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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!
P.S At the most recent NGB meeting, 2 new rule changes were made effective immediately - THESE WON'T SHOW UP IN THE RULEBOOK BUT ARE OFFICIAL.
1. Athletes are no longer required to have their heads in contact with the bench during the bench press.
2. The ONLY specification for powerlifting belts is that they must not exceed 10cm in width at any part of the belt. All materials, fastening mechanisms, and thicknesses are now acceptable.
HEY.
Did you skip over that last section?
We know. It's a lot of words. But please go back and read it. You still have a few weeks to do so!
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