Saturday, December 19

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1 proudly present: Saturday, December 19

2 RULES OF PERFORMANCE SQUAT: The lifter shall face the front of the platform. The bar shall be held horizontally across the shoulders, hands and fingers gripping the bar, and the top of the bar not more than the thickness of the bar below the outer edge of the shoulders. The hands may be positioned anywhere on the bar inside and/or in contact with the inner collars. After removing the bar from the racks, the lifter must move backwards to establish the starting position. When the lifter is motionless, erect with knees locked, and the bar properly positioned, the Chief Referee will give the signal to begin the lift. The signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm with an audible command of SQUAT. Upon receiving the Chief Referee s signal, the lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of the knees; only one decent is allowed. The lifter must recover at will to an upright position with the knees locked. Double bouncing at the bottom of the squat or any downward movement is not permitted. When the lifter is motionless the Chief Referee will give the signal to rack the bar. The signal to rack the bar will consist of a backward motion of the arm and the audible command RACK. The lifter then must return the bar to the racks. BENCH The lifter must lie on his back with head, shoulders, and buttocks in contact with the bench surface, and the feet must be flat on the floor. His hands and fingers must grip the bar positioned in the rack. This position shall be maintained throughout the lift. After removing the bar from the racks, the lifter must lower the bar to the chest (the chest, for the purpose of the rule, finishes at the base of the sternum/breastbone), hold it motionless on the chest, after which the Chief Referee will signal the audible command PRESS. The signal shall be given as soon as the bar is motionless and properly positioned. The lifters must then return the bar to arms-length with no excessive/immoderate uneven extension of the arms. When held motionless in this position, the audible command RACK shall be given. DEADLIFT The lifter shall face the front of the platform with the bar laid horizontally in front of the lifter s feet, gripped with an optional grip in both hands and lifted until the lifter is standing erect. On completion of the lift the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders back. The Chief Referee s signal shall consist of a downward motion of the arm and the audible command, DOWN. The lifter must then put the bar down under control.

3 Meet Director: Dave Lhota Venue: Thunderbird Gym * 861 Donner Avenue * Monessen, PA RULES CHANGE: NEOPRENE SLEEVES ONLY FOR RAW COMPETITORS! Schedule of Events: 12/18 Early Weigh-Ins 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 12/19 Contest Weigh-Ins 7:00 am to 9:00 am Session I Rules Clinic 9:00 am to 9:15 am Flight A Warm-Ups 9:15 am to 10:00 am Lifting Starts 10:00 am Order of lifting will be determined by the entries received. Heavy men s classes can expect to lift in Flight A and light men s classes and all women s classes can expect to lift in Flight B. Travel Information: Lodging Information: Directions to the meet site can be found at The meet site address is: Thunderbird Gym * 861 Donner Avenue * Monessen, PA Directions to lodging can be found at The contest hotel address is: Holiday Inn Express * 181 Finley Road * Belle Vernon, PA * * MENTION R.A.W. UNITED TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT!!! Rules: Rules will be discussed in detail at the Rules Clinic. Our rulebook can be viewed at Records: Lifters can set / break State and Federation Records at this contest. Age Groups: Youth: 7-U, 8-9, 10-11, Teenage: 14-15, 16-17, Open: 20-24, 25-29, Submaster: Master s: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, etc. Weight Classes: Women: 66, 77, 88, 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 198+ Men: 66, 77, 88, 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, SHW for women and for men are YOUTH Age Groups Only (13-U)

4 Categories: IRONMAN non-supportive singlet only RAW non-supportive singlet, 4 leather belt, neoprene knee sleeves, wrist wraps Entry Fees: Individual $50 Full Power and Push/Pull lifters $35 Single Lift competitors Team: $50 customized team award Team Categories: Men s, Women s, Mixed 5 minimum, 10 maximum (5 men, 5 women for mixed) Must include team roster with team fee Entry Deadline: Mail To: Contest Packets: Completed entry form and fees must be received (not postmarked) no later than Saturday, November 28, This allows for a more organized contest; absolutely no late entries will be accepted! Dave Lhota * c/o Thunderbird Gym * 861 Donner Avenue * Monessen, PA All lifters will receive a contest packet via immediately following the November 28 deadline. Packets will include the finalized contest roster, time schedule, etc. Questions: Dave Lhota

5 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM: Sanctioned by R.A.W. UNITED Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Area Code & Phone: Address: CIRCLE ONE: Gender: Female Male Age Group: Youth: 7-U Teenage: Senior: Master: Lifts: Full Power Push/Pull Single Lift Category: IRONMAN RAW Weight Class: Women s and Men s are for YOUTH Age Groups Only (13-U) Women Men Entry Fee: $50 Full Power and Push/Pull lifters $35 Single Lift competitors $50 Team Fee Please make check or money order payable to: DAVE LHOTA Mail to: Dave Lhota * c/o Thunderbird Gym * 861 Donner Avenue * Monessen, PA 15062

6 ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN THE STRONG LIFE / R.A.W. UNITED RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, INDEMNITY, AND THE PARENTAL CONSENT AGREEMENT (MINOR S RELEASE) Release, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Indemnity, and Parental Consent Agreement (Minor s Release) In consideration of being permitted to participate in a powerlifting activity, I, my personal representatives, assigned heirs, and next of kin: ACKNOWLEDGES, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the activity and that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH ( Risks ); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or in actions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation or that of the minor in the activity. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Spero Tshontikidis, Redeemed Among the World United, Inc., Strong Life, STRONG LIFE Training Facility, Dave Lhota, Thunderbird Gym, and any and all contest staff members, related affiliated and subsidiary companies of each, as well as the officers, directors, agents, employees, and assigns of each, coaches, officials, administrators, members, volunteers, participants, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activity takes place, and any other party indemnified and held harmless by R.A.W. United, Inc., (each considered one of the RELEASES herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS, NEGLIGENT SECURITY, TRAVEL, AND RECREATIONAL OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES; AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against of the Releases, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASES from any litigation expense, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as a result of such claim. Printed Name of Participant: Phone: Participant s Signature (parent must sign below if under age 18): Date: MINOR S RELEASE AND I, THE MINOR S PARENT AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND THE MINOR S EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES AND BELIEVE THE MINOR TO BE QUALIFIED, IN GOOD HEALTH, AND IN PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITY. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON THE MINOR S ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS AND FURTHER AGREE THAT IF, DESPITE THIS RELEASE, I, THE MINOR, OR ANYONE ON THE MINOR S BEHALF MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES NAMED ABOVE, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST ANY MAY INCUR AS THE RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM. Printed Name of Parent or Guardian: Phone: Address: Parent s Signature (only if participant is under age 18): Date: