West Palm Beach, FL Anticipates the Powerlifting Master, Teen & Junior National’s Success

Aurora, Illinois ( PressreleaseCollection ) February 12, 2010 – Just over two months separate the training <a href="http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/powerlifting-meets/apf/2010/masters-nationals">APF Master, Teen and Junior National competitors</a> from their moment to show just how powerful they really are.<br /><br />Kieran Kidder, owner of the American Powerlifting Federation and World Powerlifting Congress, and APF Committee Member, Amy Jackson, are promoting this national event where weight lifters can compete in the Squat, Dead Lift and Bench Press events.<br /><br />Powerlifting refers to the strength sport of weightlifting where contenders test their boundaries in several ways. In the Squat, entrants are challenged to squat and return to standing while holding more weight than their fellow competitors. The Dead Lift forces contestants to lift weight from the ground to their waist level. The Bench Press involves lifting weight as participants lie on their backs.<br /><br />Each event is subject to specific codes and rules as well as certain equipment and clothing regulations as determined by the Federation sponsoring the competition. The American Powerlifting Federation allows its members to participate with bench shirts and lifting suits made of multiple layers of polyester, denim and canvas. Double ply briefs with legs not longer than 2.5m and knee wraps are sanctioned as well as open back shirts and Velcro closures.<br /><br />From May 8th through May 9th, men and women of all ages will compete to see who can lift the most. In previous national events, strength, talent and training were set apart with some <a href="http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/records">great results</a>. In many cases, young lifters were competing for the first time on a national level with great success.<br /><br />The Master, Teen and Junior Nationals will offer that same opportunity in West Palm Beach this spring. “Individuals wishing to watch or compete in the event should contact Amy or me for more information,” informs Mr. Kidder. “We will keep the website as up to date as possible, so people can find information about meets there as well.”<br /><br />“We are very excited to sponsor this event. It should be a great experience,” Anticipates Ms. Jackson. Her excitement will be met with over 200 competitors this May.<br /><br />For information on the Master, Teen and Junior Nationals in West Palm Beach, Florida or for information about meets around the world, visit <a href="http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com">www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com</a> to view upcoming meet databases.<br /><br />World Powerlifting Congress<br />505 Westgate Dr.<br />Aurora, IL 60506<br />630-896-7309<br />1-866-389-4744<br />www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com<br /><br /><br />###

West Palm Beach, FL Anticipates the Powerlifting Master, Teen & Junior National’s Success

Aurora, Illinois ( PressreleaseCollection ) February 12, 2010 – Just over two months separate the training APF Master, Teen and Junior Nati...

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Powerlifters Anticipate Single Ply Nationals in Orlando

Aurora, Illinois ( PressReleaseCollection ) February 11, 2010 – Among many upcoming weight lifting events, the <a href="http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/powerlifting-meets/apf/2010/single-ply-nationals">Single Ply Nationals</a> on April 18, 2010 in Orlando, Florida will bring talent from across the country. Weight lifters will compete at a National level in both Power Lifting and Bench Press competitions.<br /><br />The American Powerlifting Federation sponsors the Single Ply Nationals regulates the equipment that lifters are permitted to use during the competition. The APF along with companion division, AAPF or Amateur American Powerlifting Federation are amateur organizations owned by power lifter and strength training guru, Kieran Kidder, for the fair and ethic practice of the sport.<br /><br />All power lifting organizations have standards to which the lifter is held. Some federations state that the only equipment to be used by weight lifters is a leather belt. Others, like the APF and the AAPF allow the competitors to wear clothing that enables them to lift more weight.<br /><br />It is stated by the APF that “bench shirts and lifting suits with unlimited plies in denim, canvas, and polyester” will be permitted during competition. In addition, “Velcro and open back shirts are legal. Up to double ply briefs with legs and up to 2.5 m knee wraps are allowed”<br /><br />Bench shirts are made of many different materials for use by weight lifters in all divisions. They are very tight and offer support to the lifter’s muscles enabling them to sustain much greater weights than without the use of these devices. Often made of multiple layers, of canvas, denim or polyester, or in different classes, only single ply fabric is permitted.<br /><br />This April, World Powerlifting Congress owner, Kieran Kidder is promoting the Single Ply Nationals in Orlando, Florida to lend opportunity to men and women of all ages who would like to test their abilities in the power lifting and bench press categories. The use of single ply fabric bench shirts will avail greater lifts for competitors.<br /><br />Enthusiasts are encouraged to <a href="http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com/Memberships.htm">join</a> their favorite powerlifting federations to keep up to date on upcoming events and meet results.<br /><br />For more information on the Orlando Single Ply Nationals or other powerlifting competitions throughout the United States and World Wide, visit <a href="http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com">World Powerlifting Congress</a> and view this year’s schedule.<br /><br />World Powerlifting Congress<br />505 Westgate Dr.<br />Aurora, IL 60506<br />630-896-7309<br />1-866-389-4744<br />www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com<br /><br /><br />###

Powerlifters Anticipate Single Ply Nationals in Orlando

Aurora, Illinois ( PressReleaseCollection ) February 11, 2010 – Among many upcoming weight lifting events, the Single Ply Nationals on Apri...

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American Powerlifting Federation Gears Up for 3rd Annual High School Nationals

Aurora, Illinois ( PressReleaseCollection ) February 01, 2010 – Following the tremendous success of the 2008 High School National Powerlifting competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the American Powerlifting Federation (APF) committee opted to make an annual event of the youth powerlifting contest.<br /><br />Powerlifting refers to a strength sport consisting of several divisions including squat, bench press and dead lift. The High School Nationals will invite high school students to test their abilities as they compete in each category. <br /><br />The APF High School Nationals Weekend, April 9-11, 2010 will bring an estimated 250-300 young lifters from various regions of the country, in some cases first time competitors, to test their strength and compete for their school. At the 2009 High School Nationals, Josh Winstead‘s achievement of an astonishing WPC World Record 479 lb. squat was the highlight in his 1,101 lb. total.<br /><br />Back in 2008, at the first High School National Weekend “Garry made APF history by having the most successful APF Teenage National competition the APF has ever had in Baton Rouge LA,” Raves Mike Sweeney, President of the World Powerlifting Congress. <br /><br />The event was such a huge success and APF President and meet coordinator, Garry Frank, was so impressed with the strength and talent that came out to compete, he bragged “These kids are the strongest H.S. lifters in the nation.” <br /><br />This year’s event will be held at the VENUE, in Alexandria, Louisiana, on April 9-11. The event will be hosted at Peabody H.S. Interested contenders should contact Garry Frank to inquire about entry. More information will be posted at the WPC <a href="http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com">www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com</a> as well as the APF website www.powerliftingwatch.com as details become available. <br /><br />The American Powerlifting Federation was founded in 1982 by Ernie Frantz and has become one of the most popular powerlifting federation in the world today, and considered the world's strongest federation too. The weight lifting enthusiasts are well known as the organization made by lifters, for lifters. The APF hosts meets and events world wide for men and women of all ages.<br /><br />The American Powerlifting Federation, along with its international affiliate the World Powerlifting Congress (WPC), owned by Kieran Kidder, strives to bring amateur lifting to an established powerlifting venue while maintaining integrity and fairness in competition. The APF provides a platform from which amateur lifters can contend on their way to a professional powerlifting status. <br /><br />For information on the High School Nationals, or other powerlifting meets and events worldwide, visit <a href="http://www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com">www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com</a> and <a href="http://www.powerliftingwatch.com">www.powerliftingwatch.com</a> or email Kieran Kidder at ironoverlord@aol.com.<br /><br />World Powerlifting Congress<br />505 Westgate Dr.<br />Aurora, IL 60506<br />630-896-7309<br />1-866-389-4744<br />www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com<br /><br />###

American Powerlifting Federation Gears Up for 3rd Annual High School Nationals

Aurora, Illinois ( PressReleaseCollection ) February 01, 2010 – Following the tremendous success of the 2008 High School National Powerlifti...

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