With a thank you to another weightlifting federation, we roll out our own weightlifting league. The details as the lifters battle for the belt for the month of June.
There are three events: June 2 and June 30 in our club and June 9 (a meet in Lexington). Points will be accumulated by all participants and the lifter with the most points takes the belt and some cash. Cash will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd place lifters, too. So, lots of motivation especially when pride is on the line!!
Each competitor’s total, whether in training or competition as of May 31, 2012 is used to calculate what percentage of the relevant Ohio state record total. If a lifter has never competed before, automatically Division 4 and, in the absence of personal records, cannot get bonus or penalty points. Can get 6 for 6 bonus points.
The contested lifts are snatch and clean & jerk. Tie breaker, should it exist, will be front squat on June 30. If still tied after that, Triple C Leg Cranks performed in shortest time will win.
The final total divided by the current record x 100 = Percentage Points. The divisions are set up this way:
Division 1 >= 60% of OHIO RECORD, multiplier of 1.75 to bonus and penalty points
Division 2 <60% >=50% of OHIO RECORD, multiplier of 1.50 to bonus and penalty points
Division 3 <50% >=40% of OHIO RECORD, multiplier of 1.25 to bonus and penalty points
Division 4 <40% of OHIO RECORD, no bonus multiplier
Personal Best Bonus
Points will be awarded for equalling or exceeding current Personal Best results according to the following scale:
Heaviest Snatch equalling Personal Best 1 Point, Heaviest Snatch exceeding Personal Best 5 Points
Heaviest Clean & Jerk equalling Personal Best 1 Point, Heaviest Clean & Jerk exceeding Personal Best 5 Points
Final Total equalling Personal Best 1 Point, Final Total exceeding Personal Best 5 Points
Six out of Six Bonus
Six (6) points will be awarded for all six attempts being successfully completed, in any meet.
Penalty Points
The following Penalty Points will accrue for performances below Personal Best:
Heaviest Snatch more than 2kg below Personal Best -3 Points,
Heaviest Snatch more than 5kg below Personal Best -5 Points
Heaviest Clean & Jerk more than 5kg below Personal Best -3 Points
Heaviest Clean & Jerk more than 8kg below Personal Best -5 Points
Final Total more than 4kg below Personal Best -3 Points
Final Total more than 8kg below Personal Best -5 Points
Bombing out has a penalty of 10 points
Calculating the Final Score
Division Multiplier (Bonus Points less Penalty Points) = Final Score, total up all final scores, lifter with the highest point total on June 30, wins. Belt and 70% of money go to winner. 20% of money goes to second place, 10% of money goes to 3rd place.
Keith holds the belt now: Will he be the first to successfully defend it??
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Loading Weeks and...
Hard work. And hitting PR and earning stickers. But did the new California Blue T-shirts have anything to do with this rash of improved lifting? Or, was it: Tight. Close. Finish. Feet flat as long as possible?
In the brutally hot confines of the gym, lifters are preparing for upcoming meets. In a gym that is hotter than outside, lifters prepare for two upcoming meets: June 9 and July 14. Water bottles as well as PR are demolished regularly.
Keith hits a PR snatch and PR total on max day 77/95. The only question is: Will the state records fall June 9 or July 14?
Ron hits PR in front squat not once but twice, double dunking what he did for a single the weak (sic) before.
Brieh bangs out a double in her previous single best.
Ben forgoes the 15 minutes of rest critical to the CJ complex, but gets it done anyhow. 94 will be routine soon. he will see payoff in his July 14 meet.
Zach powers his way to snatch PR and attempts a huge increase in his jerk, missing with a misloaded barbell.
Erik gets under the bar in the snatch and finds it was not all that bad of a place and then hits squats where he gets a PR.
New faces come in and learn to be smoother and faster. An old face, not interested in progress, hangs out for the entertainment value.
In the brutally hot confines of the gym, lifters are preparing for upcoming meets. In a gym that is hotter than outside, lifters prepare for two upcoming meets: June 9 and July 14. Water bottles as well as PR are demolished regularly.
Keith hits a PR snatch and PR total on max day 77/95. The only question is: Will the state records fall June 9 or July 14?
Ron hits PR in front squat not once but twice, double dunking what he did for a single the weak (sic) before.
Brieh bangs out a double in her previous single best.
Ben forgoes the 15 minutes of rest critical to the CJ complex, but gets it done anyhow. 94 will be routine soon. he will see payoff in his July 14 meet.
Zach powers his way to snatch PR and attempts a huge increase in his jerk, missing with a misloaded barbell.
Erik gets under the bar in the snatch and finds it was not all that bad of a place and then hits squats where he gets a PR.
New faces come in and learn to be smoother and faster. An old face, not interested in progress, hangs out for the entertainment value.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Local Meets and Weightlifting Careers
A fun Sunday afternoon meet inside a sweltering gym. What better place to start a lifting career?
With the outside temp around 80 degrees and the inside temperature about 110, the lifting began for 15 competitors. 5 lifters competing in a first meet with one lifter 10 years old. All sorts of skill and experience levels at the meet.
Many thanks to the spectators for suffering through the heat as well as our volunteers:
Stephanie (scorer), Jeb, Frank, and Jordan for officiating, and Nic and Tony for helping with the loading.
The ladies, all new lifters, started the competition with Samantha going first. She nailed all three snatches perfectly: 15, 18, 20. Her CJ were equally as solid going 3 for 3 and hitting 23, 26, 28. Hopefully, she comes back for more lifting!
Kat from Bluegrass Barbell hit 35 and 41 easy then seemed unable to decide between squatting or splitting her last one and missed the 45. Her CJ were caught just a speck low on her shoulders causing some extra adjustment for the jerk, but she got them all! 50/57/61, credited with a 102 total.
Ryan from Central Kentucky hit solid lifts of 47, 48, 49. She got 4 attempts on the CJ. Her first lift had no collar on one side so, she was able to shake that off, come back and nail her opener. She nailed the next two, also. Credited with 49/66/115; she was best lifter and earning the gift basket and cash.
The guys went next with Ralph starting.
Ralph started with a misloaded bar (by 5 kg, pesky collars) and nearly got it. He came back to get his next two lifts with ease. His CJ started off well and ended better: PR! Ralph was credited with a 60/85/145 for a post surgery PR.
Shae went 2 for 3 hitting 55 and 58. Then he comes into the CJ strongly with a good opener and ending with a nice looking 80. Plenty of talent in this slim youngster: 58/80/138.
John, from Columbus and with plenty of experience under his belt, hit 3 good lifts of 62, 67, and somewhat shaky 72. His CJ were equally as good. He had solid 82, 88, and 93 lifts. 72/93/165 total.
Zach, from the host club, hit nice lifts of 62, 68, and 72. He opened with a solid 86 and closed with a PR of 96. 72/96/168 for the day.
Kyle,moving up a weight class, hit a smooth opener of 70 then jumped to 75. A miss behind and then he comes back to hit it. The CJ went much better for him: 83, 87, 90, no misses. 75/90/165 and PR all around.
Keith, chasing state records in both lifts, hit easy 70 and 75. Then the 81 proved just a bit out in front: no lift. He hits a very solid controlled 90 for his CJ opener then a PR of 96. He calls for 101. Just not enough there, but soon. He gets a 75/96/171 and is the leader in the Best Male Lifter competition with 251.91 Sinclair.
Matt, in his first meet, hits a solid opening snatch then misses his second. It stayed glued to the ground for just a bit too long. He comes back to make the 82, though. No problem with his opening CJ, but not so good with his next two. He is credited with his opener of 100 for a nice 182 total.
Anthony, from Team Spartacus, hits his opening snatch of 80 and cannot seem to get the next two where he wants them. He hits a good 105 for his CJ then 110. He calls for a PR of 115. He cleans it, stands up, jerks it, but just not enough finish gets him two red flags and no lift. He is credited with 80/110/190.
Jordan, also in his first meet, misses his first two snatch attempts. With everything on the line, he comes back to hit the 82 opener. He is a bit more solid in CJ where he gets his first two lifts of 107 and 111, but cannot get the final lift of 116. He is credited with a 82/111/193.
John, from Central Kentucky, had great snatch lifts of 90 and 92 to start. His third, 95, went up, he went down, but not locked out. He nails 102 and 108, calling for a final attempt of 115. He cleans it, stands up with it, and just puts it a bit to the front. He is credited with a 92/108/200 and posts a 250.99 Sinclair.
The three 94 now start the lifting in earnest.
Ben, from Cincinnati Weightlifting, hits his 90 opener nicely. He is not able to complete the snatch attempts at 95. He recently set a PR in the CJ and is focused on that. He puts himself behind the 8 ball by missing his first attempt. He gets the 122 on the second try. He cannot clean his third attempt. He is credited with 90/122/212, PR at this new, lighter weight class.
Ben, from Bluegrass Barbell, hits an easy 100 then gets his second snatch. His final attempt is not good. His 104 stands. If he gets his opener in the CJ, he will be leader in best lifter. He misses. Gathering himself, he comes back to get the 120 and take over best lifter with 254.88 Sinclair. He finishes with a 104/120/224, PR at his new, lighter bodyweight.
Zach, from East Coast Gold via Louisville, misses his opening snatch of 120, but comes back to make it. His third attempt is no lift. If he makes his opener of 150 in CJ, he wins the Best Lifter Award. He does. Now, what will he go for? He calls for 155. Miss. He hears that 163 would hit the national championship qualifying total for 94. He cowboys up and calls for the increase to 163. After a valiant effort, he cannot stand up with it and is credited with 120/150/270.
Next meet at Cincinnati Weightlifting Club is set for Saturday July 14; many records, personal and otherwise, should fall!
With the outside temp around 80 degrees and the inside temperature about 110, the lifting began for 15 competitors. 5 lifters competing in a first meet with one lifter 10 years old. All sorts of skill and experience levels at the meet.
Many thanks to the spectators for suffering through the heat as well as our volunteers:
Stephanie (scorer), Jeb, Frank, and Jordan for officiating, and Nic and Tony for helping with the loading.
The ladies, all new lifters, started the competition with Samantha going first. She nailed all three snatches perfectly: 15, 18, 20. Her CJ were equally as solid going 3 for 3 and hitting 23, 26, 28. Hopefully, she comes back for more lifting!
Kat from Bluegrass Barbell hit 35 and 41 easy then seemed unable to decide between squatting or splitting her last one and missed the 45. Her CJ were caught just a speck low on her shoulders causing some extra adjustment for the jerk, but she got them all! 50/57/61, credited with a 102 total.
Ryan from Central Kentucky hit solid lifts of 47, 48, 49. She got 4 attempts on the CJ. Her first lift had no collar on one side so, she was able to shake that off, come back and nail her opener. She nailed the next two, also. Credited with 49/66/115; she was best lifter and earning the gift basket and cash.
The guys went next with Ralph starting.
Ralph started with a misloaded bar (by 5 kg, pesky collars) and nearly got it. He came back to get his next two lifts with ease. His CJ started off well and ended better: PR! Ralph was credited with a 60/85/145 for a post surgery PR.
Shae went 2 for 3 hitting 55 and 58. Then he comes into the CJ strongly with a good opener and ending with a nice looking 80. Plenty of talent in this slim youngster: 58/80/138.
John, from Columbus and with plenty of experience under his belt, hit 3 good lifts of 62, 67, and somewhat shaky 72. His CJ were equally as good. He had solid 82, 88, and 93 lifts. 72/93/165 total.
Zach, from the host club, hit nice lifts of 62, 68, and 72. He opened with a solid 86 and closed with a PR of 96. 72/96/168 for the day.
Kyle,moving up a weight class, hit a smooth opener of 70 then jumped to 75. A miss behind and then he comes back to hit it. The CJ went much better for him: 83, 87, 90, no misses. 75/90/165 and PR all around.
Keith, chasing state records in both lifts, hit easy 70 and 75. Then the 81 proved just a bit out in front: no lift. He hits a very solid controlled 90 for his CJ opener then a PR of 96. He calls for 101. Just not enough there, but soon. He gets a 75/96/171 and is the leader in the Best Male Lifter competition with 251.91 Sinclair.
Matt, in his first meet, hits a solid opening snatch then misses his second. It stayed glued to the ground for just a bit too long. He comes back to make the 82, though. No problem with his opening CJ, but not so good with his next two. He is credited with his opener of 100 for a nice 182 total.
Anthony, from Team Spartacus, hits his opening snatch of 80 and cannot seem to get the next two where he wants them. He hits a good 105 for his CJ then 110. He calls for a PR of 115. He cleans it, stands up, jerks it, but just not enough finish gets him two red flags and no lift. He is credited with 80/110/190.
Jordan, also in his first meet, misses his first two snatch attempts. With everything on the line, he comes back to hit the 82 opener. He is a bit more solid in CJ where he gets his first two lifts of 107 and 111, but cannot get the final lift of 116. He is credited with a 82/111/193.
John, from Central Kentucky, had great snatch lifts of 90 and 92 to start. His third, 95, went up, he went down, but not locked out. He nails 102 and 108, calling for a final attempt of 115. He cleans it, stands up with it, and just puts it a bit to the front. He is credited with a 92/108/200 and posts a 250.99 Sinclair.
The three 94 now start the lifting in earnest.
Ben, from Cincinnati Weightlifting, hits his 90 opener nicely. He is not able to complete the snatch attempts at 95. He recently set a PR in the CJ and is focused on that. He puts himself behind the 8 ball by missing his first attempt. He gets the 122 on the second try. He cannot clean his third attempt. He is credited with 90/122/212, PR at this new, lighter weight class.
Ben, from Bluegrass Barbell, hits an easy 100 then gets his second snatch. His final attempt is not good. His 104 stands. If he gets his opener in the CJ, he will be leader in best lifter. He misses. Gathering himself, he comes back to get the 120 and take over best lifter with 254.88 Sinclair. He finishes with a 104/120/224, PR at his new, lighter bodyweight.
Zach, from East Coast Gold via Louisville, misses his opening snatch of 120, but comes back to make it. His third attempt is no lift. If he makes his opener of 150 in CJ, he wins the Best Lifter Award. He does. Now, what will he go for? He calls for 155. Miss. He hears that 163 would hit the national championship qualifying total for 94. He cowboys up and calls for the increase to 163. After a valiant effort, he cannot stand up with it and is credited with 120/150/270.
Next meet at Cincinnati Weightlifting Club is set for Saturday July 14; many records, personal and otherwise, should fall!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
A night for personal bests
Sometimes, the best PR attempts and makes just materialize in front of you. Tonight was one of those nights.
Lifters were warned that when the temperature outside rose, the temperature inside would go through the roof and it did. 85 outside, 100 inside. Not much need to warm up.
Keith, chasing a couple of personal records, asked, "Why am I so loose in the bottom (of the snatch)?" "It looks as if you are not spreading the bar and getting tight." "Ok, I am going to try 80." He smashed it and obliterated an old, old 56kg snatch record. Now, the goal is to do it in a meet.
After hitting 95 in CJ in the BFB the other day, he attempted 100 tonight and attempted it twice. Solid clean, solid rack, popped off his shoulders, just a bit weak in the split despite the two attempts. His third attempts on Sunday will be to hit each of these lifts.
Brieh, getting stronger each session, hit a PR in front squat and hit her first ever CJ. Nice work!
Ron got the CJ he was after, hitting a 110 solidly the other night. Zach missed a 94 CJ on BFB day, but did make the rack quite happy with a 100 jerk.
Great stuff and just in time for Sunday. One can only hope 3 days off will get everyone well rested.
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