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.

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 + 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 + lbs

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

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 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

• Failing to bring the bar overhead in one single, fluid motion.

• If the barbell touches the top of the head in the Snatch or if the lifter demonstrates a significant press out.

• 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. A press out will not constitute a missed lift in the jerk.

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.