Liberty Lift Off

In a trial of technique and strength, both mental and physical, show off your skills in an unsanctioned, judged Olympic Weightlifting meet. Divisions will be male and female by weight class for Individuals. Lifters have the opportunity to mutually declare a teammate for Team competition, in which both lifters' totals will be combined. Teams will not take weight-class into comparison, only total weight lifted for a chance at first place in each division. Team divisions are male/male, male/female and female/female.

Lifters will be allotted three attempts at the Snatch and Clean and Jerk. 

Mandatory weigh-ins are at Turner Fitness Center on Thursday, July 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Please email Caleigh Magana to schedule your weigh-in if needed. Appointments must be scheduled in advance with at least 48 hours notice before July 1. 

Individual Weight Classes

Men
< and up to 150 lbs
150.1 to 170 lbs
170.1 to 190 lbs
190.1 to 210 lbs
210.1 to 230 lbs
230.1 and up lbs
 

Women
< and up to 105 lbs
105.1 to 125 lbs
125.1 to 145 lbs
145.1 to 165 lbs
165.1 to 185 lbs
185.1 and up lbs

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The barbell is loaded incrementally and progresses to a heavier weight throughout the meet. If a lifter is taking consecutive attempts due to bar load, the lifter is allotted three(3) minutes between attempts.

If a lift is missed, the lifter can choose the same weight as their next attempt or go up in weight. Once a weight is attempted, the lifter cannot go down in weight on the bar.

Missed lifts include:
- Not beginning the attempt within the time allotted or missing the call to lift
- Pressing the elbows out during a Snatch or failing to bring the bar overhead in one single, fluid motion.
- Failure to demonstrate control and stability of the bar at the completion of either lift.
- Failure to stand up all the way at the completion of either lift or failure to wait for the judges’ ruling (judges will rule quickly and via lights).
- Failure to bring both feet in line with the rest of the body at the completion of the lift.
- Lifting from the hang position, with a distinct pause above or below the knees. (Power Snatch and Cleans are acceptable, but the bar must move in one fluid motion from the floor.)
- Any style of jerk is acceptable – push, split or squat.

There will be a 10 minute intermission between the Snatch and Clean and Jerk events. SFA staff in its discretion may shorten or extend the intermission.

When submitting attempt weights, lifters must increase load by at least two(2) pounds.

Opening lifts must be declared for both the Snatch and Clean and Jerk at weigh-ins.

Attire/Equipment
A singlet is not required to participate. Belts, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, wrist wraps and thumb tape are allowed. Lifting straps or hooked wrist wraps are not authorized. SFA staff reserve the right to declare equipment as providing a distinct advantage and therefore unauthorized.

*Please note, this event is not a sanctioned USA Weightlifting meet nor is it an official qualifier.