News Letter- Federation News 8/31/07

APA News:
WPA World Championships are scheduled to be competed on November 3rd in Blue Springs, MO.

IPF News:
A web site has been posted for the 2007 World Powerlifting Championships.

1) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007

List of IPF Referees and forms.

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

NAPF News:
Robert Keller has posted a reminder for those interested in taking part in the 2nd NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships:

All:
The 2nd NAPF North American Regional Bench Press Championships will take place on October 26 & 27, 2007, in Oranjestad, Aruba.
The competition hotel and venue will be the- Holiday Inn - Sunspree Resort
Further information can be found at: IPF-NorthAmerica
If you're interested in taking part in this championships, please contact me at: Robert Keller
Serious inquiries only!
Thank you very much,
Robert Keller

USAPL News:
Angela Simons advises concerning knee sleeves:

Robert Keller replied in the following way to the question posed below about knee sleeves.
Angela Simons wrote
Given the new definition of Raw (belt, wrists wraps and knee sleeves) the question was raised will there be an approved list or standard forth coming for knee sleeves.I would appreciate any information you can give that I might pass on.

Robert Keller's reply
"Thank you for the message. Actually, in the preparation of my USAPL Technical Newsletter, I have addressed this issue. Until actualy defined, we shall accept all commercial grade knee sleeves.
Thank you,
Robert (Keller)"


Reminder:
1) Robert Keller seeks referees interested in officiating at the American Open which will be competed December 1st & 2nd in Scranton, PA. Deadline to submitt names is September 15.

Local News:

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


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




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






National & World News:
Steve Denison has announced; "I have secured some funding for the American Cup so I will be giving away $3000. $1000 to 3 best lifters. Open men 114-198, Open men 220-308 and Open women."

The American Cup will be held 15-17, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Thjose considering entering the meet must have a qualifying total. The qualifying total must be Class 2 and above.


note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

News Letter-IPF Agenda 8/30/07

Vic Salvaggi, meet director and organizer of "Lift for the Cure," announced that the meet scheduled for September 16 has been postponed. A date in February, 2008 is being considered.

IPF News:
The IPF has published the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the 2007 Congress. This meeting will be held at the Freizeit Arena and is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 14. Highlights include:

1) Treasurer's report- Gaston Parage reports that due to an increase of fines levied, the federation is "closing the financial situation with a good benefit." Additional revenue has allowed for expansion into media resources such as streaming video and "The International Powerlifter" which is the IPF magazine in its first year of publication. Along with sending equipment to Guatemala, Samoa, Italy, Libya and New Zealand for the development of the sport, the improved financial position of the federation has allowed the federation to support efforts monetarily in Africa and NAPF. He does express some disappointment with member nations not supporting the medal exchange and submitting fees on time.

2) General Secretary’s Report- Detlev Albrings describes the large volume of work that is undertaken while expressing disappointment with a lack of support, especially in the matter of applying for IOC recognition. He highlights "participation at the WADA-ADAMS-Systems in 2008" as a major undertaking of critical importance in the fight against doping.

3) Jean-Claude Verdonck, chairman of the Law and Legislation, expresses concern that the Greek and Irainian Powerrlifting Federation do not participate in IPF events despite having their Constitution's approved. He also is concerned that nations who have applied are not taking advantage of his expertise and willingness to assist in completing the required documents to join the IPF. He notes the following concerning the Caribbean; "When I was in Killeen, Texas in October 2006 Mr Robert KELLER told me he would do his best to have a copy of the Caribbean Constitution. But since then there was a split between the Bodybuilding Federation and the Powerlifting Federation. So, now the questions are:
--- Does the Caribbean Constitution exist or not?
--- And do they still want to join us?
Maybe we can ask them directly the questions.
Just now I have received the Cameroon Constitution so I’m going to read it, examine it and control it to see whether their Proposal of Constitution fully respects our latest IPF Laws and Legislations. "

4) Constitution / By-Laws Proposal:
IPF shall re-establish the Women’s Committee:
Reason: To work to promote female powerlifting and recruit Women into governing bodies in powerlifting.

5) Elections:
President: Detlev Albrings (GER), Robert Wilks (AUS), Susumu Yoshida (JPN)

General Secretary: Detlev Albrings (GER), Robert Keller (USA), Emanuel Scheiber (AUT)

Treasurer: Gaston Parage (LUX)

Technical Committee Chairman: John Stephenson (GBR)

Medical Committee Chairman: Bernie Miller (USA)

Disciplinary Committee Chairman: Dietmar Wolf (NOR)

Appeal Committee Chairman: Lars-Göran Emanuelson (SWE)

Law & Legislation Committee Chairman: Jean-Claude Verdonck (BEL)

Doping Commission: Robert Wilks (AUS)

Women’s Committee Chairwoman: Eva Speth (GER) 22/40

Board members to be confirmed:
Africa: Alan Ferguson (RSA)
Asia: Susumu Yoshida (JPN)
Subrata Dutta (IND)
Europe: Arnulf Wahlström (NOR)
North America: Larry Maile (USA)
Oceania Robert Wilks (AUS)
Steve Lousich (NZL)
South America: Julio Conrado (BRA)

Non executive members (appointed by the EC / proposals can made by the member federations)
Auditor: Gerhard Geissler (GER)
Jean-Claude Verdonck (BEL)
Media Officer / Newsletter Editor: Dennis Unitt (GBR)
Records Registrar: Jari Tähtinen (FIN)
Championship Secretary: Gaston Parage (LUX)
Internet Officer: Wim Wamsteeker (NED)
Referee’s Registrar: Göran Gunnarsson (SWE)

Appointed by EC:
DHP-Chairman: James F. Cirincione (USA)

6) Verbiage proposed for establishing the Athletes’ Commission and Coach Commission.

7) Technical Rule Proposals:
Five proposals have been submitted that may decide the future use of the bench shirt. Two nations (Germany and Australia) have proposed outlawing the use of bench shirts. Three nations (Germany, Australia and Sweden) and the IPF-Executive Committee/Technical Committee have proposed limiting use of shirts to those with 40% elasticity or "allow shirts that stretch at least 40% horizontally & vertically under 200 Newton’s of strain." The U.S.A. proposes; " No changes are to be made in the technical rules or rules of performance governing the bench shirt or its use or materials from those that are approved currently and which are currently in use."

Bench Press (IPF-EC/TC)-
After receiving the signal, the lifter must lower the bar to the chest (the chest, for the purpose of the rule, finishes at the base of the sternum/ breastbone), hold it motionless on the chest, after which the Chief referee will signal the audible command "Press". The lifter must then return the bar to arms length with no downward movement of the whole of the bar. with no excessive / immoderate uneven extension of the arms. Any uneven extension is accepted as long as the whole of the bar doesn’t descend during the uplifting process.
When held motionless in this position the audible command "Rack" shall be given together with a backward motion of the arm.

When agreed, changes are necessary: delete in "Causes for Disqualification of a Bench Press" page 17, item 4. Change item 5: Any downward movement of the whole of the bar. Also in Page 8, "Bench Press, blue card" delete first chapter.
In 2 (blue) card. Second paragraph to read - Any downward movement of the "whole" of the bar in the course of being pressed out.

Causes for Disqualification of a Bench press-
Any change in the elected lifting position during the lift proper i.e. any raising movement of the head, shoulders, or buttocks, from the bench, or movement of the feet on the floor / blocks / plates / or lateral movement of hands on the bar.
New: A movement of the feet on the floor / blocks / plates is allowed, as long as the feet are flat on the floor / blocks / plates.
Reason: If the lifter change his position of the feet then this will be a disadvantage for him, because he loose his stability

When agreed, changes are necessary: in Page 9, "Bench Press, yellow card" in second chapter.

There is more. If you compete on in international meets, you are advised to look through the rest. If some of the proposals are passed, it could impact how competitions are competed. Also, while theses are simply proposals, it is important for you, the member of the federation, to let your elected officials know what your concerns are.

note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

News Letter 8/27/07

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

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

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

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

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

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

1) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007

List of IPF Referees and forms.

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

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

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

Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






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


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




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





note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

From Critical Bench; Interview With Bench Presser Lisa Miller

As told to CriticalBench.com by Ben Tatar - August 2007

1) CRITICAL BENCH: Critical Bench is here with Lisa Miller. Lisa is one of the strongest and most inspiring powerlifting women in the world. Lisa, tell us about yourself.

I'm from Justice Illinois, I'm a mother of 3. Outside of power lifting I'm a personal trainer in Illinois. I also do motivation Seminars at the schools, to let kids know they can be what they want as long as they put their minds to it. They don't need drugs to be a champion!

2) CRITICAL BENCH: Very nice! Lisa what are your best gym and competitive lifts? Where do you compete?

My best gym bench is 502lb. I compete in the APF and the WABDL and I use Karin's extreme shirts. I recently just hit 451.9lb at the APF Chicago Summer Bash.

You can read more of this interview and see pictures and video at Critical Bench.

News Letter 8/20/07

New Look:
The message board is undergoing some changes. Take a look..., your comments are welcome!

Athletes Commission:
In a response during a discussion thread at Powerlifting Watch concerning the recently published TC News Letter No 5 2007, Inger Blikra (Speaker for the athletes’ commission) released the following "open letter" addressed to the IPF-Executive Committee:

To the IPF-EC
August 14, 2007

A letter from the Athletes commission to the IPF-EC

The lifters commission (from now on called the athletes’ commission according to the proposal for the congress about the commission) have been working by e-mail since early this summer. There have been a lot of good discussions, and a lot of suggestions/proposals. Here is a summary of the issues that right now are most important to us:

Most important of all for the athletes is fair play. We want competition on equal terms all over the IPF-world. The fight against doping in the sport is very important to us. We have been observing the development in the case with the suspensions of the Ukrainian and Russian federations, and were very surprised when the suspension was terminated before the set date. A lot of athletes all over the world were quite angry about the termination. The test result from these federations indicates that they are carrying out domestic in competition testing. But to our knowledge they still have a lot of work to do before they have established an out of competition testing programme complying with the standards of the Wada Code and the IPF Anti-Doping Rules, which they have to do according to the July press release.

One proposal from the commission is related to the desire of fair play. Currently if a country has a positive lifter at the worlds, they lose that position for the next two years at worlds (one positive male lifter would only allow the country to send a 9 man team to the following worlds versus 10). Currently 6 team members score team points. Today, if one of those 6 is positive, then their score is replaced by a lesser scoring teammate. Our proposal is that the team scoring is reduced by the number of positive lifters at that championship. If one is positive, then team scoring would be based on 5 team members, if two are positive, then scoring would be based on 4 team members, and so on.

The reputation of our sport is also important to us. Over the years powerlifting has been associated with doping, but during the last decade or so the IPF has managed to show the world that we are seriously fighting doping in our sport. It is important to keep the integrity of our sport with our doping guidelines highlighted. If other sports or activities are added to our championships (or other powerlifting events and competitions), it is important that only sports that holds the same standards of antidoping programme (complying with the standards of the Wada Code) is invited or added in.

Rules and specifications for the personal equipment (suits and shirts) should not be changed too often, that brings only costs (and confusion) for the lifters. The work that is done on material examination is difficult to understand, and the conclusions seem to be made a bit by the "name a number"-method. If all materials in use in approved equipment today will be legal with these specifications, it can be a useful tool to stop the flow of new materials. The main thing for the lifters is that we do not want more new shirts or new materials. And we do not want equipment that is approved today to be forbidden tomorrow. The lifters need time to settle down with the equipment, the constant "hunt" for the perfect suit or shirt take focus from the training. We fear that going back to materials with more elasticity will result only in downsized equipment that easily tear, and the risk of injuries increases.

The interval between the squat and the bencpress should be increased to 20 minutes when a lifting session consists of only one group. The IPF technical rulebook says: "If a lifting session consist of a single group, an interval of 15 minutes shall be allowed between the lifts. This is to ensure adequate time for warm up and platform organization". 15 minutes is not enough time to remove the squatsuit, warm up properly, put the shirt on and adjust the shirt. Many lifters have to skip the warm up to get ready in time, the result of this is a large risk of injuries (especially shoulders).

At all world and regional championships the organizer should provide a place and schedule for training during the championships (and the last days before the start of the championships). The combined men and women’s championships last for almost a week, and many of the athletes need training during that period. If needed, transport from hotel/venue to training should be provided by the organizer (depends on the distance).

These are all proposals from the athletes’ commission. We hope the EC will consider our proposals and bring them in for the congress.

Best regards
Inger Blikra
Speaker for the athletes’ commission

ADAU News:
The results from the Single Lift Nationals are now official. "One lifter tested positive and has been removed from the meet results and will be suspended from future participation in the ADAU."

IPA News:
Unofficial results from the Pro-Am meet in Zanesville, OH is provided by EliteFTS. $22,000 was given out in prize money.

IPF News:
Nominations have been posted for the 2007 World Championships.

Nominations have been posted for the 2007 Master's World Championships.

Nominations have been posted for the 2007 World Master's Bench Press Championships.

Nominations have been posted for the 2007 World Junior Powerlifting Championships

Technical News Bulletin No 5 2007 has been published. In this issue:
1) Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) and lock-out during the performance of the bench press.
2) Shoe/Boot inserts
3) New Cat I & II referees.
4) Technical Committee reports to the Congress. Notes the following:

-The en-bloc proposals to Congress 2006 that were passed "unanimously" was pleasing to the committee. This show of confidence was much appreciated.

-We have met with the Executive Committee on two occasions, discussing the future of the bench shirt, ( which, is an agenda item for this years congress ) the pros and cons relating to bench press rules and many aspects which may further enhance our sport.

-We are pleased to invite Joachim Lehmann (Germany) onto the committee, replacing Myriam Busselot ( Belgium ) who was elected Vice President for theEuropean Region.
Thanks to Myriam for all of her help in the past.

-The Technical Committee Bulletin published on the IPF web site and in the IPF magazine, ( thanks to Wim Wamsteeker and Dennis Unitt ), hopefully has provided information of benefit to all.

-E:mails have been answered punctually, most requesting interpretation or clarification of the rules.

-Apart from Titan, no apparel has been received from the manufacturers for approval within the time frame ending 31st May 2007. On approval, these items will become legal for use in IPF competition from the 1st April 2008. Approval has been given to " one or two" logos and a set of racks. Our relations with all remain as cordial as ever.

-Referee Registrar Goran Gunnarsson has forwarded the up-dated list of International Referees World Wide. We thank Goran for his dedication. Having recently been hospitalised ( now back at home we are glad to say ). We wish him well.

USAPL News:
George Marts has provided a web site address where he has placed approximately 2200 pictures that were taken at the '07 NAPF Championships (Thursday and Saturday only), '06 NAPF Championships Women's (afternoon session and the awards banquet), '07 Women's Nationals (all sessions), and the '06 Pacific Open.

USPF News:
John Sanchez has posted information for those wishing to purchase a "Ed Coan Tribute Poster" (as shown here at Maryland Powerlifting on 8/14/07)

THESE ARE LIMITED EDITION 24 X 30 INCH POSTERS.

This image is intended to be a tribute to recognize the phenomenal contributions that Ed Coan has provided to lifters throughout his 25 year career as a powerlifter. Ed knows no boundaries; he inspires lifters of all federations throughout the powerlifting world. Your 24 x 30 inch poster is an identical image of the tribute presented to Ed in Las Vegas.

THERE IS A $5 DISCOUNT PER POSTER ON MULTIPLE ORDERS. PRICE DOES INCLUDES SHIPPING!

$19.95 PER POSTER ($14.95 PER POSTER ON MULTIPLE ORDERS) VIA CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

Tim Bruner
4025 Duval, Apt # 2333
Austin TX 78759
Purchases can be made through Pay-Pal at Texas USPF.

Headlines-World & National News:
"Sam Byrd Sets New All-Time Squat Record." Sam Byrd squatted 1,050 pounds today at the IPA Cincinnati Pro-Am in Zanesville, Ohio. Byrd breaks his former All-Time Record in the 198 class of 1,003 pounds with the effort.

"Amy Weisberger Sets 148 All-Time Total Record." Amy Weisberger totalled 1,454 pounds today (8/18) at the IPA Cincinnati Pro-Am in Zanesville, Ohio. Weisberger's total is a 148 class All-Time Record. Dave Tate reports that she squatted 590 pounds, benched 350, and deadlifted 500 pounds.

"Sean Frankl Claims 198 Bench Record." Sean Frankl benched 760 pounds today at the IPA Cincinnati Pro-Am in Zanesville, Ohio. With the lift, Frankl surpasses Scott Sceppe's 198 class All-Time Record of 740 pounds.

"Brian Schwab" Breaks 148 Class All-Time Records." Brian Schwab benched 530 pounds and totalled 1,855 pounds today (8/19) at the IPA Cincinnati Pro-Am in Zanesville, Ohio. Schwab's bench press surpasses Joe Ceklovsky's 525 pound bench press as the All-Time Record in the 148's. His total bests his own record of 1,836 pounds.

Updates and video from the IPA Pro-Am can be found at EliteFTS and Powerlifting Watch.

note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

News Letter- Mid Week Edition 8/16/07

ADAU News:
Allen Siegel (President, ADAU) has started a forum "to discuss raw lifting." A link has been included in the left side bar of Maryland Powerlifting.

IPF News:
Reminders:
1) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007

List of IPF Referees and forms.

USAPL News:
Links to Arnold Sports Festival information- Updated 7/14/07
2008 Arnold Sport Festival Selection Criteria
Arnold Sport Festival International Invitation
Pro Deadlift Invitational Rankings
Pro Bench Invitational Rankings
Unequipped Competition
Quest Pro American Invitational Rankings

















USPF News:
Steve Denison has posted a link to CSS Photo Design where proofs (pictures) taken at the recent Nationals can be viewed.

Steve Denison offers Ed Coan Tee-shirts; "The picture collage of Ed was also placed on the meet t-shirt. I had 200 at the meet and they were gone before I knew it. If you want a meet t-shirt you can email me with all your info. Cost is $15 which includes priority mail shipping to your address. Email me at Steve Denison."

Going to Mexico for the WPF Worlds? Coutney Stanley has posted travel information.

Information for the WPF Worlds has been posted on the Calendar.

A note of thanks and reviews from the Nationals:
Denison;
I also want to thank everyone involved in the success of the meet. It was an awesome weekend of lifting with Ed Coan as a major highlight. The room was packed and people were standing up cheering him on for each lift just like I remember it before..., read more

Tim Bruner:
ED COAN....without a doubt the strongest powerlifter of all time once again showed us all why!

This weekend in Las Vegas THE LEGEND, with a posse of some of the biggest names and guys in the sport of strength. Mark Philipe, Nick Best, Scooney, Capt. Kirk, to name a few! Keep in mind that he attended the Committe meeting the night before and then was present and lifting on a very long Saturday! Came in at 236 and went 931 on a 3rd squat and 518 retake (hurt shoulder) and a 810 retake...I must say the USPF officials were not being very nice on this day with some of the most tight judging I have seen in a long time. read more

Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






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


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




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




National & World News:
From Powerlifting Watch comes information concerning The Kings of the Bench II. The competition to be held on September 28 at the Olympia Expo in the Los Vegas Convention Center in Los Vegas, Nevada.

Eric Talmont has released his first news letter as he plans to hold a "Raw Unity Meet" sometime next year. Powerlifting Watch has published the text.

note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

From Critical Bench; An Interview with Cody Yager- "The Next Big Thing"

Cody just recently competed in the 100% RAW Powerlifting Championships in Richmond, VA where he set a 100% RAW teen record with a 600 lb unequipped squat at 19 years of age. along with BMF, Cody is sponsored by APT who is linked here at Maryland Powerlifting.

as told to CriticalBench.com by Ben Tatar - August 2007

1) CRITICAL BENCH: Cody is one of the most motivated and interesting powerlifters in the game who very well might be the "The Next Big Thing." Cody, it is great to have you here with Critical Bench today. Tell us about yourself.

My name is Cody Yager. I'm 19-years old from Ridge Manor Florida.I have short blond hair and green eyes. I listen to Heavy Metal and Hard-Core Rap. I get along with everyone. I'm a powerlifting and someday I will be a strongman.

4) CRITICAL BENCH: Do you THINK you can beat Scott Weech's raw squat record of 850?

Gosh big question! I think I will someday. It will take a lot of training and hard-work though.

8) CRITICAL BENCH: Give us your training routine.

Monday : Squats 5x7Deadlifts 3x3Bench Press 5 x Of Any Number That I Feel,No Lower Then 3 To 4 Though.Bent Over Rows 5x7 To 10Front Laterals 5x5-7 Up Right Rows 3x5-7

Wednesday : Squats 1x20Super-Set Tricep Extensions With 45LB Plate Or HigherGood Mornings 3x10 Or 5x5Core Training ( A lot Of Core Training )

Friday : Squats 5x3Deadlifts 3x3Bench Press 5x5Bar Shrugs 5x7Front Laterals 5x5-7Bent Over Rows 5x5

More, including pictures and videos can be found at Critical Bench.

Results- 2007 USPF Nationals

In the July 23rd Maryland Powerlifting News Letter, an agenda was published for the USPF NGB meeting that was scheduled for August 10th. which included the following (note, this information has since been removed from the USPF site where it was originally posted):

1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call of voting members
3. Reading of minutes of the National Committee meeting held in Chester, WV on 19 Aug 2006.
4. Treasurer's report
5. By Law Amendments: No Bylaw amendments were submittedNew Business
6. Item 1: Allow for the use of multi-ply lifting gear in the USPF. (submitted by Mike Kenney)
7. Item 2: Allow for the use of the monolift in USPF contests. (submitted by Mike Kenney)
8. Item 3: Provide meet directors the option of offering unequipped divisions in 2008 once the court order restricting us from doing so is vacated. (submitted by Steve Denison)Special Orders:

The office of the President is up for election. Steve Denison will be running for President.


The following notes from that meeting was shared by Steve Denison:

Multi-ply gear was turned down. Lack of a 2nd motion.

Monolift was approved with the condition that lifters would still have to walk the weight out. The monolift arm/lever could not be used.

Unequipped or raw lifting was turned down. Lack of a 2nd motion.

Under new business: It was proposed from EC member, Ted Isabella from Rhode Island, that the "Press" command in the bench be eliminated and we go back to Start and Rack. This new proposal passed and is effective as of today. Aug 13 for all future meets. If lifters need a press command, coaches can provide one from off the platform.

The election for USPF President was won by Dave Jeffrey for another term.

Results from the National Powerlifting Championships can be found here.

Results from the Bench Press Nationals can be found here.

Results from the Deadlift Nationals can be found here.




At GoHeavy, John Sanchez has posted an "Ed Coan Poster Image" in celebration of Coan's final meet as a competitor. A video has been made available by Jim McDonald.

News Letter 8/13/07

Update- Sioux-z's Place
Sioux-z has updated her web site to include an account of a recent missions trip to Africa that she and Matt went on with members from their church. She has also included pictures of that trip along with pictures taken while in London and the meet recently held in Brentwood, MD (Summer Classic BP-July 21).

Sioux-z:
Matt and I recently completed a seventeen day missions trip to east Africa. We joined ten other members from our home church, Capital Christian Fellowship (CCF), and performed missions work in Tanzania. We arrived in Nairobi on July 2 and the following day we traveled to our pastor’s village in Migori, Kenya. For the next 24 hours we were able to experience..., more






ADAU News:
Results have been posted (pending drug test results) from the Single Lift Nationals that were competed in Erie, PA on August 4. As stated on the ADAU website; "A total of 46 individuals participated, with 87 competitors entered in the 3 seperate championships. Seven different individuals were drug tested, representing 15.2174% of the competitors.These urine tests were sent to Quest Diagnostics in Las Vegas."

Lifters from six states (PA, NY, OH, NJ, GA and MD) competed. From Maryland; Bob Muretta competed in the 242/sub-master bench where he hit 340 lbs and David Cooper competed in the 242/open deadlift where he pulled 700 lbs.

Next up for the ADAU is the Steel City Challenge which will be held in Monroeville, PA on August 25th.

APF/WPC News:
Results & Write-up from the Tournament, World Power Stars-2007 which was held in Krivoy Rog,Ukraine on July 28, 2007

Results from the 2007 AWPC Worlds (posted (excel) that were held in Rosemont, IL August 3rd-5th.

Next up for the APF/WPC is the WPC European PL/BP Cup which will be held in Kursk, Russia August 15th-19th.

IPA News:
From Powerlifting Watch, pre-meet coverage of the IPA Pro-Am set to be competed August 18th-19th in Cincinnati, Ohio.

IPF News:
The IPF has announced that it will "offer for free the video files of the Men's and Women's World Powerlifting Championships 2007 in Soelden, Austria." A donation is requested.

Robert Keller has posted daily reports from the IPF Pan-AMs being held in San Paulo, Brazil; Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 & Day 4. Highlights include; Erin Dickey winning gold as well as successfully completing the testing and becoming a IPF Cat II referee, Priscilla Ribic hit a new world record deadlift with a 252.5kg (556.66 lb) pull and Larry Maile (President, USAPL) went 9 for 9 on his way to capturing gold in the Master's I having only trained for 10 days. At the farewell banquet, Keller also noted; "5 of 8 USA lifters took home best lifter honors. Larry Maile 40+, Bill Sindelar 50+, Bill Helmich 60+ and Priscilla Ribic took home the overall best lifter trophies. Erin Dickey was 1st runner-up in the women’s junior category for overall best lifter. Lance Slaughter was presented our 3rd place team category, in the master’s category, for his sportsmanship and his unselfish contribution to the team."

The next IPF Pan-American Championships will take place during 2009 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






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


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




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





National & World News:
Unofficial results from the Clash of the Titans and reviews have been provided by Powerlifting Watch.

Ed Coan totals 2259 in Vegas! Unofficial results and reviews have been posted at Powerlifting Watch.

note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

News Letter- Mid Week Edition 8/9/07

From Brian Washington:
Attached are the results of the USAPL Larry Garro Memorial Powerfest.

I would like to thank officials: Matt Gary, Caryn Daniels, Lloyd Harrod, Mike Sichelman and Jim Roberts. Thanks to John Mogavero and Calvin Tucker for running the table.

Thanks to my spotters and loaders: Tony Spartana, Larry Walker, Tim Guardino, & Kirk Roy.

Thanks to Jim Bardsley for bringing his rack.

I would also like to thank Marsha Serre and Mark Daniels for all of their help.

Last, but not least, I want to thank all of the competitors that traveled from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Virginia, District of Columbia, and locally from Maryland.

Best Lifters: Michael Jones & Donna Aliminosa
Best Team: New Jersey's HAMMONTON POWERLIFTING (Coach by Chuck Cloud)

Special thanks to Mike Lambert of PL-USA for the magazines and covering our events.

I also want to note the excellent job that Will Slade is doing as the webmaster for Maryland USAPL Powerlifting.

Please email me any photos that you may have taken at the meet. We will try to get a couple published by PL-USA.

Brian N. Washington,
Promoter: GARRO MEMORIAL POWERFEST
2007 USAPL Larry Garro Memorial Powerfest: Full-Lift, Ironman / Deadlift / Bench (August 4, 2007)
e-mail: Brian@usbf.net

IPF News:

Reminders:
1) Please send your amendments according IPF-Con. 7.3.6.3 latest 15. August 2007. Please keep in mind, that at this Congress the Constitution and By-Laws can not be changed, except if the Congress decides about amendments with a 2/3-majority. At this Congress in Austria election of IPF officials and Committee Chairmen take place. Please forward your candidates to the General Secretary latest 15. August 2007.- Detlev Albrings

2) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007

List of IPF Referees and forms.

USAPL News:
James Hart has announced the roster for the Deadlift and Push/Pull Nationals. "Weigh-in schedule will change to 8:00-9:30, with lifting beginning at 10:00."

Links to Arnold Sports Festival information
2008 Arnold Sport Festival Selection Criteria
Arnold Sport Festival International Invitation
Pro Deadlift Invitational Rankings
Pro Bench Invitational Rankings
Unequipped Competition
Quest Pro American Invitational Rankings




















USPF News:
USPF National Bench Press/Deadlift & Powerlifting Championships August 11 & 12, 2007, Los Vegas, Nevada Binions Hotel & Casino
Roster Powerlifting Championships, Roster Deadlift Championships,
Roster Bench Press Championships, NGB Meeting



Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






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


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




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





National and World:
Powerlifting Watch has posted some early results and news from the Pan American Championships. Priscilla Ribic Sets IPF Deadlift World Record and IPF Pan-American Powerlifting Championships Report.

WPO Stars Of The Bench Results

AWPC Worlds Results


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note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

News Letter 8/6/07

A Tribute to a Legend:
When Ed Coan pulls his final deadlift at the USPF Nationals this coming weekend in Los Vegas, it will bring a career in powerlifting to a close for one whose name has become synonymous with the sport. No one can talk about lifters or powerlifting without Coan's name being brought into the discussion as a measurement of any one accomplishment. For it is he who set the standard that others attempt to achieve. There have been articles and interviews, to numerous to list, that have been published and yet despite the plaintive approach Coan had towards training and competing, no one has come close to achieving the results he displayed in piling up championship after championship over his 25 plus year career. Still, in a sport where each who have been successful has learned to find the approach that works best for them, curious seekers will continue to interview and analyze Coan for years to come.

So it will be with that quiet and calm determination, that all have observed at some point during his career, Ed Coan will mount the platform for his final battle for a championship on Saturday, August 11, 2007. It will be with that same quite and calm in the aftermath of yet another explosive attempt, that all who are there to see this legend compete for one last time, Coan will leave the platform when the last pull is done.

Good luck Ed Coan and thank you.














From Matt and Sioux-z Gary:
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, in Lanham, MD, 2003 IPF World Powerlifting Champion Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary and Matt Gary, CSCS will be conducting a powerlifting and strength training seminar.

The seminar is from 10:00AM - 5:00PM with a one hour break for lunch. This seminar is geared towards lifters and strength athletes of all abilities. Topics will include: technique discussion with demonstration and participation, raw vs. geared lifting, advanced training modalities and techniques, exercise selection, designing training cycles, warm-ups and attempt selection, contest day nutrition and weigh-ins, winning mental approach, and much more. The information presented has excellent crossover application for the athlete, personal trainer, performance enhancement specialist, and strength coach looking to apply and implement the foundational strength movements into their programs. (You do NOT have to be a competitive powerlifter to attend this seminar. We welcome all those interested in strength.)

Additionally, we are proud to announce that Garage Ink, will be sponsoring this event. Garage Ink's own Dennis "Niko" Hulslander will be on hand with a booth featuring Titan Powerlifting apparel and Quest Nutrition products to help take your strength to the next level.

We will also have a special guest appearance by six-time IPF World Champion and powerlifting legend, Captain Kirk Karwoski. Kirk will have training DVD's and posters available for purchase.

This is an event you surely don't want to miss! Please forward this email to any athlete, coach, powerlifter, strength coach, performance enhancement specialist, trainer, or anyone else you may know that wants to get stronger.

Please stay tuned for more details and check for updates on the following websites:

Maryland Powerlifting
USAPL Maryland

For additional information on registration, hotel or travel please see the attached flyer and/or contact myself at Matt Gary, 240-463-0795 or Suzanne "Sioux-z" Hartwig-Gary at Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary, 240-401-1403.

Thank you, have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in September.

Best regards,
Matt Gary
Flyer

Sponsors:





USPF News:
USPF National Bench Press/Deadlift & Powerlifting Championships August 11 & 12, 2007, Los Vegas, Nevada Binions Hotel & Casino
Roster Powerlifting Championships, Roster Deadlift Championships,
Roster Bench Press Championships, NGB Meeting



Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi






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

note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

News Letter-Mid Week Edition 8/2/07

Good Luck!
To the lifters and organizers of the Larry Garro Memorial! Hope all have a successful meet at Dumbarton Middle School in Towson this Saturday. If you plan to attend to watch the competition, the address is;

300 Dumbarton Rd., Towson, MD 21212
Map and Directions to This Meet

APF News:
Jon at Powerlifting Watch reports on the recently competed "WPO Stars of the Bench" which was held in the Ukraine. In a second article, a link is provided where videos can be viewed. Jon also post links to videos of Rob Luyando's and Ryan Kennelly's attempts. Ryan hit a 1036 and Rob hit a 903 at 242.

IPA News:
The IPA web site has a new loook!

IPF News:

Reminders:
1) Please send your amendments according IPF-Con. 7.3.6.3 latest 15. August 2007. Please keep in mind, that at this Congress the Constitution and By-Laws can not be changed, except if the Congress decides about amendments with a 2/3-majority. At this Congress in Austria election of IPF officials and Committee Chairmen take place. Please forward your candidates to the General Secretary latest 15. August 2007.- Detlev Albrings

2) Referee registration for 2008-2011 is due by January 1, 2008
Note from Robert Keller; As a kind and gentle reminder, if you're an international referee, in order for you to renew your IPF Category I and II credentials, referees are required to have at the minimum, at least four [4] National or International Powerlifting Championships between 2004 - 2007. Please contact either Bill Clayton or myself, if you have any questions regarding re-certification of your credentials. Bill and I would like to have all of the applications to the referee registrar by October 01, 2007

List of IPF Referees and forms.




USAPL News:
The "Original" USAPL forum has a new look. Visitors will now either have to register or enter a letter code when posting.

Links to Arnold Sports Festival information
2008 Arnold Sport Festival Selection Criteria
Arnold Sport Festival International Invitation
Pro Deadlift Invitational Rankings
Pro Bench Invitational Rankings
Unequipped Competition
Quest Pro American Invitational Rankings



















USPF News:
USPF National Bench Press/Deadlift & Powerlifting Championships August 11 & 12, 2007, Los Vegas, Nevada Binions Hotel & Casino
Roster Powerlifting Championships, Roster Deadlift Championships,
Roster Bench Press Championships, NGB Meeting


Local News:


Sunday, September 16, 2007
Colosseum Gym
Vic Salvaggi





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


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



National News:
Results have been posted for the National Bench Press, Powerlifting, Deadlift and Strict Curl Championships recently held in Richmond, VA. Congratulations to all!

note; opinions expressed in articles written by others and posted here on Maryland Powerlifting does not necessarily reflect those of Maryland Powerlifting.

100% RAW Nationals-Pic's and Vid's

Links to pictures and videos taken at the 2007, 100% RAW National BP/Powerlifting Championhships have been posted at the message board. Mike from Critical Bench also sent me a link which can be found under the subject title; "More..., How I spent My Weekend RAW."