On November 17th we will be hosting the 1st Annual GP Athletics Push/Pull, where lifters will compete in the bench press and deadlift to find their best 1 rep max! This is a perfect even for beginners and experienced lifters alike, and guest entry will be free for all, so the more the merrier! This is the perfect event to get your feet wet in the sport of powerlifting, and we are so excited of the possibility be able to introduce this sport to a new crowd of lifters. Click the link below to enter, or read below for more information!!!
MEET LOCATION: GP Athletics, 4268 S Hillcrest Ave #107-106 Springfield, MO 65810
MEET DIRECTOR: Steve DeNovi, 630-803-0802, sdenovi@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: The GP Athletics 1st Annual Push/Pull is a Raw, Bench Press and Deadlift competition. All Weight Classes and Divisions will be contested. Raw only. No Equipped.
CAPPED AT 30 LIFTERS. ENTRY DEADLINE October 27th, 2018
DIVISIONS:
Men – Youth (8 – 18 years old)
Men- Open (19 – 39 years old)
Men – Master’s (40+)
Women – Youth (8 – 18 years old)
Women – Open (19 – 39 years old)
Women – Master’s (40+)
WEIGHT CLASSES:
There will be no weight classes, as placing will be based off Wilks Formula. Wilks is a coefficient that is used to determine pound for pound strength among lifters of different weight classes.
AWARDS:
Medals will be awarded to the top 1-3 in each division based off Wilks Formula.
FEES & REQUIREMENTS:
$25 Full Meet
NO REFUNDS
LIFTING ATTIRE:
Lifting belts, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves are allowed. Shoes or deadlift slippers required for deadlift. Singlets are not required but can be worn. No straps, supportive briefs, or supportive shirts may be worn.
EVENT T-SHIRTS PRE-SALE:
Order your meet T-Shirt early and save! $20 pre-sale, $25 day of with a limited quantity
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, November 16th, 2018
Weigh-Ins and Equipment Check: 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Weigh-Ins/Equipment Check: 7-8:30 am
Lifting Starts: 9:00 am
NOTICE:
ENTRY DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 27TH
ANY LATE ENTRIES THAT MIGHT BE CONSIDERED WILL REQUIRE AN ADDTIONAL $15.00/FEE