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USA POWERLIFTINGNORTHEAST USA REGIONALBENCH PRESS & POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday and Sunday – October 17 & 18, 2009King of Prussia, Pennsylvania [Suburbs North of Philadelphia]Officially Sanctioned USA Powerlifting [USAPL] ChampionshipContest Venue and Location:Radisson Hotel and Conference Center1160 1st Avenue -- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406-1355Telephone: 610.337.2000 / Fax: 610.768.0183www.radisson.com/kingofprussiapaEligibility Requirements:1) Contest is open to all lifters (Membership applications for the USAPL will be available at weigh-in)2) No Qualifying totals or contests are required to enter this championship.3) National referees will be available to set USAPL American Records.Weight Classes (lbs):Men’s Weight Classes: 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, SHWWomen’s Weight Classes: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 198+Competition Weigh-in and Lifting Schedule:Friday – October 16, 20096:00 to 7:00pm – Referee Technical Meeting & Early Equipment Check for Saturday LiftersSaturday – October 17, 2009Session I:7:00 to 8:30am – Weigh-in & Equipment Check for all Women7:00 to 8:30am – Weigh-in & Equipment Check for Men’s Weight Classes: 114, 123, 132 & 1488:30 to 9:00am – Rules Briefing/Lifter warm-up9:00 to 1:00pm – Lifting for all Women + Men Weight Classes: 114, 123, 132 & 1481:00 to 2:00pm – Awards and Drug-testing protocolSession II:12:00 to 1:30pm – Weigh-in & Equipment Check for Men’s Weight Classes 165 & 1811:30 to 2:00pm – Rules Briefing/Lifter Warm-up2:00 to 5:00pm – Lifting for the Men’s Weight Classes: 165 & 1815:00 to 6:00pm – Awards and Drug-testing ProtocolSunday – October 18, 2009Session I:7:00 to 8:30am – Weigh-in & Equipment Check for Men’s Weight Classes: 198 & 2208:30 to 9:00am – Rules Briefing/Lifter Warm-up9:00 to 1:00pm – Lifting for the Men’s Weight Classes: 198 & 2201:00 to 2:00pm – Awards and Drug-testing ProtocolSession II:12:00 to 1:30pm – Weigh-in & Equipment Check for Men’s Weight Classes 242, 275, & SHW1:30 to 2:00pm – Rules Briefing/Lifter Warm-up2:00 to 5:00pm – Lifting for the Men’s Weight Classes: 242, 275 & SHW5:00 to 6:00pm – Awards and Drug-testing Protocol

Age Divisions/Groups:Open (14 and Up)Teen I (14-15)Teen II (16-17)Teen III (18-19)High School (JV/Varsity)Junior (20-23)University Student (full-time, no agerestriction)Master I (40-49),Master II (50-59),Master III (60-69),Master IV (70+)Police/Fire/MilitarySpecial OlympianDisabled/ParalympicRaw/UnequippedAwards:Awards will be presented to all 1 st – 5 th place finishers, for each weight class and agedivision/group. A special Champion of Champions award will be presented to the bestoverall male and female lifter for Teen/Junior, Open and Master. Awards will also bepresented to the 1 st – 5 th place teams.Technical Rules:This competition is USAPL sanctioned, and IPF rules will apply. A copy of the IPF rulebookcan be found at the following URL: http://www.powerlifting-ipf.comUSAPL National referees will be at the contest for lifters to set American RecordsTravel and Hotel Arrangements:To make hotel reservations, call the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center at thefollowing telephone number: 610.337.2000. Please reserve your room for $99.00 pernight (including 6% tax). It is important, when making your reservations that indicateto the hotel staff that you are with [USA Powerlifting] to receive the discount rate.There is NO CHARGE for parking at the hotel. Please review the hotel website for allhotel amenities. GROUP CODE: USA PowerliftingAthlete Nominations/Start ListAthlete nominations/start list will be posted at: www.purepowerlifting.com by Friday,October 09, 2009. Email all changes and corrections to me at: rhk@verizon.netDriving Directions:Please see the following URL: www.radisson.com/kingofprussiapaAdmission:Spectators and coaches may enjoy the competition for a door fee of $5.00 per day.Children under 7 are admitted for free. Official contest programs and T-shirts will beavailable for an additional fee. Powerlifting gear will be available for sale, as well asofficial USAPL merchandise.Drug-Testing:The contest will be drug-tested in accordance with USAPL/IPF/WADA guidelines. Anyquestions with regards to the drug-testing procedures should be directed to the USAPLdrug-testing committee. Further information can be found at the following URL:http://www.usapowerlifting.com/drug_testing/index.shtml

USA POWERLIFTINGNORTHEAST USA REGIONALBENCH PRESS & POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday and Sunday – October 17 & 18, 2009King of Prussia, Pennsylvania [Suburbs North of Philadelphia]Officially Sanctioned USA Powerlifting [USAPL] ChampionshipName_________________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________(Important – please print E-mail clearly)Address: _________________________________________________________________________City: __________________________________ State: ___________________ Zip Code: ________Day Telephone: ( ) _________________ Evening Telephone: ( ) _______________________USAPL Membership Card #: _______ Expiration Date: ________ Powerlifting Club: ________RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND CONSENT TO DRUG TEST:Read this carefully (When you sign it you will be giving up important legal rights)In consideration of the acceptance of my Entry Form in this Powerlifting Competition I intend to be legally bound, for not only myself but also for my heirs,my executors and my administrators. In signing this release from liability I waive and release everyone connected with this competition from any and allliability, including any result of negligence, which may arise from this competition. Moreover, I agree that any testing method, which the meet directors andthe sponsors of this meet use to detect the presence of strength inducing drugs, SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE. This is, whether I think the results of the testare right or wrong, I agree that I have no right to challenge the results of the drug tests. I further agree to submit to any physical test, which may be necessaryto complete the drug testing. Should I fail to pass the drug tests I agree to forfeit any trophy or award, which I might otherwise win. I understand and agreethat if I fail to pass the drug tests, my name will appear on a published list of suspended members. If it is determined that I have failed the drug test, I agree towaive any claim for which legal relief is available. I agree to pay any attorney fee and litigation expenses by any person, real or corporate, which I may sue inan effort to challenge this release from liability form. I understand that my agreement to pay attorney fees and litigation expenses is the SINE QUA NON foracceptance of my entry in this contest. If any provision of this Release from Liability shall be deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, theremainder of this Release from Liability shall remain in force and effect. I also certify with my signature that this release/agreement cannot be modifiedorally.Signature of lifterSignature of ParentOr Legal GuardianIf Contestant is under 18Check the Divisions you will be lifting in:Open (all ages 14 and up) High School Varsity Masters I (40-49)Teen I (14-15) Junior (20-23) Masters II (50-59)Teen II (16-17) University/College Student Masters III (60-69)Teen III (18-19) Police/Fire/Military Masters III (70+)High School JV Special Olympian / Disabled Raw/UnequippedDateDatePlease specify the weight class that you will be lifting at: _________Age: __________ Date of Birth: __________PLEASE SPECIFY T-Shirt SIZE(s): M L XL XXL XXXLENTRY FEE (S):_____$50.00 – Single-lift Bench Press Only_____$60.00 – Powerlifting Competition [Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift for Total]_____$75.00 – Combined Single-lift Bench Press & Powerlifting_____$30.00 – Each additional Division Entered (see divisions above)_____$60.00 – Team Entry Fee (see reverse side of this form)_____$15.00 – Championship T-shirt [Small – Large]_____$20.00 – Championship T-shirt [XL – XXXL]APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2009Important Note: If your application/entry is late, you must notify the meet director either via e-mail, or by telephone.PLEASE MAIL ALL CHECK AND/OR MONEY ORDERS TO THE FOLLOWING:Robert Keller – Championship DirectorPost Office Box 829, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002-0829Telephone: 954.790.2249 * Fax: 954.301.3344 * E-mail: rhk@verizon.net

USA POWERLIFTINGNORTHEAST USA REGIONALBENCH PRESS & POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday and Sunday – October 17 & 18, 2009King of Prussia, Pennsylvania [Suburbs North of Philadelphia]Officially Sanctioned USA Powerlifting ChampionshipOFFICIAL TEAM ENTRY FORMFULL TEAM NAME: ______________________________________________________________________HEADCOACH: ____________________________________MANAGER: ____________________________PHONE: _________________________USAPL Team Registration Number: ________ Expiration: ______TEAM ENTRY FEETeam entry fees are $60.00 for each division (e.g., one men's and one women's team would be $60.00 eachtotaling $120.00). Also, you may have multiple team entries (e.g., Team A and Team B, in one division).Additionally, each team member must fully complete an individual entry form and forward theappropriate entry fees (see reverse side).TEAM ROSTER12No. Lifter Weight Class USAPL Card #:1234567891011ALTERNATESTEAM SCORINGEach team is allowed a maximum of 11 lifters spread throughout the range of the 11-bodyweight categories for men and 10 liftersthroughout the range of 10 bodyweight categories for women. Each team is allowed a maximum of two alternates. These alternatesmay be substituted at any time prior to the commencement of the weigh-in for a particular bodyweight category. Team scoring willbe calculated in accordance with USAPL rules.ALL TEAM ROSTERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7:00 AM THE MORNINGOF OCTOBER 17, 2009 FOR DECLARATION INTO THE CHAMPIONSHIP