Adlington Push and Pull Open - 2010
January 23rd 2010
This is to be a charity event (charity to be confirmed)
Due to the success of previous Adlington events, we have decided this time round to make it bigger and even better!!!!
The event will be run at a new venue, kindly provided by Adlington Barbell Club President – ‘Handsome’ Fred Smith, and A6 Storage of Chorley.
**Format**
**Lift one**
**Two hands anyhow** The bar will be taken from the floor to overhead ‘anyhow’. The lifter will receive a down signal from the referee once the bar is overhead and under control.
· Continental cleans are allowed.
· Multiple attempts (within the time limit) are allowed
· No press out rule
**Lift two**
**Deadlift** Traditional deadlift rules apply. The bar must be raised to point where the hips are locked and shoulders are back, before a down signal will be given.
· No straps
· Multiple attempts (within the time limit) are allowed
· Hitching is allowed
Each competitor will be allowed three attempts for each lift.
**Competition qualification standards**
There will be a minimum standard for an application to lift to be considered. There are a number of ways to compete.
**Full Push and Pull**
**Overhead** Lifters competing must have a first attempt of no less than 120kg
**Deadlift** Lifters competing must have a first attempt of no less than 210kg
**Overhead Only
To compete in the Overhead only lifters competing must have a first attempt of no less than 150kg
**Deadlift Only
To compete in the Deadlift only lifters competing must have a first attempt of no less than 300kg
**Competitor Entry Fee** £10 (all entry fees will be donated to the chosen charity when finalised)
If you wish to apply to lift in what will be a spectacular day, please email adlingtonBBC hotmail.co.uk with your details, including starting poundages.
Please note that places may be limited, if the event is over-subscribed a reserve list will be held.
Expressions of interest to lift must be received no later than 13th November 2009
Adlington Barbell Club reserves the right to allow a number of ‘wildcard’ entries if it so wishes.
**Spectator entry fee** All spectator fees will also be donated to charity, suggested amount £3 per person
Refreshments will be available on the day.
**Sponsorship**
We have the facility to accommodate a limited number of stands at the venue, so if you have anything you would like to promote / sell please get in touch to discuss.
There is also the option for banners to be displayed at the back of the platform, again if this is something you are potentially interested in please email for details.
All money raised from sponsors will also be donated to the chosen charity.
Contact us at: adlingtonBBChotmail.co.uk |
