2022 Big Tex Classic (Powerlifting)

Big Tex Events Present:

Come on out on 03/26/2022, to compete against other strong minded power beasts in an all out battle to prove who is the strongest of them all!

There will be vendors, sponsors, music, food, and fun for both competitors and spectators alike! Check out the details below-

Questions or Sponsor Inquires: [email protected]

ABOUT THIS COMPETITION:

Date: March 26th, 2022

Venue: Big Tex Gym

Address: 1921 Cedar Bend Dr. #A130, Austin, TX 78758

Meet Directors/Executors: Joel Hendershott, William Lee/ Robert Impastato, Esther Chou

ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERRABLE

HOST HOTEL: (Coming soon)

Spectator Fee:

$12 (Early Bird) Until March 16th,

$15 @ the door

Athlete Info:

Early Weigh-ins:

1). Friday 25th 2022 - 9:00 a.m.- 12:00p.m. @ Big Tex Gym

2). Friday 25th 2022 - 5:00p.m.-7p.m. @ Big Tex Gym

3). Saturday, 26th from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. @ Big Tex Gym

Mandatory Lifters meeting: Saturday, 26th at 9 a.m. at competition venue (ALL COMPETITORS MUST attend or you do not lift)

Event Start Time: Saturday, 26th at 9:45 a.m.

Comp T-shirt:

Must enter before March 16, 2022 to guarantee a FREE contest shirt, ALL athletes must wear contest shirt on the day of competition to fulfill our sponsors' contractual obligations.

Shirt will be for sale @ $20 on event day.

Entry Fees: You may enter more than one event, please put in note just check all the events applicable and send the amount as advertised for each event. But you MUST buy a crossover.

For Example:

You could do Full Power AND Bench Only and medal in both but you need to buy 1 crossover.

You could do Open and Submasters Full Power and you would need to buy 1 crossover.

If you want to do multiple classed and events, such as Open and Submasters and compete in Full Power and Bench only, since you may receive 4 total medals you need THREE crossovers

Membership card. You should purchase this before the meet. For more information, go to :

https://thewrpf.com/membership/

Memberships will be good for 12 months (1 year) from the date of purchase.

*All prices below does not include mandatory sale tax*

Full Powerlifting (Squat, Bench, Deadlift): $70.00 (First 20 signed up)/ $80.00 after

Push/Pull: $70.00

Bench Press Only: $70.00

Deadlift Only: $70.00

All Crossovers are an additional $40.00

There will be a $20.00 late fee after 03/12/22, so get your entries in early.

Entry Deadline: Entries will be taken until the contest starts but you must enter and order your comp shirt by 03/16/22 to be guaranteed a FREE T shirt in your sizes, shirt price will go up to $20 a shirt on event date.

**ENTRIES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE**

Cash only the day of meet. NO exceptions.

Total 50 spots for Push/Pull, and remain will be for Bench Only or Deadlift Only. Spots are open on a first come basis regardless.

RULES:

Any questions please refer to rules https://thewrpf.com or contact meet director.

RAW division: The approved apparel and equipment for the RAW division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps and knee sleeves.  The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Classic Raw Competitors.

 CLASSIC Division: The approved apparel and equipment for the Raw with Wraps division competitors will be defined as a non-supportive, one piece singlet, a cotton t-shirt, optional undershorts, socks, optional belt, shoes, and wrist wraps, up to 2.5m knee wraps, and knee sleeves.  The rules of performance for all three lifts are the same for Raw and Raw with Wraps competitors. 

Single Ply Division: The lifting costume (commonly known as a bench shirt, squat or deadline suit) shall consist of an one-piece costume of single-ply material.  The construction of the suit must be without any patches or padding, and have a maximum overall material thickness not exceeding 1.3mm at any measured point, except at the seam.  Any seams, false or otherwise, that in the opinion of the referees are incorporated into the costume purely as a form of reinforcement or bracing, shall invalidate the costume from being used in competition.  The straps must be worn over the shoulders at all times while lifting in competition.

Divisions:

Juniors Men/Women Ages: 14-16, 17-19, 20-23

Men/Women: Open (Any Age 24 and above)

Men/Women Sub-Masters Ages: 33-39

Men/Women Masters Ages: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, etc

Mens Weight Class (in Kilos):

52.0 kg (Class up to 52.0 kg)

56.0 kg (Class from 52.01 to 56 kg)

60.0 kg (Class from 56.01 to 60.0 kg)

67.5 kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5 kg

75.0 kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0 kg

82.5 kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5 kg

90.0 kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0 kg

100.0 kg Class from 90.01 to 100.0 kg

110.0 kg Class from 100.01 to 110.0 kg

125.0 kg Class from 110.01 to 125.0 kg

140.0 kg Class from 125.01 to 140.0 kg

140.0 kg + Class from 140.01 to SHW (Super Heavy Weight)

Womens Weight Class (in Kilos):

44.0 kg Class up to 44.0 kg

48.0 kg Class from 44.01 to 48.0 kg

52.0 kg Class from 48.01 to 52.0 kg

56.0kg Class from 52.01 to 56.0 kg

60.0 kg Class from 56.01 to 60.0 kg

67.5 kg Class from 60.01 to 67.5 kg

75.0 kg Class from 67.51 to 75.0kg

82.5 kg Class from 75.01 to 82.5 kg

90.0 kg Class from 82.51 to 90.0 kg

90.0 kg + Class from 90.1 to unlimited

This is the weight class you are trying to weigh in for– You will be placed in whatever weight class in which you qualify.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for knowing what the records are in your division/age/weight group. If you are trying for a state/national record, it is your responsibility to let someone know at weigh in OR let the person at the table know.

ALL LIFTERS MUST WEAR SINGLETS. This is ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL WRPF MEETS. Please understand you will not be allowed to compete without them.

All deadlift competitors MUST WEAR LONG SOCKS

Awards:

-Medal and Goodie Bags for 1st – 3rd Places in all Divisions and weight classes.

-One male and one female overall will be awarded with the title of "Overall Winner" - $500.00 Cash Each

-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Squat Winner" - $200 Cash

-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Bench Winner"- $200 Cash

-One person will be awarded with "Strongest Deadlift Winner"- $200 Cash

**Please Note** The best lifter and "Strongest" prizes are only available for Raw and Classic Raw Divisions.

WRPF Rules:

https://thewrpf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WRPF-Americas-Official-Rule-Book.pdf

Want to Break Some Records? Check this WRPF Record Link:

https://thewrpf.com/wrpf-united-states-national-records/

Here is a recap video of our last WRPF powerlifting meet:

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Big Tex Gym, 1921 Cedar Bend Drive, Austin, United States