Michele Bahn came down from York to announce the meet and Jim Roberts, writer for Maryland Powerlifting News, enlisted the help of Team Compass (from Sport Fit in Bowie, MD). Team Compass, led by Keith Barrett, served as referees and spotter/loaders. Keith’s teammates include; Jeff Lanouette, Josh Gray and Matt Foxcroft.

The event culminated in a moving presentation of an extra award for 76 year old Don Joy…Comeback Lifter of the Year. Don needed an operation for a heart blockage, but was also threatened by a blood clot. He is still recuperating and had to limp to the stage, but he managed to press 300lbs. and capture the Best Lifter award in the Master’s Division.

The Schwartz/Malone Formula, which factors in body weight, was used to determine winners in all weight classes and Best Lifter for each division. Here are the results of the competition:

Women’s Division: Best Lifter – Meghann Butler

148 lb. Class:
1st Place: Meghann Butler lifted 170 lbs.
148 lb. Class:
2nd Place: Rebecca McPeak lifted 105 lbs.
165 lb. Class:
1st Place: Megan Hardesty lifted 105 lbs.

Teen Division: Best Lifter – Brandon Rolf

148 lb. Class:
1st Place: Brandon Rolf lifted 215 lbs.
165 lb. Class:
1st Place: Nick Reitz lifted 220 lbs.

Men’s Open Division: Best Lifter – Michael Hodge

148 lb. Class:
1st Place: Brandon Rolf lifted 215 lbs.
165 lb. Class:
1st Place: Sam Bogage lifted 250 lbs. (co-efficient factored in – 172.32 lbs.)
165 lb. Class:
2nd Place: Jim Rasch lifted 255 lbs. (co-efficient factored in – 172.20 lbs.)
198 lb. Class:
1st Place: Michael Hodge lifted 395 lbs.
198 lb. Class:
2nd Place: Timothy Gay lifted 360 lbs.
242 lb. Class:
1st Place: Phil Thorn lifted 365 lbs.

Men’s Open (Assisted) Division: Best Lifter – Randy Robinson

148 lb. Class:
1st Place: Stephen Gregori lifted 270 lbs.
165 lb. Class:
1st Place: David Sands lifted 430 lbs.
220 lb. Class:
1st Place: Rusty Pugh lifted 500 lbs.
220 lb. Class:
2nd Place: Jesse Alterman lifted 385 lbs.
242 lb. Class:
1st Place: Randy Robinson lifted 600 lbs.
SHW Class:
1st Place: Jason D’Angelo lifted 355 lbs.

Men’s Submaster & Master I Division: Best Lifter – Mike Mattson

165 lb. Class:
1st Place: Jim Rasch lifted 255 lbs.
181 lb. Class:
1st Place: Mike Hodge lifted 245 lbs.
198 lb. Class:
1st Place: Mike Mattson lifted 300 lbs.

Men’s Submaster & Master I (Assisted) Division: Best Lifter – Randy Robinson

148 lb. Class:
1st Place: Stephen Gregori lifted 270 lbs
181 lb. Class:
Steve Greene heartily attempted 405 lbs.
220 lb. Class:
1st Place: Rusty Pugh lifted 500 lbs.
242 lb. Class:
1st Place: Randy Robinson lifted 600 lbs.
275 lb. Class:
1st Place: Brian Duttera lifted 400 lbs.

Men’s Master II & III Division: Best Lifter – Brooke Blough

198 lb. Class:
1st Place: Arthur Brock lifted 255 lbs.
242 lb. Class:
1st Place: Brooke Blough lifted 270 lbs.
275 lb. Class:
1st Place: Brian Blough lifted 315 lbs. (266.70 using the Schwartz Masters Formula)
275 lb. Class:
2nd Place: Bill Schnepf lifted 365 lbs (266.15 using the Schwartz Masters Formula)

Men’s Master II & III Division: Best Lifter – Don Joy

275 lb. Class:
1st Place: Don Joy lifted 300 lbs.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 9/4/08

2008-09-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

Results:

August 23- 100% RAW Eastern USA Open (Stanardsville, VA); click here.

August 23- IBP Mountain Bench Bash & Strict Curl (Asheville, NC); click here (results and pictures)

August 30-31- USAPL Bench Press Nationals (Charlotte, NC); click here.

IPF News:

Tested Lifters- updated 9/2/08

Suspended Lifters & Officials- updated 9/2/08

USAPL News:

2009 Raw Nationals, Chalottesville, VA- website launched

2009 Women's HOF Nominations- by Priscilla Ribic

It is that time of year again... nominees for the 2009 Women's Hall of Fame. Please submit a brief history/bio on the lifter you would like to nominate.

Nominees must be submitted no later than September 30th to pribic@usapowerlifting.com. It is helpful if you have current contact information for the individual you are nominating as well as their history and photos. The nominee will be selected by October 15th.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 8/19/08

2008-08-18T06:33:00.000-07:00

Local News:

Roster- 2008 100% RAW Eastern USA Open; August 23, Stanardsville, VA

ADAU News:

Attention Referees- Adam Hersperger has been elevated to Referee Chairman, replacing Joe Orengia. Adam posts the following request;

I will be taking over for the esteemed Joe Orengia as the Referee Chairman of the ADAU. I want to make sure that I have an up-to-date list of current addresses and phone numbers of all ADAU referees. So if you are a judge, whether at the state or national level, please email me that information. Thanks a lot!

IPF News:

Tested Lifters- updated 8/11/08

August 15, 2008- by Robert Wilks

IPF/POWERLIFTING

The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Executive today announced it's ratification of the 2009 World Anti-Doping Code & a set of Anti-Doping Rules based on the Code.

The new IPF Anti-Doping Rules were derived in conjunction with the World Anti-Doping Agency & have been approved by that body as consistent with the WADA Code.

The IPF has long been at the forefront of the war on drugs in sport. By measures such as a vigorous out-of-competition testing programme, target testing & athlete education the IPF has turned around the doping issue in its sport.

The new Code & Rules will further strengthen the IPF's hand in dealing with doping. Measures such as more clearly defining the Whereabouts criteria & mandatory provisional suspensions will tighten detection & deterrence, whilst the streamlining of Therapeutic Use Exemptions will allow for a greater focus of resources on front-line anti-doping activities. Flexible sanctions, taking into account all the features of particular cases, will promote fairness & credibility for the IPF’s anti-doping system.

The 2009 IPF Anti-Doping Rules will take effect on 1st January next.

Robert Wilks, Chair Anti-Doping Commission

USAPL News:

2009 Arnold Sports Festival Logo Contest- by Priscilla Ribic

Got a creative side? Help design the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival logo and win $300 in USAPL Merchandise!

Information for your submittal:

Logo to include a minimum of:
-USAPL Logo
-IPF Logo
-The Contest year: 2009
-Contest Name: Arnold Sports Festival
-City Name: Columbus, OH
-Wording: America's Choice for Drug-free Strength Sport
- Looking for something creative and eye catching!

Art Format:
Design: 4-color
Sample format for submittal: .jpg
Final Version format: .eps illustrator vector art, 300 dpi with the colors separated

Deadlines:
Samples Due no later than Sept 15th
Winner decided by Sept 30th

Submit to: pribic@usapowerlifting.com
Please send medium size jpgs. You will receive an acknowledgement email to show your submittal has been received.

2008 Women's Open Team- by Priscilla Ribic

The following women are selected for the 2008 Open World Championships based on their performance at the 2008 Women's Nationals in Killeen, TX. Alternates are ranked based on the Carpino formula.

2008 World Team Members Wt Class
Michele Van Dusen 48
Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary 52
Ashley Matherne 56
Jennifer Thompson 60
Priscilla Ribic 67.5
Disa Hatfield 67.5
Liane Blyn 75
Jill Arnow 90
Jessica O'Donnell 90+

Alternate Ranking by Carpino Formula
# Name Wt Class Total Wilks Carpino
1 DISA HATFIELD (In) 75 540 514.62 4.33
2 JILL ARNOW (In) 90 500 433.05 5.33
3 HARRIETT HALL (Declined) UNL 587.5 481.46 5.67
4 JENNIFER PERRY (Accept) 60 462.5 515.64 6.00
5 VANESSA GAUTHIER (Decline) 90 445 385.77 6.33
6 VALERIE BAXTER (Accept) 90 442.5 385.46 6.33
7 KATEY DODGE (Accept) 90 432.5 374.42 6.33
8 Jayna Vande Voort (Accept) 52 387.5 483.06 7.00
9 JANEL BROWN 56 400 478.00 7.00
10 ROWENA LOPEZ 56 392.5 465.74 8.00
12 PAULA HOUSTON 67.5 452.5 462.82 8.00
11 JENNIFER GAUDREAU 60 402.5 449.91 8.00
13 RHONDA CLARK 75 455 437.76 8.00
14 LAURA STYRLUND 75 455 435.48 8.00
15 MALINDA BAUM 82.5 460 419.15 8.00
16 CYDNEY "CI CI" SMITH 75 440 428.30 8.33
17 KENDRA MILLER 56 382.5 451.31 8.67
18 KELLI LAMBERT 75 405 395.28 9.67
19 RITA CARLSSON 60 355 397.85 10.00
20 SUE HALLEN UNL 430 349.07 10.00
21 STEPHANIE BYROM 48 270 357.59 10.33
22 DONNA MARTS 67.5 392.5 405.81 11.33
23 REBEKAH LAIR 75 362.5 347.85 11.33
24 MICHELLE SORA 82.5 355 321.56 11.33
25 JANE LARSEN-WELBORN 67.5 387.5 398.47 11.67
26 RUTH WELDING 67.5 382.5 404.07 12.00

Night of the Living Dead Travel and Roster Updates- by Alex Campbell

We are about 5 weeks away and only 3 from the entry deadline for the NOTLD Glory meet. Things are looking great for both meets with 20 people committed by having already sent in their entries or told me they are in the mail. We have 15 males with every male having pulled 640 pounds in a full meet, more than 10 having pulled 700 or more in copmpetition, 7 pulling 750 or more, and 2 pulling 800 or more. We ahve about 5 females with every one pulling 2.9 times their bodyweight or more and most of those were in ful meets.

Here is the hotel info for the NOTLD. I have secured rooms for $59.99 per night (plus tax of course) at the Comfort Inn in Johnson City, TN. The phone number is (423) 928-9600. The address is 1900 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601. You must mention my name, Alex Campbell, and it would not hurt to say you were with the Night of the Living Dead. This hotel is about 5 miles from the meet site and has restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, etc, all within walking distance and is just a couple of hundred yards off of Interstate 26. Lifters have stayed here in the past and recommended it as a nice hotel for the price.

If you prefer, there is another hotel, the Traveler’s Inn in Elizabethton TN, that is within walking distance of the meet site and within easy walking distance of many restaurants, grocery stores, etc. The phone number is (423) 543-3344. The address is 505 W. Elk Ave. Elizabethton, TN 57643. We could not work out a room discount, but it is only $69 for a weekend rate. It does have a free continental breakfast. I did have lifters stay there last year and say it was fine for the price. I just wanted people to know that this is an option if you did not have a car or wanted a closer hotel, etc.

Neither of these hotels have been used as meet hotels before, and we are hoping that both of these will offer every lifter some option that make them the most comfortable.

USPF News:

Affiliation with the GPC- Courtney Stanley announced the following;

There are many virtues of having a Federation that embraces both Multi-ply lifters and the Single-ply lifters. The GPC and USPF both believe in credible lifting with reasonable gear rules. Both Feds have similar rules and equipment standards, with the notable exception of the number of ply's allowed. Both require closed back shirts......Both allow Mono-Lifts...Both enforce strict rules of performance that contribute to, Lifting Performance Credibility. The bottom line is more lifters at future USPF/GPC Meets.
Meet director's now have the option of running a "Two Platform" Meet. Lifters can enter in"Stream A" and conform to USPF Single-ply requirements...or Lift in "Stream B" and conform to GPC requirements of performance. There can be Monolifts used for both standards or have Squat Stands on one side and a Monolift on the other. It's actually a very flexible plan that allows Meet Directors considerable latitude. It also allows lifters latitude to persue the type of lifting they feel confortable with. This "style" of lifting is already being utilized in Europe....with other Federations with Multiple Standards.

The Federation feels that attendance at meets will only INCREASE with these options.
I might also point out that the GPC has a very large well established International footprint, that can co-exist well with the WPF.......30 + Countries to be exact.

This beginning is indeed very exciting. We are headed down a path that we feel will significantly impact the numbers of lifters in our meets, and expose to the Powerlifting Community, that indeed there is broad range of lifters who will be enthusiastic about USPF/GPC Meets.

We also welcome American GPC members into the USPF umbrella of Meet Directors and State Chairs. You guy's will now have many more opportunities to compete and form a US National team.....that will compete at GPC Worlds.

There is much work to do regarding implementation
of this arrangement...Fortunately we have some of the most experienced administrators in Powerlifting to help....Bob Packer is a great asset to help with the Multi-ply world and the World of Monolifts...and Dave Jeffrey is certainly experienced at all types of Powerlifting events.

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AUG 22-24 08 Westside Barbell 2008 Power Station Powerlifting Meet

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 8/11/08

2008-08-08T16:56:00.000-07:00

Results:

July 20- APA Line Open (California, MD); click here.

August 1-3- AWPC Worlds (Oak Brook, IL); click for Friday/ Bench Only, Friday/Women Powerlifting, Saturday/Men Powerlifting (Men Teen, Junior, Submaster & Master 52 kg - 90 kg) and Sunday/Men Powerlifting (Open & Masters; 100 KG-SHW)

Local News:

100% RAW Eastern Open- August 23, 2008, Stanardsville, VA; Roster

100% RAW News:

Going Global- 100% RAW has a new look for their website. It was also announced that along with adding Iran as an affiliate, the following nations are also affiliates; Canada, Israel, Ukraine, Estonia and Italy.

IPF News:

Technical Committee News Letter- News Bulletin No 4 2008; new referees, referees clinic, safety stands, questions asked of the TC and rules (Extension/Clarification ).

Suspended Lifters and Officials- update (7/26/08)

Count Down to the 2008 IPF World Masters Championships- Press Release

Masters Worlds- website

Masters Worlds- Roster

USAPL News:

2008 Bench Press Nationals- August 30-31, Charlotte, NC; Roster

USPF News:

Tim King is NC State Chair- Steve Dennison (State Chair-CA) announced that Tim King will be State Chairman for North Carolina. To date (in 2008), the USPF has added a number of state chairmen, increasing their representation nationally. Currently, Maryland does not have a state chair.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 7/31/08

2008-07-29T04:01:00.000-07:00

Results:

July 25-27- The USAPL Raw Nationals (St. Louis, MO); click here (xls doc).

July 26- ADAU Single Lift Nationals (Lehighton, PA); click here (unofficial pending drug testing results)

July 26- Keystone Games (York, PA); click here (weightlifting & powerlifting).

ADAU News:

The ADAU now has a dedicated website- ADAURawPower (see Voting Done at the Single Lift Nationals).

Voting done at the Single Lift Nationals- click here.

USAPL News:

Final Call for Referees- Robert Keller posted the following at the Original USAPL Forum;

If you're interested in officiating at the 2008 USAPL Bench Press National Championships that will take place on August 30/31, 2008, in Charlotte, North Carolina, please contact me at: rhk@verizon.net

The deadline is August 01, 2008. The referee schedule to be completed the week following the deadline.

Thank you,

Robert Keller
Technical Secretary
08 Bench Press Nationals.

2008 Men's Open World Team-

Hennis Washington 60 kg
Marcus Williams 67.5 kg
Eriek Nickson 75 kg
Wade Hooper 82.5 kg
David Ricks 82.5 kg
Dan Williams 90 kg
Jeremy Hartman 100 kg
Mike Mastrean 110 kg
Mike Tuchscherer 125 kg
Brian Siders SHW

Alternates (Carpino) # Name Carpino
1. Mike Kuhns (Decline) 105.1324
2. Nick Tylutki 103.0577
3. Vincent Niedoliwka 102.9197
4. Tony Cardella 101.2207
5. Justin Walker 101.1438
6. Greg Jones 100.8428
7. Jeff Douglas 99.072
8. Jason Christus 97.6698

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 7/28/08

2008-07-23T03:00:00.000-07:00

Ok..., I took a week off! I needed it!!! I'm also beginning to have a hard time keeping up with everything going on in my life. There is not enough hours in a day. Hopefully by this Thursday, I'll be back up to speed. For the return, here is what I got:

Results:

July 12- 100% RAW National Powerlifting Championships & West Coast Single Lift (Reno, NV); click here.

July 19- USAPL Mid-Atlantic Open (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.

USAPL Raw Nationals- A Review by Matt Gary:

Maryland's Andrew Cohn (sponsored by APT) lifted in the inaugural USAPL Raw Nationals. The meet was held July 26-27 in St. Louis, MO. Matt Gary has submitted the following report on Andrew's performance and other aspects of the meet which include the first national meeting;

I just wanted to give everyone an update on this weekend's festivities. I just returned home from the inaugural USAPL Raw Nationals in St. Louis, MO.

There were 176 lifters competing from 32 states. Needless to say, there was an outstanding turnout. The meet was fantastic. There were huge crowds that filled the gymnasium, excellent lifting, consistent/fair judging (with the exception of one absolutely putrid awful judge), and an overall good time. They used the new Q-Bar on both platforms and I heard not one complaint. Everyone loved it.

I coached Andrew Cohn in the 90kg class. This was his first national level meet and he handled himself like a seasoned veteran. Andrew had no trouble making weight. He weighed in at 89.1kg (196.4 pounds). He lifted in the Junior and Open divisions. He placed third out of five in the juniors and tenth out of 23 total lifters in the open. This guy is on a roll. He had his best performance ever going 9/9 with four new PRs!

SQ - 424 (might have had 429, but 424 was the right call at the time)

BP - 303 (Andrew opened at 127.5kg instead of 122.5 because the expediters made an error and thought his second "two" looked like a seven. We didn't notice the mistake until he was in the hole. Too late, no worries, he nailed 281 instead of 270. It was the hardest of his three attempts as his body was ready for a 270 opener not 281. We went to 292 and it was the fastest bench press I've ever seen him do. I swear if you blinked you would have missed it - it was THAT fast. He took 303 on his third and worked, but got it.)

DL - 512 (he was definitely good for 523, maybe even 529)

TOTAL = 1,240 (up from 1,173)

He also set eight Maryland State records...he took all the junior raw records as well as the open ones at 198. To say Andrew is excited is putting it mildly. He will be competing at the USAPL Larry Garro meet on August 30 in Towson, MD and then taking some time off. If you have the time, send him a congratulations at gol10dr1@aol.com. He certainly deserves it.

We both attended the Raw Meeting Friday night. Approximately 40 people attended the meeting. Surveys were handed out at the equipment check and lifters were instructed to circle the gear they wanted to be approved as raw. They could also write in suggestions. Without going into a great amount of detail...the meeting was productive although no final decisions were made. It was more of a fact finding, information gathering, and brainstorming session. The main issues were: the definition of "raw," qualifying totals for future raw nationals, timing (calendar) for future raw nationals, and the establishment of a raw committee. The overwhelming consensus was to NOT allow the Inzer knee sleeves with velcro and to only allow neoprene sleeves like (Rehband or Tommy Kono, etc.). We also all agreed that we'd have to establish a rule of how thick the knee sleeves can be. Voting will take place at next year's NGB meeting at Men's Nationals. Until then, nothing changes. Everything remains as it is. I volunteered to be on the USAPL raw committee which will either have representatives from each states and/or regional members. Hence, when the times comes I will either be the Maryland rep or Mid-Atlantic rep. As I compete both geared and raw and as I usually attend Men's Nationals where voting takes place, I figured I could help in that way.

As for the Inzer knee sleeves. Andrew wore them and felt like they gave him nothing. However, he wore the correct size. Some guys purposely buy them two sizes too small and then crank the velcro attachments making it more like a true knee wrap. Of everyone I saw, I would say approximately 25% of the lifters wore the Inzer sleeves. Most other folks wore either nothing, Rehband, APT, or Tommy Kono. I didn't see one female lifter wearing the Inzers. Interesting.

Apparently, USAPL membership is up approximately 450 members from last year and the executives attribute most of that to the recent influx of raw lifters. Remember, this was the very first year. It's not perfect. Kinks need to be worked out. Decisions need to be and will be made. But rest assured, raw lifting is currently alive and well - at least in the USAPL.

Cheers,
Matt Gary

PS - For those that think raw powerlifting is for wimps and raw lifters don't lift a lot of weight (yes, I'm talking to all you gear heads), let me tell you about an unassuming guy named Noah Divine. This 90kg lifter was unreal. If you saw him on the street you wouldn't look twice. He's about 5'10", lean, and looks like a pretty ordinary dude. Well, when the chalk dust settled he placed third in the Open wearing a singlet only - no wrist wraps, no belt, no knee sleeves. He very calmly squatted an Olympic lifter deep 567 (near miss at 584), benched 374 (near miss at 386), and deadlifted 584. Absolute beast! The other guys were sweating bullets. This guy would walk up to the chalk box, chalk his hands, very quietly remove his baseball cap, annihilate his attempt, walk back over and put his cap back on, then return to the audience to sit with his family until his name was called again. I've seen quite a bit of lifting and he was, without a doubt, one of the most impressive lifters I have ever seen.

To Benefit Access Carroll:

The Westminster Family Center and GNC of Westminster present their 4th Annual Open Bench Press Competition to be held Saturday, October 25, 2008. Proceeds from this great event go to Access Carroll who provides health care to the uninsured.

Powerlifting & Strength Seminars:

"Big" Dan Corridean has joined Premier Fitness & Weight Management Center as a member of their staff. He will be conducting powerlifting and strength training seminars at Premier Fitness. To see Dan's credentials and back ground information, click here. Dan can also be contacted at; 240-417-2229

Links for Premier Fitness and "Big" Dan has been added to the "Links" column to the left column of this page.

USAPL News:

2009 Arnold Sports Festival Rankings- For rankings and other information, click here.

2009 Raw Nationals- John Shifflett (VA State Chairman) announced the following information for the '09 Raw nationals which will be held in Charlottesville, VA;

We have a date and venue now set for the 2009 USAPL Raw Nationals. The meet will be July 24,25,26, 2009 at the Doubletree in Charlottesville, Virginia. More information on room rates and schedules will be announced very soon.

2008 Maryland State Powerlifting Championships- In a post at the Maryland Powerlifting Forum, Mark Daniel (State Chairman) indicated where and who would be hosting the '09 Maryland State Championships;

The Navy kids have thus far asked to hold the State meet as of about 2 months ago. They were told that it must be held near the appropriate dates (late Nov/early Dec.) and that they must show their prep. and planning before hand.
That is all we have for now.
Hope all is well.See everyone at Larry Garro?

UFPF News:

American Powerlifting Cup, Los Angeles Fit Expo, January 24-25, 2009;
USPF American Powerlifting Cup, January 24
The United States Powerlifting Federation and Powerlifting California
present the American Powerlifting Cup set for Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the
Los Angeles Convention Center. This will be a Pro meet for Open men and women lifters only.

Cash prizes of $3000 to 3 best lifters. (Possibly more prize money)
$1000 to the Best heavywt (220 and up)
$1000 to the best lightwt (198 and below)
$1000 to the best female (all weight classes)

This is a full powerlifting contest for total (squat, benchpress, and deadlift).
State and American records can be set here.
Qualifying totals from any USPF meet going back to January 2007 up to November 1, 2008
will be accepted. Special invitations may go out to select lifters at the meet director's discretion.
The qualifying totals listed below will put a lifter on the ranking list for each weight class.
The meet director will then invite the top 3 ranked lifters for each men's weight class
by Nov 3, 2009. The top 15 ranked women will be invited regardless of weight class.

Qualifying totals for the American Cup
Men: 148-1152, 165-1257, 181-1350, 198-1422, 220-1505, 242-1554, 275-1598, 308-1634,
SHW-1670
Women: 97-518, 105-562, 114-601, 123-639, 132-672, 148-744, 165-805, 181-865, 198-920,
198+-970

The Los Angeles FitExpo Benchpress
and Deadlift Championship, January 25
The USPF and Powerlifting California will also present The Los Angeles FitExpo Benchpress
and Deadlift Championship set for Sunday, January 25, 2009. This is an amateur contest
with no cash awards. Trophies will be awarded for 1st thru 5th place. It will be open to all
men and women age 13 and up. All Divisions will be represented ie, Open, Junior, Submaster,
and Master for men and women. USPF State and American records can be set here. Lifters
from any federation are welcome to come lift at the Fit Expo BP/DL. No qualifying needed.

From BMF Sports:

2009 BMF Pro Bench Team- In a recent news letter, BMF announced the following;

At or after the RUPC, we will announce the members of our 2009 BMF Pro Bench Press Team, which will be comprised of up to 8 men and 4 women.

So, what makes them PRO? Well, it's not simply being recognized as the top benchers in their respective amateur federations. These lifters will all be PAID TO COMPETE! That's right! They will receive paychecks after every meet in addition to back end sponsorship support from BMF Sports and associated sponsors.

Benefits include:
Compensation for competing
Travel assistance
Logo apparel
Bonuses for top placings
Bonuses for media exposure
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Already confirmed for the 2009 BMF Pro Bench Press Team are:
Big John Dolan
Bill Blackstone
"The Phenom" Claude Bouyer
Jim "The Tick" Patterson

Details will be posted at www. bmfsports. com as they develop.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 7/14/08

2008-07-09T03:09:00.000-07:00

Local News:

USAPL Mid Atlantic Open (Stanardsville, VA 7/19)- Roster

Note; As with any meet, if you can assist in being a referee or spot-loader, please contact John Shifflett.

ADAU News:

Single Lift Nationals- Roster (as of 7/11/08)

IPF News:

8th Sub-Juniors and the 26th Juniors World Men’s & Women’s Powerlifting Championships (Potchefstroom, South Africa 9/1-9/6/08)- Provisional Schedule of Events (Revised), Invitation & Nomination Form.

USAPL News:

IPF TUE + IPF Medical Impairment Documentation- From Robert Keller;

I am enclosing a message from Mr. Detlev Albrings, the President of the IPF. Please take note of the outlined procedures for obtaining either an IPF TUE and IPF Medical Impairment document.

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

Unfortunately we have recognized that athletes participating at World and Regional Championships have no knowledge about TUEs and the impairment form. Also they cannot present the right forms at the doping control or at the jury desk.

Attached you will find:

1) TUE application form: Please refer to to the explanation on the WADA-Homepage:
WADA Exemptions

Every athlete, who is concerned of this matter must fill out the TUE application form and send it to Bernie Miller (Chairman IPF Medical Committee) for examining and approval. TUE forms, which are on national level approved are not valid for the IPF and will not accepted.

2) Impairment form: According our Technical Rules "IPF Technical Rules, section POWERLIFTS AND RULES OF PERFORMANCE, Bench press 9. "If anatomically, the arms cannot be fully extended the lifter must produce a certificate issued by the Medical Committee". This form must be filled out by the concerned athlete and send to Bernie Miller for examination and approval.

If the IPF Medical Committee approves that the athlete cannot fully extend his arms, he/she will gets a certificate.
This certificate must be presented to the referees and Jury at the competition. Furthermore the athlete shall show to the referee before his attempt that he/she is not able to fully extend his/her arms.

Medical certificate of the athlete's doctor, X-rays or other documents will not accepted. Only the certificate of the MC is a valid document.

Please inform your athletes (especially your masters athletes) about this procedures.

Thank you very much. If you have questions, do not hesitate and contact Bernie Miller.

Best wishes and I wish you all a nice weekend

Detlev

Membership- Larry Maile (President) reports the following;

Membership numbers are in for the first half of the year. As of the end of June, we are up 584 members over the first six months of 2007. This is a great credit to our volunteers and all of the members who make USAPL great. Thank you all.

Arnold Deadlift Qualifier- Alex Campbell posts the following information;

There is going to be a new deadlift only qualifier for the Arnold deadlift meet. Here is the info. If you would like an entry form or more info please email me (Alex Campbell) at abcampbell69@hotmail.com.

INFO ABOUT THE 2008 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD PROFESSIONAL DEADLIFT COMPETITION

In the 5th year of this deadlift competition, some big changes are taking place. There will be the NOTLD “Glory” meet which will be a USAPL sanctioned deadlift only meet that will be the only deadlift only qualifier for the GNC Pro Performance Professional Deadlift Competition (to be held at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio in March, 2009) east of the Rocky Mountains. There will also be the traditional unsanctioned NOTLD meet this year referred to as “Greed” later on October 25th.

NOTLD “GLORY” MEET

This meet has been termed the “Glory” meet because it is designed for those lifters that want to experience the ultimate glory of competing on the largest stage in powerlifting for significant amounts of cash against some of the greatest lifters in the world. This meet will be a USAPL sanctioned deadlift only meet that will be the only deadlift only qualifier for the GNC Pro Performance Professional Deadlift Competition (to be held at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, Ohio in March, 2009) east of the Rocky Mountains. This meet will be held on Saturday September 20th in Elizabethton, TN. This meet is designed only for those that want a chance to compete on the Arnold Expo stage (which draws 150,000 lifters annually) for the huge cash awards (last year the GNC deadlift meet gave away $7,500 to its competitors). Everyone is welcome to lift at this meet even if they have never been a USAPL member as USAPL cards will be available at the meet.

How to Get Qualified for the Arnold

The sole reason for this meet is to get people qualified in a deadlift only meet for the GNC deadlift competition at the Arnold. The requirements for males to be selected for that meet are a 705 lb. deadlift and a minimum 200 Wilkes score, for females a minimum 200 Wilkes score is required. Out of that pool, 10-12 male and 5 female lifters will be chosen based on best Wilkes score from the USAPL to compete against invited foreign IPF lifters from member nations. Any lifter is welcome at this meet, but most lifters will be shooting for that 705+ and/or 200+ Wilkes lift under USAPL conditions.

Competition Format

Of course the meet will feature all of the hallmarks of a traditional USAPL meet with the 2 hour weigh ins, singly ply polyester lifting suits, a minimum of 10% of the competitors drug tested, etc.; but it will also still feature the celebrated NOTLD format. We will still have the fog machine, the loud music, the house lights down, the spot lights on, the large and rowdy crowds, the lifter introductions, huge display screen, etc. If you think the production value of this meet is going to change just because it is USAPL sanctioned, then you are sadly mistaken.

Awards
Of course the big prize is qualifying for a chance to go to the Arnold and compete on the largest stage in strength sports. There will however be medals presented to the top 5 lifters based on Wilkes score and the top 3 lifters based on heaviest lift. There will also be a monetary award of a minimum of $250 for the best Wilkes coefficient and the $250 for the heaviest deadlift.

NAPF Bench Press Championships - Costa Rica- From Robert Keller;

The NAPF/IPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will be held on September 26-28, 2008 in Cartago [San Jose], Costa Rica.

Information can be found here: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica

If you're interested in attending, please let me know by contacting me at: rhk@verizon.net

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 7/8/08

2008-07-06T10:55:00.000-07:00

Results:

June 21- 100% RAW Freedom USA Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl (Leesburg, VA); click here.

June 28- 100% RAW National Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl Championships (Annapolis, MD); click here. Write-up; click here.

June 28- ADAU National Powerlifting Championships (Erie, PA); click here (Official-see notes).

June 28- IBP Southeastern Powerlifting Championships (Rockingham, NC); click here (pictures & results).

June 28-29- USPF Multi Nationals (Warwick, RI)- click Day 1 or Day 2.

June 28-29- IPA World Powerlifting Championships (York, PA); click here.

Local News:

John "Mogie" Mogavero has scheduled a Dynamo/MAC reunion-get-together for Friday, July 11. As in the past, all will be gathering at CJ Ferrari's in Lauel, MD. Come join others, beginning at 7:00 PM, for food, drink and sharing of stories both new and old. You never know who might drop in! Please RSVP Jim (Jim) if you plan to attend.

ADAU News:

2008 National Meeting Notes- click here.

APA News:

Message Board- Scott Taylor has replaced the message board with a new message board. If you were a registered member and have not done so, you will need to register for the new message board.

IPF News:

Approved List of Apparel and Equipment- Updated (7/2/08)

Suspended Lifters & Officials- Updated (7/1/08)

Lifter Rankings- Updated (7/6/08)

USAPL News:

Lifter Handbook- click here.

Raw Nationals- Roster updated; click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 7/1/08

2008-06-30T06:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks!

With the 100% RAW National Bench Press, Deadlift & Strict Curl behind me (I'm still moving stuff!), hopefully, I can get back to the business of this site and training.

Before I move forward with the Maryland Powerlifting Report, I want to thank everyone who came out to the meet. The lifters, the spectators and those who helped with the meet. It was perhaps the best meet from a competitive standpoint that I'd seen. And that was due to the excellent judging of lifts from several of our own; Matt Gary, Mike Sichelman and Brian Washington. And John "Mogie" Mogavero did an awesome job announcing and keeping every one's interest on the meet. And, Kevin Prosser and "Big" Dan Corridean helped spot load. Dan served as a spotter as well as benched and deadlifted. He is huge! The meet moved along at a great pace and was a great success. I cannot thank you guys enough! Maryland Powerlifting was well represented.

Jim

Results:

June 18-21- NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships (Oranjestad, Aruba); click for Men/Women

June 21-22- AAU North American Powerlifting, Bench, Deadlift, Push-Pull and Raw Championships (Buena Vista, CA); click here

June 25-28- IPF, 19th World Bench Press Championships (Prague, Czech Republic); click here.

June 28- ADAU National Powerlifting Championships (Erie, PA); click here (Unofficial Pending Drug Testing Results)

Local News:

Change The Date!- The USAPL Larry Garro Memorial Powerlifting Championships scheduled for August 2nd in Towson, MD has been changed to August 30. Same venue. Deadline to submit entry forms is August 9. Entry Form/Information

AAU News:

Nation Wide Expansion Announced- Patty Burnett announces the following at GoHeavy;

It will all begin in the Palmetto State of South Carolina in 2009. Our plan is a very good one. Strategic alliances are in place with the right people who can make this plan very sucessful.

We are going to need help, a lot of help, with this massive project to build the sport of Powerlifting. Most importantly, we we need AAU District Directors. We need creative, concerned and success driven District Directors who can represent their AAU District in a very positive and productive manner. Please click on this site to see if your AAU District is open. AAU Powerlifting Contacts

If you are interested in helping build the sport of powerlifting in your AAU District, please contact AAU National Director, Bill DePorter or National Sports Director, Ivy Schuller by phone or e-mail. Their contact info is AAU Powerlifting Contacts

For general information about this project please contact Eddie Burnett at ebpb2@charter.net or 864-915-1205.

100% RAW News:

From the President- In a note to members, Paul Bossi sends the following (dated 6/27/08);

Dear Lifters,
I hope you are all enjoying your summer. We have been extremely busy this year with the growth of 100% RAW across the country. This weekend we will be in Annapolis, MD for the Single Lift Nationals. If you live within this area you might want to come to watch some terrific lifting. Some of the highlights this weekend will be:

1. Rock Lewis going for the ALL-TIME highest 242 RAW Bench 615 lbs.
2. Big Dan Coridean going for an 800 lb deadlift in the 275 class.
3. 15 year sensation Denvel Sutton going for his 600 lb deadlift.
4. Mike Binkley going for a 400 lb bench in the 165 class.
5. Jim Patterson with his assault on 500 in the 220's.
6. Pat McMillian going for the National police/fire/Military deadlift record with a 625 lb pull.
7 And other great 100% RAW like Tim Henriques, John Shifflett, Bob Dahlhammer, Scott Russell and many more great lifters from 17 different states.

The Nationals Full Powerlifting Nationals will be July 12 in Reno, Nevada. The deadline will be extended 1 more week because of an error on my part. I just found out I had a typo on my zip code. My mailing zip code is 27921 and the entry form has 27821 which is wrong and may cause lifters forms to be returned. Please call me if you form was returned or your form will be late after the deadline date. We have plenty of room for more lifters so please spread the word to the lifters who live on the West Coast. You will be able to set the state record for your state as well as break the National and World records all in one meet. There will also be a bench only meet. The West Coast Bench Press will run during this event so for all you bench specialists come on out and break some records and get the west on the record books.

The Arizona State Championships will be on August 2 in Prescott, AZ. Paul Gillott is the meet director and chairman for this 1st ever event in Arizona. He sent me an e-mail letting me know he has 30 lifters already more than a month out. He is expecting 60-70 lifters which will be an incredible event. If you live within driving distance you will want to make this meet. I am going to try to be there to assist him providing my schedule will make room for me to do so.

100% RAW has some nice new apparel for sale. We will have them on the website for sale very soon within the next week we hope. We have 100% RAW Mesh shorts in (Blue, Red, Black) sizes. We also have a few nice shirts and will have combo specials on the website soon.

There record plaques and ranking certificate plaques will all be posted soon on the website for all lifters to purchase. There is a form on there to fill out and e-mail back with your info. We will have a new number system to make ordering easier.

100% RAW will be accepting credit cards very soon. We will be setting up a PayPal account soon and we will be all credit cards for apparel, plaques, membership and entries in any meet. We hope to have this up and running within a week or so.

The curl records as you have known them have been retired. They will stay on the website for ever but will say retired. We have started new records from all the meets that used the strict curl with the lifters buttocks and shoulders against the wall. This was something we have spoke about for a while and have decided the only fair way to do this was to retired them and keep them posted for the guys who worked hard to earn those records.

I know there has been a tremendous amount of e-mails in regards to the state records not being updated. Our records chairman has been overwhelmed with the number of events we have had this year and keeping up has been tough. Please bare with him as he works very hard to get these done. If you are waiting to order a record plaque and the state record are not updated just send me an e-mail and I will verify the record so you can order your plaque.

Our rankings will be done any day now. Our Rankings chairman has updated them through June and has sent them to our webmaster to update the site. The webmaster has let me know the will be done very soon.

I will be attaching the summer schedule for 100% RAW to this e-mail below. Check the site for updates daily and please visit our forum. Our forum is free for anyone, you just need to go through the sign up process which will take 1 minute and it is free.

IPF News:

Rankings- updated

Tested Lifters- updated

USAPL News:

Pictures NAPF (Aruba 2008)- from Cheryl Anderson; click here

From APT:

Alan sends the following training of Maryland powerlifter, Andrew Cohn (note; Andrew is sponsored by APT); USAPL Raw Nats Training

Andrew posts the following comments (6/25/08);

Here is a vid of my training for the last two weeks leading up to the Raw Nationals in St. Louis.

I am doing the Gillingham 12 week bench program and that has been working incredibly. I hit 2 pretty big Bench PR's in this video.

I am also doing a training regimen that I designed myself for squats and deadlifts. Hopefully that will work out well too. I like it so far and I feel better and better with it every week. Here is the vid:

5 more weeks of training!

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 6/24/08

2008-06-23T03:47:00.000-07:00

Results:

June 14- IBP North Carolina Youth/Teen Push Pull Championships (Statesville, NC); click here (pictures and results).

June 18-21- 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships (Oranjestad, Aruba); unofficial results:

From Cheryl Anderson;

Just a few details -- Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary broke 3 World master records and all NAPF records in the 52 kg. Jen Perry got a PR deadlift and matched her personal bests in the other lifts. I managed to break the 48 kg. NAPF bench record after finally getting somewhat used to the heat and humidity. Kimberly Walford pulled 490 old-school-style weighing a very light 165/just over 148 and got within inches of 518. Hope to see full results coming out soon.

From Priscilla Ribic;

For the results, don't have any of the details, but at a high level, Sioux-z rocked the platform with 3 World records, The US Open Team took home gold in each weight category other than the 90+kg, which went to Puerto Rico, I believe the Sub Jr and Jrs also took the same. Best lifters were Erin Zinker- Sub jr, Sioux-z - Master, Sioux-z 3rd, Liane 2nd, myself 1st - Open best lifter. Team awards, the US Women did a sweep for Sub Jrs, Jrs, Open and Masters!!!

The Men's team was a little shy on lifters due to Men's Nationals the weekend before, but did a good showing as well. I didn't see the awards ceremonies for the men's, but the US took 2nd in the Open team, 1st in the Master, Subr & Jr. Best lifters went to Tim Smith - Sub Jr, Jim Brown - Master and Big Brad for the Open.

Brad put on an awesome show once again, going 6 for 9 with a questionable depth call on his 2nd squat. His bench seemed a little out of the groove for him this meet, only getting his opener and being the deadlifter that he is, pulled an easy 854 at the end, ending with a 1027kg total.

Huge thanks to our coaches and extra help during the meet. Jim Brown (women's team coach) and Matt Gary (Men's team coach) did an outstanding job!!!!! The first day we had one session with 2 flights and 21 US women to coach and they did it without skipping a beat!

100% RAW News:

'08 Single Lift Nationals- Roster

ADAU News:

'08 Powerlifting Championships (Erie, PA)- Roster; click here.

'08 National Meeting- Al Siegel (President) submits the following information for the national meeting:

The Ececutive board of the ADAU, Inc will meet on Friday night at 8:00 PM, June 27, 2008, to conduct it's annual business meeting.

The meeting will be held at Villa Maria, the meet site, and all interested parties are invited to attend.

Agenda items are being accepted at al@pikitup.com and will be posted on the website at www.pikitup.com within the next day or two.

Agenda

IPF News:

Suspended Lifters and Officials- Update

Approved List of Apparel and Equipment- Update.

USAPL News:

'08 Raw Nationals (St. Louis, MO)- roster(xls).

Raw National Meeting- From Harold Gaines;

The Raw National Meeting will be held Friday, July 25 in the hotel gymnasium (competition area) with a start time of somewhere between 6 & 8 PM. A specific time will be announced after it is determined how many lifters will be in Session 1 which will start at 4 PM

'08 American Open- website

USPF News:

Summerfest- Pictures taken by Chuck Venturiella; click here.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 6/19/08

2008-06-17T15:36:00.000-07:00

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By Marty Gallagher

Dragon Door is now taking pre-orders for Marty's new book, "The Purposeful Primitive." It is scheduled to be shipped July 1. To order, click here.

This book is 496 pages packed with history of the iron sport and training guidance as practiced by many of the Iron Masters who Marty Gallagher had and still has close contact with. Included are training charts and their nutritional programs. Read how Marty brings together time proven methods used by Paul Anderson, Bill Pearl, Bob Bednarski, Hugh Cassidy, Mark Challet, Doug Furnas, Ed Coan, Ken Fantano, Dorian Yates and finally, "The Prototypical Purposeful Primitive" Kirk Karwoski in developing the Purposefully Primitive Fitness philosophy. Marty, a strength architect who has very successfully built and coached many champion powerlifters is a multi-time national and world champion in both weight lifting and powerlifting. He sets the bar high, but within grasp for those who wish to go from "fat and flaccid to lean and powerful". Marty draws on his years in journalism and also mixes in little known personal accounts to bring clarity to guide the reader to successfully following the Purposefully Primitive method in building strength and fitness. And in the end, it dawns on the reader that there is simply no magic button or fancy fad that holds the secret to success. You won't need large sums of money or the "latest and greatest" piece of equipment, many of which stand in corners of living rooms as dusty monuments of good intentions. Simply use the guidance found in this book. Along with focus, determination and a will to change, you will succeed.

100% RAW News:

2008 Bench Press/ Deadlift & Strict Curl Nationals- roster; click here

As of Wednesday, June 18, 47 lifters representing 13 states will be competing in Annapolis on June 28.

IPF News:

Live webcast of the 2008 World Bench Championships from Praugue, Czech Republic. June 25-28. Contacts for technical support: e-mail lucie@ronnie.cz or phone +420 773 22 22 50 (english or czech language only) click on banner

Update; Tested Lifters- click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 6/16/08

2008-06-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

Results:

May 31- 100% RAW North Carolina State Powerlifting/BP/DL Championships (Barco, NC); click here.

June 13-15- USAPL Men's Open/Teen & Junior Nationals (Killeen, TX); click here.

100% RAW:
Freedom USA Open, Leesburg, VA (June 21)- roster; click here.

ADAU News:

Nationals Update- Roster; click here.

IPF News:

WADA; "Specified Substance Clause"-

As per WADA code "the prohibited list may identify specified substances which
are particularly susceptible to unintentional anti-doping rule violations
because of their general availability in medicinal products or which are less
likely to be successfully abused as doping agents. A doping violation
involving such substances MAY result in a reduced sanction provided that the
athlete can establish that the use of such a specified substance was not
intended to enhance sport performance."

What this means is that WADA now recognizes the possibility for a lifter to
ingest a very low amount of a banned substance unintentionally and without
significant performance enhancement. This is a great step forward in rational
anti-doping policy.

In recent years, we have had several cases in IPF where a medicine was given emergently without Therapeutic Use Exemption, which was otherwise needed. The IPF Medical Committee will continue to provide emergency TUE approval for appropriate medicines when needed. The specified substance clause addresses a different situation...,

Ultimately, every athlete is responsible for what he or she puts into the
body. This new clause addresses unintentional use of lower risk banned
substances. It cannot be stated too often or too clearly: make sure you know
what you are taking. Declare all medicines and supplements to your coach and
physician. Contact the IPF Medical Committee before taking a medicine/product
if you are uncertain.

To read more, click here.

19th World Bench Press Championships- June 15-18, Praugue, Czechia; Press release, click here.

National Doping Report- Update, click here.

USAPL News:

Recap; NGB Meeting- Rick Fowler submits the following report from the NGB meeting which was held in Killeen, TX on June 12;

Knee sleeves allowed will stay the same. The upcoming Raw Nationals seemed to be part of the rationale since lifters would be setting records wearing the type made of knee wrap material. Removing them would make it tougher to eclipse those records. Bill reported that this was a pretty hotly debated topic. Vote was close, 14-14 I think, with Larry choosing to keep things as is. Good call in my book.

Sponsor logos will be allowed. I don't know the specifics to this one, but it was voted to allow logos of sponsors, possibly to your shirt or gear, in an effort to attract business to sponsor lifters. Before you start ironing logos on your gear, wait for the exact wording on this.

Executive members voted were Bettina (who returns for who knows how many this makes for her), and Greg Page. Great picks. Can't go wrong with these two.

The 2010 Mens Open, Teen and Junior Nationals will be in Palm Springs, CA ran by the Ultra-Professional Lance Slaughter.

2009 Raw Nationals and 2010 Benchpress Nationals will be ran by John Shifflett in Charlottesville, VA

2010 Raw Nationals will be ran by Dan & Jennifer Gaudreau in Denver.

The Police & Fire Nationals was voted to be included with the American Open, which means this year it will be in St. Louis, MO in December. Great news as I would hate to see this shrinking event fall by the wayside.

Coach of the Year was awarded to Joe Lewis of Neenah, WI

The Brother Bennett Award was awarded to Joe Marksteiner. You will not find a better guy for powerlifting than Joe.

Raw Nationals; Mixed Gender Teams- Harold Gaines announces the following concerning scoring of mixed gender teams at the first Raw Nationals;

After much discussion we have arrived at some firm rules for teams of mixed gender at the Raw Nationals. The rules may be changed for future Raw National meets but that will be decided by the Raw Committee, and the NGB per exsisting voting methods.

A quick thanks to Madvig for suggestioning mixed gender teams and to Angela Simmons for driving us to the answers we needed.

Below is a list of rules we will follow this year:

A Mixed Gender team shall consist of no more than 12 lifters with no more than 2 lifters in each weight class.

A Mixed Gender team shall consist of a minimum of 2 female and 1 male lifters.

Team members may be in any division (i.e Master, Teen, Jr, etc), or in multiple divisions, but must declare when the team roster is turned in which division will count for team points.

Point scoring shall be: 12, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, for the first 9 placing in any bodyweight category. Thereafter, each lifter who makes a total in the competition shall be awarded one point.

All teams will be given awards. In the case of a tie, the team having the largest number of first places will be ranked first. In the case of a tie between two teams having the same number of first places, the one having the most second places will be classified first, and so on through the placings.

USPF News:

Update; Multi Nationals- Ted Isabella posts the following concerning loding for the upcoming Multi Nationals;

For those of you who have not reserved a room for the USPF Nationals or if a friend/family members need a room, the Sheraton is sold out. If you wish to reserve a room now, you must go to the Sheraton's sister hotel next door, the Comfort Inn. The Comfort Inn will match the room rate I have at the Sheraton. You must tell them you are with the USPF Multi-National group to get the discount. The phone number is 401-732-0470. Make sure you get this done ASAP.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 6/9/08

2008-06-08T12:44:00.000-07:00

"Bigger, Stronger, Faster"; Fair, Balanced, Provoking?

At GoHeavy, Steve Denison announces the release of the movie Bigger, Stronger, Faster. In the movie, Mark Bell describes the exploration of steroid use by his brothers and raises a number of points and counter points in the use of the performance enhancers. Read review here, here and here.

From Steve Denison;

I think its a very good movie that tries to dispel the many myths about steroids with the pros and cons. The director goes back and forth and interviews various medical experts on negative and postive sides of steroid use. It also focuses on the Bell family and the 3 brothers with 2 of them using. One is a highly competitive powerlifter, Mark Bell, and the other brother is a WWE has been. The 3rd brother, Chris Bell is the director. He also interviews Carl Lewis, Ben Johnson, Floyd Landis along with that Congressman you see in the preview clip. The movie was well put together and it will make you thnk critically about steroids and their impact on society and sports in general. It received a 4 1/2 star rating from the NY Times. I think you will find the movie worth watching whether you're for or against steroid use.

Results:

March 15- NAPF Caribbean Bench Press & Powerlifting Championship Results (Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands); click here.

April 19- USPF Pro Performance Powerlifting Championships (Morgantown, WV); click here.

May 30-June 1- APF Senior Nationals (Omaha, NB); click here (xls).

ADAU News:

Nationals Powerlifting Championships- June 28 (Erie, PA); Roster, click here.

Board of Directors Meeting- scheduled for June 27 (time to be announced). From Al Siegel (President);

We must have our annual meeting at the Nationals on Friday night.

Time has not been set yet, but it will probably be about 7:00 or 8:00 o'clock.

Please let me know, either on this message board, or with an e-mail, as to whether or not you can be there for this meeting.

Agenda items should be sent to me via e-mail.

NAPF News:

6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships- June 18-21 (Oranjestad, Aruba) nominations;

Men

Women

Referees

USPF News:

Multi Nationals- June 28-29 (Warwick, RI); Roster, click here.

The American Cup- In 2009, the American Cup returns to the Los Angeles Fit Expo. The dates of the Fit Expo are January 24-25 and will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 6/2/08

2008-06-01T12:31:00.000-07:00

Let Your Voice Be Heard:
The USAPL, National Governing Board (NGB) will meet on June 12 prior to the start of the 2008 Nationals in Killeen, TX. A number of items that have been included in the agenda will be considered. Including proposals to limit the kind of knee sleeves that will be permitted into raw competition and honor awards. Maryland's, Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary has submitted a proposal to limit knee sleeves and Virginia's, Phillip Battle (late) has been nominated to receive the prestigious Brother Bennett Award. While there is other rule proposals and well qualified nominees, these two items are those which need our full support.

For each of us in this sport, there are various opinions on how the sport should grow and be competed. Here is a opportunity for you to have your voice heard. Voting members of the NGB include State Chairs and Executive Committee (EC) members. Locally, your state chairs include; Mark Daniel (Maryland), John Shifflett (Virginia) and Niko Hulslander (Pennsylvania). You can also find contact information for various members of the EC and all the State Chairs at the USAPL website. Contact them soon and let them know your opinion. In doing so, you show support in the process which will determine how powerlifting is competed at USAPL meets.

Results:

May 24- IBP South Carolina Push-Pull, Bench Press & Strict Curl (Senaca, SC); click here (pictures and results).

100% RAW News:

Media Coverage- The Daily Advance (Elizabeth City, NC) provides coverage of the North Carolina State Powerlifting Championships that were held in Barco, NC at Currituck High School on May 31.

IBP News:

South Carolina Officials- Keith Payne (Executive Director) announced the following appointments;

Iron Boy Powerlifting events have been run in South Carolina since 2006. SC IBP membership has grown to the point where it has become necessary for the organization to appoint state officials who can provide for the needs of the IBP lifters.

I am honored to announce the following IBP appointments.

William Brothers -- South Carolina IBP State Chairman
Tom Isbell -- South Carolina IBP State Referee Chairman
Sam Warren -- South Carolina IBP State Records Chairman
Shane Simpson -- South Carolina IBP State Safety (loader/spotter) Chairman

Please join us as we thank these individuals for accepting the opportunity of leading the IBP in South Carolina. The IBP is certainly one of the fastest growing powerlifting organizations in South Carolina and is fortunate to have such qualified leaders who will guide the IBP into the future.

IPF News:

Suspended Lifters and Officials- Update, click here.

Overall Lifter Rankings- Update, click here.

USAPL News:

Roster- Men's Open, Teen & Junior Nationals , click here.

USPF News:

2008 Summer Fest- Pictures, click here.

National Meeting- Steve Denison posts the following;

Jan Shendow, USPF Secretary, requested that I post a message about the agenda for the National meeting that will be held at the National Championships in Rhode Island. Meeting time will be announced later.

USPF members are requested to email their agenda items to Jan Shendow for the National meeting.
If you have something you want changed or you have an idea then go ahead and submit it for voting consideration at the National meeting.

Emaill your agenda items to Jan Shendow: jshendow@aol.com

Multi Nationals- Ted Isabella posts the following;

I just wanted to inform everyone that the Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel Sales department has informed me that the room rate I have negotiated for the USPF Nationals, $88.00 a night, will end June 9, 2008. If you wish to compete or be a spectator at the Nationals and were planning on booking a room in the coming weeks, I highly suggest that you book your room NOW. Also, don’t forget to have youR entries in or POST MARKED NO LATER THAN MAY 31.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/29/08

2008-05-28T05:48:00.000-07:00

The Purposeful Primitive; From Fat and Flacid to Lean and Powerful
by Marty Gallagher

I received my advanced copy of Marty's new book last Friday and have been reading at a feverish pace to get it read by the end of this week. I don't think it will be hard to do because it is hard to lay it down. Once again, Marty has written a great book which if used, will be a guide to success for all who lift competitively or, simply wish to transform their body.

The projected release date is sometime the middle of this summer. I will write more, in terms of a review, in the coming weeks.

Results:

May 24- ADAU Pittsburgh "Kumite" Powerlifting Championships (Monroeville, PA)- click here (Unofficial-pending drug test results)

May 24- USAPL Pennsylvania State Bench Press/Deadlift Championships (Shrewsbury, PA)- click here.

Review- USAPL PA State BP/DL Championships from Niko Hulslander;

Whew! Finally got a chance to sit down and write up a small report on the meet. 76 lifters registered to do battle this year. We had 5 lifters withdraw due to injury at the last moment. I wish them well and a speedy recovery. Two Powerhouse High Schools came to show what our future looks like for PA Power. Penn Ridge High School from Perkasie, PA edged out the Olympians from Jim Thorpe High School. Garage Ink was able to come away with 3rd place in the team standings. Outstanding perfomances were turned in by so many lifters. We had quite a few first timers and we had some elite lifters come and show off for the crowd. Beverly Crawford, just 15 years old, walked away with the Best Female Bencher and Deadlifter. Dominc Ambrassano was able to get the lightweight Male bencher, and Pete Grohoski; w/ a huge 523 bench @ 198 won the Male Heavyweight Bencher. In the deadlift, one of the Founding Fathers of the ADFPA, Nick Theodorou showcased his Deadlift prowess and pulled 545 @ 165 and as a Master lifter!!!! Kyle Shearer, pulled a nice 601 RAW to win the Heavyweight Best Deadlifter. Best Lifter& Team awards were provided by Skullptures By Seeker; from Warren, PA. Carl Seeker provided some of the coolest awards I have ever given out. The Best Lifter awards were swords for the bench and battle axes for the deadlift!!! I heard alot of cool stuff about these! I actually "Knighted" each bencher as they came up for their award!!! The DJ, Merle Weigel, did an AWESOME job, keeping us pumped up all day! So many thank you's to send out. The set up Friday night just took 1 hour and 45 minutes!!!! Yes, that is right, all those who helped that night....WOW, awesome job! My Judges, CiCi Smith, Rebekah Lair, Rick Davis, Jim Roberts, Ryan Lair, and Tim Meckley...fantastic job!!! My spotters and loaders; Reggie Dawson, Shawn Bostwick, and Dan Ratchford. Also, the head table staff of Steve Mann, Mike Cagliola, and Tony Forella kept it all running smoothly. My set up and tear down crew of Scott Wright, Cheryl Gibson, Wayne Gibson, Jim Roberts, Merle Weigel, Mark Martin, Laura Scheach, Jackie, and My wife, Dyan....Thank you all so much!!! I hope you all had fun, I know I sure did. Thank you to all the lifters, you guys and gals were awesome! The results can be found at www.purepowerlifting.com

Take care and see you all soon!

Niko

APA News:

Line State Open Championships- according to reports at the message board, a monolift will be utilized when the APA competes the Line State Open Championships on July 19 in California, MD.

LenW;
Me and my crew will be there and we are bringing along the monolift and bench as well. We should have a team of at least 7. Hope to see quite a few turnout for this so there is some competition to push all to big numbers!

APF News:

National Meeting (Senior Nationals)- The national meeting will be held Saturday, May 31 following the lifting. An agenda has not been released.

Nationals Update (time change)- Amy Jackson reports the following;

APF Nationals time changes on Fri and Sat
5.22.2008 - by: Becca

On Friday, the Women's session will start at 11 am instead of 9 am.

On Saturday, all lifters (114-198) will start at 11 am instead of 9 am.

Senior Nationals (Omaha, NB; May 30-June 1)- Roster

IPF News:

National Doping Report- click here.

USAPL News:

New Website Launched- From Tony Cardella;

As you may have noticed, we've launched a new website for USAPL. I hope you find the new interface designed by Lea Hendrix to be very user friendly and easy to work with.

If you find any errors, broken links, missing images, or anything else, please send me an email at t-cardella@usapowerlifting.com.

Agenda, NGB Meeting- The 2008 meeting of the National Governing Board will meet at the Shilo Inn (site of the 2008 Men's Open- Teen & Junior National Championships) in Killeen, TX on June 28 at 4:00 PM. To review the agenda, click here.

Masters Nationals- Lea Hendrix has posted a link where pictures and video, taken at the 2008 Masters Nationals (Miami, FL), can be viewed. Click here.

Nationals (Men's Open, Teens & Juniors)- Preliminary Roster; click here.

USPF News:

Nationals Update (Multi Nationals)-June 28-29, Warwick, RI. From Ted Isabella;

The deadline to get your entry forms in for the USPF Multi-Nationals and the USPF Bench Press & Deadlift Nationals is only one week away. Remember you must have your entries posted marked no later than May 31, 2008. I WILL NOT EXTEND THE DEADLINE AND I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE ENTRIES…NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES. I would really hate to see someone not be able to compete because they did not get their entry in on time. So to avoid any no problems or conflict, please get your entries posted marked or sent in no later than then the deadline. If anyone is still looking for information for applications, hotel or car rental, visit my website, just visit my website, http://www.ripl.org/uspf2008nationals.html, for all the details. If you have any other questions, please just contact me directly.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/22/08

2008-05-21T13:01:00.000-07:00

IPF News:

Information- World Men's (37th) & Women's (29th) Powerlifting Championships; November 2-8, St. Johns NL, Canada:

1) click here (Word doc) for the Invitation
2) click here (Word doc) for the Nominations and Visa Support Form

USAPL News:

Raw Nationals- Schedule of events, click here (Word doc)

Mens Open, Teen & Junior Nationals- Robert Keller (Technical Secretary) posts the following request;

All National/International Referees:

If you're interested in taking part as a referee at this championship, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net

Please do so [by no later than] June 01, 2008.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/19/08

2008-05-18T12:55:00.000-07:00

ADAU News:

Roster- Pittsburgh Powerlifting "Kumite" Classic; May 24, Monroeville, PA

APF News:

"Unofficial Roster"- Senior Nationals; May 30-June 1- Omaha, NE

Nationals Update- From Amy Jackson;

You can call the hotel director directly to get the discounted rate at the Double Tree Hotel for APF Senior Nationals. Andy Eckles 402-636-4905

Any questions call Becca at Big Iron Gym 402-392-2446.

IPF News:

Update- Overall Rankings

USAPL News:

Roster (pdf)- Pennsylvania Bench Press/Deadlift; May 24- Shrewsbury, PA (Thank you to Niko Hulslander, State Chairman/Meet Director, for providing the roster.)

From Robert Keller- Men's Junior World Team ranking; click here.

From Joe Lewis- Men's Sub-Junior World Team ranking; click here.

USPF News:

From Matt McCase-

3rd Annual USPF SummerFest BP/DL Championships

MAY 31st, 2008

Lifting begins at 10:00am

PRO-PERFORMANCE ARENA
Morgantown WV

There should be a story coming out in the Morgantown paper sometime next week featuring Morgantown standout Sam Brooks who should be attempting to break his own American Record. There will be many other great lifters at this event including kids from around the state and even from the PA area. I am looking at a turnout of around 30 lifters total and the great part about it is most of them are seasoned lifters and a few of them are new comers. This is going to be a staple meet in the Morgantown area so be sure to make this one a meet you plan on every year. Hope to see you all there is a couple weeks. I will be grilling out hot dogs and hamburgers, all food and drink is free to those attending the event.

On a side note lifters breaking records need to make that aware to all the judges and have the American Record sheet filled out and signed by all of the judges.

Matt McCase
Power Promotions, owner
153 Dickens Dr. Suite 35
Mineral Wells, WV 26150
Mobile (304)376-7538

Multi Nationals- From Ted Isabella;

The deadline to get your entry forms in for the USPF Multi-Nationals and the USPF Bench Press & Deadlift Nationals is May 31, 2008. That means there is only 2 weeks left to get your entries in. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE ENTRIES…NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES. I would greatly appreciate if all competitors would get their entries in on time, so there is no problems or conflict. If anyone is still looking for information for applications, hotel or car rental, visit my website, http://www.ripl.org/uspf2008nationals.html, for all the details. If you have any other questions, please just contact me directly.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/15/08

2008-05-13T03:53:00.000-07:00

Results:

April 26- YMCA Nationals/100% RAW PL/BP/DL/Strict Curl- click here (results and write-up as submitted by Les Cramer).

May 3- USPF San Diego Open, Military and Collegiate Nationals (San Diego, CA)- click here (results and pictures).

May 10- APA Delaware Classic (new Castle, DE)- click here.

May 10- WPA World Championships (Fairhaven, VT)- click here.

100% RAW News:

From Paul Bossi (President)-

This has been an incredible year for us. The growth for the federation is coming in leaps and bounds in 2008. 2008 will show our 1st events in the following states: Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire. We are also seeing interest in teams from Canada and Israel looking to come and compete at the Worlds this year.

Upcoming events are posted on the website with entry forms. Please visit the site to see which meets are coming up near you.

I will be hosting the North Carolina State Championships this year at Currituck High School. This year I am combining the Teenage states, powerlifting states and Bench state all in 1 meet. With gas prices and small turn out at recent meets in 2007 I feel that it is best to have fewer meets and include all divisions in them to get the numbers up. The deadline date for the North Carolina states is May 24th, the meet will be on May 31st the Saturday after Memorial day. Please get your entry form in on time. Last year we had 85 lifters and ran 3 platforms in which we were done by 3pm with 85 full powerlifters. That is a pretty awesome feat, you lifters know what I am talking about.

Our next 2 big meets are:

The National Bench/Deadlift /Curl Championships in Annapolis, MD on June 28th.

The full powerlifting Nationals will be run in Reno, NV on July 12th. We will also be running the West Coast Bench Press at this meet for the bench only guys.

I will be posting what the Ranking plaques look like so lifters can purchase them for any of the past 3 years. There will also be a form posted for you to fill out and return if you want to purchase any plaque.

Ron Wisdom of Vermont has taken on the task of starting the Master Rankings. Keep posted as they will be posted soon after he is done going through the 2008 results.

Please get the entry forms in on time as this helps the meet directors plan for their events.

Records are being updated as quick as we can. With so many meets it is hard to update weekly like in the past. Please have patience with us during these tough times.

This years World Powerlifting has been changed to November 1-2 in Hagerstown, MD Meet Directors (Kevin Prosser, Dan Corridean) and the Bench Worlds has changed locations after 6 years in Currituck. Because of the interest in this event we have moved within 5 minutes from the Norfolk airport and will be going to a 2-day event. Bench on Saturday and deadlift and curls on Sunday. I am expecting 200 lifters with 50 or more coming from Europe and Canada.

ADAU News:

Roster- Pittsburgh Powerlifting "Kumite" Championships, May 24, Monroeville, PA

APF News:

Qualifying Totals- Amy Jackson (APF/WPC/WPO Office Manager), has announced that qualifying totals have been "lowered back down to the previous numbers";

The totals for the APF and AAPF are being lowered back down to the previous numbers at this time.

All the lifters that couldn't acheive the total required to compete at Seniors in Omaha can now do so.

The totals may be adjusted somewhere in between the old numbers and the increased numbers sometime in the future but for now we are adjusting them back down. There also is no qualifying total for the bench only division.

Remember there still is time to enter.

Support BIG and get your entries in now.

IPF News:

Update- Referee list (note- only three referees are listed for the USA)

Update- Tested Lifters

Technical Newsletter (2008-3)- Referee clinic, Titan logo, Wraps ( THP knee, Inzer knee and wrist- True Black and APT- 2XH and 3XH), New Cat II referees, Causes for disqualification in the deadlift and Rules for the disabled competing in IPF single lift Bench Press Championships.

USAPL News:

Brad Madvig- has introduced USAPLPhotos.com;

Here is a new website for all you out there. Thank you to Mike Sampson for throwing this together...,

This site is for all of you to upload your usapl powerlifting photos.. or training photos or other madness from Powerlifting (lets just keep it USAPL/IPF if its powerlifting please) You can embed your youtube (amoung other formats) as well.

So log on.. make an account.. upload your stuff and share with everyone... Questions let me know.

Nationals (Men's Open, Teen & Juniors) Update- From Gina Stepleton

The Shiloh Inn is full. If you still need to make your reservations for Men's Open/Teen/Juniors Nationals, you will need to contact Comfort Suites. The Comfort Suites is an all suite hotel. The rate is $95 per day and their number is 254-634-5560. Be sure to mention the Men's Powerlifting Championship to get this rate.

Coaching Certification; From Jennifer Gaudreau

USA Powerlifting is now offering a Coaching Certification program available to all USA Powerlifting members. We offer 3 levels of Coaching Certifications: Club Coach, Senior National Coach, and Senior International Coach. This should cover coaches from beginning to international levels. We will strive to provide coaching candidates with information and technical expertise to allow them to coach at any level.

The next USAPL Coaching Certification is September 15-16,2008 at the Rocky Mountain Lifting Club in Aurora, CO after DL & SQ Nationals.

If you are interested in hosting a Certification in your area please contact Dan Gaudreau, Director of Coaching Certification, at rmlcco@yahoo.com.

Raw Nationals website- July 25-27, St. Louis, MO

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/12/08

2008-05-10T11:54:00.000-07:00

Results:

April 26- IBP Tarheel State Powerlifting Championships (Pfafftown, NC)- Pictures and Results, click here

May 3- IPA Virginia State Powerlifting Championships (Fredricksburg, VA)- click here.

May 3-4- APF Master, Teen, Junior Nationals (Baton Rouge, LA)- click here.

May 7- Mikey Invitational (Rockville, MD)- submitted by Matt Gary;

For those of you that have been paying attention to the forum recently, Mike had originally planned on competing as a 181 at the 2008 USAPL Master's Nationals in Miami, FL last weekend. As life often throws us curves, his plans changed. Accordingly, he did not want his training cycle to go to waste. So today he came over to Rockville Fitness and tested himself in a mini-meet.

Jim Roberts came and helped spot, load, coach, and judge. Sioux-z, Tim Gill, and I all did the same. It was a blast. This is what powerlifting is all about....friends getting together and throwing some weight around.

Mike's performance was fantastic! He went 8/9 and hit three PRs including a 480 squat, 285 bench press, and a 1,260 total. The only discipline where Mike didn't hit a PR was in the deadlift where he went 3/3 and hit a sweet 495 anyway. For those keeping score at home, 495 is 99% of his 500-pound PR deadlift, so it wasn't too shabby as his final attempt of the day.

The only lift that Mike missed was a third attempt squat at 495. Mike wrapped himself on his first two attempts and decided he'd save his energy on his last one. Sioux-z wrapped him and really cranked the wraps down. As Mike hadn't been wrapped by someone else in a while - this was somewhat of a shock and caught him a little by surprise. I actually thought he was going to finish the 495. After a controlled descent, he hit the hole nicely and began to ascend where he got stuck and simply ran out of gas. 500 is definitely within reach and I'll be surprised if that doesn't fall very soon.

For those interested, check out the YouTube videos of his best lifts of the day..

480 Squat

285 Bench Press

495 Deadlift

Congratulations again Mike on a most impressive performance. You should be proud.

Local News:

From Niko Hulslander-
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Click here for entry form (Deadline is May 14!)

From John Shifflett-
I will be hosting the 100% Raw Freedom USA Open on June 21 at the Golds Gym in Leesburg. The meet is single lift Bench Press, Deadlift and Strict Curl. You can set National Records at the meet.

If you want to lift get your forms in by the deadline so I can plan on how many awards to bring with me. If you cannot lift and will be willing to help in some way please let me know. I hope all is well with you. God Bless.

Click here for entry form.

At USAPL-Maryland- Information for the 2008 Larry Garro Memorial has been released.

Click here for entry form.

100% RAW News:

Wrist Wraps and Knee Sleeves- RAW is currently conducting a survey to learn if lifters are interested in adding wrist wraps and/or knee sleeves. Comments and more can be found at the message board.

Woody Leonard- announced that he has been named Chairman of Drug Testing and Substance Abuse by 100% RAW.

IPA News:

State Chairman- As reported at Powerlifting Watch;

IPA Vice President Gene Rychlak has announced the appointment of Cheryl Clodfelter and Barry Williams as Co-State Chairs for North Carolina.

IPF News:

Update- Approved list of apparel and equipment for use at IPF sanctioned competitions. (5/11/08)

Update- 2007 National Doping Test Reports

Update- Suspended Lifters and Officials (5/1/08)

Website- 9th Masters World Bench Press Championships, April 15-18 2009 in Taupo, New Zealand.

Arnold Sports Festival:

In the May 6th edition of the ASF Newsletter, "USAPL in Review-2008" is the featured article.

In "Talking Training", Dennis Unitt speaks with Anton Kraft of Denmark.Anton broke the World Bench Press record in the 56 kg. class at the 2008 Arnold Sports Festival.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/5/08

2008-05-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

Results:

April 19- 100% RAW Maryland State Full Power and Bench Press Invitational (Hagerstown, MD)- click here.

April 26- 100% RAW Virginia State BP/DL/Curl (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.

May 2-4- USAPL Master's Nationals (Miami, FL)- click for here.

APF News:

Senior Nationals- deadline has been extended to May 17 (AOL users- for a meet poster, click here)

USAPL News:

Reminder- Deadline, May 12th (30 days prior to meeting) Agenda Items, honorary award nominations and ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS** Committee reports will be included in NGB materials per NGB vote in 2007. Committee chairs are still encouraged to use their time to thank those they wish and give a brief summary at the meeting.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 5/1/08

2008-04-30T09:18:00.000-07:00

Results:
April 26- ADAU Power Day Classic (Bigler, PA)- click here.

APF News:

Roster- Master,Teen & Junior Nationals- World Qualifier; May 3-4, Baton Rouge,LA

Proposals- In preparation for the meeting that will proceed the Senior Nationals, a discussion thread has been started by Eric Stone (State Chairman- IL) where he makes several proposals for changes in the APF. Others offer proposals as well. The Senior Nationals will be competed in Omaha, NE on the following dates; May 30- June 1.

USAPL News:

Masters Nationals- Timetable of Events & Final Roster

From Christian Powerlifters of America; Interview with Ernie Beath (Post Accident)
by Mike Loveless for CPOA

On November 22, 2007 it was reported at CPOA and here at Maryland Powerlifting that Marylander, Ernie Beath, from Maryland's eastern shore, had a serious lifting accident which resulted in him losing his sight in one eye.

Ernie's first interview with CPOA was on December 6, 2006. What follows is the second interview where Ernie describes the accident and how his faith and the support of others has helped him during his recovery.

CPOA: Hey Ernie, can you give us some background info about yourself again? You conducted an interview with us awhile back, but would like to refresh everyone.

Ernie: I would be glad too…I am 26 years old and am from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I have a Home Improvement/Handyman business called Cross Beams Home Improvement. I am about 6ft3 380lbs and mix Strongman, Powerlifting, and Olympic lifting in my training.

CPOA: Ernie, you just recently went through a tough situation with an accident, can you tell us what happened?

Ernie: My family and I had taken a cross country trip…We arrived home at about midnight, and I went to my garage to do some lifting. I was ending with some partial benches from the pins in my rack, I was on my last set of my last rep, when one of the pins had a mishap and 765lbs landed on my face. It knocked me out…When I awakened, I knew something wasn’t right. My whole body felt like it was vibrating. I really thought that this might be it as far as my life on earth…but the Lord allowed me to be completely calm with no fear. I simply asked for forgiveness. I crawled into my house and got help. The ambulance came and took me to our local hospital, and then the local hospital took me to Shock Trauma in Baltimore Md. I stayed there for a couple days. My outcome was a bunch of fractures and breaks in my face, a bone going into my brain and causing it to bleed, and also resulting in being blind in my right eye.

CPOA: Ernie, what pulled you through this tough and trying time?

Ernie: Number one the Lord made this situation as easy as it could possibly be. He sewed up my bleeding brain. They were going to have to perform multiple surgeries, and they didn’t even need to perform one. I am so thankful and Blessed.

My family has also stuck right by my side through this situation. They have been there every step of the way. I don’t even consider it a bad incident, I just consider it something that has happened in my life.

CPOA: Is there a certain scripture that sticks out going through this?

Ernie: My family held tight to all the healing verses in the Bible. They as well as I, stuck to them strongly.

CPOA: How is your mother and what support has your family given you? Your mother had emailed me and asked us to pray for you! We know there was great concern then!

Ernie: She is doing great…She has been so supportive of this situation. I remember while this was happening in the early stages(the first night), I was continually asking the paramedics and nurses how she was doing because, well she is a typical mom! But the Lord gave her peace of mind through this situation as well.

CPOA: Are you back to work now or rehabilitating? Can you give us the extent of the injuries?

Ernie: Oh I am back completely! And guess what? Stronger then ever! I am stronger then before the injury…I keep hitting pr’s every week. And I am back working as well. Things are great! I couldn’t ask for more!

CPOA: Through this whole trial that the Lord has given you, what have you learned the most about the situation?

Ernie: I have learned that prayer definitely works! And that the Lord is DEFINITELY right by your side! Cling to HIM! You also really learn who your true friends are as well.

CPOA: Do you have any final comments brother?

Ernie: Thank you very much for this interview and thank you to Christian Powerlifters of America for all the prayers and support!

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/28/08

2008-04-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

Lifters in the News:

Doctor Disa Hatfield- It was announced that Disa Hatfield passed her dissertation earning her doctorate.

USAPL News:

2008 Bench Nationals- Jeniffer Thompson (meet director) provides the following information;

FYI. There is a Virgina Tech college game being played at Panthers Stadium on the same day as BP Nationals. The hotels are starting to book up all ready. I do have rooms blocked at the Omni, our host hotel. I am going to try and increase our block on Monday. Do not wait to make your reservations, you may be in trouble if you do. Go to our web site http://www.2008benchnationals.com and look under travel for online booking to receive our very special rate.

From Critical Bench- Interview With Powerlifter Drew Sheffield of NGBB Elite
As told to CriticalBench.com by Curt Dennis Jr. "The Brute" of Planetrage.com- April 2008

DREW SHEFFIELD...I train with him at NGBB and and he has came a long way as a lifter and as a person. You wouldn't of figured that someone that was built to do long distance running would be squatting 848 and deadlifting near 700. Drew is the example that not just genetic freaks can be powerlifters and not just anyone can be a powerlifter...sometimes it takes more than just strength alone to be one and drew has proven that...also he's prove that if you BELIEVE, you will BECOME...

Critical Bench: Hey, thanks for doing this interview, Drew, please introduce your self.

My name is Drew Sheffield, I'm 21 years old, and student at The Georgia Institute of Technology. I recently totaled 2017 at the GA State APF Championships, which was my first Elite total.

Critical Bench: Congrats. How long have you been into powerlifting?

I started lifting weights my freshman year of college in the spring of 2005 and lifted in my first meet in the Spring of 2006. I went 8-for-9 finishing up with 440/270/501.

Critical Bench: Tell us about your childhood and how you got into powerlifting?

I come from a long line of distance runners so I naturally followed suite as a child and went on to be the captain of my high school Cross Country team. I also played soccer, ran track and wrestled in addition to a short stint as a 2nd string cornerback/free safety on the JV team.

Critical Bench: Who did you look up to when you were coming up as a powerlifter?

The big names of course! Local guys like Jon Grove and Steve Goggins. It was great to live so close to such accomplished lifters. Also the legends of the sport like Vogephol, Coan, Kaz, Capt. Kirk, etc.

Critical Bench: How long have you been at NGBB? How did you hook up with them?

I've been training at NGBB since 2006 after I lifted in my first meet. One of the members, Jon Gordon, offered to handle me at the meet and then invited me to start training at the gym.

To read more, click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/24/08

2008-04-23T12:38:00.000-07:00

Results:

March 22- IPA Bench Armageddon (Allentown, PA)- click here.

IPF News:

Update- Tested Lifters (4/22/08)

USAPL News:

National Office Closed- From Larry Maile (President-USAPL)

The National Office is closed Thursday and Friday. Barb back in on Monday.

Hardcopy Newsletter Editor Wanted- From Larry Maile (President-USAPL)

Looking for a volunteer to manager our hardcopy newsletter. This basically involves selecting content and liaison with: 1. Those with the content, 2. Brian, the gentlemen who sets up the actual newsletter files, 3. selecting/begging for photos, 4. making sure that the electonic file is uploaded to the printer and that Mr. Plante knows that the bills are due to the printer so that they can be paid, proofing the galley proofs.

You do not have to find the advertisers, but some liaison with them so that the way is paved for Mr. Plante and some help with receipt of their advertising files.

All in all, takes about 10 hours per issue.

Please respond to my USAPL email: l-maile@usapowerlifting.com

2008 Masters Nationals- Nominations (roster), click here.

From Critical Bench; Interview With Luminary Bench Presser Damian Osgood
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - April 2008

1) CRITICAL BENCH: Damian, your journey to a 600+ bench press has been amazing. It has been a true story of blood, guts, sweat, tears, and testicular fortitude. You can now reap the rewards of being the youngest bencher in history to bench over 600lbs weighing less than 200lbs! How young were you?

Damian Osgood: I was 23 y/o I when I hit the Lift, still in the Jr. Class. I weighed in at 178lbs, after cutting down from 188lbs. I hit the Lift at 2007 APF New England Open Bench Press Championship On Nov. 3rd 2007 Helded by Dave Follansbee.

2) CRITICAL BENCH: How did it feel benching 605lbs weighing less than 199lbs? How did you celebrate? What was your initial reaction after benching the weight and what did you do afterwards to honor the achievement?

Damian Osgood: It was amazing Benching 605lbs!! It was something I knew I was able to bench, I just had to put it all together and make it happen! After the Meet I drove 3hrs Home and went Out with a Few of My Team Osgood Crew and had a few drinks, then we came back to my place and finished off the night! My Initial reaction to the lift is hard to explain, I was just so happy and was so proud. I knew right then and there I could compete with the best of the best!

To read more, click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/21/08

2008-04-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

Lifters in the News:

Brian Siders- was named among the six strongest men of all time by Flex Magazine (see report here).

Results:

March 22- 100% RAW Tri State Championships (Martins Ferry, OH)- click here. (Pictures)

March 28-30- 100% RAW Elementary/High School/Collegiate/Submasters/Masters Nationals (Melbourne, FL)- click here.

April 11-13- USAPL Collegiate Nationals (Denver, Co)- click here.

April 12-13- AAPF Nationals (Lake George, NY)- click here.

April 16-19- IPF World Masters Bench Press (Bratislava, Slovakia)- click for Women/Men.

100% RAW News:

Roster- Virginia State BP/DL/Curl, April 26 (Stanardsville, VA)

Dallas Sports Weekend- 100% RAW will be a part of the Dallas Sports Weekend, April 26-28 when it holds a meet at the Holiday Inn Express in Plano, TX. Other events include Olympic Lifting, the inaugural AFPF/AAFPF Nationals, Physiques Competition, Power Curl, Power Clean, High School Bench Press/Deadlift, Special Olympians and a concert featuring Ricky Dale Crain.

ADAU News:

Updated Roster- Power Day Classic, April 26 (Bigler, PA)

USPF News:

Multi Nationals- June 28-29, Warwick, RI- for information, click here.

Military Nationals- May 3-4, San Diego, CA- for information, click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/14/08

2008-04-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

Results:

March 29- ADAU Pennsylvania State Open Powerlifting & Great Lakes Bench Press (Erie, PA); click here

Periodization and the Annual Training Plan - Part One
By Matt Gary

Serious and quantifiable improvement, in any quest, necessitates specific goals and objectives with imposed deadlines. If you merely want to get stronger this year, then visit your local gym and start working out. But, if you wanted to squat 500 pounds by June 1, then clearly defined and methodical training is essential.

In part one of this article series, I will give a brief historical account of Periodization then define how it applies to training methodology. I will elaborate on the importance of implementing a defined and time-segmented plan into your arsenal. I will also introduce the annual training plan including the different phases that comprise the year. Characteristics of each phase as well as the phase’s time components will be discussed. Lastly, I’ll present some figures illustrating the Periodization of an annual plan.

It has been said, “If you fail to plan, you may as well plan to fail.” Achieving precise goals requires appropriate planning. Proper planning requires a systematic approach of mapping out methods and strategies at suitable time intervals to ensure task completion. In the realm of athletics and sports, planning is germane to preparing for competition and helping athletes achieve high levels of training and performance. Without blueprints or roadmap directing you toward a goal, the probability of successful achievement is dubious. Your plans should not be so rigid and inflexible to the extent of compromising the integrity of the mission. Coaches and athletes need to be able to discern when to back off and when to push one’s limits. The annual plan simply serves as an outline to direct and focus your efforts.

To read more, click here.

To read more articles written by Matt, click here.

From Critical Bench; John Dolan Interview
First 600+ Bencher in the 100% RAW Federation
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com

John Dolan is the 100% RAW federations SHW 628 lb raw bencher. He was the first ever to do 600 in the 100% RAW fed and the only one to do it more than once. He also had the highest bench at the Raw Unity Meet.

1) CRITICAL BENCH: John, welcome to Critical Bench. It's great to have you here today. Tell us about yourself!

John Dolan: I am from Chicago Illinois . I am 6'0 and currently compete at SHW. My weight is generally between 310 and 320lbs. I have competed from 242 up. I have been competing since 1995, strictly in the bench. I am thirty seven years old and a Chicago police officer. I am married with three children.

2) CRITICAL BENCH: John, what federations have you competed in?

John Dolan: In the last year I have competed in the 100% RAW federation and the USAPL. I competed in 2005 in 100% RAW and the ADFPF and WDFPF. Prior to that, I competed in the USAPL, AAU, SAAS, NASA and the old ADFPA. I compete in the open division. I only compete raw or unequipped even if there is no division for it.

3) CRITICAL BENCH: What is the most you have bench pressed?

John Dolan: My best lift raw is 610 at SHW, which I hit at the in Bloomington Illinois at the 100% RAW federation meet on September 8, 2007. I have hit 600 and over three separate times in competition (2X at one meet). In 2005 I won the WDFPF unequipped bench press world meet in England.

4) CRITICAL BENCH: John, was your 600lbs bench press for the first time as exciting as benching 610 or 628? What else do you like about powerlifting meets besides PRs and breaking records?

John Dolan: Hitting 600 for the first time was right up there along with hitting 610 and 628, but my favorite parts of powerlifting meets is getting the opportunity to meet so many great people at the meets. I still keep in touch with guys I met from competing in the mid 90's to guys I have met recently

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/10/08

2008-04-09T06:05:00.000-07:00

Lifter News:

Jeff Lewis- Update from Brad Madvig (Webmaster);

I got an update from Jeff Lewis. He says thanks for the fund raiser and the money is being put to good use with medical bills starting to roll in. He is walking 1000 ft a day and has gotten his knees to bend to a 30 degree angle.

He ended the note with the message 'Ill be back'

Sean Siggins- Garage Ink team member, Sean Siggins, is featured in an article published in the York Daily Record;

Standing on a platform in front of hundreds of screaming spectators, Sean Siggins bent his knees, flattened his back and tightened his grip on the bar in front of him.

In one fluid motion, he straightened his legs and back, hauling the bar up to about mid-thigh and held it there.

A 507-pound deadlift, a personal record for him.

It was Siggins' last lift in the USA Powerlifting Police and Fire Nationals on March 29 in Scranton.

An officer with Southern Regional Police who runs the department's K-9 unit, Siggins' numbers in three events -- squat, bench press and deadlift -- garnered him second place.

As the weight thudded to the platform, Siggins, 6-foot-2 and 260 pounds, bounded off the stage and leapt into the arms of coach Dennis "Niko" Hulslander.

Good thing Hulslander is 6-foot and 320 pounds.

Siggins, 34, and Hulslander, 36, have known each other for years, since when Hulslander used to be a deputy with the York County Sheriff's Office. But about a year ago, the two realized they were neighbors when Siggins moved from Jacobus to Stewartstown.

That's when Hulslander approached Siggins and said, "See you Monday, you're on the team," Siggins said.

To read more, click here.

APA News:

WPA World Championships- (May 10-11, Fairhaven, CT) Scott Taylor (APA President) posts a partial roster of lifters;

Republic of Georgia
Kapiani Kakhaber - (Full Power) Mens Open Drug Tested 242
Chitishvili Aleksandre - (Full Power) Mens Open Drug Tested 165
Kavtaradze Paata - (Bench Press) Mens Open Drug Tested RAW 220
Ivardava Davit - (Bench Press) Mens Open Drug Tested RAW 198
Chakvetadze George - (Bench Press) Mens Open Drug Tested RAW 275
Kapiani Kakhaber - (Bench Press) Mens Open Drug Tested 242

Canada
I spoke with Marcel St-Laurent (CPA President) and he stated the team roster is on the way. Approximately 15 lifters are being sent from Canada

Guatemala
According to Felix Leonel Bol Garcia, Guatemala Powrlifting Federation President a team consisting of 3 of their best benchers and 4 of their best Powerlifters will be coming. A roster will be submitted soon.

APF News:

AAPF Nationals- Roster; click here (April 12-13, Lake George, NY)

USAPL News:

Collegiate Nationals- Finalized (April 12-13, Denver, CO) lifting schedule submitted by Robert Keller;

Friday, April 11, 2008 -- Session I
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 am
Start-time for lifting: 9:00 am
Note: Two [2] Scales for weigh-in

Platform I
Flight A: Women 97 - 105 / 9 Lifters
Flight B: Women 114 / 8 Lifters

Platform II
Flight C: Men 114 – 132 / 12 lifters

Friday, April 11, 2008 -- Session II
Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Start-time for lifting: 2:00 pm
Note: Two [2] Scales for weigh-in

Platform I
Flight A: Women 123 / 8 Lifters
Flight B: Women 132 / 14 Lifters

Platform II
Flight C: Men 148 / 15 Lifters

Saturday, April 12, 2008 -- Session I
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 am
Start-time for lifting: 9:00 am
Note: Two [2] Scales for weigh-in

Platform I
Flight A: Women 148 / 15 Lifters
Flight B: Women 165 / 10 Lifters
Flight C: Men 165 / 12 Lifters [heavy]

Platform II
Flight C: Men 165 / 11 Lifters [light]
Flight D: Men 181 / 13 Lifters
Flight E: Men 181 / 14 Lifters

Saturday, April 12, 2008 -- Session II
Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Start-time for lifting: 2:00 pm
Note: Two [2] Scales for weigh-in

Platform I
Flight A: Women 181 / 6 Lifters
Flight B: Men 198 / 12 Lifters
Flight C: Men 198 / 12 Lifters

Platform II
Flight D: Men 220 / 10 Lifters
Flight E: Men 220 / 11 Lifters

Sunday, April 13, 2008 -- Session I
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 am
Start-time for lifting: 9:00 am
Note: Two [2] Scales for weigh-in

Platform I
Flight A: Women 198 – 198+ / 11 Lifters

Platform II
Flight B: Men 242 / 12 Lifters
Flight C: Men 242 / 12 Lifters

Sunday, April 13, 2008 -- Session II
Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Start-time for lifting: 2:00 pm
Note: Two [2] Scales for weigh-in

Platform I
Flight A: Men 275 / 15 Lifters

Platform II
Flight B: Men SHW / 10 Lifters

Masters Nationals- Update (May 2-4, Miami, FL) from Robert Keller (Meet Director);

The Hilton Hotel, yet once again, has added more hotel rooms to the block for those that called and could not get a room. The cost remains the same -- $109 per night. We are now over 500 room nights sold! So, I have included the following amount of rooms for each night:

April 30, 2008 - 05
May 01, 2008 - 20
May 02, 2008 - 25
May 03, 2008 - 25
May 04, 2008 - 15
May 05, 2008 - 05

If you have had any difficulty booking your hotel room, please let me know.

Lastly, as a kind and gentle reminder, if you have not sent your entry form, the deadline for postmarks is: April 14, 2008. All entries postmarked after April 14, 2008, will be assessed a $50.00 late fee. The lifter/nomination roster will be posted on April 21, 2008.

Any questions, etc, please contact me directly at either rhk@verizon.net or 954-790-2249

The Maryland Powertlifting Report 4/9/08

2008-04-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

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

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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

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/7/08

2008-04-06T12:09:00.000-07:00

Local News:

Coming to Annapolis, Maryland; 100% RAW National Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl- June 28th; to get an entry form, here.

Brad Madvig announces the launch of a website in tribute to Phillip Battle. Click on the banner

Matt Gary on the USAPl Richmond Open; in his Friday (4/4/08)training log entry at the Maryland Powerlifting message board, Matt gives a report on the USAPL Richmond Open which includes highlights of Maryland lifter, Andrew Cohn and Washington, D.C.'s, Romaine Bostic;

This afternoon was the start of a special weekend as we and many others (Jim Roberts, Romaine Bostick, Andrew Cohn, Niko Hulslander to name a few) drove down to Virginia to participate in the 2008 USAPL Richmond Open Powerlifting Championships honoring the late Phillip Battle.

I’ll discuss my training then elaborate on the competition.

Now for the good part....the 2008 USAPL Richmond Open Powerlifting Championships! Sioux-z, Jim Roberts, and myself all served as referees at the meet. There were approximately 60-something lifters including several special Olympians. That crew is always exciting to work with. There isn’t a more inspirational group of lifters out there. Talk about uplifting!!!

Local lifter and newly sponsored (APT) Andrew Cohn lifted raw at a lean 198 and walked away with three new PRs. When the chalk dust settled Andrew squatted a PR 413, benched 275, and hit a PR deadlift of 485 with a near technical miss at 501. Man, that 501 was so close. He locked it out with a slight “up n down” in the middle. I have every confidence that Andrew will nail that and more at Raw Nationals in July. Nevertheless his 485 added to his PR total. Washington, DC’s own Romaine Bostick also made the trip and when we left the venue he had gone 4/6 heading into the deadlift. Romaine had a little trouble with depth in the squats but came back to make two successful squats including a big 644 weighing-in light in the 242-pound class. Then he hit two benches including a 467. Romaine and I exchanged emails later in the evening and he ended with a 1,670-pound total.

Also in attendance was Jason Beck. Jason is a multi-time national champion and has finished as high as second in the IPF Worlds at 100kg. Jason was on hand to help coach a few lifters. He’s taking a break from powerlifting this year as he recovers from an umbilical hernia injury. More important, he and his wife Shannon are expecting their first child this June. He may hit a local strongman competition later this year and I’m sure whenever he returns to the platform he’ll still be a force to be reckoned with.

Not to diminish the efforts of Andrew, Romaine, and the other competitors, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the official meet director, Phillip Battle. Phillip was the USAPL Virginia vice-chairman. Tragically, at the age of 30, he passed away a few weeks ago. Anyone that met Phillip quickly noticed that he was a true gentleman with a heart of gold. He was one of the nicest fellows in the iron game. Last November, he drove all the way from Richmond to Stewartstown, PA to help Niko at the Garage Ink Invitational. Phillip had been involved in powerlifting for over a decade and always gave back to the sport by helping local underprivileged youth learn to lift weights.

Phillip’s parents and sister attended the competition and were met with a nice meet in his honor. At the start of the meet, there was a moment of silence. Later, after the bench pressing had concluded, Niko and some of the competition staff stopped the action and held a very special tribute. The bar was loaded to 551 pounds. (This was the last weight that Phillip had benched in competition.) The head judge gave the start command, the press command, and the rack command. All three judges followed with three white lights and we all paused again to reflect upon Phillip’s life, his gift of friendship, and love to us. Honestly, it kinda felt like Phillip was hanging around with us all day. Myself and many others were moved by his presence. I know he would have been proud.

Apparently, the USAPL Richmond Open Powerlifting Championships will now be held each year as some type of Phillip Battle memorial meet. The details are forthcoming. Either way, Sioux-z and I look forward to being a part of those meets in the years to come.

It’s not often that you come across people that touch your heart like that. Phillip Battle was one of those rare special people. Powerlifting definitely lost one of the good guys way too soon. He will be sorely missed by all of us that had the good fortune of knowing him.

Results:

March 29- APA Southeastern Seaboard Open (Georgetown, SC)- click here.

IPA News:

Power Paloosa 10- April 19 & 20, Leesport, PA; Roster

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 4/3/08

2008-04-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

Results:

March 22- USAPL New Jersey State Championships (Atlantic city, NJ);

Women-Men 67.5 kg ( here)
Men 75 kg-SHW (here)
Bench Only (here)
For Robert Keller's (Meet Director) write-up, click here.
Notable lift- Kim Walford made a 507 deadlift at 148!

100% RAW News:

USA Freedom BP/DL/Strict Curl will be competed on June 21 (click for an entry form) in Leesburg, VA at the Golds Gym. This is a new date due to scheduling of the Bench Press/Deadlift/Strict Curl Nationals in Annapolis, MD.

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/31/08

2008-03-29T11:37:00.000-07:00

Results:

March 22- IBP King of the Hill Push-Pull (Asheville, NC)- Pictures & Results

From Powerlifting Watch:

Lifter Rankings- Jon announces changes to lifter Rankings;

Due to demand, I've added the 2008 Lifter Rankings to the existing Current Lifter Rankings and 2007 Lifter Rankings. The 2008 Rankings will not initially include the top 50 lifts (top 20 for women) but will be built out as lifts are added throughout the year. Please also be aware that only lifts which will likely be in the top 50 at the end of the year will be included in these Rankings.

The Current Lifter Rankings are the top 50 (top 20 for women) lifts in the past 12 months broken down by weight class and equipment.

APA News:

WPA Worlds- Scott Taylor (President, APA) provides a WPA Worlds update;

The WPA Worlds are coming up in May in Fair Haven, Vermont. So far we have teams from Guatemala, Republic of Georgia, Ukraine, and Canada registering and information requests from several other countries.

Those wishing to meet lifters from other countries and compete in a Worlds against somebody other than lifters from the home state or a neighboring state may want to consider signing up.

This event is shaping up to be a great show. If people are coming in from other countries lets show them a variety of Americans to go against, make new friendships with lifters from other nations etc.

We will be presenting some outstanding awards at this competition and it is in a very beautiful and scenic part of the country with lots of things to do and places to explore while your up there. Hope to see some of you there.

IPF News:

Information; about 16th Women’s Masters World and the 26th Men’s Masters World Powerlifting Championships- click here.

USAPL News:

Master's Committee Meeting- Gina announces the following;

The Masters Committee meeting will be held 5/1 at 5:00pm. Elections will be held for the Masters Chairperson and two committee meeting. Nominations may be sent to Johnny Graham or taken at the meeting.

Raw Nationals- Harold Gaines provides information for the Raw Nationals scheduled for July 25-27 in St. Louis, MO:

The sessions for the Inaugural USA Powerlifting’s Raw National Championships have been announced.

SESSIONS:
Friday 7/25 Afternoon – Men 123-165
Saturday, 7/26 Morning - All women
Saturday, 7/26 Afternoon - Men 181 & 198
Sunday, 7/27 Morning - Men 220 & 242
Sunday, 7/27 Afternoon - Men 275 & SHW

COMPETITION EQUIPMENT:
E/R Racks
Calibrated, chrome Ivanko plates
IPF approved Q bars
Husky loaders/spotters
Marksteiner scoring system projected on large screens
Carpeted platforms

AWARDS
Custom, commemorative medals for every successful lifter.
Best lifter awards
Team awards
Commemorative T-shirt for every registered lifter

HOTEL
Make your reservations ASAP as the hotel is likely to sell out quickly.
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield MO 63017
1-636-532-5000
Mention USA Powerlifting for the discount.

ENTRY FORMS
Online and paper entry forms are available at: http://www.USAPLNationals.com

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
After you have made your airline reservations contact Rob Campbell at RACENT1@sbcglobal.net if you need to arrange ground transportation to/from the airport.

WHO IS LIFTING?
Lifters from Wyoming, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado have already submitted entry forms.

2009 Arnold Sports Festival Logo Contest- Priscilla announces the following;

Got a creative side? Help design the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival logo and win $300 in USAPL Merchandise!

Information for your submittal:

Logo to include a minimum of:
-USAPL Logo
-IPF Logo
-The Contest year: 2009
-Contest Name: Arnold Sports Festival
-City Name: Columbus, OH
-Wording: America's Choice for Drug-free Strength Sport

Art Format:
Design: 4-color
Sample format for submittal: .jpg
Final Version format: .eps illustrator vector art, 300 dpi with the colors separated

Deadlines:
Samples Due no later than May 15th
Winner decided by May 31st

Submit to: pribic@usapowerlifting.com
Please send medium size jpgs. You will receive an acknowledgement email to show your submittal has been received.

2008 Arnold Sports Festival Wrap-up: by Matt Gary, Mid-West team coach, Quest American Pro Invitational

The Arnold Sports Festival celebrated its 20th year of excellence in showcasing a variety of sports performance. The festival is held annually in Columbus, Ohio on the first weekend in March. This year’s celebration was held Friday, February 29 through Sunday, March 2, and hosted 39 events including 14 Olympic sports.

USA Powerlifting joined the festival this year and put on a tremendous display of competitive powerlifting that included lifters from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Four separate competitions were contested in three days beginning with the Raw Challenge on Friday. Spectators witnessed more than 30 lifters competing in the unequipped competition with only belts, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves being allowed.

For video, pictures and to read the rest of the article, click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/27/08

2008-03-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

IPF News:
Update-National Doping Report

USAPL News:

Lifters Wanted!- Matt Gary (Men's Coach) seeks lifters for the NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in Oranjestad, Aruba:

I am still trying to fill the Men's Open, Master’s, Sub-Junior, and Junior rosters for the 2008 NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in Oranjestad, Aruba. Due to the dates of other USAPL competitions, lifters that would normally leap at the opportunity to compete internationally have chosen to pursue other options. Accordingly, we still have some holes to fill in various weight classes.

I am looking for strong lifters for the following weight classes:
56kg
60kg
67.5kg
75kg
82.5kg
110kg
125kg

This is a tremendous opportunity to gain international lifting experience and this also serves as one of the qualifiers for the 2009 World Games in Taiwan. If you need additional information about the championships please visit the following link: NAPF

Here you'll be able to view the official invitation which will provide you with more information regarding the contest, accommodations, etc.

If you're interested in participating, please contact me immediately at MLGary@aol.com.

From Critical Bench: Interview With Bench Presser "Big Willie" J.T. Hall, III
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - March 2008

1) CRITICAL BENCH: JT, tell us about yourself!

My name is "BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL, III. I have an A.A. and B.S. in biology. I am the NASA KENTUCKY RECORDS CHAIRMAN & member of the NASA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. I have been a competitive powerlifter since 1994. I have competed in 10 different states: KY, OH, IN, WV, VA, IA, MO, NC, IL & TN. I have competed in more than 11 different federations: NASA, BENCH AMERICA II, USAPL, AAU, WDFPF, WNPF, APF, ANNPC, WEOPF, SLP, & APA. My best-equipped competition bench press is 523 lbs & raw bench press is 484 in the 220 class. I have missed 585 & 575 @ lockout last year in the summer/fall. My best training lift is a 625 3-board press, 635 reverse band bench press and an unequipped 495 bench press. I'm a member of the Omega Force Christian Strength Team.

I have won several NASA awards. These are the awards I cherish a lot: The 2007 April Co-Lifter of the Month, 2005 Bench Only Over-all runner up, 2003 & 2004 Bench Only Over-all winner of the Year and 2002 Powersports bench presser of the Year. I have been ranked by Powerlifting USA and Powerlifting Watch. My height is 5'11 and in a 13-month period, I was drug-tested 3 times.

I compete in the Inzer Rage X Bp shirt. I use AtLarge Nutrition Maximum Mass Stack. My pre-workout supplement is BMF Sport: A.C.T. Healthy Energy drink.

2) CRITICAL BENCH: Since your last interview, what have you achieved in the sport of powerlifting?

The biggest achievement for me is to continually give back to the powerlifting community. I enjoy being the NASA KY Record Chairman & on the NASA Executive Committee. This gives me a great opportunity to help lifters at the KY meets and vote on NASA Athletes of the Year. No award or title can compare to this achievement.

3) CRITICAL BENCH: A lot changed since your last interview from 04. Can you tell us what has changed?

I competed at the 2004 Bench America II and was the only KY lifter invited. I competed on the 2004 Team NASA against Team AAU in Richmond, VA. Team NASA did lay the smackdown on Team AAU. NASA is putting on the 2008 Pro Powersports and Pro Powerlifting with almost $40,000 cash giveaway.

4) CRITICAL BENCH: Tell us about the first time you benched 135? What was that like? What about 225? 315? 405? 500? 550? 600+?

I bench press 135 my freshman year in high school and was shocked because I weighed 100 pounds.

I bench press 225 my senior year in high school and was pretty excited.

I bench press 315 in 1995 and bench press 405 and 1997.

That's when I started thinking that I can eventually bench press 500 and 600 drug-free.

I bench press 500 in 2002. After I bench press 500, I jumped off the bench and took off running. I was really, really excited that day of the competition. I missed the mid and high 500 a couple times. I was a little frustrated, but I'll never give up.

I will become a member of the 600 bench press club using an Inzer Rage X bp shirt!

To read more and to see a example of "Big Willie's" 5-week routine , click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/24/08

2008-03-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

Results:

March 15- AAU Bench Press Nationals (Clyd, NY); click here.

USAPL News:

Referees- High School Nationals; Jack Marcus is seeking referees:

STILL LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL REFEREES AS HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS LOOKS LIKEIT WILL BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVER.IF YOU CAN MAKE IT TO NATIONALS LET ME KNOW ASAP AS WE AREWORKING ON ROOM ASSIGNMENTS FOR REFEREES.APRIL 4-6th 2008 KALAMAZOO MICHIGANTHANK YOU IN ADVANCEJACK MARCUS TECHNICAL SEC 269-612-1300

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The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/20/08

2008-03-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

Local News:

The 2008 100% RAW Bench press/Deadlift/Power Curl Nationals is coming to Maryland.

Mid-Atlantic Powerlifting is partnering with 100% RAW President, Paul Bossi, to promote and host this great event.

For me, it is an annual event I always look forward to seeing. There has always been great lifters from various federations who have lifted in this competition in the past.

The meet will be held at the Annapolis Moose Lodge on Saturday, June 28th.

Entry form and additional information will soon be provided.

USAPL News:

Priscilla Ribic announces 2009 Arnold Sports Festival Information:

Information has now been posted concerning the selection criteria and competition format for the http://www.usapowerlifting.com/nationals/arnold/index.shtml.

More information, specifically the nominations will be posted soon. As qualifying events are completed, nominations will reflect lifters who makes the minimum qualifying requirements.

Looking forward to 2009!

USAPL-Arnold Sports Festival

Christy Newman has posted more pictures taken at the Arnold Sport Festival- click here.

Larry Maile describes future plans for internet use:

All,
Madvig Solutions, LLC will take up the task of the online rankings system for 2008 and beyond. Thanks, Gentlemen.

Tony Cardella, who is our webmaster will be rebuilding the website over the next few months to implement the design that Lea Foreman worked through for us. As you recall, Lea did the website design that we have now and which presents USAPL in a very positive light. We want to freshen it up some and make it a little more user friendly.

Tony will also be working on the records pages so that we can have a system that allows the user to drill down to look at past records in addition to the current ones.

Thank you all for all you do for USAPL.

Joe DeMatteo provides flight information for the New Jersey States:

2008 USAPL New Jersey State Powerlifting Championships - Finalized Schedule for Lifting There will be 3 scales at weigh ins

Saturday -- Session 1
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 am Lifting: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Flight A: Women 44kg – 56kg / 9 lifters
Flight B: Women 60kg – 75kg / 10 lifters
Flight C: Men 52kg – 67.5kg / 15 lifters

Saturday -- Session 2
Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Lifting 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Flight D: Men 75kg – 82.5kg / 14 Lifters
Flight E: Men 90kg – 100kg / 10 Lifters
Flight F: Men 110kg – 125+kg / 14 Lifters

Special Note: The ten [10] single-lift Bench Press only lifters will be grouped according to the above listed weight categories.

New Jersey Powerlifting

Rick Fowler has announced the launch of the website dedicated to the '08 Men's, Teen's and Junior's Nationals (June 13-15 in Killeen, TX)- click here.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/18/08

2008-03-16T10:35:00.000-07:00

Results:

March 8- Results and pictures from the IBP FirstHealth Bench Press Classic, held in Rockingham, NC- click here

March 15- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.

Raw Unity:

Eric Talmant has posted qualifying totals for the 2009 Raw Unity Meet:

Hello lifters. Below you will find the qualifying totals for the 2009 Raw Unity Meet Championships which will once again be held in New Port Richey (30 min north of Tampa), Florida, on January 24-25. This total can be done in a sanctioned or unsanctioned meet, but it has to be done raw according to that federations (if applicable) or that meets rules. For example, I understand that the APA allows monolifts and knee wraps in their raw division and that 100% Raw does not, but this meet is about uniting powerlifters and as such I feel that this is the best way to do it. Please be aware, however, that the Raw Unity Meet itself will only allow neoprene knee sleeves (USAPL lifters take note-the Inzer knee sleeves will not be allowed), wrist wraps, and the rules of performance of the lifts will be the same as this years competition and can be found at the web site at Raw Unity Meet.

If you competed in the 2008 Raw Unity Meet then you are automatically invited back for the 2009 Raw Unity Meet Championships.

If you are a top single or multi-ply lifter and would like to be considered for the Raw Unity Meet please submit a lifter resume to Eric .

If there is any other questions please contact me at my yahoo address or through the Raw Unity Meet web site. Thank you for your time and train hard!

Men

132-793
148-1030
165-1223
181-1339
198-1421
220-1482
242-1537
275-1598
308-1614
SH- 1631

Women

105-407
114-462
123-518
132-589
148-622
165-639
181-688
198-705
SH- 710

Bench Only

132-259
148-297
165-341
181-385
198-407
220-429
242-446
275-473
308-496
SH- 518

ADAU News:

Roster- Pennsylvania State Powerlifting and Great Lakes Bench Press (March 29- Erie, PA)- click here.

APF News:

The WPC World's will be held November 20-23 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Amy Jackson (Administrator) with the announcement:

This year the Worlds will be held November 20-23 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at the beautiful Mariott Hotel. The airport is West Palm Beach International and is actually (at this time) cheaper to fly into than Vegas, that is from Chicago. The room rates are $129. The location is near plenty of shopping, restaurants, theaters, museums, entertainment and not to forgot the beaches.

In deciding the location we did consider Vegas; however things aren't what they use to be. Venues in Vegas have gone up considerably and it is difficult to use rooms as a bartering chip since everyone looks for the best deal regardless of venue hotel. We are seriously considering it for next years Senior Nationals if we can find a venue.

A date and location had to be locked in for Worlds due to the fact that countries will need ample time for passport and visa requirements and the location of Florida is what was voted at the AGM.

This will be a top notch first class event and I look forward to it.

The APF adopts raw.

In a second announcement, Amy Jackson states:

The APF-AAPF has adopted the Raw division which will consist of a singlet and belt only. Records will be kept in both APF and AAPF in all categories.

It is the meet promoters choice whether they choose to add this division to their meets.

IPF News:

Update- Suspended Lifters and Officials; click here.

The WADA Coaches Tool Kit; click here.

For the English version, WADA Doping Control Flier; click here.

USAPL News:
The final edition of Powerlines has been published; click here.

In this edition:
1) President's Message; Larry Maile discusses the reasons for discontinuing the electronic version of Powerlines and the temporary loss of the on-line ranking system, success found at the Arnold Sports Festival, increase in membership in 2007, greater diligence in drug testing and a greater effort put toward out of meet (OMT) testing. He concludes with news of the passing of Phillip Battle.

2) Robert Keller shares information for the upcoming Master's Nationals that will be held in Miami, FL- May 2-4

Robert Keller discusses the 6th NAPF/IPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships is scheduled for June 18-21, 2008 for Oranjestad, Aruba.

3) Contest Results- received to December 31 and a few from 2008.

4) Upcoming Events

5) Profiles- Phillip Battle

6) Technical (see editors note)- Part I: Spotting/Loading Techniques/Applications: Recruiting and assembling your platform team (by Robert Keller)

7) Sports medicine and Suspended Lifter List

8) Classified Ads

9) Mike Armstrong's (Editor-Powerlines)thoughts on the final issue of Powerlines.

10) Lifter Rankings

From Critical Bench: Interview With Awe-Inspiring Bench Presser Rock Lewis
Interviewed By Ben Tatar of CriticalBench.com - March 2008

1) CRITICAL BENCH: It's Ben Tatar from Critical Bench and I am here with a RAW legend in the sport of bench pressing, Rock Lewis. Rock, how did you get started in the sport of benching?

Rock: My cousin, King McDuffy started me. He had about a 600lbs bench. I started when I was in the military and everyone thought I was strong. I took it from there.

2) CRITICAL BENCH: Rock, you bench pressed 495 for three reps raw with your feet up on the bench the same day you benched 600lbs. How many reps can you do with 495 fresh with your feet down?

I can bench press 495lbs for 8 reps with my feet down. The other day I bench pressed 495 for 6 reps with my legs crossed.

3) CRITICAL BENCH: That is totally insane. Do you usually bench with your feet up or down?

Rock: I bench with my feet up and with my legs crossed.

Rock Lewis Bench Presses 495 For Reps Same Day He Benches 600 Raw

Rock Lewis 560 Opener - No Hand-off!

4) CRITICAL BENCH: What is the most weight you have ever bench pressed with your legs crossed before?

Rock: I've done 620 with my legs crossed.

5) CRITICAL BENCH: Oh My God! Ha-Ha! Rock, why do you always train with your feet up on the bench?

Rock: It gives me better upper body control. It takes much more upper body control to bench with your feet up which allows me to get stronger and ultimately bench press more.

6) CRITICAL BENCH: Rock, how did you get so good at unracking your own weight like you did with 560 at the 100% RAW Nationals?

Rock: I do everything by myself. I don't need a bench shirt, spotters or anything else. It's all me.

7) CRITICAL BENCH: You are one of the most naturally strong freaks this Earth has ever seen, no doubt about that. Rock, do you ever intend to compete with gear?

Rock: I do. I would like to compete with gear after I become the first heavy weight bencher to triple his body weight drug free and then I want to go to gear…

To read more, click here.

Chapman's:
As some are aware, I slipped on a patch of ice last December. A month later, I learned that I had fractured my fibia. While the doctors did not place me in a cast or take any other action, except to give me a brace, I was told due to the extent of the sprain (soft tissue), I would experience pain for several months to come. Not to be deterred by the pain, I continued with my training, minus squatting. Having read my story of woe, a good friend introduced me to Chapman's.

I have been using Chapman's Horse Liniment ("for man or beast") to manage the pain for a little over a month. It has been very effective in both healing and pain management. And I have been able to squat with just a minor amount of discomfort. So therefore, I have included a link here on at Maryland Powerlifting. I would encourage all to give it a try!

In Memory of Phillip Battle

2008-03-14T08:10:00.000-07:00

In Memory of Phillip Battle:

On this day we mourn his passing and honor his life. Let the joy which he brought to the life that we know, lift the spirit in each of us as we reflect on his. While his physical presence is gone, his spirit remains. Let it give each strength to carry on.

BATTLE, Phillip Patrick, of Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life Sunday, March 9, 2008. He is survived by his loving and caring parents, Phillip E. and Myrtle T. Battle; and devoted sister, Kimberly D. Battle of Washington, D.C. He also leaves an uncle and aunt, Calvin L. and Ethel K. Battle; five great-aunts, Elsie T. Brown, Virginia Taylor, and Ruth Mickens, all of Richmond, Va., Theatrice Belcher, West Point, Va., and Mildred Taylor, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two great-uncles, Neal Brown of Richmond and Randolph Brown of Quinton, Va.; other relatives, extended family, church family, heart of Virginia Council Boy Scouts of America and the powerlifting community. Phillip was a 1995 graduate of Atlee High School. He also attained the rank of Eagle Scout that year. In 1999 he graduated from Bluefield College, Bluefield, Va. He was Vice Chairman of USAPL Powerlifting for the State of Virginia, and he organized the Special Olympics competition for the Youth of Virginia meets for powerlifters. He was a participant, helper, organizer and judge of many meets for the AAU Powerlifters. He also lifted in the IPA Powerlifters Competition. Phillip was a promoter for the Chickahominy Branch Press Competition, held for the past eight years to help defray the cost for youth attending the YMCA Summer Camp. He was an employee of the Jefferson Hotel for eight years, as well as the Chickahominy YMCA. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R Street, Richmond, Va., 23223, with Monsignor Walter Barrett Jr. officiating. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Viewing 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Sunday. Remains to rest in church one hour prior to service.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/13/08

2008-03-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

Update- Phillip Battle:

The viewing will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6.p.m. at:

Chiles Funeral Home
2100 Fairmount Ave.
Richmond, VA 23223
phone- 804-649-0327

The service will be held Monday, March 17, 2008 at 12 p.m. at:

The Holy Rosary Catholic Church
3000 R Street
Richmond, VA 23223
phone- 804-222-1105

At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The Holy Rosary Catholic Church building fund in his honor.

Update- Jeff Lewis:

In a note distributed by Brad Madvig, he indicates that the fund raiser will be closed soon. If you wish to contribute, click here

For Updates on Jeff Lewis's condition, click here.

Local News:

Roster- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl; March 15, Stanardsville, VA (click here)

Results:
2008 USAPL Virginia Open- March 9, Stanardsville, VA (click here)

From Powerlifting Watch:

Jon describes additional changes in Lifter Rankings:

I've added a new feature to the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings (subs req). For any lift where video of it is available, a small television icon will appear next to the lift. If you click on that icon, you'll be able to view video of the lift. If you know of any additional videos that I've missed, please send me a link and I'll get them added.

Reminder- Fantasy Powerlifting: Be sure to set your team for the coming weekend by Thursday evening at 10 pm Eastern.

100% RAW News:

From Paul Bossi (President, 100% RAW):

Dear Lifters,
It has been a while since our last your update. We have been busy working on the 2008 schedule and expansion into the western USA and Canada. We are finalizing plans for the Nationals in Reno, NV, and getting ready for the YMCA Nationals in Texas on April 26. We are also working with a gym in California that has experience running meets and Canada also. The 2008 powerlifting year is off and running and expects to be our best year ever.

For you who have not been on the website lately 100% RAW has split with Shawn "Bud" Lyte and BMF Sports. This is the link we posted on our site about the split. Click here

We have some great events coming up all over the country. If you are not ready to lift you can come help out and earn a free competition. Talk to me about the details and I will explain to you. March has 9 meets in 6 different states (FL, VA, NE, IL, VT, OH) & in April we have 5 events in 5 states (NC, VT, VA, MD, TX), if you live in these areas we look forward in seeing you lift with us.

This weekend John Shifflet will be running the Ironman Nationals. Next March 22nd we have the 2nd annual Tri-state championships in Ohio on the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state lines. Also on the 22nd is the Beau Moore Classic in Tampa, FL. The Nebraska and Florida events in March have been capped off and will not allow anymore lifters. Florida and Nebraska having been growing fast with chairmen Spero in Florida and DJ in Nebraska.

April 12th is our 10th Annual Battle of the Border double header. We run a bench and deadlift during the day and the NASF Carolina Open Bodybuilding Championships during the evening. This will be in Elizabeth City, NC our 1st meet here in 5 years. As you can remember this is the meet with those awesome awards (swords, axes, etc). This is a do not miss meet.

NASF Bodybuilding Link (click here)

Battle of the Border Link (click here)

April 19 we are back in Hagerstown after a 4 year absence. This promises to be an incredible meet as Hagerstown has some great lifters. Make sure to get your entry forms in before the deadline date.

And finally lifters in Texas and in the western part on the USA. Texas here we come, the YMCA Nationals will be held in Plano close to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Make sure to get your entry forms in before the deadline date.

If you are ranked in the 2007 Rankings and want to order a ranking plaque send me an e-mail. The ranking plaque will have your Name, rank, lift the ranking was in, amount lifted and year with our federation logo on a cherry wood plaque. Elizabeth City Trophy and Awards Inc. will be selling record & Ranking plaques for $20 each plus shipping.

If I have not heard from you in a while send me an e-mail and say hello and fill me in with an update of yourself.

Bossman

APF News:

Deadline- March 16; AAPF Nationals, April 12-13, Lake George, NY

IPF News:

Technical Committee News Bulletin: 2 2008 click here.

USAPL News:

From Matt Gary (Men's coach):

All those interested in attending the 6th NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships, scheduled for June 18-21, 2008, in Oranjestad, Aruba, please contact me by no later than March 21, 2008. Information pertaining to the championship can be found on the official invitation located on the NAPF webpage at: http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica

This championship will serve as an official qualifier for the 2009 World Games that will take place during July 2009 in Taiwan.

Questions, please contact me via email: MLGary@aol.com

Thank you very much.

Robert Keller updates the '08 Master's Nationals:

All:

Today, I had the hotel add more rooms to the event block. So far, we have sold nearly 400 room nights and counting.

Also, important, the hotel has officially changed their name to Hilton. So, those attendees wishing to use their Hilton Award Points, may now do so.

As a reminder, the room block for this championship now extends out from April 28 to May 10, 2008. So, if you wish to arrive early or extend your stay after the championship, you may now do so. If you have any questions or have difficulty making a reservation, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net or 954.790.2249.

Again, if you have not already done so, please make your hotel reservations, before the hotel sells out of rooms, which is likely going to happen.

NGB Deadline Reminder:

March 14th (90 days prior to meeting) All by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Treasurer, Secretary and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and NATIONAL MEET BIDS (Men’s Open/Jr/Teen, Bench, Raw & Deadlift/Push-Pull)

Phillip Battle

2008-03-10T03:24:00.000-07:00

Phillip Battle (Vice-State Chaiman, USAPL Viginia) has died at 30 years of age. Phillip was a lifter, meet director, spotter-loader, referee and a friend to all.

Few details are known at this time. Messages are being posted at the Virginia Message Board.

In a note distributed by Niko Hulslander (PA State Chairman/Garage Ink):

A Brother in Iron has past. Folks, I just recently found out that early this morning; Phillip Battle has past away. Phillip was a meet director, judge, lifter, and very good friend. Most of you may remember most recently that Phillip drove all the way up from Virginia to serve at times as head ref for the Garage Ink Invitational. Phillip was very giving to the sport of Powerlifting he sacrificed a lot to make sure he put on a great show. I was honored to be part of his Richmond Open last year and was going to sponsor this year's contest as well. It is very unfortunate to lose a fellow like Phillip. He will be greatly missed. Please join me in praying for his family and friends in this time of sorrow and loss. I will try to get more details tomorrow.

The Maryland Powerlifting Report 3/10/08

2008-03-09T09:16:00.000-07:00

Local News:

Highlights- USAPL Virginia Open:

Adam Mamola Open 181 American Record 550 Bench Press
Bill Gillespie 45-49 American Record 660 Bench Press@273.
Leigh Haines 45-49 American Record three lift record Bench Press with 180 123 class.
Walker Breeden 181 70-74 American Record Deadlift with a easy 415 pounds.
Doug Currence WV State chair weighed in a 221 lift 242 had a awesome day,

Roster- 100% RAW Ironman Nationals/US Open Bench Press/Strict Curl; March 15- Stanardsville, VA

Results:

*ADAU Greater Johnstown Open (Single Lift Meet)- February 23 & March 1; click here.

The greater Johnstown Open was competed on separate weekends due to weather. Al Siegel (President, ADAU):

Partial results of competition held 2-23-08 Severe weather problems kept over 30 Pennsbury High School lifters from making the trip and arrangements are being made to "finish" the meet next weekend. The school district did not allow them to travel on school buses due to the weather.

USPF Virginia State National Qualifier- March 1, Norfolk, VA; click here.

At Powerlifting Watch:

Update March 7- Fantasy Leader Board; click here here.

Powerlifting Watch to include results from major unsanctioned meets in lifter's rankings.

From Jon:
I want to thank everyone who provided feedback on whether to add unsanctioned meets to the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings (subs req.) and, if so, in what manner. After much consideration of that feedback, the Lifter Rankings will now include major unsanctioned meets which have published rules which are consistent with generally accepted rules of powerlifting.

The number of events which will meet this criteria is extremely limited and will be the exception. Right now, only the Raw Unity Meet qualifies. Bench America would also have qualified. Fears of every backyard touch and go meet creeping into the rankings are unfounded. Just like all sanctioned meet aren't included in the Rankings (eg. SLP), all unsanctioned meets won't be. By keeping the criteria tight, we're not in any danger of opening the floodgates for questionable unsanctioned lifts to overwhelm sanctioned lifts.

The reason I've chosen this route is due to the fractured state of powerlifting. With fewer federations, moving outside of federation lines to pit the best against one another likely would prove unneccesary. However, with powerlifting as it is today in America, bringing the best together on the same platform becomes much harder. Efforts that do so need to be recognized. The IPA is doing this for multi ply lifters in the form of their Pro-Am events. Unfortunately, no similar success at the federation level has been realized in single ply and unequipped lifting. Allowing unsanctioned unity type meets fills those gaps.

I think it's safe to say that most powerlifting competitors and fans would like to know who are the best raw, single and multi ply lifters and would like to see the same competing together to determine that title. Ultimately, even in a small way, I don't want to discourage events whose aim is just that; events like the Raw Unity Meet and Bench America.

While some may view this move as a ding to the integrity of the Lifter Rankings, I think supporting unity in powerlifting is hugely important, and if the Rankings can do that, their integrity should ultimately be bolstered.

APF News:

Mike McDonald (VP, APF) shares some guidelines for recruiting, development and responsibilities for referees in the APF/AAPF:

Recently I posted my typical content for a rules meeting for lifters at an APF meet. Feedback was that the info. was additive. I committed to do similar for a judges’ meeting. Info. to follow will to some degree be from the perspective of judging at an APF meet but not exclusively so. It’s isn’t in the format of communication at a judges’ meeting but instead just my perspectives and general opinions on judging. Input from others (lifters, judges, coaches, and spectators) as upgrades or to correct my perspective is welcome.

To read more, click here.

IPF News:

Update- 2008 Tested Lifters

Update- National Doping Report

Hand Book (Word doc)- Organizing Handbook; to be completed host federations of World Championships.

USAPL News:

Update- Jeff Lewis.

From Rick Fowler:
They went in and did surgery on Jeff and found that both patellas were snapped, not at the tendon, but just snapped in half. They used titanium wire to wrap them and connect them together. It went pretty well and it is now a matter of seeing how he recovers.He has insurance, but will be out of work for a long time. They have said he will be in the hospital at least 8 weeks

High School Nationals- reminder; deadline to enter is March 19.

From Jeff Brown (Women's Team Coach):
To all of the ladies interested in going to NAPF/IPF North Americans in Aruba, June 18-21st. I need the following ladies to contact me; OPEN Sue Hallen, Masters Kim Ryan, Jennifer Kingsley, Toni Kemper, Kate Dingle- Craig, Angela Simmons, Lanette Lopez, Paula Houston, Malinda Baum, Jill Arnow. TEEN/JUNIORS Stephanie Seebruck, Kayla Vopelak,Jayna Vande Voort, Kendra Miller, Pamela Bartz, Daliann James,Amanda Moe, Brandi Decker, Leigh Arnold. Please contact me at jimbrown@brownsgym.net. immediately. If you know any of these ladies please forward this information to them. Thank you. Jim Brown

USPF News:

From Matt McCase on the 2nd Annual Sports and Fitness EXPO at Pro Performance in Morgantown WV; click here. Events include; USPF Powerlifting, NABBA Bodybuilding, NAS Strongman, AAU Taekwondo andPro/ Exhibition Boxing.