VOLUSIA COUNTY

P.O. Box 608792

Orlando, FL 32860

(866) 233-4263 or (407) 696-5390   FAX: (407) 696-4669; 

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EVENTS:

The following events will be held:

•     Push / Pull
  

Using the Bench Press and the Dead Lift

            The events will be separated into the following Divisions:

                 Male                                             Female

                40+ using Schwartz Formula

                Mixed Pairs - combined lifts, using Schwartz formula

The divisions will have the following weight classes:
                                                                                        

                                            PUSH / PULL

                     MEN                                                         WOMEN

•            148.75 & UNDER                                   123.50 & UNDER
•            165.25 & UNDER                                   132.25 & UNDER
•            181.75 & UNDER                                   148.75 & UNDER
•            198.25 & UNDER                                   165.25 & UNDER
•            220.25 & UNDER                                   181.75 & UNDER
•            242.50 & UNDER                                   198.25 & UNDER
•            275.50 & UNDER                                   220.25 & UNDER
•            275.51 & OVER                                      220.26 & OVER
  

AWARDS:
            Medals to all individuals (1^st - 3^rd places) in each divisions and weight classes

OFFICIALS
                        Sport Coordinator:           Blackie Ballas

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FACILITY

SCHEDULING

A participants briefing to be held prior to the event will explain the rules and regulations, the start time and locations. Weigh-In will start 14 hours prior to the start of the event.

The event coordinator will inform all participants of the weigh-in location and the time that weigh in will occur.

SAFETY RULINGS AND OFFICIAL GRIP

The only legal grip for the bench press shall be as follows:

1. As a lifter grips the bar, the palms shall be facing outward and away from the face at all times

2. As a lifter grips the bar, the thumbs shall be placed around the bar toward the palm side of the hand with the thumbnail in close proximity to the tip of each forefinger.

Safety:

1. No shirts other than a non-supporting mandatory T-shirt will be allowed.

2. No wraps of any kind will be allowed

3. The only supportive gear allowed will be the optional lifting belt.

    Bench Press

1. The lifter approaches the bench with the top of the bench facing the audience and the judges.
2. The lifter must lie backwards with the head, shoulders, and buttocks in contact with the bench. The lifter receives the bar at arms length from the spotters.
3. On receiving a command from the head judge to "start", the bar is brought down onto the chest, paused and then it is pressed back to the starting position.
4. The head judge then gives the command "rack" with the movement of the hand backwards. The bar is then returned to the bench racks.
5. The lifter is then judged on the lift.
   

        Causes for disqualification from the Bench Press:

1. Failure to observe the referee's signals.
2.   Any change in the elected position of the shoulders, head, raising of buttocks, lateral movements of hands, or excessive movement of the feet during the lift itself.
3.   Inadequate pause of the bar on the chest as well as heaving or bouncing the bar off the chest.
4. Allowing the bar to sink into the chest on the upward press.
5. Uneven extension of the arms during the lift
6. Any downward motion of the bar on the upward press
7. Contact with the bar by the spotters during the lift
8. Any contact with the lifters shoes on the bench during the lift
9. Deliberate contact with the uprests of the bench and the bar in order to assit the lift
10. Failure of the center spotter to give the central referee a clear view
    

   Dead Lift

1. The bar is laid horizontally facing the audience and the judges.
2. The lifter comes to the bar and picks it up in one continuous movement until he is in the upright position with his shoulder locked.
3. The head judge will then signal "down" with his hand moving downwards. The lifter must return the bar to the ground without dropping the bar.
4. The lifter is then judged on the lift.
   

         Causes for disqualification from the Deadlift:

1. Any downward movement of the bar before the lifter reaches an erect position.
2. Failure to stand erect.
3. Failure to knock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.
4. Supporting the bar on the thighs during the performance of the lift. This is defined as a body position adopted by the lifter that could not be maintained without the counter-balance of the weight being lifted.
5. Movement of the feet in any direction during the lift, although rocking on the heels is permitted.
6. Lowering of the bar before receiving the head judge's signal.
7. Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands.
   

Other considerations:
An Overall Lifter award , using Schwartz formula, will be determined from participants entered.