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CAPO Newsletter - April 2002

Here's an update on some recent happenings... If you have anything you wish to submit, please forward it to me. This newsletter will include the following topics:

- Latest issue of WPC Rule Book
- CAPO National Open Championships, 3-4 August 2002  (REMINDER)
- 2002 WPC World Championships (UPDATE)
- 2003 WPC World Championships
- Results from recent competitions

Latest issue of WPC Rule Book

Unfortunately, I've still not received any word on when we can expect availability of the WPC Rule Book. Rest assured, that as soon as I do, copies will be sourced, their availability and price will be advised, and copies can be purchased.

REMEMBER - It is the lifter's responsibility to ensure that they are lifting within the rules, and that all of their equipment complies with WPC rulings. It's probably a good idea to check any queries you have NOW, before the State Titles get underway, to save any embarrassment at them or at the Nationals in August.

If in doubt, ask your State Co-ordinator for clarification.

Only if they are unsure of the ruling and require clarification, will the State Co-Ordinator contact the Technical Committee for a ruling.

The Technical Committee received an enquiry regarding movement of the head during the uplift of a benchpress. The response to that query was:

According to Point 2 on the Bench Press:
"The lifter must lie backward with shoulders and buttocks in contact with the flat bench surface. The elected position of the buttocks shall be maintained throughout the attempt. The lifter's shoes or toes must be in solid contact with the platform or surface. The position of the head is optional".

Causes for disqualification of a bench press, point 2 states:
"Any change in the elected lifting position or the raising of the buttocks, or lateral movement of the hands, during the lift proper (between the referee's signals). Any excessive movement or change of contact of the feet during the lift proper."

Nothing is mentioned about movement of the head ... it is only specific to the feet.

Just a couple of things to keep in mind, as these types of things will need to be checked by the Chief Referee when records have been broken:

• there are length and width limits on wrist wraps
• there are length and width limits on knee wraps
• there are rules regarding undersuits
• there are rules regarding "softsuits", ie the suits you need to put on to benchpress and deadlift

Full details and entry form can be obtained from your Regional/State Co-Ordinator.

ALL lifting and weigh-in schedules SUBJECT TO CHANGE, depending on number of entries received.

Due to the restricted time - only 1 entry per person will be accepted.

Each LIFTER is responsible to check on any changes with the CAPO Secretary (Andrea Sterns) or either of the Meet Directors (Mason or Dean).

Entries close last mail 10 June 2002.

Lifter entry is $80, which includes presentation dinner. Any late entry will incur a Late Entry Fee of $50, and may not be accepted due to session sizes.

Non-lifting Officials, friends, etc - presentation dinner is $40, to be paid by 10 June 2002. There are limited tickets available, so get in early so that you and your family/friends don't miss out!

2002 WPC World Championships

The 2002 WPC World Championships will be held from 22-27 October in Helsinki, Finland. The venue is the Sporthouse, Helsinkistreet 25, right in the middle of Helsinki. The lifting schedule (which will be subject to entries received and therefore subject to change) presently is:

Please contact Andrea Sterns if you have any enquiries regarding this event.

2003 WPC World Championships

Mark it in your diaries .... 2003 WPC World Championships will be held in Darwin, NT. Stay tuned for information as it becomes available ... and keep training hard!!

Results from recent competitions

- Andrea Sterns

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