3rd Annual Bristol's Big Bench Competition

Entry Fee (t-shirt included):  $40.00 Ages 20+  /  $30.00 Ages 16-19 (Teen)

• Entry forms must be postmarked by March 2, 2012*

 Weight Divisions and Classes:  

• Men’s Division: Weight Class divided by Weight Lifted for each Class
• • Classes: 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 265, 265+
  • Open Teen Division (16-19): Body Weight divided by Weight Lifted
  • Open Women’s Division: Body Weight divided by Weight Lifted
  • Master’s Division (50+): Body Weight divided by Weight Lifted

Best Overall Lifter:  Body Weight divided by Weight Lifted

 Schedule:

• Weigh In: Friday, March 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 10 from 7:30 to 9:00 am
• Mandatory Rules Briefing: Saturday, March 10 at 9:00 am
• Competition Start: Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 am

Awards and Records:

• The top three (3) places in each Weight Class and Division will receive awards. 
• Best Overall Bench Press will receive a SCULPTURED Award.
• Competition Records will be recorded and kept.

 Attire and Equipment Rules:    

• Bench shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts and lifting gloves are not permitted.
• Lifters must wear shorts and a t-shirt or a singlet.
• While lifting, t-shirts must be tucked into shorts when benching
• Belts and wraps are permitted.

Bench Rules: 

• There is a Bench Call at the start with elbows locked, a Press Call after the bar is momentarily motionless on the chest, and a Rack Call when the bar is locked out and motionless.
• No bouncing bar on chest.
• Glutes must stay planted on the bench and feet/toes must stay planted on the floor.

 *Late Rules and Fees:

• A $10 late fee will be imposed for Walk In entries and for entry forms not postmarked by the due date.
• Lifters late to the competition who do not notify the Meet Director with a phone call will forfeit their lift.