USPA Iowa state championship
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Hosted by: Wesley Keith & Jake Hartman

When: Saturday, October 31, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Who: 60 lifters competing on 1 platform

Sanctioned By: United States Powerlifting Association (USPA)

Where: Franklin Junior High School
4801 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310

Eligibility: Any male or female 13 years or older. Lifter must be a current USPA member. Memberships are $65 for adults (High School - $30). Good for 1 year from date of purchase. Must be purchased online before contest.

• Click here to check membership status

• Click here to purchase membership

Divisions: Open, Junior 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23, Submaster 35-39, Masters 40-44, 45-49, etc

Weight Classes:

• Men: 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, 308+

• Women: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198. 198+

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.

Registration: The cost of the meet is $90.00. Each additional division is $25. To sign up for the please scroll to the bottom of the page and add it to your cart. A pop-up screen will appear for you to fill out your information.

• Once you have signed up for the meet there will be NO REFUNDS issued for any reason and you will not be allowed to sell your spot.

Meet Shirt: We will have a meet shirt and are currently working on the design. Once it is finalized it will be uploaded for you to see. Pre-ordered shirts will be $20. Day of the meet they will be sold for $25.

Weigh-ins & Equipment Check:

• Friday, October 30, 2020:

  • 9:00-11:00 AM @ 22nd Street Barbell (3179 NW Prairie Lane, Des Moines, IA 50313)

  • 4:00-6:00 PM @ Franklin Junior High School

• Equipment to have checked include:

  • Required: singlet, t-shirt, underwar, deadlift socks, shoes

  • Optional Equipment: belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, knee wraps and headbands

    • Click here for a list of approved equipment.

Rules Meeting:  (All lifters are required to be in attendance for the rules meeting!)

• Saturday, October 31st @ 8:30 AM

Lifting Starts: 9:00 AM 

• The plan is to start lifting right at 9:00 AM. If you are in the first flight you may need to start warming up prior to the rules meeting, which will last 5-10 minutes.

Admission: $10 for spectators & coaches (12 & under are free)

Setting Records: National judges will be present to break records.

Awards: Cash prizes will be awarded for best over-all male and female lifters in the open raw class. In order to qualify for best lifter the in other divisions there must be 6 or more lifters. 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals will be given in each division.

Questions: If you have any additional questions contact Wesley Keith at 22barbell@gmail.com or 515-289-6093.