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2017 USAPL Southwest Regionals
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The following applies only to athletes that have posted a total from a USA Powerlifting 3 lift meet in the preceding 12 months
The meet Name, Location, and Date must be provided to the meet director. All others may still qualify by successfully attaining the qualifying total in their respective division.
All 2017 Regionals will serve as an optional qualifier for 2017 Raw Nationals and 2018 Men's and Women's Open Nationals. The TOP Male and Female finisher in ANY division in each region who DO NOT make the qualifying total for 2017 Raw Nationals or 2018 Men's and Women's Open Nationals will automatically qualify for the respective National.
Athletes Flights Here
Flights are subject to change according to entries
Follow the meet scoring Live Here
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Friday July 6th 4pm to 6pm
American Iron Gym
650 South Rock Blvd
Unit 12
Reno NV 89502
Check-ins, Registration, and Equipment checks will begin at 4 pm and continue until 6 pm.
The following
Red items are what you are required to bring with you in order to process you through the check-in and registration process.
Step I
Proceed to the table with the "CHECK IN" sign. Please have the following items available.
ID
Verification of your USA Powerlifting Membership
(electronic or print)
Opening Attempts
You will be given your liability release form. Fill out the form and return it to the desk. You will then be given your Speakers Card ("LIFTERS CARD").
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RAW Division
(a)Non-supportive singlet
(b) T-shirt
(c) Briefs (no legs)
(d) Socks
(e) Belt
(f) Shoes
(g) Wrist wraps
(h) Single-ply neoprene knee sleeves without attaching and/or tightening mechanisms like Velcro, clips, or straps or Knee Wraps
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Equipped Division
(a)supportive suit (single-ply)
(b) T-shirt
(c) Briefs (no-legs)
(d) Socks
(e) Belt
(f) Shoes
(g) Wrist wraps
(h) Knee wrap
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Step III
Rack heights for squat and bench. There will be someone at the rack to help you through this process. Your rack heights will be noted on your lifters card. You will note;
1 rack height for the squat, you will follow that by I (in) or O (out). Exp. 15/O
2 for the bench (the rack height and the safety height) and if you use blocks you will note the color block (red-R, Yellow-Y, blue-B). Exp. 12/3/B
Saturday July 7th, 2017
7 am to 8:30 am
2 Hours prior to the start of your session
Step IV
You will be weighed in by flights. and lot numbers within your flight. If you are not available to weigh in when your name is called, you will go to the end of the list and be re-called after all other athletes in your flight have been weighed. While you're waiting to weigh in, confirm your FIRST ATTEMPTS. DO NOT FILL OUT THE CARD . You will enter your first attempts in the presence of the weigh-in official. All attempts are written in kilos, not pounds. there will be many conversion charts to use.
You must weigh in in your underwear or naked, socks may be worn. A male will weigh in men and a female will weigh in females. Your weight will be recorded on the card.
Either you or your coach will sign the card confirming that the body weight, rack heights, and opening attempts are noted correctly. The official will retain the card
Rules Briefing
8:30 am to 8:45
To be held in the "Training Hall"
Lifting Begins
9 am to 3 pm
I want to touch on a few technical issues as a reminder to assist with your successful USA Powerlifting meet. Please review the rulebook here
USA Powerlifting RULEBOOK
The following is a description of the rule infringements and the corresponding judges card you will see if you are given a red light on any of your attempts.
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SQUAT
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BENCH PRESS
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DEADLIFT
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1. Red
Failure to bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint are lower than the top of the knees.
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1. Red
Bar is not lowered to chest or abdominal area (i.e., not reaching the chest or abdominal area, or is touching the belt).
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1. Red
Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.
Failure to stand erect with the shoulders back
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2. Blue
Failure to assume an upright position with the knees locked at commencement and completion of the lift.
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2. Blue
Any downward movement of the whole of the bar in the course of being pressed out.
Failure to press the bar to straight arms' length elbows locked at the completion of the lift.
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2. Blue
Any downward movement of the bar before it reaches the final position. If the bar settles as the shoulders come back this should not be reason to disqualify the lift.
Supporting the bar on the thighs during the performance of the lift. If the bar edges up the thighs but is not supported, this is not reason for
disqualification.
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3. Yellow
Stepping backward or forward or moving the feet laterally.
Rocking the feet between the ball and heel is permitted.
Failure to observe the Chief Referee's signals at the commencement or completion of the lift.
Double bouncing or more than one recovery attempt at the bottom of the lift or any downward movement during the ascent.
Contact with bar or lifter by the spotters/loaders
between the Chief Referee's signals, in order to make the lift easier.
Contact of elbows or upper arms with the legs, which has supported and been of aid to the lifter. Slight contact that is of no aid may be ignored.
Any dropping or dumping of the bar after completion of the lift.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the general description of the lift, which precedes this list of disqualification.
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3. Yellow
Heaving, or sinking the bar after it has been motionless on the chest or abdominal area, in such a way as to aid the lifter.
Failure to observe the Chief Referee's signals at the commencement, during or completion of the lift.
Any change in the elected lifting position during the lift proper, i.e. any raising movement of the head, shoulders, or buttocks from their original points of contact with the bench, or lateral movement of the hands on the bar.
Contact with the bar or the lifter by the spotters / loaders between the Chief Referee's signals, in order to make the lift easier.
Any contact of the lifter's feet
with the bench or its supports.
Deliberate contact between the bar and the bar rest supports during the lift in order to make the lift easier.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the general description of the lift, which precedes this list of
disqualification.
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3. Yellow
Lowering the bar before
receiving the Chief Referee's
signal.
Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands (i.e., releasing the bar from the palms of the hand).
Stepping backward or forward or moving the feet laterally.
Rocking the feet between the ball and heel is permitted. Foot movement after the command "Down" will not be cause for failure.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the general description of the lift, which precedes this list of disqualification.
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ABOUT THE MEET
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to all 1st - 3rd place finishers in the OPEN division for each weight class. Champion of Champions award will be presented to the best overall male and female lifters for the Championship. The overall best lifters will be determined by the Wilks formula.
ADMISSION
All spectators may enjoy the competition for an admission fee of $10.00
for the entire day.
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Local Accommodations and Event Center
American Iron Gym and Event Room
The event will take place at American Iron Gym and Event Room, 650 South Rock Blvd, Reno NV 89502. You will have access to a full gym for your use, and exclusive use of the training hall which includes 10 stations for your Squats. Bench, and Deadlift warm-ups. The venue is less than 5 minutes from the host hotel resort
Directions .
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Southwest Regionals Hotel options
Meadow Wood Courtyard Super 8 Motel, Reno, NV
| The Meadow Wood Courtyard Super 8 Motel in Reno, NV is the affordably comfortable way to enjoy your stay in Reno. We pride ourselves in offering the quality and great rates you've come to expect from Super 8 motels, with a few extra touches like a pool and on-site restaurant that you might not. The always comfortable rooms at our Super 8 motel in Reno will ensure that you sleep well.One of the Most Affordable Hotels in Reno NV With a Pool. While the Super 8 brand has become known for affordable rates, at the Meadow Wood Courtyard Super 8 Motel, Reno, NV we see no reason why affordability should mean you have to sacrifice comfort and amenities. That's why when you stay with us you'll enjoy extra amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, and on-site restaurant. |
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Super 8 Meadow Wood Courtyard, 5851 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89502 USA, Phone: 775-829-4600
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Call the hotel directly and mention American Iron Powerlifting to get the $49 room rate
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Nugget Casino Resort
1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Reno, NV 89431, United States of America
This Sparks casino hotel is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This 4-star resort features free airport shuttle services, a casino, a nightclub and 8 restaurants and bars.
Free WiFi is provided in each guest room at Nugget Casino Resort. Rooms include a cable TV with in-room movies. The spacious private bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers. Room service is also available.
The casino at Nugget Casino Resort offers 24-hour gaming, including blackjack, roulette, craps, specialty table games and a Poker Room, as well as Keno, a new Bingo Hall, a full-service Sports Book, slots and video poker. Nugget Casino Resort offers guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, 8 individual bubble pools and a gym. The Skywalk Arcade, located in the hotel, provides a variety of games and a large gift shop is located on site.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from Nugget Casino Resort.
Sparks is a great choice for travelers interested in
swimming pools,
nature and
friendly locals.
You'll find everything you need at Grand Sierra Casino Resort.
There is plenty of FREE, close, self and valet parking and once you arrive you never have to drive.
Grand Sierra provides a free shuttle to and from the airport. The venue resort is perfect for the competitor, friends, and family.
Please call 800-501-2651 by June 7th, 2016. Note: Hotel will sell out quickly for this weekend.
Mention the "USA Powerlifting Southwest Regionals"
Rates until May 7th
Thursday/Sunday $65.00- Friday/Saturday $129.00 Grand Sierra Resort Standard Rooms
Thursday/Sunday $85.00- Friday/Saturday $149.Luxury Summit Rooms
*Room rates are quoted exclusive of taxes, and resort fee.
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Travel
The closest Airport is Reno Cannon International Airport
(RNO). By far the most convenient, located just minutes from the hotel and venue.
Airport Transportation:
If you are staying at the Grand Sierra Resort, or Nugget Casino Resort a free shuttle is provided. Uber is also available in Reno.
Attractions
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