blackbeard
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posted over at APF Outlaws:
History has been made!! The heads of 6 powerlifting federations had a sit down in Springfield Ohio on Sunday March 13th,2005. Our objective to put our diffrences aside and do something monumental to move powerlifting in the right direction. Below are the Federation Leaders who were present/supportive of the idea.
Nick Busick-Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort/Mount. Cup
Bill Deporter-AAU
Troy Ford-WNPF(not present, but supportive/involved)
David Jeffries-UPSF
Kieran Kidder-AAPF
Rich Peters-NASA
USAPL-(refused to take part)
We have factual knowledge that the USOC/IOC have strongly considered powerlifting becoming an Olympic Sport. But there is one definitive factor that is preventing this from happening. That being the fragmented state of powerlifting in the USA with the over abundence of powerlifting federations. The powers that be who regulate potential new Olympic Sports have no idea who/what drug free powerlifting organization would represent America. Thats the bottom line!!
The only solution is to have a Unified National meet to put us in good graces with the USOC/IOC. The meet will be simply called the United States Powerlifting Nationals.For this to happen there will be changes that some lifters might not be used to depending on which of the 6 federations lifters have lifted in. There has to be one set of rules used to run the meet. We have been asked to use the IPF rules by the powers that be. This is in no way shape or form an IPF meet!! The IPF rules are just being used as guide to go by so this unprecedented event can take place. For the first 1-2 years single ply squat suits, bench shirts,grove briefs will be allowed(poly/denim only, no canvas). The gear is being allowed to get the ball rolling since gear is the norm in powerlifting presently. Keep in mind that if the IOC allows powerlifting to become an Olympic Sport there will be no supportive gear allowed. Just like the olympic lifters who are only permitted to wear, wrist wraps, minimal knee wrap, and a belt. Also there will be no mono-lift either. As far as the drug testing goes a totally neutral testing lab called WADA (Wolrd Anti Doping Agency) who oversees all olympic drug testing will handle the testing. The Presidents of the 6 federations will put together teams to represent their federation in this unified effort. Any lifter who hasn't lifted in the 6 federations involved, can join one of the 6 federations if he/she wishes to be part of this awesome powerlifting movemnet. Just putting up total in the between now and the meet is all thats required. If your already a member of one of the 6 federations having done an official total in the past year is all thats required.
We going all out to secure sponsorship to make this a big time evet!! Aiming for late fall (details in the works) to have the United States Nationals in Las Vegas at Binion's Casino, home of the World Series of Poker. The lifting for this high profile event will take place outside on the stages of the world renowned Freemont Street Experience. Late fall the weather is absolutely spectacular!! This area of Las Vegas is brimming with activity 24/7!! Having this contest in a high traffic area with a cross section of the general public spectating, will create that Arnold Classic type atmosphere. Certainly the other hotels affiliated with the Freemont Street Experience would work with this project also since it would draw a significant amount of traffic during the daytime hours rolling over into the evening.
History has been made!!
I'm sure there will be skeptics and whiners as usaual. Maybe powerlifting won't become a Olympic Sport, but we will never know unless we try. I personally think it's well worth it, and can think of nothing more gratifying than putting together a big total to medal for my country. Just visualizing a powerlifter up on the Olympic Podium receiving a gold medal makes me well up right now!! I want thank the Heads of the 6 federations involved for asking me to walk together as one, as we take this historical step forward for powerlifting. Fully realizing that by banding together as one, we are doing a much greater service for our beloved sport, as opposed to bickering/bashing each other. Putting our pride behind the organizations we proudly represent, not ahead. Realizing this movement much bigger than one person/federation!! This is about powerlifting, nothing more.
KK
History has been made!! The heads of 6 powerlifting federations had a sit down in Springfield Ohio on Sunday March 13th,2005. Our objective to put our diffrences aside and do something monumental to move powerlifting in the right direction. Below are the Federation Leaders who were present/supportive of the idea.
Nick Busick-Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort/Mount. Cup
Bill Deporter-AAU
Troy Ford-WNPF(not present, but supportive/involved)
David Jeffries-UPSF
Kieran Kidder-AAPF
Rich Peters-NASA
USAPL-(refused to take part)
We have factual knowledge that the USOC/IOC have strongly considered powerlifting becoming an Olympic Sport. But there is one definitive factor that is preventing this from happening. That being the fragmented state of powerlifting in the USA with the over abundence of powerlifting federations. The powers that be who regulate potential new Olympic Sports have no idea who/what drug free powerlifting organization would represent America. Thats the bottom line!!
The only solution is to have a Unified National meet to put us in good graces with the USOC/IOC. The meet will be simply called the United States Powerlifting Nationals.For this to happen there will be changes that some lifters might not be used to depending on which of the 6 federations lifters have lifted in. There has to be one set of rules used to run the meet. We have been asked to use the IPF rules by the powers that be. This is in no way shape or form an IPF meet!! The IPF rules are just being used as guide to go by so this unprecedented event can take place. For the first 1-2 years single ply squat suits, bench shirts,grove briefs will be allowed(poly/denim only, no canvas). The gear is being allowed to get the ball rolling since gear is the norm in powerlifting presently. Keep in mind that if the IOC allows powerlifting to become an Olympic Sport there will be no supportive gear allowed. Just like the olympic lifters who are only permitted to wear, wrist wraps, minimal knee wrap, and a belt. Also there will be no mono-lift either. As far as the drug testing goes a totally neutral testing lab called WADA (Wolrd Anti Doping Agency) who oversees all olympic drug testing will handle the testing. The Presidents of the 6 federations will put together teams to represent their federation in this unified effort. Any lifter who hasn't lifted in the 6 federations involved, can join one of the 6 federations if he/she wishes to be part of this awesome powerlifting movemnet. Just putting up total in the between now and the meet is all thats required. If your already a member of one of the 6 federations having done an official total in the past year is all thats required.
We going all out to secure sponsorship to make this a big time evet!! Aiming for late fall (details in the works) to have the United States Nationals in Las Vegas at Binion's Casino, home of the World Series of Poker. The lifting for this high profile event will take place outside on the stages of the world renowned Freemont Street Experience. Late fall the weather is absolutely spectacular!! This area of Las Vegas is brimming with activity 24/7!! Having this contest in a high traffic area with a cross section of the general public spectating, will create that Arnold Classic type atmosphere. Certainly the other hotels affiliated with the Freemont Street Experience would work with this project also since it would draw a significant amount of traffic during the daytime hours rolling over into the evening.
History has been made!!
I'm sure there will be skeptics and whiners as usaual. Maybe powerlifting won't become a Olympic Sport, but we will never know unless we try. I personally think it's well worth it, and can think of nothing more gratifying than putting together a big total to medal for my country. Just visualizing a powerlifter up on the Olympic Podium receiving a gold medal makes me well up right now!! I want thank the Heads of the 6 federations involved for asking me to walk together as one, as we take this historical step forward for powerlifting. Fully realizing that by banding together as one, we are doing a much greater service for our beloved sport, as opposed to bickering/bashing each other. Putting our pride behind the organizations we proudly represent, not ahead. Realizing this movement much bigger than one person/federation!! This is about powerlifting, nothing more.
KK
