USA Powerlifting Big Rapids Brawl

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ATTENTION ATHLETES

This is your 2nd informational email for the 2022 USA Powerlifting Big Rapids Brawl. Please Read Below.

SATURDAY

May 21

6:30AM-4:00PM

JDFIT

120 N MICHIGAN AVE

BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307

FINAL ROSTER

The final roster is posted with flight assignments and lot numbers.

IF YOU HAVE ANY LAST MINUTE CHANGES TO MAKE PLEASE SUBMIT THEM USING THE ATHLETE CHANGE FORM.

You can submit changes at any time. Transfers will not be accepted because your spot cannot be filled, as the roster is finalized.

REMINDER: There are NO REFUNDS if you wish to withdraw. No exceptions... ever.

LIABILITY WAIVER

All athletes, coaches, and volunteers are REQUIRED to fill out the liability waiver. Please click below to submit your waiver entry.

ATHLETE CHANGE FORM

If you wish to change your weight class, withdraw from this meet or make any other changes, please do so using the Athlete Change Form. Do not email or message us to make changes.

ATHLETE ROSTER

LIABILITY WAIVER

ATHLETE CHANGE FORM

PRESALE TICKETS

Make sure to get your spectator and coach tickets on presale to save a few dollars! Just bring your ID to redeem your tickets at the door.

ORDER TICKETS HERE

SPECTATOR TICKETS

Admission to this event will be sold at the door for $15 per person (cash or card). Those who ordered presale tickets will be asked to check in with a photo ID.

COACH PASSES

Coach Passes will also be sold at the door for $25 (cash or card). This is required to enter the warm up area and submit attempts for an athlete. Those who ordered presale coach passes will be asked to check in with a photo ID.

SCHEDULE

6:30am - Doors Open for Check-In

6:30-8:30am – Equipment Check & Rack Heights

7:00-8:30am – Weigh-Ins

(In order by Lot Number)

8:30am – MANDATORY Rules Meeting

9:00am – Lifting Begins

4:00pm - Awards Ceremony

PLEASE STAY FOR AWARDS IF YOU CAN. We will ask you to pay for shipping if you request your medal to be mailed. If you do request this, please keep in mind that mailing awards is not a top priority immediately following a meet. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Weigh-Ins begin promptly at 7:00am and will be done in order by Lot Number. Have your ID and 1st attempts in kilograms ready. If you are not present when your name is called, you will be called again after all other athletes have weighed in.

Rack Heights are important! We will help you find the correct rack height for squat & bench press (with foot blocks if necessary) so you are comfortable on the platform.

Equipment Check is imperative. We need to see everything you'll be wearing on the platform.

BE PREPARED. LEARN THE RULES.

READ THE LIFTER'S HANDBOOK.

Don't forget your absolute necessities. You need a singlet, t-shirt, and knee high socks for deadlift. You may also use wrist wraps, a belt, and knee sleeves. Respond to this email if you have any questions about your equipment... AFTER you read the lifter's handbook. Your equipment DOES NOT have to be on the IPF approved list. We are no longer a member of the IPF. Your equipment MUST however, fit the specifications in the lifter's handbook.

This may be your very first time stepping on a USA Powerlifting platform. Even if it is not, you need to be prepared. If you think you know all of the USA Powerlifting rules... you don't. But you can start with the basics in the Lifter's Handbook. As an athlete, it is your responsibility to learn the technical rules of competition and ensure that your equipment is approved. This also includes following anti-doping/drug testing guidelines. Rules & By-Laws and Drug Testing information can be accessed at usapowerlifting.com.

We drug test 10% of our athletes by urinalysis. If you need to leave early or you need to skip the award ceremony, please do not do so without checking in with myself (Gina Hensley).

It is also a great idea to stay hydrated (hint!) so we can start the award ceremony as soon as possible!

LIVE STREAMING

The Big Rapids Brawl will be live streamed on our YouTube channel! Share the link below with your friends and family. Please be aware that our priority is keeping the meet running if the internet connection should disrupt our stream. However, we have never had issues in the past at JDFIT, so your fans at home should be able to tune in with no problems!

LIVE STREAM

LAST CHANCE FOR ATHLETE PHOTO PACKAGES

The talented Chloe Amanda Photography is offering athlete photo packages for those who are interested. Reach out to Chloe directly for more information via email or Instagram. You can check out Chloe's previous work in her gallery!

SPOTS ARE LIMITED. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE MEET.

(ALL ATHLETE EMAILS ARE LINKED IN THE EVENT WEBSITE FOR YOUR COACH'S REFERENCE OR IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY DELETE YOURS!)