USPF AMERICAN CUP POWERLIFTING Feb 15-17 2008

The United States Powerlifting Federation and Powerlifting California
present the American Powerlifting Cup set for Saturday, Feb 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This will be a Pro meet for Open men and women lifters only.

Cash prizes of $3000 to 3 best lifters.
$1000 to the Best heavywt (220 and up)
$1000 to the best lightwt (198 and below)
$1000 to the best female (all weight classes)
This is a full powerlifting contest for total (squat, benchpress, and deadlift). State and American records can be set here.

Qualifying totals from any USPF meet going back to January 2006 will be accepted as well as any qualifying totals from lifters competing in the USAPL, AAU, or NASA and other single ply federations:

Qualifying totals for the American Cup
Men: 114-777, 123-838, 132-934, 148-1009, 165-1102,
181-1190, 198-1257, 220-1323, 242-1367, 275-1411, 308-1441, SHW-1472
Women: 97-463, 105-496, 114-535, 123-568, 132-601,
148-661, 165-706, 181-766, 198-821, 198+-865

The Los Angeles FitExpo Benchpress and Deadlift Championship
The USPF and Powerlifting California will also present The Los Angeles FitExpo Benchpress and Deadlift Championship set for Sunday, Feb 17. This is an amateur contest with no cash awards. Medals will be awarded for 1st thru 5th place. It will be open to all men and women age 13 and up. All Divisions will be represented ie, Open, Junior, Submaster, and Master for men and women. USPF State and American records can be set here. Lifters from any federation are welcome to come lift at the Fit Expo BP/DL. No qualifying needed.

More info: http://www.thefitexpo.com/powerlifting.asp

USA Powerlifting Brings More Strength to Arnold

From arnoldclassic.com

 

USA Powerlifting (USAPL), America's Premiere Powerlifting Organization will present world level competition at the Arnold Sports Festival 2008.

USAPL is the only US member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), and is headquartered in Columbia City, Indiana. The membership includes more than 5,500 men and women who compete with an organizational commitment to drug free performance.

The IPF is the oldest and largest international governing body for the sport of powerlifting, and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Founded in 1971, the IPF includes member federations from more than 100 countries.

Dr. Larry Maile, President of USA Powerlifting, recently commented "USA Powerlifting is committed to the honor and integrity of competitive powerlifting. We are thrilled to join the Arnold Sports Festival in the presentation of this sport on a fair competitive platform emphasizing honor and respect. Our international affiliation with the esteemed International Powerlifting Federation will bring added attention to the sport and the Arnold Sports Festival."

Main stage events for USAPL Powerlifting at the 2008 Arnold Sports Festival include the invitational International Pro Deadlift for men and women, the International Pro Bench Press for men, women, and team categories, the Quest American Pro Invitational, and the Unequipped Competition with belt, wrist, and knee wraps allowed.

Complete Information is available at the USAPL Web site.

 

Arnold Classic Deadlift Schedule

March 1, 2008, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.,  

Arnold EXPO stage Scoring in two categories: Men/Women:

Absolute Weight Overall: Wilks Formula (Men/Women)

Divisions:

Men: One weight class of 12 (6-8 USAPL/4-6 IPF)

Women: One weight class of 6 (3 USAPL/3 IPF)

Selection: All athletes by invitation only.

Selected from the past two years of the following meets: Any USAPL Nationals - Any IPF Competition Men’s Competitor

Criteria: Minimum 320 KG Deadlift and Minimum 200 Wilks Score Women’s Competitor Criteria: Minimum 200 Wilks Score