Coronavirus Convid-19 Update
March 24 Update
ATHLETES: Check your inbox for our newsletter we sent out today. Check your Promotions or Spam folder just in case.
March 16 Update
Our first and foremost priority is the safety of all lifters, officials, spectators, and family members. Although this competition is still a month away and, as of today, already seen numerous gyms close down, including ours, we are aware most athletes will not have a place to train and will also find travel arrangements extremely difficult.
We are pushing back the original meet date (April 25-26) to a later date that's still to be determined. We'll keep you informed of the new date as soon as we hammer out some details.
Stay healthy, safe and implement steps to prevent illness. Thank you for reading this! - Nez
usa powerlifting san diego validus open III
Registration and Membership Fees
Sanction: CA-2020-07 #validusopeniii #usaplca This meet is sold-out.
Athlete Registration w/ T-Shirt $130
Additional Class/Division $25
Athlete's Coach Admission $10 - Limited to 1 per athlete.
*Spectator Admission $15 - Limited to 2 per athlete.
*We will open up more spectator tickets as soon as we have all lifters registered, and they purchased their spectator tickets.
USAPL San Diego Validus Open III is limited to 74 LIFTERS. Spectator space is limited. There are no refunds for a canceled registration for ANY reason. If you cannot lift in the meet you will forfeit your registration monies. Transfers to another event are not allowed.
USA POWERLIFTING MEMBERSHIPS: You must purchase your USA Powerlifting membership before the competition. CLICK HERE for Membership Application.
Schedule
Lifting Sessions and Flight Assignments are subject to change.
Saturday - AM SESSION
6:30–7:00am Registration/Equipment Check for Flights A & B
7:00–8:30am Weigh-in/Equipment check for Flights A & B
8:30–9:00am Rules briefing and warm-up
9:00am–1:00pm Commencement of lifting
1:00–1:30pm Competition Awards & Doping Control Protocol
Saturday - PM SESSION
1:30–2:00pm Registration/Equipment Check for Flights C & D
2:00pm–3:30pm Weigh-in/Equipment Check for Flights C & D
3:30–4:00pm Rules briefing and warm-up
4:00–7:00pm Commencement of lifting
7:00–7:30pm Competition Awards & Doping Control Protocol
Sunday - AM SESSION
6:30–7:00am Registration/Equipment check for Flights E & F
7:00–8:30am Weigh-in/Equipment check for Flights E & F
8:30–9:00am Rules briefing and warm-up
9:00am–1:00pm Commencement of lifting
1:00–1:30pm Competition Awards & Doping Control Protocol
Awards and Weight Classes
We will give out awards at the end of each session. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each class will receive a medal. If you leave before awards are given out, we will not mail your prize. Please make arrangements for someone else to collect your medal. We'll announce Best Female Lifter (based off of IPF Points) after Saturday's AM session and Best Male Lifter after Sunday's AM Session.
The standard USA Powerlifting weight classes is used. Youth Weight classes are also available.
Women: 43, 47, 52, 57, 63, 72, 84, 84+ (kgs)
Men: 53, 59, 66, 74, 83, 93, 105, 120, 120+ (kgs)
RECORDS: Only State records can be set at this meet. American/Collegiate records cannot be set at this meet.
Spectators and Coaches
More information to follow.
Rules and Drug Testing
USA Powerlifting allows the following in raw lifting: singlet, belt, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves. Knee wraps are not allowed in raw competition.
You are responsible for knowing the USA Powerlifting Rules, including the new 2019 rules and the updated apparel policy on page 22 of the rulebook before competing. You must have your current USA Powerlifting Membership before the meet.
We will drug test 10% of the lifters at this event. If you are selected for drug testing and leave before being tested, any awards you may have received will be forfeited. Be sure to take responsibility for what goes into your body. Some supplements and drugs are legal to buy but are not permitted if you compete in USA Powerlifting competitions. To search the WADA Prohibited list, click here: https://www.globaldro.com/US/search
Parking, Equipment and More
Please inform your guests and coach of the parking situation in advance. Validus is in the Kearny Plaza at 8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste B, San Diego, CA 92111. If you look for DAISO and Yesenia's Mexican Restaurant in the east corner of the Kearny Plaza, you will see Validus in between those two. Parking shouldn't be too bad for both AM sessions. The parking lot for the Saturday PM session might be full. If it is, look for street parking on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
The colder sac and parking lots south of Validus (see Ronson Ct. on a google map) is also a straight shot to the gym. Just walk up a small dirt hill from that parking lot, walk around Daiso and enter Validus at the front door for check-in. Do not enter Validus from the back door.
Contact and Website
For more information visit www.usaplca.com or email Meet Directors Zack Cooper or Nez Smith validuspowerlifting@gmail.com
If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, email validusetc@gmail.com.
