Push Pull

1. Weight Classes may be adjusted at event depending on numbers and weights of participants.
2. The following weight categories are offered for men in the Open Division, 40-49,  Division, 50–59,  60-69 and 70+ Division:  The divisions will have different weight classes.  The number and quantity of the weight classes will be dependent on the number of entries:  The following is a guideline to the weight classes and may be changed by the coordinator as needed:
   

   MEN	WOMEN
   132.25 & UNDER	114.50 & UNDER
   148.75 & UNDER	123.50 & UNDER
   165.25 & UNDER	132.25 & UNDER
   181.75 & UNDER	148.75 & UNDER
   198.25 & UNDER	165.25 & UNDER
   220.25 & UNDER	181.75 & UNDER
   242.50 & UNDER	198.25 & UNDER
   275.50 & UNDER	220.25 & UNDER
   275.51 & OVER	220.26 & OVER

   Women compete by using the Wilks Formula (body weight). Light weight class is up to 165 ¾ lbs. and open unlimited is over 165 ¾ lbs

3. Divisions may be adjusted based on the number of participants – Coordinators discretion

All participants must pick up their pre-paid participation credentials at the host hotel prior to participation.  This must be done in person.  It can be done anytime prior to your event.  Please bring identifying documents to verify you are a first responder. (Dept ID Card, Payroll stub with Drivers License etc…   A Badge will not qualify as an identifying document)   The credential office is open from 7 am til 5pm from June 3rd til June 15th. It is also open June 2nd after 12:00 noon til 5pm. There may be an additional fee for participants that do not purchase their credentials before May 25th.  

Participants will not be allowed to participate without proper credentials on their person at the time of event.   No other person except the registered participant may pick up their credentials, please don’t ask – no exceptions – get your own credentials!!

Host Hotel

Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center

4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens 33410

1) Competition will be completed in one day.
2) The lifts will be performed in the following order: bench and deadlift
3) Powerlifting bars and weights shall be used in the competition and warm-up areas
4) One-piece weight lifting or wrestling suit must be worn. Shoes must be worn. A lifting belt is optional and cannot exceed 1 centimeter in thickness and 4 inches in width.
5) 5) Singlets are required as of 2016 Games for the Bench Press T-shirts may be worn on the Deadlift.
6) Wraps many be worn on the knees (3”x 98.43” or 2.5 meters) and wrists (3”x39”)
7) Only powder and gym chalk may be used – lubricants are prohibited.
8) One minute will be allowed between lifts. If a lifter does not start his/her lift
before the one minute limit, the lift will not be allowed. A lifter attempting the
second or third lift will be given three minutes unless the round system is being used.
9) The lift must be declared a lift and the lifter may be disqualified if the weights are dropped intentionally.
10) No double-ply or canvas suits are allowed.
11) Elbow sleeves are allowed on the Deadlift, but not on the Bench Press.
12) Shin guards area allowed on the Deadlift, provided they are worn under the socks.
13) Any injuries allowing blood seepage must be properly bandaged. If the bar is exposed to any blood on the Deadlift, the meet will be suspended until the
exposed area on the bar is cleaned with a bleach solution.
14) Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. This includes profanity. Lifter will be disqualified.

INFRACTIONS FOR THE BENCH PRESS and DEADLIFT
BENCH PRESS:
1) Bar went back down after the referee’s signal “Press” (double dipping).
2) Lifter did not wait for the referee’s signal, (bar absolutely motionless at the chest then motionless at arm’s length), “Press” or “Rack”.
3) Lift off not given to the lifter at arms length.
4) Spacing of the hands too wide on the bar. The grip can be no wider than the measurement of 34 inches from the inside of the forefingers.
5) Lifter’s butt came off the bench after the referee’s signal – “Press”
6) Lifter’s feet changing position after the “Press” command.
7) Feet touching against bench support during the lift proper.
8) Uneven extensions of the arms
9) Lifter ran out of time (same as deadlift rule #8)
10) Lifter changes part of his costume (same as deadlift rule #9)
11) Spotter touched the bar after the lift off and before the signal to “Rack”
12) Lifter has thirty (30) seconds to leave platform (same as deadlift rule #11)
13) Shoulder touched uprights of bench.
14) Any change of elected lifting position after the referee’s signal – “Press”
15) May not ride uprights on the way up; however, bumping the uprights is allowed, provided they were not used to assist in the lift.

DEADLIFT:
1) The bar is raised off platform and goes back down again (like a double bounce) before the actual attempt taken and/or the weight didn’t rise with the deliberate attempt to do so.
2) Lifter didn’t wait for the referee’s signal to lower the bar – “Down”
3) Bar supported on thighs, even though it keeps moving (re-dipping).
4) Lift did not stand erect, and/or knees were not locked at completion.
5) Shifting of feet during lift. May go up/down in same place.
6) Bar returned to platform without maintaining control with both hands.
7) Lifter intentionally dropped the weight
8) Lifter ran out of time (same as bench rule #9)
9) Lifter changes costume (same as bench rule #10)
10) Spotter touched bar during lift for some unusual reason.
11) Lifter has thirty (30) seconds to leave (same as bench rule #12)
12) Main rule: No hitching of the bar. Movement may stop on way up, but may not go back down.

AWARDS:

Medals to all individuals (1^st – 3^rd places) in each divisions and weight classes

SCHEDULING

A participants briefing to be held prior to the event will explain the rules and regulations, the start time and locations. Weigh-In will start 14 hours prior to the start of the event.

The event coordinator will inform all participants of the weigh-in location and the time that weigh in will occur.

SAFETY RULINGS AND OFFICIAL GRIP

The only legal grip for the bench press shall be as follows:

1. As a lifter grips the bar, the palms shall be facing outward and away from the face at all times

2. As a lifter grips the bar, the thumbs shall be placed around the bar toward the palm side of the hand with the thumbnail in close proximity to the tip of each forefinger.

Bench Press

1. The lifter approaches the bench with the top of the bench facing the audience and the judges.
2. The lifter must lie backwards with the head, shoulders, and buttocks in contact with the bench. The lifter receives the bar at arms length from the spotters.
3. On receiving a command from the head judge to “press”, the bar is brought down onto the chest, paused and then it is pressed back to the starting position.
4. The head judge then gives the command “rack” with the movement of the hand backwards. The bar is then returned to the bench racks.
5. The lifter is then judged on the lift.

Other considerations:

An Overall Lifter award , using Schwartz formula, will be determined from participants entered.