Ultimate Strengthmay 2008

Ultimate StrengthMay 2008

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Ultimate StrengthMay 2008

News in brief

BWLA disappoint again

Once again the senior team were let down by BWLA’s funding (or lack of) of powerlifting. At the 11th hour BWLA informed the powerlifting senior team that there would be no funding available to support the senior team attending the European championships, and neither would there be any for the World championships later in the year.

The Powerlifting steering committee led by Arthur Hoey has taken the decision, in consultation with a number of members, that the purposes of powerlifting would be better served if we were separated from BWLA. To that end proposals and facilities are being developed to split from BWLA and it is planned that a general letter to all powerlifters will be made available in June at the time of the British powerlifting championships.

Ralph Farquharson, EPF Vice-President

Ralph Farquharson from Great Britain was elected new EPF Vice-President at the Congress in Frydek-Mistek and Myriam Busselot from Belgium new chairman of the Technical Committee. The new election of these two offices was necessary due to the illness of Joachim Lehmann, who was elected chairman of the Technical Committee at the Congress in 2007.

For a full report of the Congress see the EPF website:

IPF Technical newsletter: 03

The latest IPF technical newsletter is included on page 4.

EM masters, juniors and novices

This competition is scheduled for Saturday 26th July 2008. A copy of the entry form is included in this newsletter (page 11), and is downloadable from the divisional website hosted by Hamilton’s Fitness:

IPF Worlds Masters Bench Press

The world masters bench press took place in Bratislava between 16th and 19th April 2008. The British team mangers report is provided in full on page 4, and the full results can be accessed from the IPF website:

EM equipped/unequipped bench press

This year’s event held at Hamilton’s Fitness on 27th April 2008 saw 28 lifters competing, some equipped and some unequipped. Pinda Singh finished best lifter in the equipped competition, and Aaron Gideon from Greater London was best lifter unequipped.

Pinda goes on the represent the EM in the British team at the IPF world bench press championship late in June.

Full results are provided on page 6 below, or are available from the divisional website hosted by Hamilton’s Fitness:

EPF European Powerlifting Championships

The European Powerlifting Championships was held between 6th and 10th May 2008 in Fridek-Mistek, Czech Republic. By all accounts the competition was strong with significant numbers of records being set. As reported above, Great Britain was not able to send a team due to last minute withdrawal of funding from BWLA.

For a full set of results see the EPF website:

British unequipped bench press

The British unequipped bench press was held at Hatchford Brook over two days, 31st May and 1st June 2008. The contest itself ran smoothly and was well organized, a credit to Stan Macrow and his team of helpers.

71 lifters who took part across all weight classes, and in all there were 19 British record lifts.

A number of East Midlands lifters took part:

• 90kg Anne Cook (senior)
• 56kg David Brown (m2) and Ashley Satchell (u18)
• 60kg Andy Smith (Senior)
• 67.5kg Cliff Haynes (m1)
• 75kg Dean Kehoe (senior)
• 82.5kg Gordon Kay (senior), Mark Alexander (senior), Jamie Brady (u23) and Matt Williams (senior)
• 90kg Gavin Stacey (senior), Doug D’Gama (m1), and Mark Fletcher (senior)
• 100kg Danny Mahoney (u23), Stuart Hamilton (m1), Dave Battisson (m3) John McComish (senior)and Jonathan Boyles (senior)

The full results are provided on page 7 below.

EM Committee Meeting

The minutes of the last divisional committee meeting, which took place on 3rd May 2008 are detailed at the end of this newsletter, see page 9.

Surrey Open Weightlifting Championships

Staged in Woking on Sunday 18th May, the William de Ferrers Olympic Weightlifting Club was represented by 5 competitors at this event. As this was an open event, our boys had to lift against some of the top under 19 year-olds in Britain.

In the under 78 kilo category, Sam Pugh took 4th place and James Moore took 3rd. These were good performances for competitors whose commitments to other activities limit their weekly training time.

In the under 50 kilo category, Dominic Simmons won the title – a justified accolade for a lad who never misses training and whose bravery following a mid-competition injury really impressed the audience.

David Mowat won the over 105 kilo title. Yet another win for a student who has now been training for almost 2 years and who currently holds the UK Clean and Jerk title.

Finally Sirichai Cox won the under 56 kilo title with a very impressive display of technical ability and immense power. Once again the UK’s top coaches commented on his potential to become a top performer.

Thanks are again due to to Mr.Ayling for supporting us and also to Mr.Cox for his help, support and photographic skills.

Mr.S.Braxton.

Olympic Weightlifting Coach.

Dates for the diary

Above dates are correct as per all web sources on 16th March 2008.

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Managers report - World Bench Press, Masters, 2008

Venue: Dom Sportu, Bratislava, Slovakia

The event organisation was the usual high standards of the IPF, however the venue itself was effective for the athlete but very underwhelming for the spectators. Some of the British team stayed at the venue, and the other official hotel, and others in a local hotel, hotel accommodation was adequate at best.

In all 14 lifters were part of the team and lifted, one of whom (Gavin Walker) also participated as referee. In addition Ian Kinghorn attended as team manager but due to illness did not lift, and more than 10 others travelled with the team to provide support and encouragement.

Overall there were some notable performances, including Cliff Haynes (2nd Masters 1 at 67.5kg) and Alex Lee (3rd Masters 3 at 75kg). Others performed to capability, although we unfortunately had 4 lifters who failed to get a lift registered.

Masters 1: team position 10th

• Cliff Haynes: lifted 155kg to finish 2nd in the 67.5kg class, missing the gold on bodyweight only
• Gary Prater: failed to register a lift
• Keith Arkle: lifted 210kg to finish 9th in the 90kg class

Masters 2: team position 6th

• Derek Fender: lifted 135kg to finish in 5th place in the 67.5kg class
• Martin Flett: lifted 192.5kg to finish 8th in the 100kg class
• David Brooks: lifted 192.5kg to finish 6th in the 110kg class
• Steve DeMeis: failed to register a lift
• Julian Massey: lifted 182.5kg to finish 6th in the 125kg class
• Allan Hulme: lifted 215kg to finish 4th in the 125kg class

Masters 3: team position11th

• Alexander Lee: lifted 152.5kg in the 75kg class to finish in 3rd place
• Mike Edwards: failed to register a lift
• William MacFadyen: failed to register a lift
• Norman Anderson: lifted 145kg in the 100kg class finishing in 7th place, but 4th in the M4 competition
• Gavin Walker: lifted 117.5kg on 2nd lift in the 100kg class to finish in 9th place

Team manager: Ian Kinghorn

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE NEWS BULLETIN N0 3 2008

Referee Clinic

At the time of writing three official clinics have been held, one in conjunction with the Master's Bench Press Championships in Bratislava, one at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, and the other at the European Regional Championships in Frydek-Mistek Czechia. Hanie Smith Technical Committee Representative for the African Region conducted the one in Slovakia, the one in Uzbekistan conducted by Hiroyuki Ueno, Asian Region Chief Examiner. The presentation was constructed by Morten Novum Norway, Our thanks to them for getting this important item off the mark, which must be attended by all International Referees, at least once within the next four years. Twenty seven International Referees attended clinics held in Bratislava, and Tashkent. Referee Registrar Goran Gunnarsson will display them on the IPF Website marked with a red asterisk. I have no details as yet on the number who attended that in Frydek-Mistek Czechia.

" One or two points " have been brought up regarding the content of the clinic. These will be addressed in June with the Technical and Executive Committees.

Titan

Logo

Titan has registered a logo entitled TORO which depicts a bull on the belts which they are having manufactured. this " trade mark " does not need to be masked.

Wraps

THP Knee

THP letters have been replaced with a solid yellow line.

Inzer ( wraps )

Knee and wrist wraps named TRUE BLACK have been added to the list of IPF Approved Equipment.

Pro Wrist Straps

Wrist and knees 2 XH and 3 XH have been approved.

New Referees

The following have recently been examined and passed the Category Two.

Jennifer Thompson ( USA )

Bill Sindelar ( USA )

Mike Licciardi ( USA )

Sergio Centeno ( Puerto Rico )

Pradeep Kumar Srivastava ( India )

Sergey Menshenin ( Kazakhstan )

Munkhnasan Geleg ( Mongolia )

Munkh-Erdene Davaatseren ( Mongolia )

Konstantin Khardin ( Uzbekistan )

Babu Rao ( India )

Shahnavez Majid ( Iran )

Arastehfard Mahdi ( Iran )

Babaei Ghane Jamshid ( Iran )

Jaberi Davood ( Iran )

Asadi Ali ( Iran )

Mehreze ( Iran )

Thanks to Robert Keller and Hiroyuki Ueno ( Examiners ) and congratulations to our new input.

Questions asked of the Technical committee

Causes for disqualification of a Deadlift

5. Stepping backward or forward although lateral movement of the feet or rocking of the feet between ball and heel is permitted.

Q. What exactly does lateral movement of the feet mean.

A. Lateral is to mean a sliding sideways movement of the feet or part/thereof i.e toe or heel.

This movement became legal following introduction of the Sumo style and when some platforms were, or, became somewhat slippery during the course

of the competition. Of course, any excessive movement would result in the bar descending which would be cause for failure. With non-slip carpet

( now the only legal platform covering ) this movement of the feet should not occur.

Rules for the disabled competing in IPF single lift Bench Press Championships

------They may be assisted to, and from the bench. Assisted to mean " with the help of the coach or/and with use of crutches, sticks/canes or wheelchair "

The rules of the competition apply equally to that of the able bodied.

Q. Is the coach allowed to fit and tighten the belt. Make whatever necessary adjustments the lifter feels comfortable with in regard to the shirt. Place the lifters feet on

platform or blocks. Position the lifter on the bench.

A. Not having encountered such lifters on the International Circuit, it is suggested that to allow all of these points would be going outside the bounds of the rules.

Prosthetic foot placement has been witnessed!

One does not wish to appear callous or discriminatory, but if the lifter is this severely disabled then perhaps the IPF is not the federation for him. His needs would be more catered for by the IPC. ( International Paralympic Committee )

Lifters who need a wheel chair must make enquiries of the organiser. Facilities may not be provided e.g. accommodation, position of ramp if platform is staged. The one minute time allowance must also be taken into consideration especially should the lifter not be in the correct position to immediately receive the start signal.

Q. What is the procedure should a lifter wish to move from e.g. 125kg to +125kg or visa versa and both groups weigh in at the same weigh in. 125kg first.

A. If the lifter definitely knows he is going up he should tell the referees, keep his lot number and weigh in first in the second group.

On the other hand, should the lifter know he is moving down, he will be given the lowest of lot numbers and weigh in number one in the first group.

The reason why 1 or 2 lot numbers are left vacant.

If undecided on body weight or because of some type of " gamesmanship " the lifter has this option. Perhaps eventually the rule may change whereby the declared

weight at the Technical Meeting will need to be adhered to.

John Stephenson

Chairman IPF Technical Committee

East Midlands Bench Press Championship 2008

This year’s event was once again held at Hamilton’s Fitness Centre in Colchester, and was held on 27th April 2008. Again Stuart and the Hamilton’s crew did a great job, yet another well run and efficient competition.

British Unequipped Bench Press

EM Committee Meeting Minutes

The East Midlands Weight Lifters Association.

Minutes of committee meeting held at Hitchin Weightlifting Club, Whitehorn Lane, Letchwroth, Herts on 3rd. May 2008 – meeting opened at 10.35 am

1/. Committee members present; Pete Weiss, Wally Pullum, Dave Tucker, Louise Pennell, Jenny Hunter, Allen Ottolangui, Stuart Hamilton, & Kevin Jane

2/. Apologies; Ian Kinghorn

3/. Matters arising from previous meeting (2/2/2008)

1. Confirmation that the East Midlands Junior, Masters and Novice powerlifting championships will be held at Yardley Gobion WLC on Saturday 26th July 2008.

4/. Competition entry forms; Jenny raised an issues regarding lifters turning up at weigh-ins without knowledge of what is currently acceptable in terms of lifting attire. As what is acceptable changes regularly the committee suggested that an up to date list of permissible clothing is sent out with competition entry forms and also made available on the divisional web site or by way of a link to the IPF site.