The Lori Piestewa National Native American Games
Weightlifting
LOCATION: Salt River HS - July 19, 2008
IN ADDITION: By participating, all competitors automatically qualify for the State
Games of the West Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 24-27, 2008. The
event will feature approximately 8,000 athletes from thirteen Western States, competing for State
pride & medals at venues such as the US Air Force Academy & the US Olympic Training Center.
ENTRY FEES: Individual - $30 (Non Refundable): make payment out to Joe Micela. Day of entry: Individual - $40 (Cash only
will be accepted).
ENTRY DEADLINE: Early registration (postmarked on or before) July 5, 2008. Entries not taken on the Grand Canyon State Games
Entry form, website, or at the State Games online entry site. Contact Commissioner Joe Micela at 480-813-5477 to register.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF COMPETITION:
SESSION 1: 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, 75, 75+ ALL WOMEN (ALL DIVISIONS) WEIGH IN 8-9:00 AM LIFT 10:00 PM
SESSION 2: 56, 62, 69, -Kilo MEN (ALL DIVISIONS) WEIGH IN 10-11:00 AM LIFT 12:00 AM
SESSION 2: 77, 85, -Kilo MEN (ALL DIVISIONS) WEIGH IN 12-1 PM LIFT 2:00 PM
SESSION 3: 94, 105, 105+ Kilo MEN (ALL DIVISIONS) WEIGH IN 2-3:00 PM LIFT 4:00 PM
TECHNICAL CLINIC: Prior to the start of the days competition, all technical questions, and a general rules clinic will be
conducted (if necessary before subsequent sessions).
*Anyone who does not attend the Technical Conference agrees to accept all decisions made at the Technical conference.
RULES: Sanctioned by Team Arizona Olympic Weightlifting (#48-08-06). Current USAW rules will be followed. Proof of USAW
Registration and age is required at weigh in. ALL participants are required at weigh in to produce government documents,
(i.e. birth certificate, drivers license), a Picture ID and a USAW Membership Card.
AWARDS: Medals for best in weight class by Division (School age, Juniors, Seniors, & Masters). Trophies for Best Overall Male
and Female by Sinclair Formula.
For more information contact Meet Director, Joe Micela at 480-813-5477 or email: joe@performanceone.net