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ATTENTION ATHLETES

This is your 2nd informational email for the 2023 USA Powerlifting Big Rapids Brawl. Please read below for details about changes to the roster and a review of previously released information

Here are some big reminders that we ask of you:

1. Please be respectful of the equipment. Rerack your weights and keep the baby powder contained to the tarp area. Please clean up after yourselves before you leave for the day.
2. Please respect the referees. We want you to have an awesome day and we want you to get all white lights. If a referee gives you a red light, you may ask what they called you for. This is not an invitation to argue or attempt to overturn the lift (spoiler alert, you can't). Take note of the infraction and earn a white light the next time!
3. Please respect the safety of the platform crew by staying with the bar if you are going to fail. Dropping the weight off of your back during a squat can cause serious injury to both you and the spotters, who are getting a harder workout in than you are just to keep you safe. Please allow them to safely guide the bar back into the rack while you stay with it.
4. Last, but not least, leave your ego at the door. Powerlifting is one of the only unique sports where your competition and plenty of complete strangers will cheer at the top of their lungs for you to finish your lift! Lifters at all strength levels will be competing tomorrow, and we welcome you all into this awesome powerlifting family!

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.

LIFTER PHOTO PACKAGES

Calloso Powerlifting's talented partner, Chloe Amanda Photography, is offering photo packages for lifters at this meet. 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. INQUIRIES DURING OR AFTER THE MEET ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

COACH PASSES

Online passes are no longer available. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 and $25 for spectators and coaches respectively. Those who purchased online tickets can redeem them with their name at the door.

LIVE SCORING

Scoring can be tracked live right on your phone! Just go to liftingcast.com and click on 2023 USA Powerlifting Big Rapids Brawl. You will be taken to the results page automatically. To view the order of lifters, choose "Board" from the sidebar menu.

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!

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