A.D.F.P.F. & W.D.F.P.F. NEWS UPDATE:

Topping the list of EXCITING NEWS for 2008 is the fact that the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, Inc. unanimously supported the bid for the A.D.F.P.F. to host the 2008 POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMMPIONSHIPS. This event will take place in downtown EVANSVILLE, IN the venue being The CENTRE connected with the EXECUTIVE INN (our meet hotel) on NOVEMBER 22^nd (UNEQUIPPED Division) & 23^rd (EQUIPPED Division). The W.D.F.P.F. CONGRESS will take place on Friday, November 21^st. Much appreciation goes to the Meet Directors who prepared this impressive bid: MICHAEL E. STAGG, DICK CONNOR & DEREK WALLACE.

The goal of the A.D.F.P.F. is to field full teams in each CATEGORY of competition including OPEN; TEEN 1; TEEN 2; TEEN 3; JUNIOR; POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY & MASTERS’ in various age-groups. ONE OPEN Team will be selected to earn Team Points competing against each of the TEAMS representing W.D.F.P.F. REGISTERED NATIONS.

SELECTION PROCESS for U.S. TEAM MEMBERS attending W.D.F.P.F. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS:

1. U.S. TEAM applicants MUST be REGISTERED with the A.D.F.P.F. NO LATER THAN APRIL 1^st, ’08. Click here to download membership application..

2. World Championships QUALIFICATION TOTALS &/or SCORES must be reached or surpassed during ’07 or ’08 ADFPF &/or WDFPF events. (POWERLIFTING TOTALS found on pages 15-19 of your Rulebook.

SINGLE EVENT SCORES

QUALIFICATION SOCRES for the SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Men’s in - MS Word Format, Adobe PDF or View Online

Women’s in - MS Word Format, Adobe PDF or View Online

3. Lifters QUALIFYING during A.D.F.P.F. NATIONAL or W.D.F.P.F. WORLD EVENTS will be considered before those qualifying in A.D.F.P.F. Meets. Applications may be considered from other DRUG-TESTED organizations.

4. Once the QUALIFICATION TOTAL/SCORE has been achieved, athletes may complete the 2008 U.S. Team APPLICATION PROCESS which will be available on the website by March.

2008 POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Information:

1. Lifters should be prepared for a 2 PLATFORM competition for BOTH DAYS of competition.

2. UNEQUIPPED Division competition will take place on SATURDAY, NOV. 22^nd. TWO Weigh-In time will be scheduled.

3. EQUIPPED Division competition will take place on SUNDAY, NOV. 23^rd. TWO Weigh-In times MAY be scheduled.

4. A social for the participants will be arranged in the hotel following the competition on Sunday.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The downtown EXECUTIVE INN connected to the Venue, has provided lifters with an excellent discounted rate; these rooms normally start at $130.00 per night but we’ll be provided with rooms for $69.00/night! 100 rooms are being held for participants including a limited number of Parlor Suites (living room included with bedroom for $82.00/night. Breakfast is NOT included.

1. The hotel has a heated indoor pool.

2. Hotel Exercise facility: the ADVANTAGE COURT & FITNESS center is available to hotel guests at no extra cost and is located on the 8^th floor of the parking garage connected to the Executive Inn by a crosswalk. Equipment includes tennis courts, sauna, cardio & lifting machines along with free weights.

3. The hotel restaurant is open for breakfast from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m.; for lunch from 11:00 to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 9:30 for supper.

4. Small refrigerators and/or microwaves are available for rent at $10.00 each per day.

5. Reservation information and contact numbers will be available on the website in the near future.

6. Numerous restaurants are located within walking distance including at the Casino Pavilion.

2008 W.D.F.P.F. SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMMPIONSHIPS Information:

A.D.F.P.F. Members interested in traveling to ANTWERP, BELGIUM to participate in this exciting event should clear their calendars for the following competitive schedule: FRIDAY, OCT. 10^th: SQUAT Event starting with the UNEQUIPPED Division, followed by the EQUIPPED Division. SATURDAY, OCT. 11^th: BENCH PRESS Event starting with the UNEQUIPPED Division, followed by the EQUIPPED Division. SUNDAY, OCT. 12^th: the DEADLIFT EVENT starting with the UNEQUIPPED Division, followed by the EQUIPPED Division. Meet Director & W.D.F.P.F. President Wim Backelant. More information on this WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS sanctioned by the WORLD DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION will soon be available.

The SELECTION PROCESS FOR U.S. TEAM MEMBERS attending this WORLD CHAMMPIONSHIPS is explained above.

NOTE TO LIFTERS NOT YET REGISTERED with the A.D.F.P.F.:

Complete the A.D.F.P.F. Registration form, available on the website as quickly as possible making sure that you do NOT miss the 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REGISTRATION DEADLINE of APRIL 1^st.

A.D.F.P.F. & W.D.F.P.F. Record Certificates:

A.D.F.P.F. AMERICAN, NATIONAL & STATE Record Certificates as well as W.D.F.P.F. WORLD & EUROPEAN Record Certificates are available by downloading the RECORD CERTIFICATE ORDER FORM on our website. Fill in all the REQUIRED INFORMATION and mail with the fee ($10.00 for U.S. mailings; checks made payable to S. J. McCombs) to the address provided on the form.

A.D.F.P.F. 2008 SCHEDULE:

Please contact the A.D.F.P.F. National Office with potential meet dates for 2008, ’09 & ’10. Local, State & Regional Sanction Fees are $20.00; NATIONAL Championships Sanction Fee is $100.00. Bid Specification &/or Sanction Forms will be sent upon request.

We are seeking bids for W.D.F.P.F. INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS; Sanction Fees for these events are 100 EURO. The following Championships are open for Bid:

2009 The W.D.F.P.F. PAN-AMERICAN SINGLE EVENT &/or POWERLIFTING Championships.

2010: The W.D.F.P.F. SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

2010: The W.D.F.P.F. PAN-AMERICAN SINGLE EVENT &/or POWERLIFTING Championships

2011: Both the W.D.F.P.F. POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMMPIONSHIPS and the 2011 W.D.F.P.F.

SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

2011: The W.D.F.P.F. PAN-AMERICAN SINGLE EVENT &/or POWERLIFTING Championships

NOTE the following competitive schedule on your calendar. The Meet Info, Entry & Release Forms for each of the following will soon be posted on the website: www.adfpf.org

EACH of the FOLLOWING EVENTS are QUALIFYING OPTIONS for BOTH the 2008 W.D.F.P.F. SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (held in ANTWERP BELGIUM Oct. 10-12^th) and the 2008 W.D.F.P.F. POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (held in EVANSVILLE, IN. Nov. 22 & 23^rd).

JANUARY 26^th: The 2^nd ANNUAL FULL POWER & SINGLE EVENT Competition hosted by the Church of the Gentle Shepherd with Meet Director John Jachim. Gentle Shepherd Community Building: 2864 FLECK ROAD, SIX LAKES, MI. 48886.

FEBRUARY 17^th: 1^st ANNUAL ROCKS MASSACHUSETTS STATE OPEN POWERLIFTING & BENCH PRESS Competition hosted by S.E.T.S. (412 CUSHING STREET; HINGHAM, MA) with Meet Director Mark A. Marrocco.

FEBRUARY 23^rd: BILL BECKWITH MEMORIAL POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENT CHAMPIONSHIPS with Meet Director Richard Van Eck (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED; WAYLAND, MI).

MARCH 1^st: The A.D.F.P.F. RECORD-BREAKER & INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIER hosted by The Macomb Salvation Army (505 N. RANDOLPH, MACOMB, IL) with Meet Directors Tim J. Piper & Judith M. Gedney.

APRIL 5^th: The 2008 A.D.F.P.F. SINGLE EVENT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in the CENTURY CENTER of downtown SOUTH BEND, IN with Meet Directors Richard Van Eck & Jon G. Smoker.

APRIL 26^th: The 3^rd ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEADLIFT INVITATIONAL hosted by S.E.T.S. (412 CUSHING STREET; HINGHAM, MA) with Meet Director Saul Shocket.

APRIL 26^th: The 2008 A.D.F.P.F. OPEN & STATE OF MICHIGAN POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS held at LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE in DOWNTOWN LANSING with Meet Director Jeff Buchin.

MAY 3^rd: 1^st A.D.F.P.F. OPEN POWERLIFTING & BENCH PRESS Challenge hosted by Jason Peck at South Gallia High School 15 mins from Gallipolis, Ohio; close to West Virginia and within an hour from Kentucky. Meet info will be posted as soon as it’s available.

JUNE 21^st: The 2008 A.D.F.P.F. POWERLIFTING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS held at the Christian Crossroads Church Evansville, IN with Meet Directors Michael E. Stagg, Dick Connor & Derek Wallace.

Other A.D.F.P.F. MEET DATES STILL TO BE DETERMINED.

NOVEMBER 22^nd & 23^rd: The 2008 W.D.F.P.F. POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS held in downtown EVANSVILLE at The CENTRE connected to EXECUTIVE INN (meet hotel). Meet Directors Michael E. Stagg, Dick Connor & Derek Wallace.