2020 USA Powerlifting 22nd street barbell classic (#ia-2020-04)
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COVID-19 update: We intend to host the meet and follow state and federation regulations. A face mask or shield is required by everyone in attendance (Updated 7/3/20)

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Results: Go to liftingcast.com and scroll to Recent Meets. Choose 2020 USA Powerlifting 22nd Street Barbell Classic

Hosted by: 22nd Street Barbell

Sanctioned by: USA Powerlifting

Meet Director: Abbie Mork

When: July 11, 2020

• Session 1 - All Females & Men up to 74 kg (2 flights)

  • 7:00 AM (USAPL requires that all weigh-ins must start no sooner than 2 hours prior to lifting. Duration of weigh-ins is 1.5 hours.)

  • Rules Meeting: 8:30 AM

  • Lifting Starts: 9:00 AM

• Session 2 - Men 83 kg & up (2 flights)

  • 10:00 AM (USAPL requires that all weigh-ins must start no sooner than 2 hours prior to lifting. Duration of weigh-ins is 1.5 hours.)

  • Rules Meeting: 11:30 AM

  • Lifting Starts: 12:00 PM
    

Who: roster of lifters with flights as of 6/12/20

Rulebook: please click here to read the rules of USA Powerlifting.

Judges:  Gina Stepleton (National), Dean Bridges (State), Kim Smith (State) & Abbie Mork (State & Meet Director), Jannett Chavez (State & Session 2 only)

Where: Franklin Junior High School
4801 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310

Meet Equipment: On the platform we will be using Titan equipment. This means we will be using the Titex bar for all 3 lifts, the ER Rack for squat and bench press, and will use their calibrated plates.

Membership: All lifters are required to have an active USA Powerlifting Membership for the year 2020 to compete. This needs to be done prior to the meet. Click here to either purchase/renew your membership. You need to show a physical or digital copy of your membership card upon check-in at the meet along with your drivers license.

Sign-up:

• Once you have signed up for the meet there will be NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS issued for any reason.

Equipment Check:  Has been waived due to Covid-19. However those found to be using equipment illegal for the division they are in, e.g. raw, equipped, etc will be removed from the meet and must leave the venue. Spot checks will be performed for approved equipment by officials. NOTE: ALL Metal equipment has been banned effective immediately by the USA Powerlifting federation!

• Equipment officials will be looking at are: singlet, t-shirt, underwear, deadlift socks, shoes, belt, wrist wraps & knee sleeves

• Click here for a list of approved equipment that was just updated January 2019.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for all weight classes and divisions. A plaque will be given to the best over-all male and female lifters. In order for a single-ply lifter to be eligible for for a best lifter award a minimum of 10 lifters of the same gender must participate in the meet.

Admission: $10 for spectators (12 & under are free)

COVID-19 Precautions Set by USA Powerlifting

• All athletes, officials, coaches and spectators must wear face masks or face shields, before, during & following competition.

  • Masks/shields should be plain or if printed, fall within the guidelines within the USA Powerlifting rulebook.

  • Must cover mouth & nose fully.

• Anyone feeling ill, who has a cough, a fever, or other physical symptoms will be asked to leave immediately.

• Registration:

  • Athletes must bring their own pen/pencil.

  • Stand 6 feet apart and refrain from touching the registration table, staff or other lifters.

• Equipment Check has been waived at this time. Spot checks will occur during the meet. Anyone found violating this will be removed from competition. ALL METAL EQUIPMENT IS BANNED!

• Weigh-ins: everyone must wear a mask, athletes will hold and show identification and a paper towel will be placed on the scale to be discarded after each lifter.

• Coaches: only 1 coach allowed per lifter in the warm-up area.

• Attempts will be given orally, rather than in writing. Must maintain a 6 foot distance.