THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS MEET TO BE BACK IN APRIL 2021 THOUGH!!!
The USA Powerlifting Springfield Showdown returns in 2020 on April 18th and will be hosted at Springfield Strength & Conditioning! This will be a 2 session, 1 platform 60 lifter meet with awards for the top 3 in each class, best male and female lifter’s, and the team championship belt! This meet has reached its 60 lifter cap two years in a row, and we actually had to cut off waitlist entries last year due to such demand. So don’t miss out and make sure to sign up fast! Registration link is below along with the event website as well!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/466889540617978/
SANCTION NUMBER: MO-2020-02
DATE: April 18, 2020
MEET LOCATION: Springfield Strength & Conditioning 2026 W Vista St Suite H, Springfield, MO, 65807
MEET DIRECTOR: Steve DeNovi, 630-803-0802, sdenovi@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: The 2020 Springfield Showdown is a Raw, Full Powerlifting Meet (all 3 lifts) and Bench Press (single lift) Competition. All Weight Classes and Divisions will be contested. Raw only. No Equipped.
CAPPED AT 60 LIFTERS. ENTRY DEADLINE MARCH 18, 2018
DIVISIONS:
Open 14+
Y1: 8-9
Y2: 10-11
Y3: 12-13
T1: 14-15
T2: 16-17
T3: 18-19
Juniors: 20-23
M1: 40-49
M2: 50-59
M3: 60-69
M4: 70-79
M5: 80+
WEIGHT CLASSES:
Women:
43
47
52
57
63
72
84
84+
Men:
53
59
66
74
83
93
105
120
120+
AWARDS:
Medals will be awarded to the top 1-3 in each weight class and division
Best Lifter Awards to top Wilks Score for both Women and Men
Team Award will be determined from top 3 lifters combined IPF points (to be eligible for the team award, must have a minimum of 3 lifters and be an official registered club under USA Powerlifting. CLICK HERE for club registration)
FEES & REQUIREMENTS:
$80.00 Full Meet, $65.00 Bench Only, + $30.00 each additional division
Entering both Full Meet & Bench Press requires 2 Entry Fees of $80 + $65 each
NO REFUNDS
IMPORTANT: There will be no USAPL Memberships sold or renewed at the meet. You must have a valid 2020 USAPL Membership to compete. Proof of USAPL Membership IS REQUIRED BY PRIOR TO COMPETITION DAY. Follow this LINK to get your membership. Make sure that you a purchasing a membership that is valid through 2020.
DRUG TESTING:
On your honor as an athlete you have not used any strength inducing drugs as part of your training during the last 36 months prior to the date of this meet to be eligible, nor have you used any prescription diuretics or psycho-motor stimulants during the 7 days prior to this meet.
At least 10% of all lifters will be tested by urinalysis. Banned substances include but are not limited to anabolic steroids, natural and/or synthetic growth hormones. If you are on any medications, please verify if that substance is permissible or not. The complete list of banned substances is available on the website of the World Anti- Doping Agency.
LIFTING ATTIRE:
All equipment must conform to USA Powerlifting rules and fall within the technical specifications of the IPF approved list. You can download that HERE.
EVENT T-SHIRTS PRE-SALE:
Order your meet T-Shirt early and save! $25 pre-sale, $30 day of with a limited quantity
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 17, 2020
Early Equipment Check: 6:30-8:00 pm
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Session 1 – Weigh-Ins/Equipment Check: 6:30-8:00 am
Session 1 – Lifting Starts: 8:30 am
Session 2 – Weigh-Ins/Equipment Check 12-1:30 pm
Session 2 – Lifting Starts: 2:00 pm
NOTICE:
ENTRY DEADLINE IS MARCH 18th.
ANY LATE ENTRIES THAT MIGHT BE CONSIDERED WILL REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL $30.00/FEE