Thank you to all competitors of the 12th Annual Bench Press Competition!   

The date for the 13th Annual Bench Press Competition will be posted soon.                                     

Awards

Awards will be given to top 3 lifters of each weight class. Overall winners of each division will be pulled from their individual weight class to receive a prize. 

Weight Classes

Weigh-In and Day Of Information

• Lifters competing in the Raw Division are NOT allowed to wear any assisting shirts.
• Lifters who are competing in 2 divisions are allowed 3 lifts. For example, the first lift may be raw and the following 2 lifts may be raw or open.
• Early weigh in begins Friday, February 22nd from 4-7pm. Day of weigh ins will be Saturday February 23rd 7:30-8:30am sharp. Due to flighting requirements, no one will be weighed in after 9:00am
• Rules briefing will begin at 9:45am. Competition begins at 10am.
• Weigh ins and Competition will be held in War Memorial Hall Gym 125.

Basic Rules

• Shoulders and buttocks on bench,
• No bouncing or sinking of bar,
• Press command with pause,
• Wrist wraps allowed, No elbow wraps,
• One lifting shirt allowed (any ply),
• No baggy clothing

Parking, Lodging, and Spectators

• Parking: Visitors can park in most lots, please note that you should not park in handicap and service vehicle spots. Meters may be monitored so if you park in a metered spot, you may be ticketed (check the meter for instructions).
• Parking (Early Weigh In): Visitors are required to obtain a Visitor Parking Pass from parking services if arriving before 5pm.
• Spectators: Family, friends, and all spectators are welcome to attend the 2013 Bench Press Competition. Admission is free of charge
• Lodging: Days Inn - 3503 Holiday Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060 - $67 per night and includes breakfast. Reservations should be made by calling 540.951.1330.  This special is available until Feb 1, 2013.
• Lodging: Holiday Inn University - 900 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060 - $99 per night. This special is available until Jan 22, 2013.

Sample Training Programs

• 8 Week Beginner Program
• 8 Week Training Program
• 10 Week Training Program

• 2013 Results

  Women's Open - Kaci Hardsock

  122lbs and below - 1st: Meredith Hilmandolar; 2nd: Ally Higgins; 3rd: Monika Quinn

  122lbs to 140lbs - 1st: Juliet Fielding; 2nd: Courtney Jardine; 3rd: Rebekah Brook

  140lbs and above - 1st: Robin Hartman; 2nd: Karen Schendel; 3rd: Sue Pack

  Mens' Raw - Donald Robbins

  165lbs and below - 1st: Chris Kang; 2nd: Raymond Morris; 3rd: Richard Jones

  165lbs to 198lbs - 1st: DJ Moore; 2nd: Kevin Seay; 3rd: Calvin Barrow

  198lbs and above - 1st: Kenny Moore; 2nd: Kenneth Mitchel;

  Men's Open - Larry Dyles

  148lbs and below - 1st: Richard Jones; 2nd: Michael Gardino; 3rd: William Ho

  148lbs to 165lbs - 1st: Lucas Pribble

  165lbs to 181lbs - 1st: Kevin Seay; 2nd: Paul Shelton; 3rd: Luis Rocha

  181lbs to 198lbs - 1st:Jamar Wooten; 2nd:Erik Mann

  198lbs to 220lbs - 1st: Johnathan Woods; 2nd: Kenneth Mitchel; 3rd: Kevin Hamm

  220lbs and above - 1st: Marvin Wright; 2nd: Ethan Rick; 3rd: Michael Shaw

   

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