2010 Open Masters Weightlifting Cup

The Ukraine Masters Chairman, Vladslav Lysenko, is organising the 2010 Open Masters Weightlifting Cup in Lviv, Ukraine, 16th - 19th December.

If you look on www.euromasterswl.com you will find further details under the heading "bulletin".

Should you decide to compete please e mail your entry to andyweights@hotmail.com by 8th November 2010.

Woking Open Championships 031010

Referees were Phil McEvoy; Jim Smith; Andrew Smith; Jeff Fearon and Dr D Mannion

Venue: Woking Centre of Excellence. Many thanks to all the helpers.

The outstanding performances were from Sunny Brar; Zbyszko Kiengst; and Chi Chea. Note the presence of elderly gents and very young boys.

The number of people who paid their entry fees but did not show was quite puzzling.

Results here and here. Photos to follow.

BH

Postal Bench Press Competition

Many BWLA members and friends are fascinated by the Bench Press and may welcome a new straightforward incentive scheme based on it.

We already have two Postal schemes: the Lift of the Quarter, and the Postal Clean & Jerk scheme that attracts 1200 under 19s every year. The LOQ covers 22 lifts over a 5 year cycle and attracts up to 100 people of all ages. It includes an informal club ranking as well as one for individuals based on percentage of body weight.

The three Powerlifting feats and the Olympic duo are left out as they provide opportunities via formal championships. But now that BWLA no longer runs Powerlifting BWLA loyalists and general weight trainers are left with no remnant of the three basic strength feats. So for enthusiasts who wish to test themselves on the Bench we are starting the Postal Bench press comp. during Oct. – Dec. 2010 with a closing date of Jan 31 2011. It’s simple: send your lift, bodyweight, gender, club, age; witness’ name and contact details to Jim Smith at Longwood House, Shifford lane; Standlake; Witney; Oxon or silentsmith@talk21.com with £0.50 per entry, payable Jim, by Jan 8. Have as many tries as you like but the lift must be refereed by a witness, not necessarily a qualified ref..  It will be a big help if you declare your category: Powerlifter; bodybuilder; recreational weight trainer or Weightlifter (Olympic lifts) and, if you are a BWLA member your current membership number. Membership is not obligatory but if taken out gives you £5 million third party insurance.

Any scales will do.

The Bench Press rules are important: Max distance between hands is 81 cms. ; length of bench at least 1.22 m.; width min. 29 cm., max 32; height min. 42, max 45. Head, shoulders and buttocks must be in contact with bench throughout; feet must be flat on floor and not move at all. Short lifters may have blocks under their feet;  the spotters must hand the lift in to arms length; after it is lowered the ref must signal ‘Press!’ when it is motionless on the chest. It is then pressed to arms length without any pause or deviation from parallel to the floor. The feet may not touch any part of the bench. The bar may not contact the uprights if the bench has them. The spotters may not touch the bar until it is at arms length and the ref calls ‘Rack!’. It is not allowed for the bar to sink into the chest after the ‘Press!’ command. The hands may not move in or out along the bar.

Good luck!  If this proves popular we will extend it further into the new year. Your ideas will all be welcomed.

Jim.

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - Volunteering!

With just over two years to go until the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Organising Committee (LOCOG) is now accepting applications for the official Games-time Volunteer programme. This will start the process to recruit up to 70,000 people who will make the London 2012 Games happen. These people will be called Games Makers.

Eligibility criteria

All Games Makers will need to fulfil the following basic criteria:

-        Aged 18 or above on 1 January 2012.

-        Eligible to volunteer in the UK in line with UK immigration rules.

-        Willing to volunteer for at least 10 days of shifts and attend a minimum of three days of training.

-        Able to find own accommodation and travel.

Whilst most of our roles require Games Makers to be 18 years old or over by 1 January 2012, we do want young people to get involved too! We will unveil the Young Games Maker programme for up to 1,500 under 18s in summer 2011. Please refer to the London 2012 website (www.london2012.com/volunteering) for more details.

Applying to be a Games Maker

You will to find everything you need to know about the Games Maker programme on the official website www.london2012.com/volunteering.   

Through our relationship with LOCOG you have been invited to apply with a volunteer code. This will allow LOCOG to easily track your application through the system and associate you with your relevant organisation.

Please note that applying with a volunteer code is not in any way a guarantee of a Games Maker position. Every applicant will be expected to complete an application form and, if successful, attend a selection event. All applicants offered a Games Maker role must also attend three training events prior to the Games.

Application instructions

1.    Go to the Games Maker official website, www.london2012.com/volunteering, and read about what it takes to be a Games Maker before you apply.

2.    Click on the ‘Apply now’ button on the website.

3.    You will then be directed to the ‘Registration’ form. Enter your personal information and create a password of your choice. 

4.    Once you have submitted this you will go through to the ‘Application’ form which will take you around 30-40 minutes to complete. To complete the form you will need the following pieces of identification:

-        Applicants from the UK: a passport or photocard driving licence.

-        Applicants from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland: a passport or identity card.

-        Applicants from countries outside the EEA/Switzerland: a passport.

At the top of step two of the application form in the ‘Skills and experience’ section, you will need to enter your unique ‘volunteer code’. Please contact BWLA to acquire this confidential code (sam.jamieson@bwla.co.uk)

5.     Once you have completed all the steps, submit your application.

If you have any questions please refer to www.london2012.com/volunteering, where you will also find a sample version of the application form so you can see what information you will need before you complete it.

The deadline for applications is: Midnight 27 October 2010

You are now ready to start your journey as a potential London 2012 volunteer. Do you have what it takes to be a Games Maker?

BWL Talent ID Program Paralympic Powerlifting

Intro to Resistance Training Course - October

There will be an Intro to Resistance Training course at Robert Clack school, Dagenham. Ilford on Oct 26 and 28. Places are limited as the school has pre booked several candidates.

Price £250. Deposit £50 which covers the course textbook. Rerturnable if we cancel.

Apply James McMahon: James.McMahon@hmps.gsi.gov.uk