North American Powerlifting Federation
9th Annual North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Hyatt Hotel – Miami, Florida, July 6 – 9, 2011
TO:All RefereesDATE: July 01, 2011
FROM:Robert Keller / Secretary General / NAPF
SUBJECT:Referee Schedule – 9thNorth American Powerlifting Championships
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Thank you in advance for volunteering to referee the 2011NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships that will be held at the Hyatt Hotel in Miami, Florida on July 6 – 9, 2011. Please find attached you will find the referee and staff schedule for the competition.
Bill Clayton will serve as the Technical Secretary for the championship and shall be assisted by Mr. PJ Couvillion. Any questions or changes to the competition referee schedule please, we will address them at the Referee Meeting immediately proceeding the Technical Meeting on Wednesday, July at 1400hrs.
Since the venue will be air-conditioned, all referees are to be to wear their ‘winter’ attire which includes the following:
Men - Dark Blue Blazer with appropriate IPF/National Federation badge on the left breast pocket.Grey Trousers with a White Shirt and appropriate IPF/National Federation tie, with black shoes. Please,NO sandals or sneakers.
Women - Dark Blue Blazer with appropriate IPF/National Federation badge on the breast pocket.Grey Trousers with a White Shirt and appropriate IPF/National Federation tie, with black shoes. Please, NO sandals or sneakers.
If a referee is not able to work a session or assignment, please let me know right away so that we can find a replacement.
On a final note, I would like to thank you for your continued support of the North American Powerlifting Federation andlook forward to working with each of you at the championship.
I look forward to seeing everyone in Miami!
Sincere regards,
Robert Keller
Robert Keller
Secretary General
North American Powerlifting Federation
NOMINATED REFEREES / OFFICIALS
Name / Member Federation / Referee LevelBill Clayton / United States of America / IPF Category I
Johnny Graham / United States of America / IPF Category I
Dr. Larry Maile / United States of America / IPF Category I
Robert Keller / United States of America / IPF Category I
PJ Couvillion / United States of America / IPF Category I
Fernando Baez / Puerto Rico / IPF Category I
Ildefonso Pardo / Mexico / IPF Category II
Sergio Centeno / Puerto Rico / IPF Category II
Ivan Cancel / Puerto Rico / IPF Category II
Lucille Chavez / Puerto Rico / IPF Category II
Gabre McTair / Trinidad and Tobago / IPF Category II
Michael Licciardi / United States of America / IPF Category II
Karen Licciardi / United States of America / IPF Category II
Tony Nicolini / United States of America / IPF Category II
Adeline Ulvang / United States of America / USAPL State
Regina Hackney / United States of America / IPF Category II
Steve Mann / United States of America / IPF Category II
Robert Massey / United States Virgin Island / IPF Category II
Lady Burgos / Puerto Rico / IPF Category II -- Referee Examination
Joan Baez / Puerto Rico / IPF Category II -- Referee Examination
Francis Charles / Trinidad and Tobago / IPF Category II -- Referee Examination
Lance Slaughter / United States of America / IPF Category II -- Referee Examination
Joe Warpeha / United States of America / IPF Category II -- Referee Examination
Bernadette Clinton / Trinidad and Tobago / Scoring Manager Training
Leisa Wilson / Trinidad and Tobago / Scoring Manager Training
Denroy Livan / Guyana / Scoring Manager Training
Ruben Hernandez / Mexico / Scoring Manager Training
William Schouten / USVI / Scoring Manager Training
Referee Examination/Testing Schedule
Date / Time / Candidate / Examination / Evaluator / Location07.07.2011 / 5:00 PM / Ladys Burgos / IPF Cat II Written / Clayton / Orchid A
07.07.2011 / 5:00 PM / Joan Baez / IPF Cat II Written / Clayton / Orchid A
07.07.2011 / 5:00 PM / Francis Charles / IPF Cat II Written / Clayton / Orchid A
07.07.2011 / 5:00 PM / Joe Warpeha / IPF Cat II Written / Clayton / Orchid A
07.08.2011 / 9:00 AM / L. Slaughter / IPF Cat II Practical / Clayton / Contest Venue
07.08.2011 / 9:00 AM / Ladys Burgos / IPF Cat II Practical / Clayton / Contest Venue
07.08.2011 / 2:00 PM / Joan Baez / IPF Cat II Practical / Clayton / Contest Venue
07.09.2011 / 9:00 AM / Francis Charles / IPF Cat II Practical / Clayton / Contest Venue
07.09.2011 / 2:00 PM / Joe Warpeha / IPF Cat II Practical / Clayton / Contest Venue
Finalized Timetable of Events
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
NAPF Congress/General Assembly – 10:00 AM / Jasmine Room
NAPF Championship Technical Meeting – 2:00 PM / Jasmine
Early Equipment [Thursday Lifters Only] – 4:00 PM / Orchid B
Opening Ceremony – 6:00 PM / Contest Venue
Thursday, July 07, 2011
All Women Lifters / Total Lifters: 21
Equipment Check/Rack Heights: 6:30 – 7:00 AM
Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30 AM
Lifting: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Flight A: All Women 47kg to 63kg / [10] lifters
Flight B: All Women 72kg to 84kg / [11] lifters
Award Presentation/Anti-Doping Protocol: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Early Equipment [Friday Lifters Only] – 2:00 PM / Orchid B
Training Seminar
Referee Examinations – 5:00 PM / Orchid A
Friday, July 08, 2011
All Men [53.00kg – 66.00kg] Lifters / Total Lifters:
Equipment Check/Rack Heights: 6:30 – 7:00 AM
Weigh-in: 7:00 - 8:30 AM
Lifting: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Flight A: All Men 53.00 to 66.00kg / [13] Lifters
Award Presentation/Anti-Doping Protocol: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Friday, July 08, 2011
All Men [74.00kg – 83.00kg] Lifters / Total Lifters:
Equipment Check/Rack Heights: 11:30 – 12:00 PM
Weigh-in: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Lifting: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Flight A: All Men 74.00kg to 83.00kg / [14] Lifters
Award Presentation/Anti-Doping Protocol: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 09, 2011
All Men [93.00kg – 105.00kg] Lifters / Total Lifters:
Equipment Check/Rack Heights: 6:30 – 7:00 AM
Weigh-in: 7:00 - 8:30 AM
Lifting: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Flight A: All Men 93.00kg / [12] Lifters
Flight B: All Men 105.00kg / [12] Lifters
Award Presentation/Anti-Doping Protocol: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Saturday, July 09, 2011
All Men [120.00kg – 120.00+kg] Lifters / Total Lifters:
Equipment Check/Rack Heights: 11:30 – 12:00 PM
Weigh-in: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Lifting: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Flight A: All Men 120 00kg [11]
Flight B: All Men 120.00+kg [06]
Award Presentation/Anti-Doping Protocol: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
THURSDAY – DAY 1 / SESSION 1
[All Women]
Thursday, July 07, 2011/Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30am: Lifting 9:00am
Assignment / NameEquipment Check (8:30-9:00am) / Gabre McTair / Tony Nicolini
Weigh-in (9:00-10:30am) Lifting: 11:00am / Karen Licciardi / Lucille Chavez
Chief Referee: / Gabre McTair [ II ] – Trinidad/Tobago
Side Referee: / Karen Licciardi [ II ] – USA
Side Referee: / Lucille Chavez [ II] – Puerto Rico
Alternate Referee: / Robert Massey [ II ] – USVI
Chief of the Jury: / Bill Clayton [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / PJ Couvillion [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / Fernando Baez [ I ] – Puerto Rico
Announcer: / Robert Keller
Expeditor: / Robert Massey
Technical Controller: / Tony Nicolini [ II ]
Scoring Manager: / Sergio Centeno [II]
Scoring Manager / Training: / Bernadette Clinton – Trinidad/Tobago
Drug-testing Officer[s]: / Karen Licciardi / Mike Licciardi
NAPF Records: / Ivan Cancel
Award Presenter: / Fernando Baez – NAPF VP
Award Marshals: / Robert Massey / Tony Nicolini
Admission / Merchandise Sales / Tiffany Gonzalez
FRIDAY – DAY 2 / SESSION 1 / [MEN 53kg – 66kg]
Friday, July 08, 2011/Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30am: Lifting 9:00am
Assignment / NameEquipment Check (6:30 – 7:00am) / Idelfonso Pardo / Regina Hackney
Weigh-in (7:00-8:30am) Lifting: 9:00am / Robert Massey
Chief Referee: / Regina Hackney [ II ] – USA
Side Referee: / Idelfonso Pardo [ II ] – Mexico
Side Referee: / Robert Massey [ II ] – USVI
Alternate Referee: / Tony Nicolini [ II ] – USA
Chief of the Jury: / Bill Clayton [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / PJ Couvillion [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / Fernando Baez [ I ] – Puerto Rico
Announcer: / Robert Keller
Expeditor: / Adeline Ulvang
Technical Controller: / Karen Licciardi [ II ] – USA
Scoring Manager: / Sergio Centeno
Scoring Manager / Training: / Ruben Hernandez – Mexico
Drug-testing Officer[s]: / Mike Licciardi / Karen Licciardi
NAPF Records: / Ivan Cancel
Award Presenter: / Dr. Larry Maile – President, NAPF
Award Marshal: / Karen Licciardi / Tony Nicolini
Admission / Merchandise Sales / Tiffany Gonzalez
FRIDAY – DAY 2 / SESSION 2 / [MEN 74.00kg -- 83.00kg]
Friday, July 08, 2011/Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30pm: Lifting 2:00pm
Assignment / NameEquipment Check (11:30 – 12:00pm) / Gabre McTair / Lucille Chavez
Weigh-in (12:00-1:30pm) Lifting: 2:00pm / Mike Licciardi [ II ]
Chief Referee: / Mike Licciardi [ II ] – USA
Side Referee: / Gabre McTair [ II ] – Trinidad/Tobago
Side Referee: / Lucille Chavez [ II ] – Puerto Rico
Alternate Referee: / Steve Mann [ II ] – USA
Chief of the Jury: / Bill Clayton [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / PJ Couvillion [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / Fernando Baez [ I ] – Puerto Rico
Announcer: / Lance Slaughter
Expeditor: / Adeline Ulvang
Technical Controller: / Tony Nicolini [ II ]
Scoring Manager: / Sergio Centeno [ II ]
Scoring Manager / Training: / William Schouten / Monique George
Drug-testing Officer[s]: / Mike Licciardi / Karen Licciardi
NAPF Records: / Ivan Cancel
Award Presenter: / Robert Keller – Secretary General, NAPF
Award Marshal: / Tony Nicolini / Karen Licciardi
Admission / Merchandise Sales / Tiffany Gonzalez
SATURDAY – DAY 3 / SESSION 1[MEN 93.00kg – 105.00kg]
Friday, July 08, 2011/Weigh-in: 7:00 – 8:30am: Lifting 9:00am
Assignment / NameEquipment Check (6:30 – 7:00am) / Tony Nicolini / Gabre McTair
Weigh-in (7:00-8:30am) Lifting: 9:00am / Mike Licciardi
Chief Referee: / Mike Licciardi [ II ] – USA
Side Referee: / Tony Nicolini [ II ] – USA
Side Referee: / Gabre McTair [ II ] – Trinidad/Tobago
Alternate Referee: / Lucille Chavez [ II ] – Puerto Rico
Chief of the Jury: / Larry Maile [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / PJ Couvillion [ I ] – USA
Jury Member: / Fernando Baez [ I ] – Puerto Rico
Announcer: / Lance Slaughter
Expeditor: / Adeline Ulvang
Technical Controller: / Karen Licciardi [ II ]
Scoring Manager: / Sergio Centeno
Scoring Manager / Training: / Denroy Livan – Guyana
Drug-testing Officer[s]: / Mike Licciardi / Karen Licciardi
NAPF Records: / Ivan Cancel
Award Presenter: / Mike Licciardi – NAPF Finance Secretary
Award Marshal: / Karen Licciardi / Tony Nicolini
Admission / Merchandise Sales / Tiffany Gonzalez
SATURDAY – DAY 3 / SESSION 2 / [MEN 120.00kg – 120.00+kg]
Friday, July 08, 2011/Weigh-in: 12:00 – 1:30pm: Lifting 2:00pm
Assignment / NameEquipment Check (11:30 – 12:00pm) / Johnny Graham
Weigh-in (12:00-1:30pm) Lifting: 2:00pm / Lucille Chavez /
Chief Referee: / Johnny Graham [ I ] – USA
Side Referee: / Gabre McTair [ II ] – Trinidad/Tobago
Side Referee: / Lucille Chavez [ II ] – Puerto Rico
Alternate Referee: / Karen Licciardi [ II ]
Chief of the Jury: / Bill Clayton [ I ]
Jury Member: / PJ Couvillion [ I ]
Jury Member: / Fernando Baez [ I ]
Announcer: / Lance Slaughter
Expeditor: / Adeline Ulvang
Technical Controller: / Regina Hackney [ II ]
Scoring Manager: / Sergio Centeno
Scoring Manager / Training: / Leisa Wilson
Drug-testing Officer[s]: / Mike Licciardi / Karen Licciardi
NAPF Records: / Ivan Cancel
Award Presenter: / Johnny Graham, VP, IPF
Award Marshal: / Tony Nicolini / Regina Hackney
Admission / Merchandise Sales / Tiffany Gonzalez
Key
(I) = IPF Cat I Referee / (II) = IPF Cat II Referee / (N) = National Referee / (S) = State Referee