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WORLD POWERLIFTINGCHAMPIONSHIPS
2019Oct. 03 – Oct. 06
WinSport Olympic Park, Calgary Canada
World Powerlifting, 100% Raw, the Oceania Powerlifting Federation and World Powerlifting China invite the lifters of the world to the --
Powerlifting (Squat + Bench Press + Deadlift) in all World Powerlifting age groups and bodyweight classes, for Men and Women -
Men: 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg, 120kg, 120+kg
Women: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 64kg, 72kg, 84kg, 100kg, 100+kg
Ages: Youth, Junior, Open, Masters (40 - 44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
Each World Powerlifting member nation may enter two teams in each category i.e. 8 men + 8 Women for both A and B teams in each age group.
Herb Veckenstedt Adam Price
+1 403 919 [email protected]
+1 587 434 [email protected]
The rules for the event are the World Powerlifting Rules of Competition, as effective 1st July 2019 https://worldpowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/world-powerlifting-anti-doping-rules.pdf
2019 WORLD POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
TEAMS
MEET DIRECTORS
RULES
EVENT AND CATEGORIES
The Championships venue is Winsport Performance Training Centre, the home of the 1988 Winter Olympics and the premiere sports facility in the city of Calgary
VENUE
www.winsport.ca88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary T3B 5R5
The provisional timetable for the Championships is -
6pm Technical Meeting
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Wednesday 2nd October
9am+ Women 48kg, 53kg Men 62kg, 69kg
Thursday 3rd October
9am+ Women 58kg, 64kg Men 77kg, 85kg
9am+ Women 72kg, 84kg Men 94kg, 105kg
9am+ Women 100kg, 100+kg Men 120kg, 120+kg
7pm Presentation Banquet
Sunday 6th October
Saturday 5th October
Friday 4th October
Platform, Racks, Barbell, Collars and Discs will be the World Powerlifting approved brand Samtek www.samtekstrength.com The Competition Bar will be the Samtek stainless steel, 204,000 psi, super grip bar.
Warmup equipment will be World Powerlifting Rules of Competition compliant Racks, Barbells and Discs.
All athletes and support personnel are subject to the World Powerlifting WADA compliant Anti-Doping Policy.
https://worldpowerlifting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/world-powerlifting-anti-doping-rules.pdf
There will be out of competition testing prior to the Championships and all entrants will be forwarded the necessary consent and Whereabouts forms prior to the Championships -- failure to comply with these requirements will invalidate your entry. Competition drug testing will occur throughout the event
EQUIPMENT
ANTI-DOPING
FACILITIESScales certified to .05kg will be used at Weigh-Ins and a second set will be available for extended hours at the Winsport Centre
Steamrooms will be available in both male and female changerooms at the Winsport Centre for extended hours.
Training can be carried out at the WinSport gym adjacent to the competition venue
Apparel Checks will be conducted on an extended hours basis.
Rack heights can be checked in a dedicated facitlity on an extended hours basis.
A course and examination for accreditation as a World Powerlifting World Referee will be conducted at the Championships. Contact World Powerlifting Technical Committee Chairman Julian Perry for details [email protected]
Identity passes will be created at check-in to the event
Powerlifting medals will be presented at the conclusion of each Session. All medallists must be in team uniform tracksuit to be eligible to receive their medal. Best Lifter and Team trophies will be awarded at the presentation banquet 7:00PM Sunday 6th October. Tickets CA $40 per person available at the venue.
Entries for all Competitors, Coaches and Referees must be made on the forms attached, lodged by either of the following methods --
• on-line at www.2019wpworldpowerlifting.com• paper scanned to [email protected]
You should enter only once and your entry will be allocated to the correct gender and age group automatically. Entry fees are CAD175 plus CAD50 anti-doping fee per Competitor, nil for Coaches and Referees. Payment may be made by any of the following options –
• credit card• e-Transfer to [email protected]; password for all e-Transfers is
2019worlds• wire transfer - contact [email protected] for details• cheque or money order - mail to Adam Price, 138 Discovery Ridge Way SW,
Calgary, AB, Canada, T3H3G4
Entries can only be accepted from Competitors, Coaches and Referees endorsed by your World Powerlifting member body, or if approved by the World Powerlifting Board for an individual in the case of a competitor without a World Powerlifting member nation.
ENTRIES
REFEREE EXAMINATIONS
SECURITY
MEDAL AND TROPHY PRESENTATIONS
Air Canada is offering 10% discount on flex fares and higher for travel to and from the 2019 World Powerlifting Championships.
Book at www.aircanada.com and add the code:
JUQ3K4U1in the promotion box and the discount will automatically apply. This offer extends for travel seven days before and after the Championship dates.
For all invitation letters and enquiries go to www.2019wpworldchampionshps.com or [email protected] direct
AIR TRAVEL
VISAS
HOTELS
Sport Travel is the Championships accommodation and car hire provider and is recommended to all participants.
Aloft Calgary University Hotel - Headquarter Hotel
Best Western PLUS Village Park Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary University
Play a game of pool in the Re:mix lounge or grab a quick snack from Re:fuel by Aloft. When you need a moment to relax, breeze into one of our spaciousaccommodations, boasting complimentary Wi-Fi, pillowtop mattresses and walk-in showers...
Welcome to Best Western Village Park Inn!Stay at this full-service Calgary, Alberta hotel conveniently situated within walking distance of theUniversity of Calgary, the McMahon Stadium and the Calgary Light Rail Transit...DD N/S$139.00 per Night
Nestled between downtown and the scenic northwest Calgary countryside, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West is an ideal getaway for desination skiers and business travelers alike...
The newest addition to the North West of Calgary, The Holiday Inn Express & Suites NW Calgary University is conveniently located just off of 16th Ave nd Banff Trail NW...
Go to www.2019wpworldchampionships.com to make your hotel booking
King n/S$139.00 per night
QQ Suite +p/o$159.00 per night
QQ n/S$129.99 per night
QQ + p/out n/S$139.99 per night
Queen n/S$139.00 per night
QQ n/S$139.00 per night
SIGHTSEEING
A World Famous hotel developed at the turn of the 20th century, this hotel is located next to one of the most breathtaking lakes in Alberta. A must see. - 174km from the venuehttps://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/
Banff is a resort town and one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. Home to the Banff Springs Hotel- 115km from the venuehttps://www.banfflakelouise.com/
One of the most famous and largest dinosaur museums in North America- 147km from the venuehttp://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/
The largest mall in North America, covering over 490,000m2. There are over 800 stores, nine attractions including a giant waterpark, and two hotels with theme rooms. West Edmonton Mall also contains over 100 unique dining experiences from fast food all the way up to fine dining.- 313 kms from the venuehttp://www.wem.ca/
If you're just looking to get out in the fresh air, Alberta is home to some of the most breathtaking mountain views. Contact the meet directors if you're looking for advice for an amazing wilderness adventure in the mountains.
Chateau Lake Louise
Banff
Royal Tyrell Museum of Palaeontology
West Edmonton Mall
Hiking in the Mountains
There are many unique sights in Calgary’s home province of Alberta -