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USAPL CORNER
January 2007
New USAPL Rule Changes
Starting Jan. 1, 2007
General Rules of
Powerlifting
1. Deletion of fourth attempts and all reference to fourth attempts throughout
the rule book.
2. Deletion of 44 kg class for Open and Masters Women
3. Deletion of 52 kg class for Open and Masters Men
4. Preliminary Team roster must be submitted to the Championship Secretary and
Meet Director including that of any reserves sixty [60] days before the date of
the Championship.
5. Final selections should be submitted 21 days before the date of the
championship must be made from those nominated at this time, and including that
of the reserves.
6. "Best lifter" to replace Champion of Champions.
Equipment and Specifications
1. Records to exceed existing by 1.0 kg minimum, and all reference to throughout
the rule book.
2. Safety stands attached to the bench must be used in all events.
Personal Equipment
1. Schoolboy lifters to wear a leotard/singlet in competition.
2. Shoes or Boots as defined under item (a) to be worn at all championships.
3. Itemized inspection sheet of Personal Equipment replaced by "stamping and
signing"
4. Before attempting a World Record the lifter will be inspected by the
Technical Controller.
Powerlifts and Rules of Performance
Bench Press
1. Head to be in contact with the bench prior to the start signal and throughout
the lift.
2. Feet to be flat on the floor (flat as the shape of the shoes will allow)
3. No foot movement.
4. "Press" - Audible signal after being held motionless at the chest.
5. Certificate to be produced if arms cannot be fully extended (Medical
Committee to confirm).
6. The Chief Referee will convey to the lifter, by gesture if necessary, the
reason why the start/squat signal has not been given.
Key Points on the Bench Press
More commentary by John Stephenson, IPF Technical Committee Chairman, on the new
bench press rules
can be found here.
The following pictorial examples of
correct/incorrect positioning on the Bench Press
Order of Competition
1. There will be a fifteen [15] minute interval allowed between lift, when one
flight is being contested.
2. The Technical Committee will have some control in selection of Championship
Officials.
3. Technical Controller (new appointment).
4. Any record achieved to be added to individual lift and total.
Referees
1. Audible command "Press" after motionless at the chest.
2. Final round of the deadlift the bar must be cleaned before every attempt.
3. Women winter attire - Appropriate tie must be worn.
World Records
1. World Records can only be made at World, Continental, Regional and National
Championships.
2. Percentages removed to attain a World Record.
a) Should a lifter exceed the single lift Bench Press record, whilst lifting in
a three lift powerlifting contest, he/she may claim the single lift Bench Press
record.
b) Should a lifter in a single lift Bench Press contest exceed the three lift
powerlifting record, he/she cannot claim the powerlifting record.
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