Powerlifting
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South African Powerlifting Federation
Strength is the primary ingredient of athletic performance. Powerlifting's lifts are the definitive measure of strength. Powerlifting is the ultimate strength competition. The powerlifting athlete competes in three specific disciplines, each designed to measure different areas of human strength. The sum or total of the best lift in each discipline determines the winner. Powerlifting is an exciting sport where athletes compete against the force of iron as well as other athletes.
Powerlifting is an international sport practiced in close to 100 countries on all continents. Athletes, men and women from age 14 to 80, compete in given age groups and weight categories. Weight categories begin with 44kg women's class and end in the men's over 125kg class (unlimited). Powerlifters are unique athletes competing in an exciting sport. They move massive amounts of weight in hi-tech supportive gear that protects against injury. Contests and appreciative fans can be found from Delhi, India, to Dallas, USA. The unique powerlifting athletes compete in a wide variety of local, state, regional, national and international competitions.
The three disciplines, in contest order, that make up the sport are the Squat, Bench press and Deadlift.
Squat
The lift starts with the lifter standing erect and the bar loaded with weights resting on the lifter’s shoulders. At the referee's command the lift begins. The lifter bends his knees and lowers himself into a squatting position with the hips slightly below parallel position. The lifter returns to an erect position. At the referees command the bar is returned to the rack and the lift is completed.
Bench Press
With his or her back resting on the bench, the lifter takes the loaded bar at arm's length. At the referee's command the powerlifter lowers the bar to the chest. On the chest there must be a visible pause. The powerlifter pushes the weight up until the arms are straight and the elbows locked. Then the referee will call 'rack' and the lift is completed as the weight is returned to the rack.
Deadlift
The deadlift is often described as the king of the powerlifting disciplines. In the deadlift the athlete grasps the loaded bar which is resting on the platform floor. The powerlifter pulls the weights off the floor and assumes a standing erect position. The knees must be locked and shoulders back with the weight held in the lifter’s grip. At the referees command the bar will be returned to the floor under the control of the lifter.
ARNOLD CLASSIC AFRICA
RAW & EQUIPPED POWERLIFTING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
RAW & EQUIPPED BENCH PRESS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
27-29 May 2016
Date: FRIDAY 27th - SUNDAY 29th MAY 2016
Place: SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE-JOHANNESBURG
Preliminary entry’s FRIDAY 1ST APRIL 2016
Final Entry’s FRIDAY 15TH APRIL 2016
OPEN COMPETITION (NO AGE DIVISIONS) - ONLY ATHLETES WHO ARE NOT SUSPENDED BY SA INSTITUTE FOR DRUG FREE SPORT CAN ENTER. SOUTH AFRICAN ATHLETES WHO ARE NOT AFFILATED WITH SA POWERLIFTING NEED TO AFFILIATE WITH THE FEDERATION BEFORE THEY CAN COMPETE.
THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ANY INTERNATIONAL IPF AFFILIATED POWERLIFTER
Weigh In:
Friday 27th MAY 2106
Session 1-RAW POWERLIFTING
06:00 - 07:30 Start 08:00 – ALL WOMEN
GROUP 1
43, 47 & 52 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
57 & 63 kg Middle Weight
GROUP 3
72, 84 & +84 kg Heavy Weight
Session 2-RAW POWERLIFTING
11h00 - 12h30 - Start 13h00 – ALL MEN
GROUP 1
53, 59 & 66 kg Light Weight
74 & 83 kg Middle Weight
GROUP 2
93 & 105 kg Heavy Weight
120 & +120 kg Super Heavy Weight
Weigh In:
Saturday 28th MAY 2016
Session 1 - RAW BENCH PRESS
06:00 - 07h30 Start 08h00 - ALL WOMEN
GROUP 1
43, 47 & 52 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
57 & 63 kg Middle Weight
GROUP 3
72, 84 & +84 kg Heavy Weight
Weigh In:
Session 2-RAW BENCH PRESS
09:00 - 09h30 Start 10h00 - ALL MEN
GROUP 1
53, 59 & 66 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
74 & 83 kg Middle Weight
Session 3 - RAW BENCH PRESS
10:00 - 11h30 Start 12h00 - ALL MEN
GROUP 1
93 & 105 kg Heavy Weight
GROUP 2
120 & +120 kg Super Heavy Weight
Weigh In:
Session 4 - EQUIPPED BENCH PRESS
12:00 - 13h30 Start 14h00 - ALL WOMEN
GROUP 1
43, 47 & 52 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
57 & 63 kg Middle Weight
GROUP 3
72, 84 & +84 kg Heavy Weight
Weigh In:
Session 5 - EQUIPPED BENCH PRESS
14:00-15h30 Start 16h00 - ALL MEN
GROUP 1
53, 59 & 66 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
74 & 83 kg Middle Weight
Session 6 - EQUIPPED BENCH PRESS
16:00 - 17h30 Start 18h00 - ALL MEN
GROUP 1
93 & 105 kg Heavy Weight
GROUP 2
120 & +120 kg Super Heavy Weight
Weigh In:
Sunday 29th MAY 2106
Session 1 - EQUIIPED POWERLIFTING
06:00 - 07:30 Start 08:00 – ALL WOMEN
GROUP 1
43, 47 & 52 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
57 & 63 kg Middle Weight
GROUP 3
72, 84 & +84 kg Heavy Weight
Session 2-EQUIPPED POWERLIFTING
10h30-12h00- Start 12h30 – ALL MEN
GROUP 1
53, 59 & 66 kg Light Weight
GROUP 2
74 & 83 kg Middle Weight
Session 3 - EQUIPPED POWERLIFTING
14h00 - 15h30- Start 16h00 – ALL MEN
GROUP 1
93 & 105 kg Heavy Weight
GROUP 2
120 & +120 kg Super Heavy Weight
Contact: Hannie Smith - 0825663433
Vicki Botha - 0824473848
Entry Fee: R 1000-00 per Competition
INCLUDES - Entry fee, T-Shirt & Participation Medal
Medals 1ST, 2ND & 3RD WINNERS FOR LIGHT WEIGHT, MIDDLE WEIGHT, HEAVY WEGHT AND SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT DIVISIONS WILL BE CALCULATED USING THE WILKS FORMULA
ENTRIES ALLOCATED STRICTLY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. THE LIFTERS WHO ENTER AND PAY FIRST, SECURE PARTICIPATION, AS THERE ARE LIMITED ENTRIES AVAILABLE PER COMPETITION.
160 POWERLIFTING LIFTERS + 140 BENCH PRESS LIFTERS
Change in the time table is possible. Will be announced after final entries.
DEPOSIT ALL ENTRY FEES IN ACCOUNT OF --- JOHAN SMITH , FNB - ACC NR 62009242637 – Branch Code 250437 Please use your Name and Competition as reference.
*ALL T-SHIRT SIZES NEEDED WITH FINAL ENTRY’S
*ENTRIES MUST BE PAID WITH FINAL ENTRY’S not later than 15th APRIL 2016
*NO AFFILIATION OR ENTRY FEE = NO COMPETITION!!
Please fax all entry forms to 086 524 3879 or mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.