Weightlifting
LOCATION: YMCA of Mesa – April 26th, 2008
IN ADDITION: ALL Competitors qualify for the State Games of the West
Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 24-27, 2008. Eight thousand
athletes from thirteen Western States, competing for State pride & medals, are expected at
&the US Olympic Training Center.
ENTRY FEE: 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) April 12, 2008. Entries not taken on the
Grand Canyon State Games Entry form, website, or at the State Games online entry site.
RULES: Sanctioned by Team Arizona Olympic Weightlifting (#48-08-04). 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.
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.
AWARDS: Medals for best in weight class by Division (Schoolage, Juniors, Seniors, & Masters). Trophies for
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 AM
SESSION 2: 56, 62, 69, -Kilo MEN (ALL DIVISIONS) WEIGH IN 10-11:00 AM LIFT 12:00 PM
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
For registration related questions please call 480-517-9700. For more information contact Meet Director, Joe Micela at 480-813-5477 or joe@performanceone.net
The top finisher (gold medal winner) in the Winter Games in each division will be awarded free entry into
that sport if offered in the International Summer Games.
This sport “IS” part of the International Summer Games. Entry materials for the International Summer Games will be available at all Fulton Homes
Communities, APS locations, Sleep America stores, and Keller Williams Realty locations statewide beginning in April 2008.