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2008 IPF Masters World Powerlifting Championships Web Site Launched
Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2008 @ 9:49 PM CDT by Tony Cardella

Lance Slaughter has sent along a press release regarding the launch of the 2008 IPF Masters World Powerlifting Championships website. The competition will be held in Palm Springs, California from Sept 30 - Oct 4, 2008.


2009 Arnold Sports Festival Information
Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 @ 8:45 PM CDT by Priscilla Ribic

The following webpage has been dedicate to updates concerning the development of the 2009 USAPL events in the Arnold Sports Festival: www.usapowerlifting.com/nationals/arnold/index.shtml

All news releases pertaining to this event will be posted at the link above instead of the USAPL News Page.


2008 Women's Open World Team Members & Alternates
Posted Saturday, February 23, 2008 @ 2:08 PM CST by Tony Cardella

Following the 2008 USAPL Women's National Powerlifting Championships held this past weekend, the initial roster for the 2008 Women's World Team has been compiled. The alternates are listed below as well.
2008 World Team Members
Name Wt Class
Michele Van Dusen 48
Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary 52
Ashley Matherne 56
Jennifer Thompson 60
Priscilla Ribic 67.5
Disa Hatfield 75
Liane Blyn 82.5
Bonica Brown 90
Jessica O'Donnell 90+

Alternate Ranking by Carpino Formula
# Name Wt Class Total Wilks Carpino
1 DISA HATFIELD 75 540 514.62 4.33
2 JILL ARNOW 90 500 433.05 5.33
3 HARRIETT HALL UNL 587.5 481.46 5.67
4 JENNIFER PERRY 60 462.5 515.64 6.00
5 VANESSA GAUTHIER 90 445 385.77 6.33
6 VALERIE BAXTER 90 442.5 385.46 6.33
7 KATEY DODGE 90 432.5 374.42 6.33
8 Jayna Vande Voort 52 387.5 483.06 7.00
9 JANEL BROWN 56 400 478.00 7.00
10 ROWENA LOPEZ 56 392.5 465.74 8.00
12 PAULA HOUSTON 67.5 452.5 462.82 8.00
11 JENNIFER GAUDREAU 60 402.5 449.91 8.00
13 RHONDA CLARK 75 455 437.76 8.00
14 LAURA STYRLUND 75 455 435.48 8.00
15 MALINDA BAUM 82.5 460 419.15 8.00
16 CYDNEY "CI CI" SMITH 75 440 428.30 8.33
17 KENDRA MILLER 56 382.5 451.31 8.67
18 KELLI LAMBERT 75 405 395.28 9.67
19 RITA CARLSSON 60 355 397.85 10.00
20 SUE HALLEN UNL 430 349.07 10.00
21 STEPHANIE BYROM 48 270 357.59 10.33
22 DONNA MARTS 67.5 392.5 405.81 11.33
23 REBEKAH LAIR 75 362.5 347.85 11.33
24 MICHELLE SORA 82.5 355 321.56 11.33
25 JANE LARSEN-WELBORN 67.5 387.5 398.47 11.67
26 RUTH WELDING 67.5 382.5 404.07 12.00


2008 USA Powerlifting National Governing Body Meeting Notice
Posted Thursday, January 24, 2008 @ 10:04 PM CST by Priscilla Ribic

2008 USA Powerlifting National Governing Body Meeting
Shilo Inn
Killeen, Texas
Thursday, June 12th at 4:00pm


All current USAPL members are invited to attend the 2008 National Governing Body Meeting. This will be held at 3:00pm on June 12th, 2008 at the Shilo Inn in Killeen, TX.

The official agenda will be posted on the USA Powerlifting web-site the week of May 26th. Below you will find the listings for elections and honorary awards. If you would like to nominate yourself for an elected position or someone for an honorary award, please notify Erin Dickey at usaplsec@gmail.com

A reminder to all State Chairs and voting members: if you are planning to proxy your vote to another member you must notify USAPL Secretary, Erin Dickey, by mail or email. Your proxy must also carry a copy of the letter with your signature to the NGB meeting before they are given your voting card. State Chairs must proxy their vote to a member from their state. All voting members must have a current membership as well.

If you have any questions, please contact any Executive Board member.

Elected Executive Committee Positions:
- Treasurer (1 elected)
- Secretary (1 elected)
- EC Members (2 elected)

Honorary Awards:
- Brother Bennett Award
- Coach of the Year
- Referee of the Year

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

March 14th (90 days prior to meeting) All by-law amendments & additions, nominations for Treasurer, Secretary and Two (2) Executive Committee Positions and NATIONAL MEET BIDS (Men’s Open/Jr/Teen, Bench, Raw & Deadlift/Push-Pull)

May 12th (30 days prior to meeting) Agenda Items, honorary award nominations and ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS*
* Committee reports will be included in NGB materials per NGB vote in 2007. Committee chairs are still encouraged to use their time to thank those they wish and give a brief summary at the meeting.


Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Dickey
General Secretary
usaplsec@gmail.com


USAPL Coaching Certification Course -- April 14-15, 2008
Posted Saturday, January 5, 2008 @ 5:13 PM CST by Tony Cardella

The next USAPL Coaching Certification Course will be offered April 14-15, 2008 in Denver, Colorado after the 2008 USAPL Collegiate National Powerlifting Championships.

Click here for more information.

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