The AMERICAN DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION

presents:

The 2008 OPEN POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENT Championships

                       

The AMERICAN DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION is a Not-for Profit organization established to provide a service to DRUG-FREE LIFTERS.  As the U.S. Affiliate to the WORLD DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION, Inc., ADFPF members have the opportunity of participating Internationally against other WDFPF drug-free lifters.  By participating in this SEPTEMBER 27th event, lifters who reach the WDFPF Powerlifting Qualification totals will be eligible to participate in the 2008 WDFPF POWERLIFTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS as well as in the SINGLE EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.  The ADFPF maintains American, National & State Powerlifting as well as Single Event records for both the UNEQUIPPED & EQUIPPED Divisions in all weight classes & categories for men & women.  Lifters participating in this event have the opportunity to set ADFPF American Powerlifting Records and Single Event Records in either the EQUIPPED Division or the UNEQUIPPED Division of each Category listed on page 2.

 

MEET DATE:  September 27th , 2008

 

MEET DIRECTOR:

 Christopher Siders; Phone numbers: home (309-647-9495); work (309-647-1820 x2156).

 

VENUE LOCATION:  CANTON HIGH SCHOOL; 1001 N. MAIN STREET; Canton, Illinois; 61520.

 

A.D.F.P.F. MEMBERSHIP is REQUIRED:  For insurance purposes, all participants must be registered with the A.D.F.P.F.  Membership forms will be available at the meet or may be completed ahead of time via the ADFPF Website: www.adfpf.org  The Membership fee of $20.00 and may be paid in cash, money order or check made out to the ADFPF.   

 

ENTRY FEE: 

    $15.00 for ONE Category for HIGH SCHOOL LIFTERS (bring PROOF OF AGE to weigh-in)

    $20.00 for ONE Category for ALL OTHER LIFTERS (bring PROOF OF AGE to weigh-in).

    PLUS $5.00 for EACH additional CATEGORY or DIVISION (examples given on entry form).

 

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Entries must be POSTMARKED by September 20th. 

 

MEET T-SHIRTS: Shirts can be pre-ordered for $8. There will be a limited supply available at the meet for $10. These T-shirts may be worn during the competition.

 

COMPETITION WEIGHT CLASSES (in Kilos):  To calculate kilos, divide pounds by 2.2046.

            WOMEN:  44.0;   47.5;   50.0;   53.0;   55.5;   58.5;   63.0;   70.0;   80.0;   90.0;   +90.0.

  MEN:  52.0;   56.0;   60.0;   67.5;   75.0;   82.5;   90.0;   100.0;   110.0;   125.0;   145.0;   +145.0

 

AWARDS:  Medals will be awarded to 1st place lifters in each weight class & Category entered

 

DRUG TESTING:  The ADFPF & WDFPF requires that a minimum of 10% of the competition lifters must be drug tested via Quest Diagnostics Laboratories.  Selection may be made via placing/totals, records set and or suspicions.

 

ADFPF RECORDS:  AMERICAN & STATE Records may be set in both DIVISIONS, in all weight classes and in each Category.

 

CONCESSION STAND:  Our Booster’s Club will offer a Luncheon & Snack Concession Stand throughout the competition.  All proceeds and donations will go to the Canton High School athletic program.

 

ADMISSION:  Admission is FREE; all spectators are welcome.

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MEET ORGANIZATION:  The meet will be run in KILOS; KILO CONVERSION charts will be available for the lifters.  The first event will be the SQUAT, followed by the BENCH PRESS and  DEADLIFT.  The ROUNDS SYSTEM WILL BE USED whereby the competition begins with the lightest weight requested for the 1st attempt in the SQUAT event and progresses upward to the heaviest weight requested for each lifter’s 1st attempt.   The bar is down-loaded to the lowest weight called for the 2nd attempt SQUAT; it then progresses upward until all 2nd attempts have been completed.  The bar is then down-loaded to the lowest weight called for the 3rd attempt SQUAT. The same procedure is followed for the BENCH PRESS and then the DEADLIFT events. 

 

DIVISIONS & PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: 

            UNEQUIPPED Division:  The ONLY supportive equipment allowed is the Lifting Belt and WRIST WRAPS (if desired).  All EQUIPMENT MUST MEET ADFPF Specifications as listed in the ADFPF Rulebook.  High School lifters may wear shorts and a T-shirt OR a non supportive singlet & T-shirt.

            EQUIPPED Division:  All equipment must meet ADFPF specifications as listed in the Rulebook.

SQUAT EVENT:  Supportive equipment includes a SINGLE PLY SQUAT SUIT, BELT, KNEE WRAPS & WRIST WRAPS.  A non-supportive T-shirt must be worn under the SQUAT SUIT.     SUPPORTIVE briefs or boxer shorts are NOT ALLOWED.

BENCH PRESS EVENT:  Supportive equipment includes a SINGLE PLY BENCH SHIRT with closed seams and NO fasteners, BELT, WRIST WRAPS.  A non-supportive singlet must be worn over the shirt.  If no supportive shirt is worn, a T-shirt must be worn.

DEADLIFT EVENT:  Supportive equipment includes a SINGLE PLY SUIT, BELT, KNEE WRAPS & WRIST WRAPS.  SUPPORTIVE BRIEFS and/or boxer shorts are NOT allowed.

 

CATEGORIES of COMPETITION:  AGE-related categories will be determined by LEGAL AGE on Sept. 27th (lifters must bring PROOF OF AGE to the weigh-in).

            OPEN (14 yrs upward)                    TEEN 1 (14-15 yrs of age)                    TEEN 2 (16-17 yrs of age)

            TEEN 3 (16-19 yrs of age)    JUNIOR (20-23 yrs of age).              POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY

            MASTERS’ (Starting at 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; and so on in 5 year increments.

 

SCHEDULE for Saturday, Nov. 10th, 2007:

   8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.:  Weigh-in and Equipment Check for all lifters.  Bring Proof of age to the weigh-in along with ADFPF membership card.  All equipment worn on the platform must be checked in.

   9:50 a.m.:  SQUAT RULES BRIEFING (RULES BRIEFINGS precede the Bench & Deadlift events.)

   10:00 a.m.:  Competition will begin.

 

LODGING IN CANTON:  A few motels/hotels are available in Canton:  SUPER 8 (309-647-1888);  LANDMARK INN BED AND BREAKFAST (309-647-9746); HERITAGE GRAND INN (309-647-9675); CANTON INN (309-647-7111).

 

DIRECTIONS TO CANTON & TO CANTON HIGH SCHOOL: Routes 9 and 78 intersect Canton.

From the north, take Route 78 into Canton. This becomes Main Street. You will come to the high school on your left (east). Turn into the front drive, swerve right and continue through to the back of the school, where there is ample parking at our stadium.

From the south, take Route 78 into Canton. You will come to a 4-way stop sign. Continue north (this is 5th Avenue) several blocks past Subway, Radio Shack, a set of lights by Family Video, and Monical’s. At the 4-way stop sign, turn left (west) onto Locust. Go west until the stop lights (1st Avenue). Turn right (north) onto 1st Avenue. Go several blocks where this will take you directly into the back of the high school and to the parking lot at the stadium.

From the west, take Route 9 into Canton. At the 3rd set of lights, turn left (north) onto 1st Avenue, and follow the above directions from the south.

From the east, take Route 9 into Canton. Turn right (north) at the 4-way stop by Subway (this is 5th Avenue). Follow the above directions from the south.
                                                             ENTRY FORM
for the

2008 OPEN POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENT Championships

Sanctioned by the AMERICAN DRUG FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION

 

ENTRY DEADLINE:  All entries including the 2 page Entry/Release Forms and entry fees must be POSTMARKED by SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th.   Entry Forms received after this date will be accepted but awards may not be available.  Entry Forms & Fees to be mailed to:             Mr. C. Siders; 327 Harvester; CANTON, IL; 61520.

 

Please type or PRINT CLEARLY

Complete NAME:                                                                                                Date of Birth

 

_____________________________________________________________          _____ -______- ______

(First  Name)                                          (Middle Initial)                     (Last Name)                     (Month   -   Day  -     Year)

 

FULL POSTAL ADDRESS:                                          Age on day of competition: _________.

______________________________________________            Phone # _____-_________________

                                                                                                            (Area Code) 

______________________________________________                                                   

                                                                                         FAX #: _________________________ _

______________________________________________   

                                                E-Mail Address: ________________________________________   

 

CIRCLE Gender:      FEMALE             MALE  Competition Weight Class (see page 1): ____________.

 

Please CIRCLE POWERLIFTING DIVISION:   UNEQUIPPED Div.                  EQUIPPED Div.

 

Will you compete in POWERLIFTING?                 YES                 NO

IF you will compete in the SINGLE EVENTS, PLEASE             CIRCLE the events you wish to enter:                                        SQUAT                      BENCH PRESS                     DEADLIFT   

 

Please CHECK CATEGORIES of competition:

            ___  OPEN (14 yrs & up)  

            ___  TEEN 1 (14 – 15);                  ___  TEEN 2 (16 – 17);                  ___  TEEN 3 (18 – 19)

            ___  JUNIOR (20 – 23)                   ___  POLICE/FIRE/MILITARY (must be employed full time)

            ___  MASTERS’ (40 – Unlimited).  Age of Master lifter:__________

PREVIOUS BEST COMPETITION LIFTS:

SQUAT: ________;            BENCH PRESS:  ________;            DEADLIFT: _________;TOTAL:  __________.

 

Have you ever been DRUG TESTED?  __________.   DATE of DRUG TEST: _____________________

 

Have you ever FAILED a DRUG TEST?  ________.  If so on what substances:  ____________________

 

ENTRY FEES:

$15.00 for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT in ONE CATEGORY (i.e. TEEN 2).

            $20.00 for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT in TWO CATEGORIES (i.e. TEEN 2 & OPEN).

            $20.00 for ADULT lifters in ONE CATEGORY (i.e. JUNIOR).

            $25.00 for ADULT lifters in TWO CATEGORIES (i.e. JUNIOR & OPEN).

             $30.00 for ADULT lifters in THREE CATEGORIES (i.e. MASTERS’ 1; OPEN & Police/Fire/Military).

 

I’m ordering the following number & sizes of the Meet T-shirts: S=___.   M=___.   L=___.   XL=___.  XXL=___.

Enclosed please find the entry fee of: $____________; plus $______ for the T-shirt order  (@ $8 per shirt).

 

RELEASE FROM LIABILITY and CONSENT TO DRUG TEST:

 

NOTE:  Please read this release carefully as when signed, you will be giving up important legal rights.

 

In consideration of the acceptance of my entry form for the September 27th, 2008 OPEN POWERLIFTING & SINGLE EVENT Championships, I intend to be legally bound for not only myself, but also my heirs, my executors and my administrators.

 

Additionally, I understand that Powerlifting is an inherently hazardous activity and that participation in this sport exposes me to the risk of injury or death.  I further understand that the A.D.F.P.F. will NOT reimburse me for, or coverage of any medical expenses incurred by me as a result of injuries that I might sustain, training for, traveling to or from, or participating in the competition. 

 

In signing the RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, I waive and release anyone connected with this competition: i.e. the CANTON HIGH SCHOOL, the AMERICAN DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION, the meet directors and staff, or any persons associated with the competition from any and all liability, including any results of negligence which may arise form this competition.

 

Moreover, I agree that any testing method selected by A.D.F.P.F. recognized testing officers may be applied to detect the presence of drugs, as listed on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned substances list SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE.  I agree to co-operate fully with all required IOC sampling and testing procedures.  This includes any testing procedures that may be considered necessary prior to or after this event.

 

Should I fail to pass the drug testing procedures, I agree to forfeit any trophy, award, record or placing which I won during the competition and I also forfeit any previous trophy, award, record or placing should the offence be deemed serious enough, according to ADFPF rules, to warrant such an action.  I understand and agree that if I fail to pass the drug testing process, my name will appear on a published list for suspended members.  If determined that I have failed the drug test, I agree to waive any claim for which legal relief is available.  I also agree to waive any claim that might arise under state of national law for defamation, slander, libel, or any other claim for which legal relief is available.

 

Additionally, I realize that if I do not attend this even for any reason, I will forfeit all entry fees which will not be exchanged.

 

I agree to pay any attorney fees and litigation expenses incurred by any person real of corporate, whom I may sue in an effort to challenge this release from liability.

 

I understand that my agreement to pay attorney fees and litigation expenses is the SINE QUA NON for acceptance of my entry in this competition.  If any provision of this Release From Liability shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder of this Release from Liability shall remain in full force and effect.  I also certify with my signature that this release/agreement cannot be modified orally.

 

Signature of athlete: _____________________________________.  Date: _________________

 

Signature of parent/guardian: ____________________________________.  Date:  _______________.

                                                (if athlete is under 18 years of age)

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby give my word of honor as an athlete that I have not used any strength inducing drugs (I.e., any anabolic steroid, natural hormone or synthetic growth hormone) as part of my training during the past sixty months (five years), nor have I used or will I use prescription diuretics or psychomotor stimulants during the seven days prior to this competition.

 

Signature of athlete: ___________________________________.   Date:  _____________________.