Powerlifting

Date

Saturday, July 31, 2021

This will be a USPA Sanctioned event.

Max Oxygen Crossfit
2100 E 13th Street
Ames, IA 50010

(MAP)

Time

Commissioner

Jake Hartman
uspaiowa@gmail.com

2022 State Games of America
Qualifying Event

All Iowans are eligible to participate!

T-shirts

Athletes will receive a colored T-shirt for their entry fee. Pre-registered athletes may upgrade their cotton shirt for a dri-fit for an additional $12 through June 23.

T-shirt pick up will be located indoors at the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center (MAP). To enter, use the north doors and enter at ground level. Hours are:

Friday, July 30: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 31: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 1: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Competition Format *** NEW

This is a USPA Sanctioned event. All competitors must be a USPA member. If you are currently not a member, click HERE to apply for the membership.

Full Power, Push/Pull, Bench Only, Deadlift Only

Raw, Raw Classic & Singly-Ply

Rules:

• One-piece singlet must be worn, as a minimum for all lifters. Underwear must be “v” type legless aka “tighty whities”, or jockstrap. No compression shorts or spandex allowed.

• Raw Division: requires a one piece singlet, and allows 4 inch wide buckle or lever belt (no velcro belts or padding on the inside of belts), wristwraps can be up to 1 meter, and single layer kneesleeves. Over the calf long socks required for the deadlift for all lifters.

• Classic Division: is raw except it allows up to 2.5 meter kneewraps for the squat.

• For all women’s and light weight men’s (181 lbs and under) squat flights, the 20 kg bar will be used. For all other flights the 25 kg long bar will be used.

• See USPA rulesbook by clicking here.

For more information on format and classification standards, go to: https://www.uspa.net/ and select member resources.

Rules

Current USPA Rules will apply.

Age Determining Date

July 31, 2021

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each weight class of each event.

Athlete Identification

All lifters must show proper identification (driver’s license, passport, or school ID) and their USPA membership card (with expiration date) at the time of weigh-ins.

DIVISIONS

Junior | 13 – 15
Junior | 16 – 17
Junior | 18 – 19
Junior | 20-23
Open | 13 – 80+
Sub-Master | 35 – 39
Masters | 40 – 44
Masters | 45 – 49
Masters | 50 – 54
Masters | 55 – 59
Masters | 60 – 64
Masters | 65 – 69
Masters | 70 – 74
Masters | 75 – 79
Masters | 80 – 84
Masters | 85+

FEMALE WEIGHT CLASSES

97 Pounds
105 Pounds
114 Pounds
123 Pounds
132 Pounds
148 Pounds
165 Pounds
181 Pounds
198 Pounds
198 +

MALE WEIGHT CLASSES

114 Pounds
123 Pounds
132 Pounds
148 Pounds
165 Pounds
181 Pounds
198 Pounds
220 Pounds
242 Pounds
275 Pounds
308 Pounds
308 +