SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC - Powerlifting Criteria for Sanctioning of Competition

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1 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC - Powerlifting Criteria for Sanctioning of Competition Due to the unique nature of the sport of Powerlifting it is recommended that locals wishing to host a regional qualifier approach a well establish generic competition with the intention of hosting a joint event. The rationale for this approach if multi-faceted including but not limited to the following: 1. The low athlete numbers experienced by the sport of Powerlifting within Special Olympics BC makes it difficult for any one (1) region to host a quality competitive opportunity for athletes and coaches. As such it is in the best interests of athletes and coaches to host joint events for the purposes of qualifying for Provincial Games. 2. The resources necessary to host a quality Powerlifting competition are extensive, i.e. Equipment and Certified Officials. By building a partnership with a well established generic competition and/or generic club your access to these resources will be enhanced. DIVISIONING Athletes are to compete within in their weight category determined by an individual's weight on the day of competition. Selection for advancement to Provincial Games will be based on the Wilks formula according to SOBC Policy # Athlete Selection - Individual Sport - Regional to Provincial Games. FACILITY Competition Venue - Theater with Stage or School Gymnasium For details on how the venue should be set up please contact the Provincial Office of SOBC for assistance. In addition to the venue requirements listed in the SOC Official Rules Book participants should also have access to the following facility amenities Access to washroom facilities for Male and Female participants Separate changing facilities for Male and Female participants Fully accessible to all participants, i.e. participants with a physical disability. SPORT OFFICIALS Due to the technical nature of the sport of powerlifting the following officials, (refer to attached form) must be in place prior to applying for sanctioning from the Provincial Office, (form must be included with the application for sanctioning). For assistance in recruiting individuals appropriate for these roles please contact the SOBC Provincial Office. Brief job descriptions for each of these positions can be found in the SOBC Event Planning Guide for Powerlifting. The three (3) judges must have successfully completed the BC Powerlifting Associations Officials Training program and must be registered in good standing with the BCPA. 1

2 MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS The following are the minimum requirements for medical coverage at sanctioned Special Olympics BC Powerlifting competition. Two (2) First Aid attendants - (standard certification) 2

3 Special Olympics BC Powerlifting Officials Registration Form The Officials listed on the form must be certified under the 'Official Certification Program' of their respective National/Provincial Sport Organization. Officials if not presently registered with Special Olympics BC must complete the Special Olympics BC One Day Volunteer Form to be covered under the organizations insurance policy. POSITION NAME HOME TELEPHONE ALTERNATE TELEPHONE Head Judge Judge #2 Judge #3 Statistician Expeditor Announcer 3

4 Special Olympics Canada Official Sport Rules Powerlifting The Special Olympics Canada (SOC) Official Sports Rules shall govern all SOC Powerlifting competitions. As a national sports program, SOC has created these rules based upon the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and the Canadian Powerlifting Federation (CPF) rules for powerlifting. IPF or CPF rules shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the SOC Official Sports Rules. In such cases, the following sections outlining the SOC Official Powerlifting Rules shall apply. 1. Deadlift 2. Bench Press 3. Squat SECTION A Official Events SECTION B Rules Of Competition 1. Participants must compete in both the deadlift and bench press. The participants may also compete in the squat competition. 2. If an athlete is unsuccessful at all their squat attempts they may continue on to their bench press. If an athlete is unsuccessful at all their bench press attempts they may continue on to the deadlift. 3. Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by gender, body weight, and age. Weight categories will begin at 44kg for men and 40kg for women. 4. The lifters best valid attempt on each lift, regardless of fourth attempts for record purposes counts toward his/her competition total. 5. The winner of the category shall be the lifter who achieved the highest total. The remaining lifters shall be ranked in the descending order of totals. 6. Three failures in any one lift results in a no total. 7. To determine best lifters overall (total) or best single lifts regardless of body weight, the Wilks Formula will be used. 4

5 8. The participant s coach is allowed to "set up" a lifter for an attempt. The coach may space the athlete's hands on the bar, in addition to their feet and body, and then step off the platform. The participant may not commence the lift with the coach on the platform. The coach may position the lifter's hands for a Bench Press but may not give the hand-off, this is the responsibility of the spotters and/or loaders. Only one coach is allowed around the perimeter of the lifting platform. The coach may give verbal cues to the lifter. 9. Before each lifting session the head referee must gather all competitors and coaches together for a brief rules review, each lift should be demonstrated and commands reviewed. 10. The chief referee will be solely responsible for decisions taken in the case of loading errors or incorrect announcements by the speaker. His decision will be given to the speaker who will make the appropriate announcements. 11. At SOC National Games, only the point scores of the six best place lifters of each chapter will be counted for the team competition. SECTION C Equipment and Safety Requirements Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by gender, body weight, and age. Powerlifting competition is open to Special Olympics athletes sixteen years of age and over. Athletes competing in the Squat event must have been competing in Powerlifting for a minimum of two years and have written permission from their doctor. Athletes that test positive for Atlanto Axial Dislocation may not participate in the Squat event. (Reference SOI Rule Book, Powerlifting, Squat, Article 1, Section L, 7, f.) 5